In the year 200X, the Prime Minister is carrying out a review of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty. One disturbing incident after another occurs. Transport vehicle detonations, military clashes, building explosions… What on Earth is happening in Japan!? Suzuki-san, Mitsuami, and Bandana accidentally get caught up in the action and head to the battlefield! **Note:** The series was titled *The Mood Is Already That of War 2* during its run in *Monthly Shounen Ace*, but it was volumized as *The Mood Is Already That of War 2.1*.