April has arrived, Haise Sasaki became a year older, and the promotion ceremony is underway. Sasaki, the Quinx Squad, and many of their comrades have been promoted, with Tooru Mutsuki getting the honor of a double promotion. Matsuri Washuu and Juuzou Suzuya were the only two investigators to reach Special Class. Sasaki is impressed with Suzuya becoming a Special Class at only 22 years-old, like Kishou Arima. Afterwards, everyone celebrates at a banquet and Sasaki and Akira Mado complement each other on their achievements. Though not Suzuya’s level, their new ranks are also considered impressive for their ages. Sasaki is able to coex Akira into a hug, but is surprised by it. The Quinx Squad and Takeomi Kuroiwa feast and congratulate each other. Takeomi congratulates Kuki Urie who’s curtly r