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Last time, GGG was destroyed and Guy is on the brink of death.
[Nergal Dock, Infirmary]
: …
(Face still darkened)
: Guy, are you okay?
: Don’t worry, Mamoru. Didn’t Nergal say his body has been completely repaired?
: And his courage still lives on. The fact that his G-Stone hasn’t lost power is proof of that.
: The “G-Stone” is an information circuit that generates infinite energy through courage, right? Guy, you really are a cyborg powered by something like that… I never noticed…
: It’s no wonder you didn’t notice. He has the kindest and warmest heart of all. It’s no program, but the real deal.
: You must be the same, Falsaber. You’re also… Um…
: Thank you, Mamoru. I know what you’re trying to say without having to say it.
: By the way, Mamoru, you didn’t go back with the other kids? The Earth Defence Class went home to Hinobori…
: It seems some Nergal guys talked to my parents. Besides, with my power, I can help Guy feel a little better…
: Guess so…
: It’s really creepy, isn’t it? My powers aren’t normal…
: That’s not…true…
: !?
: You’re the only one who can stabilize the G-Stone that keeps my body running… There’s no way that kind of power is creepy…
(Face is back to normal)
: Guy!
: Thank god! You’re awake!
: I-I’m sorry for…making you worry… What about Mikoto? And everyone at GGG…?
: I’m sorry… We couldn’t find any bodies… Not even EnRyuu or HyouRyuu…
: We were just laughing and eating together… But now they’re no longer here…
: I…see… Let’s cut to the chase. What’s the current situation?
[Nergal Dock, Briefing Room]
: Looks like everyone’s here.
: And so, I’m your new Captain, Yurika Misumaru! V!
: The hecks’ that V thing about…
: Huh? That didn’t work? Then…
: Captain, can you stop for a sec? We’re not getting anywhere!
: Excuse me, but I’ll explain the situation on behalf of the Captain. As you’ve been informed, you’ll be incorporated into the federal army’s independent peacekeeping force, with the Nadesico as its mothership.
: I’ve heard rumors of it before coming here, but I guess this is what Kojindani was talking about when he mentioned “future events”...
: So we’re joining the military?
: Not just us Nadesico crewmates, but also them?
: As you all know, the recent destruction of the Big Ring has had a negative impact on things, but there’s one thing that’s particularly troublesome.
: You mean all the Chulips that landed on Earth?
: Yes. When the Big Ring fell, several dozen Chulips were launched at the surface from satellite orbit. As long as they exist, the Jovian Lizards' weapons will be attacking us endlessly.
: So they need a unit that can quickly respond to chaotic situations, eh?
: Of course, the federal army and Nergal will provide as much backup as possible. We’ve already started making preparations.
: Wait a second. You mean the VF-25 in the hangar was…
: That’s a machine Nergal procured for you. The YF-29 has reached its limit by now, yes? It seems like it would collapse at a single touch.
: Tch. You’ve done your homework.
: Don’t worry, I’ve sent it to our technical department for a complete repair. Unlike the deep space star systems you were in, Earth’s SMS probably doesn’t have the know-how to fix that thing.
: How generous of you. I suppose it’s not often you get the chance to probe the latest technology from the migrant fleets…
: So you can repair it?
: We have our ways. Otherwise we wouldn’t be able to procure an aircraft like the VF-25, right?
: But it doesn’t seem like Nergal gets much benefit from this.
: Well, we have our fingers in a lot of pies.
: When we went to Mars, we had a battle against the feds. Is that why they’re not attacking us?
: Haha. You’ve hit the nail on the head. That’s exactly right.
: So it’s a deal to get the federal army to not attack us… That’s all well and good, but is that really all there is to it?
: Even though you’re from a different star system, you’re still a SMS branch manager, so you should be aware, right? Everyone has a secret or two they don’t want to talk about…
: …
: Becoming soldiers, huh… What do you think, Akito?
: Mmm. I don’t think I want to be a professional soldier…
: But you still want to join us because of me! Because Akito and I are…
: You don’t need to worry about that. You’re fired.
(???. Face darkened)
: What?
: I’m Sadaki Munetake. I’m your new superior officer and I’ll be watching over your work very closely.
