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[OP Marine Officer Luffy] Chapter 411- 415
🕑 Added 2025-02-28 01:00:05 +0000 UTCChapter 411: False Joy—Kaido and Big Mom Form an Alliance
Luffy immediately straightened his back, puffed out his chest, and strutted after Robin with the confidence of a dragon and the swagger of a tiger.
“Hmph, you tease,” he muttered under his breath, eager to prove himself. “Today I’ll show you what a real man is!”
Robin, glancing over her shoulder at the clearly over-eager Luffy, merely smiled and said nothing. With a graceful turn, she continued leading the way.
The Marine base originally had four floors, not counting the basement, which were more than sufficient for office use. But later, Luffy had another floor added to the structure, turning it into a rest and entertainment area for himself and the girls.
Seeing Robin take him directly to the fifth floor, Luffy’s heart skipped a beat. A sudden nervousness crept in, making him realize she wasn’t joking.
Damn, he thought, his confidence faltering for a split second. Did Robin take the wrong medicine today? Does she really want to go all out with me?!
His mind raced with doubts, wondering if this was some kind of trick.
Immediately, he activated his Observation Haki, scanning the entire fifth floor meticulously, leaving no corner unchecked.
But when he finished his scan, his expression froze in shock.
“No one?! There’s no one here!”
He blinked in disbelief, replaying the scan in his mind. But it was true—everyone was busy with the recruitment efforts at the lower levels.
“Even Hancock is out overseeing the situation… So… this girl is serious!”
Realization hit him like a ton of bricks. Luffy stared at Robin’s graceful figure ahead, his thoughts swirling.
You’re the one who started this, so don’t blame me for what’s coming next.
His gaze drifted lower, admiring how Robin’s tight jeans hugged her figure perfectly.
By the way, he mused, those jeans are really… fitting. Perky—no, I mean, they suit her well.
Just as he was lost in his silent commentary, Robin suddenly stopped walking.
The two were so close that Luffy, who had been walking deliberately near her, couldn’t react in time and bumped right into her from behind.
Robin turned around slowly, her face adorned with a sly, fake smile.
“Is it that urgent?” she teased, her voice smooth like silk. “If you’re in such a hurry, why don’t we start now?”
“Ahem, what are you talking about?” Luffy coughed awkwardly, trying to play dumb. “Why’d you stop so suddenly? I couldn’t even brake in time.”
Robin didn’t press him further. Instead, she let out a soft, knowing chuckle and stepped aside, revealing the door in front of them.
Luffy’s brows shot up in surprise.
“Isn’t this Koala’s room? Why’d you bring me here?”
Robin opened the door with a smile. She glanced inside at the pink, girly decor, then turned back to Luffy, a mischievous glint in her eye.
“Don’t you think it’s more… exciting here?”
Luffy: …!!! What?!
At first, Luffy’s face showed pure confusion. Then realization dawned, followed by shock, and finally… an irrepressible wave of excitement surged through him.
“Sister Robin, you’re such a bug!
You’re really good at this… Does Koala even know?!”
His mind raced with images of Koala walking in and seeing him with Robin—her sister figure—in her room, on her bed.
The thought alone was both terrifying and thrilling.
No, no, this is dangerous! Koala will chop me to pieces!!!
Even though his rational mind screamed that this was a terrible idea, his body was already making a different choice.
Seeing his reaction, Robin smiled devilishly and stepped inside the room first.
Luffy, despite his internal warnings, followed closely behind, shutting the door behind him.
As he breathed in the lingering scent of Koala’s perfume in the room, his mind whirred with possibilities.
What moves should I use? Should I start with—
But before he could finish that thought, Robin walked over to the desk, her movements fluid and confident.
Without missing a beat, she picked up a document lying on the table.
“This is the intelligence just sent over by the Revolutionary Army.”
Her voice was calm, almost too casual.
“Kaido has gone to Wano to form an alliance with Big Mom.”
As she said this, she shot Luffy a teasing wink.
“So… how’s that for exciting?”
Luffy’s face turned red, then purple with anger.
“I @#%¥@#%! I was ready to take off my pants, and you tell me this?!
Why didn’t we just go to your room?! Why’d you have to bring me here?!”
Seeing Luffy’s rage boiling over, Robin chuckled, clearly pleased with herself.
