Searching for Kazuki, the UN finds only his damaged robot. Injured and mistaken for a bystander, Kazuki awakens in Rara territory under Miss Ra’s care, who reveals herself as Mitsuki Rara, resembling Mitsuki Sanada. Despite her kindness, Kazuki plans to escape, wary of her mother, Ayuko, who uncovers his EDF allegiance. Mitsuki Rara, learning he’s a pilot, aids his escape, complicating his feelings as he flees back to his allies, determined to return to the fight.