(Sadaki Munetake. Nadesico. CV: Mitsuaki Madono)
: Yes, as you’d guess, he’s the successor to Admiral Fukube, who was killed on Mars.
: Um… You wouldn’t be a woman, would you?
: Excuse me! I’m very much a man!
: I-I’m sorry…
: Really now. I’m the commander of a unit composed of civilians… I wish you’d keep your ideas to yourself.
: Who cares about your whining! More importantly, what do you mean by fired!?
: Literally fired. I mean it’s not normal for a cook to be a pilot, right?
(Nagare Akatsuki. Nadesico. CV: Ryōtarō Okiayu)
: And you are?
: This is Nagare Akatsuki. He’s an excellent pilot from Nergal who’ll act as his replacement.
: You want me to leave the Nadesico?
: Well, that’s exactly right. Thank you for all your hard work, Akito Tenkawa.
[Nergal Dock, Hangar]
: So you’re going to join the squad?
: Yes. Arrangements have already been made with the WSO and SMS.
: Koji and I have decided to join as volunteers.
: Guy, what about you? Now that GGG is gone and GaoGaiGar is unusable…
: …
: Well about that, Guy. I have some data I’d like to show you.
: This is…the approval code for Final Fusion!?
: At the very end, Chief Taiga sent this to Kojindani. They’ve been preparing for an emergency like this for some time now…
: Could Chief Taiga have predicted something like this would happen?
: Chief… Everyone…
: Um, Guy…
: You’re so persistent! Stop messing around!!
(Darkened face)
: What!?
: They said they didn’t need me! And I don’t have what it takes to be a soldier!
: Wait, Akito! Please reconsider!
(Face also darkened)
: Captain, stop it! Akito is leaving the ship with me.
(Also darkened)
: Those voices…
: Hey, let’s talk about this again! Are you really leaving your beloved behind!?
(All faces are back to normal)
: Don’t be selfish! I don’t love you!
: !?
: Ah…
: I don’t know about your relationship with each other, but that’s not something you can easily take back.
: You’re…
: Shishioh, right? Are you planning to join Yurika’s ship?
: I won’t stop you. If you wanted to stay, you would have decided to do so already.
: Mmm… That’s right… Must be nice having a body like yours…
: Akito, that’s a bit rude…
: Hah. How nice it would be if it was like you think.
: What’d you mean?
: You’ve heard what happened to GGG. I couldn’t protect my friends or the people most important to me…
: …!
: What’s the point of being the strongest cyborg on Earth? Is my steel body made for only my own survival? I… Why did I…
: I-I…
: Don’t question yourself!
: Mamoru!?
: I’ve been watching your battles for a long time now, Guy. Everything you’ve done hasn’t been in vain. So…
: Guy, without you there were lives that wouldn’t have been saved. Please never forget that.
: Mamoru. Falsaber…
: GAOOOOOO!
: I wonder if Galeon is trying to cheer you up too.
: …That’s right… What I need to do isn’t to wallow in self pity. I have to fight for everyone… I have to continue being a hero!
: …Gai…
: Hmm? What’s up?
: Ah, sorry. I wasn’t referring to you… But I’m jealous. Even if I want to be something, I don’t have anyone who needs me.
: Akito, don’t say that…
: We… Nergal may have a need for you.
: What’s going on now? Akito and I are…
: Tenkawa, do you recognize this stone?
: Huh!? That’s Dad’s keepsake…
: What?
: Come with me, Tenkawa.
: …
[Nergal Dock, Hallway]
: So they both left with Erina…
: Akito… You dummy…
: I’m a bit worried.
: You mean how they’re eloping?
: No, not that… That this was Nergal’s plan the entire time… Or more precisely, securing Tenkawa for themselves.
: I agree, Aisha. I’ve seen that rock before in the WSO database. I’m positive it’s…
[Atmo Corp, Experimental Lab]
(TL Note: I’ve decided to stick with Atmo like in my SRW R LP instead of Atomo.)
: There’s so many of Dad’s keepsakes…
: We call these “CC”s, or Chulip Crystals. The insides of Chulips are made of the same material. They were discovered in mines at the Martian polar ice caps and have been in Nergal’s custody ever since.
