Relax, Doctor. I'll keep you safe.

Lots of new recruits lately, many new faces. Don't let your guard down.

If something happens, don't forget to use the emergency communication channel. Just call me and I'll come running.

I sound cold when I talk? I'm on the clock. I'm a lot less serious when I'm off.

Rhodes Island needs more than just combat Operators. You need experts in education, PR, and all kinds of stuff.

I used to only get called in for the nastiest fights, but now every fight is a nasty one.

This shield has a name: Hannya. I brought it from my hometown. Its 'father' and mine were old friends. Back in the L.G.D., my superiors would always tease me about it, but together we've proven that a shield makes a great weapon, and so do I.

Hannya's tasted plenty of Lungmen gangster blood. I never thought it'd win me many friends, but the ones who looked down on me started showing me some respect after all that had happened. Or maybe they're just scared of how big I am? What do you think?

How about another shot...? Oh, you've had enough? Don't sweat it... I can carry you back to your room if you pass out. What? That worries you even more? C'mon, don't be a buzzkill.

Hm? Heh. Nothing. Just guarding you, Doctor.

Hoshiguma, Defender Operator. I'll be your shield, your blade, your fortress. Very glad to meet you, Doctor.

It's all thanks to your teaching, Doctor.

I'm honored.

No one tells me where I'm going, and no one can stop me once I make up my mind. And now—I've made up my mind to follow you, Doctor.

I will protect everyone.

Protecting Rhodes Island is my responsibility too.

I want everyone to get home safe.

If you've got a reason to fight, you've got a reason to die!

Yes, Sir.

Got it.

Not one step backwards.

Not one step forwards.

Hannya will crush you.

If you want to hurt my friends, you have to go through my shield first.

Seeing is believing.

Hannya, unleash the rage your father poured into you!

The harder the journey, the stronger you'll become.

Hurting my friends right in front of me? I'll make you pay!

Are you hurt? I'm sorry. I failed.

Fall back, now! I'll bring up the rear!

With my size... it's kind of hard to get through the door.

Here.

Doctor, you should take a load off now that we finally got a break.

Arknights.

Happy New Year, Doctor. Seeing as both you and I have the day off from official business, how about we head out and shake ourselves off? Want to ride on my bike and catch the breeze, or maybe let's find some place to drink? It's your call. Oh, but, hehe, can't do both. Never drink and drive.

Hey, Doctor.

I might not be alongside Rhodes Island forever, but the camaraderie we built in battle, that's something the L.G.D., my Hannya, and me will remember. My commitment to protecting Rhodes Island will never change. Doctor, when times are troubled from here on, give me a call.