“I’m sorry,” she said sweetly, though her grin betrayed her lack of remorse. “But the only equipment for secret communication with the Revolutionary Army is here in Koala’s room.
I just happened to see the document when the Den Den Mushi received the coded message.”
Luffy took a deep breath—so deep he felt like he was sucking all the air out of the room.
Only then did he manage to suppress his anger slightly, resisting the overwhelming urge to tie Robin up and teach her a lesson for playing with him like this.
His hands trembled as he snatched the document from her.
The report detailed that the Beast Pirates had suddenly appeared in Totland, the territory controlled by Big Mom.
What’s more, Kaido himself was present, and the two Yonko had even engaged in a brief battle.
The Revolutionary Army didn’t have information on what happened afterward, but what was certain was that Big Mom held a grand banquet afterward, announcing the alliance between the two pirate crews.
Luffy’s anger simmered as he processed the information.
This isn’t just a problem… This is a fucking disaster.
Chapter 412: Koala: You’re Too Much!
In the past, the combination of Kaido and Big Mom would’ve sent a chill down Luffy’s spine. Such an alliance would’ve felt like a looming catastrophe, one that demanded immediate action.
But now?
Now, he felt something else entirely—an overwhelming discomfort, as if he were stuck in some cruel joke, caught between frustration and disbelief.
He shot Robin a look filled with resentment, like a pure-hearted man wronged by a mischievous temptress—equal parts aggrieved and annoyed.
Before she could even say a word, Luffy stepped forward, closing the distance between them. Without hesitation, he bent down and captured her soft, sponge-like, delicate lips in his own.
“Sister Robin, this is meaningless.
All your provocations and teasing have left me confused and at a loss.
This is very harmful to my body.”
Robin chuckled softly against his lips, her voice a teasing whisper as they parted for air.
“Sorry, I was just joking with you. I’ll make it up to you later.”
Her apology came with a faint smile, but she knew she’d pushed things a bit too far. The last thing she wanted was for Luffy to lose control in retaliation for her playful games.
But Luffy wasn’t the type to suffer a loss quietly, nor was he foolish enough to fall for vague promises.
“An apology isn’t enough, little Robin.”
Before she could react, Luffy stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her firmly against his chest.
Robin’s eyes widened as she stared into Luffy’s, which gleamed with a mix of mischief and fiery passion. For a brief moment, she seemed stunned, caught off guard by his sudden boldness.
But Luffy didn’t let her process it for long.
At first, there was a hint of pride on his face, a satisfaction in catching Robin off guard. But soon, his expression shifted.
His body stiffened slightly, and his daring melted into hesitation.
The two remained locked in a kiss for over ten minutes, until Robin, breathless, gently patted his back with her right hand, signaling it was time to come up for air.
As their lips finally parted, both took a few moments to catch their breath.
Robin narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze shifting from Luffy’s face to his still-occupied hands.
Her left hand moved up, resting on his chest—then, without warning, slid lower.
Luffy’s body tensed immediately, his heart skipping a beat.
“Hey, hey, hey, sister, calm down!” he stammered, trying to maintain his composure. “I mean, I’m good with weapons and all, but… this is delicate material.
If you break it, you’ll regret having to spend your nights alone in an empty room!”
Robin’s smile widened, but her grip didn’t loosen.
“Ara, if it’s broken, it’s broken. What does that have to do with me? I don’t remember promising you anything.”
Her words sent a fresh wave of panic through Luffy, but before he could react further, Robin finally let go.
Luffy let out a sigh of relief—but instead of stepping back, he pulled her even closer, tightening his arms around her.
“Hey, Robin,” he murmured, his voice low but firm. “I don’t know what you think of me…
But after this, you’re mine.
Welcome to the family. I’m sure you know the others, so I won’t bother introducing them one by one.”
Robin chuckled, her voice rich with amusement.
“Hey~ You’re so overbearing. It was you who forced the kiss.”
She didn’t resist his embrace, but she also didn’t give him a clear answer. Still, after more than half a year of knowing Robin, Luffy could tell—her silence was as good as an admission.
“Hey, there’s no such thing as a forced kiss,” Luffy countered, grinning. “We’re deeply in love. It’s the natural expression of our feelings.”
“Oh~? You love me deeply, huh?”
