Medium Heavy Classic Fit Crew Neck Sweatshirt - Ship Mechanic HOSHIKO

Hoshiko tightened the final bolt on the engine nacelle, her forehead beaded with sweat despite the artificial chill of the Stardust's engine room. Yami's laughter, a jarring counterpoint to the rhythmic hum of the engines, filtered through the bulkhead. It sent a shiver down her spine, something deeper than the usual unease his presence fostered.

She emerged from the engine room, blinking against the sterile brightness of the bridge. Yumi, her brow furrowed as she studied star charts, looked up. "Finished, Hoshiko?"

"Aye, Captain," Hoshiko replied, her voice tight. "She's purring like a contented nebula cat, for what it's worth."

Yumi's smile held a strained edge. "Good. We'll need all the purring we can get for this next leg."

A glance towards the observation lounge, where Yami lounged like a predator in a sunbeam, made Hoshiko's gut clench. "Captain, with all due respect," she started, her voice low, "are you sure about this alliance? Taking Yami into the Heart of Echoes… it feels like dancing with a black hole."

Yumi sighed, her gaze hardening. "I know, Hoshiko. But we need his knowledge, his connection to the echoes. The chronolock vault, the key to unraveling this temporal mess – it hinges on Yami's whispers."

"But at what cost, Captain?" Hoshiko's voice rose, a tremor of desperation edging through it. "Haven't we seen enough darkness lately? This… this feels like letting the viper into the cockpit."

Yumi's jaw clenched, her blue eyes flashing with a familiar fire. "Don't lecture me about fear, Hoshiko. I've stared down enough nightmares to fill a nebula. But sometimes, to fight darkness, you need to understand it. Walk beside it, even."

Hoshiko met Yumi's gaze, her own resolve hardening. "I understand facing our demons, Captain. But sometimes, you dance with fire, you get burned. Remember what happened with Akio? We barely made it out of that nebula with our lives."

Yumi let out a humorless laugh. "Akio was a rogue supernova, Hoshiko. Yami… he's a different kind of darkness. A cold, calculated one. We can handle him, I know we can."

A shadow of doubt flickered across Yumi's face, as fleeting as a shooting star. Hoshiko knew it mirrored her own fear. This trip into the Heart of Echoes, with Yami as their unwelcome guide, felt like a descent into the abyss. They might dance with the echoes of time, but would they emerge into the light, or be consumed by the shadows they invited aboard?

Hoshiko knew her place as a mechanic wasn't to question command. But this wasn't just about repairing engines and patching hull breaches. This was about the Stardust, their home, their sanctuary, and the precious lives it carried. In the silence that followed her outburst, Hoshiko knew she had spoken her truth, planting a seed of doubt in Yumi's mind.

Product Description

Ideal for any situation, a unisex heavy blend crewneck sweatshirt is pure comfort. These garments are made from polyester and cotton. This combination helps designs come out looking fresh and beautiful. The collar is ribbed knit, so it retains its shape even after washing. There are no itchy side seams on these sweaters.

.: Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
.: The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
.: Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton.