When Kobudo arrived to report in, Shire and Major Fernan were about to head to the officer's dining hall together.
Kobudo's arrival took Shire by surprise; he had called Kobudo a little after ten o'clock, and now it was just past twelve, and Kobudo was already here. This was about the time he expected him to arrive at the City Defense Headquarters.
Shire introduced to Major Fernan and the others, "This is Kobudo, the editor-in-chief we've mentioned to you!"
Major Fernan and the others exclaimed "Wow" and eagerly stepped forward to shake hands with Kobudo:
"Mr. Editor, we are going to have our own newspaper soon, right?"
"Can I sign up first? Interview me first!"
"Get lost, Kote! You can't get ahead just by lining up!"
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The enthusiasm of Major Fernan and the others made Kobudo feel a bit more at ease.