Robin deliberately stretched out the words, her expression playfully challenging, as if daring him to keep going.
Luffy was tempted to throw in another round of sweet, nauseating words just to see if he could crack her cool facade, to coax out a rare look of disgust from her usually composed face.
But before he could act on his plan, he sensed something—or rather, someone—approaching quickly.
And of all the people in the base, it had to be the one person Luffy least wanted to see at this exact moment: Koala.
Panic surged through him. He tried to release Robin immediately, but before he could move, her arms tightened around his waist, locking him in place.
To make things worse, Robin stood on tiptoe and captured his lips again, silencing any protests he might’ve had.
Luffy’s eyes widened in pure shock, but Robin’s eyes gleamed with mischief.
Then, with surprising strength, she pushed Luffy backward, sending him tumbling onto the bed. She climbed on top of him, pinning him down as if to seal the situation.
Damn, Luffy thought, his mind racing. I knew it wasn’t going to be that simple!!!
Meanwhile, outside the door…
“La~ LaLa~ LaLaLaLa~ La~”
Koala hummed a cheerful tune as she approached, swinging the door open with a lighthearted grin.
She stepped into the room, her eyes scanning the familiar pink decor—only to freeze in her tracks.
There, on her bed, were two very familiar figures—entwined, lips locked, and clearly not in the middle of an innocent conversation.
For a moment, Koala was completely petrified, her body stiffening like stone as if she’d been struck by lightning.
Her humming stopped abruptly, her mouth hanging open in shock.
“You… you… YOU GUYS!!!”
Her voice finally broke through the stunned silence, shaking the walls of the room.
“You guys are TOO MUCH!!!”
Robin turned her head slightly, her expression as calm as ever, though there was a playful glint in her eyes.
“Ah, I’ve been caught~ What a shame,” she said, her tone light and teasing, as if this were all some innocent mistake. “Oops.”
Luffy, still pinned beneath Robin, stared at Koala with wide, desperate eyes.
“…If I say this is a misunderstanding… do you believe me?”
(T＿T)~~
Chapter 413: Rebuilding the Marine’s Glory Is Our Duty… Yue~
After bidding a tearful farewell to everyone at the orphanage, Tama, filled with excitement and nervous anticipation, followed Connie on the journey to the Flower Capital.
Thanks to the past six months of Luffy’s relentless focus on infrastructure—constructing roads, bridges, and improving transportation—the road system in Wano Country was now highly developed and convenient.
Connie, along with Tama and two of his subordinates, traveled using one of the more unique modes of transportation available in Wano: a giant rooster.
Even though they took their time, stopping along the way to show Tama the sights, they still arrived at the Flower Capital smoothly after three days.
As soon as they reached the outskirts of the Flower Capital, even before entering the city proper, Tama was completely blown away by the sheer magnificence and prosperity of the place.
While Amigasa Village had undergone significant renovations over the past months—becoming cleaner, more vibrant, and far better than before—it still paled in comparison to the bustling, dazzling Flower Capital.
The red brick houses with green tiled roofs refreshed Tama’s young worldview completely.
It turns out houses can be this beautiful!
It turns out there are this many people in the Flower Capital!
It turns out there are so many delicious foods to buy on the street!
It turns out the Marine base is built on a mountain!
And… so this is what Vice Admiral Luffy looks like?!
As Tama stared in awe at the tall, handsome man standing before her, her body suddenly froze. The baked rice cake Connie had just bought her slipped from her fingers, falling to the ground unnoticed.
“Lululu—Master Luffy!!!”
Her piercing scream caught the attention of both Luffy and Connie, who were in the middle of greeting each other.
Luffy turned towards the sound, his signature grin lighting up his face as he squatted down to Tama’s eye level, waving cheerfully.
“Don’t be nervous, little one. I don’t eat people,” he teased gently.
As he spoke, Luffy reached out and gave Tama’s head a soft, reassuring pat.
Feeling the warmth of his hand on her head, Tama’s wide, watery eyes grew even larger. Her heart raced as she stared at the face of the man she’d always admired—the savior of Wano Country was actually talking to her!
He even patted my head!
The excitement overwhelmed her tiny frame. Her mind felt like it was spinning, her heart pounding so hard it felt like steam was rising from her head.
