Shino is currently eating her lunch in the school cafeteria while tuning in to a tankery podcast she found online.
Suddenly she felt light taps in her back and so she looked in her back and saw 3 unknown freshman students.
She removed her earphones and the two students smiled, Shino then greeted them with a warm smile.
"Ah, Goodmorning, How may i help you?"
"Are you Ms.Shino"
One of the girls inquired
"Yes, that is me what do you need?"
Shino replied while fixing her posture.
"We have been thinking for awhile and we finally have decided that we want to join tankery!"
Shino was surprised she didn't expect members yet especially what happened at the assembly.
"I see, well just submit your application in the school club managers and they'll process it."
"Uhh, Well we have already submitted it and it's currently in processed we are just here to tell it, Shino"
Shino was surprised and felt happy after hearing it she welcomed these new members with open arms and a grateful smile.
"Ah i see very well welcome to the Tankery Club, our tanks are still being delivered but im betting they're gonna be amazing." Shino cheerfully told.
"Really?, that sounds great i cant wait to see those tanks"
One of the girl's joyful reaction made Shino more happy with their presence.
Shino then asked.
"So do you guys know Tankery?"
One of the girl's nodded.
"Yeah, I have known it for a year, been binging on those tournament videos, but my friend here has been only on the topic for only 2 months so cut her some slack about niche tankery topics."
Shino nodded with an approved look.
"I see, anyway you girls haven't told your names yet, and i dont know how to address both of you"
"Oh yeah we forgot sorry about that, anyway well my name is Kael Shimizu, First Year Student" Kael placed her fist in her chest striking a mighty pose.
"My name is Ikeda Kaori, First Year Student aswell" Ikeda pointed her thumb pointer at herself while smiling.
Shino got surprised that the new members are just the same level as hers.
"Very well, My name is Shino or in full Shino Katake, or also known as Commander of this School's Tankery just call me anything you like, but Shino is fine"
"Understood"
Kaori replied.
"Anyway can i finish my meal?"
Shino pointed her food.
"Ah, Sorry we forgot about it, and this is our second time, sorry"
Kaori Replied.
"Don't worry, i still have time to eat so anyway ill talk to both of you later about tankery."
"Okay, See ya!"
Kaori and Ikeda waved their goodbyes to Shino who was also waving back as the two left the area.
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At the Clubroom the three girls are currently discussing tanks used in the tournament and in the real war.
"The Jagdpanzed IV?"
Shino questioned Ikeda.
"Yeah, its a fairly reliable tank using the chassis of the successful panzer 4 series, and its 75mm used by the Panther is fairly good killing most of the allied tank reliably"
Ikeda explained.
Suddenly Kaori talked in.
"Let's just drive a tiger 1!"
Shino looked at Kaori while Ikeda is silent.
"You see, those things are pretty expensive to maintain and also not ideal to my tactics and strategy in my mind".
Shino replied.
"The M-18 Hellcat is a one trick pony, yes its fast but in terms of doctrine the only viable tactics we could use it is hit and run, using it to confront targets such as the British, Soviet and German tank head on is an unthinkable move."
Ikeda was well versed in the sport after watching many tournaments before as a kid and saw the performance of these tanks.
"Good point, then what do you want then? Tigers?"
Shino replied.
Ikeda rubbed her chin and laid back to her couch before replying her thoughts.
"The Tiger is a good tank when it comes to head on combat however the moment you showed up with a Tiger 1 schools depending on their choice will use their Tiger Killers such as the Sherman Firefly or the Sherman Jumbo of Saunders the T-34-85 or the IS of Pravda."
Shino nodded and laid her back aswell followed by Kaori.
After a few minutes of silent Kaori asked.
"Then what now? what will be our tanks? do you know it, Shino?"
Shino shrugged at the question.
"I don't actually really know, all i did is just suggest to the Principal that he should pick American tanks for our club since most of them are comfortable."
"Hopefully its not a sherman.."
Ikeda replied and sighed.
"The Sherman is a good tank why not?"
Shino replied, she was surprised for someone well versed in tankery not wanting something reliable and comfortable to drive through treacherous terrain.
Ikeda replied.
"Again, Shino, The tanks in this sport are now uptuned to their actual documents and not their combat records , the reason why Kuromorimine's Jadgtiger's and Elefant can move around the tournament field with ease without burning its crew and components to crisps its because of the Tankery Federation allowing some modification to their faulty engine, transmission and drive train to not break down in the midst of battle."
"I already know that, im asking why you dont want shermans"
Shino replied questioning Ikeda further.
"They're simply too tall for their own good, it would be reasonable if you are a tall tank like the Tiger 2 since you have a powerful pak 43 88mm cannon that is able to bring down any tank it confronts and its height is also good if you want to snipe targets far away, but the Sherman? its just a simple 75m or 76mm cannon, i would rather have the 90mm on the pershing or in the same caliber the effective 17-pounder"
Ikeda replied in a relaxed demeanor.
"Well that was quite a rant huh?"
Shino replied in a teasy tone.
After a few laughs the girls decided to talk about other topics ending their conversation about tanks it was only when the school bell rang, they finally ended their discourse and parted their ways going to their respective homes and dorms.