Military School F4

ZAFT, full name Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty, is abbreviated as ZAFT.

In C.E. 68, triggered by the "Mandelbrot" incident, it was established as a military organization by the current Minister of Defense, Patrick Zala, in the name of self-defense.

However, just two years later in C.E. 70, ZAFT relied on MS to transform into a military organization capable of standing on equal footing with the Earth Alliance.

Although ZAFT is effectively the PLANT national defense force, it has never established a rank system; formally, it is not a regular army but a militia, and can also be considered the private army of Defense Committee Chairman Patrick Zala.

ZAFT's elite military academy is located alongside the ZAFT headquarters in the "December City" of the December colony.

Due to the MS training base, the ZAFT military academy occupies a vast area.

The early morning in the PLANT colony is cool, with artificial breezes bringing a comfortable atmosphere.

In this school where handsome men and beautiful women can be seen everywhere, the ethereal singing of Lacus Clyne echoes through the campus air.

As a songstress and the only daughter of PLANT Supreme Council Chairman Siegel Clyne.

Lacus Clyne has long enjoyed immense popularity and prestige among the public.

"Miss Lacus seems to be releasing a new song; I'm really looking forward to it."

On the way to the classroom, Thatch expresses his love for Lacus Clyne without reservation.

Of course, Lacus Clyne is indeed worthy of such affection.

In this war-torn world, the songs of Lacus Clyne provide a spiritual pillar for many frontline soldiers.

"This is indeed one of the few good things."

Ino nods silently after hearing this; the love for beautiful things is human nature.

Even though he has never met Lacus Clyne in person, he has seen her face through various propaganda channels and videos.

She is truly stunning.

"I wonder what Miss Lacus's next song will be... why are we running into them again!"

Thatch's expectant voice is visibly filled with disgust.

Especially when paired with the expression on his face, it is as if he had just swallowed a fly.

"Them?"

Ino looks puzzled, not knowing what kind of fit this guy is throwing again.

"Those guys over there."

Thatch says, quietly pointing to the group not far away with various hair colors.

White, blue, green, yellow—

That's right, they are Yzak, Athrun, Nicol, and Dearka, known as the colony's F4.

The four of them not only inherited the excellent abilities of their parents.

They also possess a status that ordinary Coordinators cannot reach.

The parents of all four are members of PLANT's highest authority—the PLANT Supreme Council.

Among them, Athrun Zala is the only son of the current Minister of Defense, Patrick Zala.

To say they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths would be an understatement.

"Those guys, they do seem a bit handsome."

It is Ino's first time seeing them in person.

It must be said that Coordinators possess talents in every aspect that ordinary Naturals cannot reach.

For example, their appearance.

"Huh?"

Thatch looks at Ino in disbelief upon hearing this; is there something wrong with this guy's brain?

What use is being handsome in PLANT?

Which Coordinator in PLANT isn't a handsome man or a beautiful woman?

Unless their parents had some special hobby, no Coordinator is born ugly.

"Nothing."

Ino also realizes his line of thinking was flawed.

After all, when it comes to handsomeness, he himself is in the upper tier of the entire Coordinator population.

Seemingly noticing Ino's gaze, Athrun and the others nod at him from a distance.

Ino responds with a nod.

In his memories, he has had contact with them a few times due to missions, and since his own grades are also top-tier, the two sides are barely considered acquaintances.

"What a bunch of shallow guys; I don't know what's so great about those four."

Thatch watches the F4, who are surrounded by people before he knows it, and the bitterness on his face grows even more intense.

"What did they do to you? Your tone sounds a bit off."

Ino didn't quite understand Thatch's train of thought.

Although Athrun Zala held a high status due to his father, in his memories, he was a very humble person, even known as the melancholic noble son.

Setting Athrun Zala aside.

Even that arrogant jerk Yzak Joule, who looked down on everyone, while his mouth could be annoying, wasn't the type to bully others for no reason.

In fact, Yzak often stood up for other disadvantaged Coordinators.

The fair-skinned Nicol Amalfi was gentle and soft-spoken all day long and wouldn't bully anyone either.

As for that tan-skinned Dearka Elsman, he was just someone who liked to talk big.

All in all, the four of them weren't that difficult to get along with.

"Because I'm envious."

"..."

Thatch was so blunt that Ino couldn't find a rebuttal.

"Athrun Zala, the son of Chairman Zala, he's talented and handsome, and as if that weren't enough, he's also Lady Lacus's fiancé!"

Thatch said sourly, "Tsk, how did he manage to hog all the good things for himself?"