Her big eyes rolled up, and with a faint gasp, she leaned back—completely fainting from sheer excitement.
Luffy blinked, momentarily stunned.
“…”
As Tama began to collapse backward, Luffy quickly reacted, catching her before she hit the ground. He scooped her up effortlessly, cradling her small frame in his arms with a mix of amusement and helplessness.
Seeing this, Connie couldn’t help but comment sourly:
“Must be nice to be so popular.
I’ve been with Tama for months, and she’s never looked at me like that.”
Luffy chuckled, adjusting Tama so she could lean comfortably against his shoulder.
“Can’t help it. What can I say? I’m just too handsome. Good looks—something you’re either born with or not.”
Connie scoffed, crossing his arms.
“Hey, boss, I’m not bad looking either, okay? The girls on my squad are practically fighting over who gets to date me.”
Luffy raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying it.
They both laughed, the teasing easy and familiar. But then, Luffy waved his hand, signaling the female guard beside him.
She stepped forward and presented a small wooden box.
Opening the box, Luffy revealed a strange-looking fruit—brown with mysterious patterns curling along its surface.
Connie, who had been ready to continue their playful banter, fell silent as soon as he laid eyes on the fruit. His eyes widened in awe.
This wasn’t the first time he’d seen a Devil Fruit, but no matter how many times he encountered one, it always left him marveling.
“Damn, this thing is ugly,” Connie muttered under his breath.
“Boss… this is…?” he asked, still staring at the fruit in disbelief.
Luffy picked up the Devil Fruit, giving it a casual shake before tossing it toward Connie.
Connie barely managed to catch it, his hands fumbling slightly as he tried to process what had just been thrown at him.
“Don’t overthink it,” Luffy said nonchalantly. “It’s not a powerful fruit. Just an ordinary Zoan-type—the Bear-Bear Fruit, Model: Brown Bear.
You can eat it yourself or give it to one of your subordinates. Consider it a reward for finding talent for the Marines.”
Connie’s jaw practically dropped.
“Brown bear?! Boss, are you kidding? Brown bears are top predators in nature!”
But then he thought about it a bit more—Luffy had the Thunder-Thunder Fruit, one of the strongest Logia fruits out there.
Compared to that, yeah… a Zoan fruit like this probably did seem ordinary.
“No, no!”
Connie shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. He stared down at the Devil Fruit in his hands, his mind swirling with hesitation.
Unlike some Marines who relied solely on their swordsmanship or physical skills and were reluctant to eat Devil Fruits, Connie had seriously considered it.
He’d even fought tooth and nail with Cook over an Ancient Zoan-type fruit—the Dragon Dragon Fruit—Model : Carnotaurus before.
But… now, holding this fruit, he wasn’t so sure.
In the end, it was just as Luffy had said.
Meanwhile, Tama’s dramatic fainting spell had made her an instant celebrity at the Marine Academy from the very first day she arrived.
From the teachers to the students, everyone knew her name.
Tama, once she woke up and realized what had happened, was mortified.
Even though she was still young, she fully understood just how embarrassing it was to faint in front of the person you admired the most—Vice Admiral Luffy.
If she could’ve, she would’ve run straight back to her room at the orphanage, buried herself under a quilt, and never come out again.
Chapter 414: Famous Across the School—A Social Death
Watching yet another strong Marine warrior succumb to the infamous, terrible taste of a Devil Fruit, Luffy shook his head repeatedly, his face full of regret.
With an exaggerated sigh, he raised his leg, aimed carefully, and gave Connie a solid kick that sent him flying out of the base.
“Idiot! Don’t vomit at the entrance of the base, and make sure you clean it up later!”
Connie, who had just bitten off half of the Devil Fruit, groaned, his face turning green as he clutched his stomach.
“Boss… this thing is really… yue!”
Seeing Connie struggle, Luffy rolled his eyes, clearly done with the dramatics.
“Go, go, go! I feel like vomiting just watching you!”
Luffy shook his head and gestured dismissively.
“I’ll take care of this little girl. You go puke somewhere else.”
With that, Luffy gently scooped up the still-unconscious Tama and carried her out of the base, heading toward the Marine Academy not far away.
Connie weakly stretched out his hand, as if wanting to say something, but his stomach churned again. Clamping his mouth shut, he quickly dashed off to find a secluded spot to relieve himself.
