For them to succeed, it only took a single minute of connection. Jiro was able to maintain his Black Pulse the whole time. That was great for them. The shakeup was now a proven success. Kazuki went down to the cockpit to get Jiro. He wanted to be the very first one that congratulated him for taking this victory. Jiro looked really tired as was expected when he got out the cockpit, but he had a smile on his face. "You did us proud, Jiro. Squad 3 is the best squad with no questions now." He just nodded his head once. "Yep. I get it. Thanks." he said with shaky legs. "Are you alright!? You want me to call the medics for you?" Kazuki pointed out with a chuckle. "Nope! I hate that shit. Just help me get to my bed." "Be careful. I ditched the infirmary and then they made me do my full routine without any breaks the next day." Kazuki warned. Jiro just scoffed at him. "What chores!? The shakeup is over and the big party is happening tomorrow." That was true. Kazuki shrugged and lent a shoulder for Jiro to make it to the barracks. Minato stayed behind to talk to Aoi about something. Kazuki let him.
Getting him off to bed was not that hard. Jiro was alert and able to walk. The assistance just made sure he got there faster than wobbling on his own. Once he sat down on his assigned cot, Jiro began to undress himself. It was a normal thing when it was a cohort of only boys. Kazuki's eyes turned from him for his privacy. It made Jiro smirk. "Come on, man. I don't have anything you haven't seen before." he said. Kazuki shrugged and said "I do not need to see your tits, Jiro. Just keep them to yourself because I don't swing that way." Jiro looked really shocked. "Tits!? These are full on pecs, man!" he snapped. He then took the opportunity to puff out his chest and flex for the other boys. Kazuki had to admit that it was impressive. It was especially with Jiro's reputation of being a total slacker. "We're in the U.N.'s military for a reason. I'm fucking jacked after all the exercises we do." he chuckled before reaching for his boots. When he was finally done, he got in bed and fluffed his pillow. Eiji was not going to take someone boasting laying down. He began to flex too, but he was a small guy.
Being together like this allowed the present members of Squad 3 to bond a bit without Minato bringing down their mood. He was domineering and an asshole. No one in the squad liked him all that much. Minato came in a few minutes later. Ryuga and Jiro were in their beds while Eiji was doing a full bodybuilder routine. Kazuki had gotten roped in to be his "competition". He was not really trying, but he was the biggest boy in the squad. Having him do the basics was still just as impressive as what Eiji did. It was not like Kazuki skipped out on the exercises either. When he returned, everyone stopped. Minato gave them a scornful look before moving over to his cot. Fun time was over. He got undressed and laid down. Eiji and Kazuki stopped the competition and went to their own cots for the night. Lights out was coming soon. They would get to see what would happen to them the next day. They all woke up in the morning to a new stage of their service as Shine Pilots. As they came down to the mess hall for breakfast, there was a huge sign welcoming them as pilots. It broke down by squad.