Meanwhile, Tama slowly stirred in Luffy’s arms.
Her eyelids fluttered open, and a warm, gentle feeling wrapped around her like a soft blanket.
It’s so warm… Where am I?
Is this the heaven they talk about in books?
As the cozy warmth enveloped her, Tama felt an overwhelming sense of peace, as if she’d been transported back to her mother’s arms.
“Mom…” she whispered unconsciously.
The world seemed to fall silent at that moment.
Then, a gentle, amused male voice broke through the quiet.
“I’m sorry, Tama. I’m not your mother, but if you want, I can be your brother.”
“Ale?!”
Tama’s eyes shot open as she snapped her head up, blinking in confusion.
Her gaze darted around, and she was shocked to find herself in what looked like a classroom straight out of her village school—except much bigger and fancier.
Dozens of children of varying ages sat in the room, all of them older than her. They were staring at her with wide eyes, mouths agape in surprise.
And then there was the stranger holding her.
Tama’s little brain whirred to life as she tried to process the situation.
When her gaze finally settled on the man’s face, her mind clicked into overdrive.
Wait a minute… That face… That smile…
Her tiny brain scrambled to match the information.
And then it hit her.
This… This is Vice Admiral Luffy—Seagull Shogun of Wano Country!!!
The realization was so overwhelming that Tama felt like she might faint again.
But before she could tumble back into unconsciousness, Luffy’s voice cut through the fog in her mind.
“Don’t go fainting again. You already slept through the entire opening ceremony—one of the most important events of your life.
Make sure you don’t miss the first class too.”
His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Tama’s head, jolting her fully awake.
Her little body stiffened as the gravity of what he’d just said sank in.
“I… I missed my own opening ceremony…”
Tama’s eyes grew as wide as saucers, and her tiny mouth twisted in disbelief.
Having been to school before, Tama knew how important an opening ceremony was. It wasn’t just any event—it was a grand occasion where all the teachers and students gathered to welcome the newcomers.
And she had slept through it.
I don’t even know when it started! How did this happen?!
Luffy, seeing the look of horror on her face, decided to have a little fun.
“Oh, it wasn’t just the opening ceremony,” he teased. “I also helped you with the class assignments and even did your self-introduction.
You’re basically a celebrity now.”
Tama’s heart sank deeper with every word.
“After all,” Luffy continued, his grin widening, “I don’t think anyone else in this school will ever be carried through all the admission procedures like you were.”
At that moment, Tama’s young heart couldn’t take it anymore.
Her face turned red with embarrassment, her hands flying to cover her cheeks.
The classroom, which had been holding its breath in shock, finally erupted.
The older kids, who had been stunned into silence by Tama’s dramatic entrance, couldn’t hold back their laughter any longer.
First, it was just a few chuckles. Then the giggles spread like wildfire, and soon, the entire classroom was roaring with laughter.
Tama wished the floor would just open up and swallow her whole.
If it were anyone else, they might’ve started plotting how to move to a different town—or even a different world—to escape the embarrassment.
But for Tama, the worst part wasn’t just the laughter.
It was the fact that all of this had happened in front of Vice Admiral Luffy—the person she admired most in the entire world.
The truth was, the students weren’t laughing to be mean.
In fact, many of them admired Tama already.
She might be the youngest in the school, but she had managed to do something no one else ever had—capture Luffy’s attention from the very start.
And it wasn’t just her dramatic fainting that made her famous.
Tama had been introduced by Luffy himself, and the moment she woke up, the first word out of her mouth was:
“Mom…”
Chapter 415: First Lesson—What Is Justice?
The little girl was so embarrassed that she buried her face in her hands, too mortified to look at anyone.
Seeing her distress, Luffy raised his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.
“Alright, alright, that’s enough. It’s normal to have a few minor accidents now and then.
But don’t forget—you’re all part of the Marine now. And as excellent Marines, you’ve got to be strong.”
With those words, Luffy gently picked Tama up and placed her in the seat reserved especially for her.
It was the front row of the classroom, with a chair specifically customized for children her size.
Tama felt a pang of reluctance as she left Luffy’s warm embrace. But her embarrassment was so overwhelming that she couldn’t bring herself to say something as mortifying as “Hold me a little longer.”
Instead, she slumped over her desk, burying her face against the cool wood, only daring to peek up occasionally to observe Luffy and the other students around her.
The classroom was large, spacious enough to accommodate 100 children comfortably. But Class 2—Tama’s class—had only three rows, with eight students per row, totaling 24 students.
It wasn’t even a quarter of the room’s capacity.
It wasn’t that Luffy was wasting resources. In fact, he liked having such a large, open space.
But the real reason was that these 24 students weren’t just any students—they were the best selected from 369 applicants.
Some of the children were naturally gifted, able to absorb lessons instantly and apply them in creative ways.
Others had remarkable physical strength, far surpassing that of normal children their age.
And then there was Tama—a Devil Fruit user, the most unique and youngest of them all.
Of course, there was one thing all these children had in common: their age.
The youngest, Tama, was just three years old, and the oldest had only recently celebrated their sixth birthday.
Unlike the other students at the academy, who were separated into theory and practical classes, these 24 prodigies were gathered in one room, regardless of their talents.
Once they completed the most essential parts of their basic education—learning to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic—Luffy planned to have them trained separately, with some even receiving one-on-one instruction from specialized teachers.
Luffy clapped his hands to gather their attention.
“Alright, class. We had a little mishap earlier, but now it’s time to begin our first lesson.
I’ll be your temporary teacher today.”
Hearing this, the students straightened up in their seats, their faces filled with excitement.
None of them had expected that Vice Admiral Luffy himself would be teaching their first class.
Luffy turned to the blackboard and began writing.
Monkey D. Luffy
Turning back to the class, he smiled.
“This is my name. But you can just call me ‘Teacher.’ Or, if you’d like, ‘Luffy-sensei’ works too.”
The students, well-trained in manners, immediately shouted in unison:
“Hello, Teacher!”
Luffy chuckled, pressing his hands down to quiet them.
“Hello, class.”
Once the room settled, Luffy wasted no time diving into the lesson.
Unlike the children's previous teachers, who might have focused on literacy and arithmetic, Luffy had something else in mind.
He wanted to talk to them about the Marine.
“Unlike ordinary schools, the moment you entered the Marine Academy, you became a Marine soldier.
And as soldiers, you need to understand your responsibilities.”
Luffy turned around, allowing the children to clearly see the word “Justice” emblazoned across the back of his Marine cloak.
“Justice is the Marine’s slogan. It’s our mission, our goal.
So, can anyone tell me—what is justice?”
For a moment, the classroom was silent. But then, a boy wearing glasses—his uniform slightly rumpled, his demeanor a bit nerdy—shot his hand into the air, his face filled with excitement.
“I, I, I! Teacher, I know!”
The boy’s name was Yamashiro Jin, and he practically buzzed with anticipation, hoping to answer correctly and gain Luffy’s approval.
Luffy pointed at him, smiling.
“Yamashiro Jin, go ahead.”
Hearing Luffy call out his full name, Tama peeked up from her desk, taking mental note of the first student brave enough to raise his hand.
Yamashiro Jin stood up proudly, his chest puffed out as he answered:
“Teacher, I heard from the Marine brothers in our village that justice means fighting against pirates!”
Luffy nodded, clapping his hands gently.
“That’s right. Fighting pirates is indeed part of justice.”
The entire class clapped in unison, their eyes filled with admiration and respect for Yamashiro Jin.
To be the first to answer and get praised by Luffy-sensei—that was something to be proud of.
The other children looked at him enviously, wishing they’d had the courage to answer first.
Seeing the excitement in the room, Luffy continued, his smile never fading.
“Fighting pirates is one way to uphold justice, yes.
But justice isn’t just about fighting pirates.
Does anyone else know what justice is?”
Perhaps inspired by Yamashiro Jin’s bravery, the other students felt bolder this time.
Almost every hand shot into the air, eager to give their answer.
Luffy called on them one by one, encouraging each child by name, making sure everyone felt seen and heard.
The lesson had just begun, but already, the classroom buzzed with excitement and pride.
For these young prodigies, Luffy wasn’t just a teacher—he was an idol, a symbol of the justice they were learning to uphold.
And for Tama, sitting quietly in the front row, the embarrassment of earlier was starting to fade, replaced by something else:
A determination to prove herself in front of the person she admired most.