: They’re from Mars!?
: Nergal is currently researching Chulips separately from the feds. You know about Boson Jumps, right?
: Teleportation via Chulip. Unlike Folding, it seems that only unmanned weapons can teleport like this…
: That’s right. If they could send manned weapons, the Vagans and Jovian Lizards would have done it already, right?
: So what does that have to do with CCs?
: This is just a hypothesis, but CCs can be used to trigger Boson Jumps. In other words, if someone has CCs, it may be possible to Jump without going through a Chulip.
: I don’t know where you’re going with this. Why do you need Akito?
: You said earlier that Boson Jumps can only be used with unmanned weapons, but there’s already an exception to this rule.
: You mean the Nadesico? We thought that was only because we had a Distortion Field protecting the ship…
: We at Nergal believe there was another factor involved too.
: You can’t be suggesting…
: I am. We believe that you are that factor. We believe that because of what happened two years ago when the Lizards first attacked Mars, you Boson Jumped from Mars to Earth.
: !?
: Akito…Boson Jumped?
: Maybe you know what I’m referring to?
: Right… When I woke up, I was on Earth… And Dad’s keepsake…
: I beg you. Please lend us your assistance for the future of the Earth. With your help…
: …We can figure out biological Boson Jumps before the Jovian Lizards. By doing so, we’ll be able to bring the fight to the Vagan and Jovian front. We can get an advantage in this war.
: Inez!?
: She was interested in our research and agreed to cooperate.
: Well, I was at first, but I changed my mind.
: What do you mean?
: Nergal has already started biological experiments, haven’t you?
: B-biological experiments!?
: What makes you think that…?
: I just happened to overhear it. I also heard that the experiment was a failure.
: …
: I see… In other words, Inez and I are just guinea pigs! Screw you, Nergal!
: Tch! Fine then! You wouldn’ be much help anyway!
: …!
: You helping out Earth’s future!? Yeah, sure! You’d be better off as a lab rat!
: …
: Don’t judge Akito by your own warped standards! Excuse us!
[They both leave]
: Aren’t you going to stop them?
: He’ll be back. That kid needs to be useful to someone.
: I don’t mind helping.
: But you just said…
[Alarm]
: A Field was just detected! A massive Distortion Field was just generated from within a Chulip!
(Researcher)
: Eh?
: We were trying to achieve a Bio-Boson Jump before the Jovians did. It seems that just like us, they’ve simply acquired a Phase Transition Engine from somewhere else.
: …
: Even though it might have been a failure, if the experimental craft made it to the enemy’s homeworld…
: They’ve been reverse-engineering our tech…!
: And here they come…
[Boson Jumping sounds]
[Kawasaki City, Urban Area]
[Shaking]
: …
(Mazin (nothing to do with Mazinger or Kaiser). Nadesico. CV: Beep Boop)
: …
(Tetsujin. Nadesico. CV: Beep Boop)
: That looks like Gekiganger… Do the Jovian Lizards have new weapons!?
: There are Battas over there too, so it has to be them! Let’s book it, Akito!
: But the Nadesico…
: We have nothing to do with Nadesico anymore! Or do you just want to fight!?
: …I don’t want to fight. But on Mars… If the Nadesico sinks now, there’ll be nothing left to protect…
: Am I not good enough?
: Huh?
: Look at everyone around you. They’re all desperate, aren’t they? Everyone is fighting hard to protect their own happiness and their lives!
: Fighting to protect…
: Just because we’ve left the war doesn’t make us any better. Living your life to protect one girl and living your life to protect the Earth are the same thing, right!?
: …
: That’s right, Megumi. You’re absolutely right.
: Akito…
: Even if I’m useless, maybe I can find out what I’m meant to do. Listen to me, Megumi… To me, you’re…
Chapter 7: ”Something” You Have to Protect
: That Gekiganger imitation looks stupid!
: Yeah, sure, but where did they come from!?
: The nearby Atmo Corp is emitting the same Boson Particles that can be detected when a Chulip is operational. Maybe they were doing research on a Chulip?
: That giant teleportation device… I don’t mind it being researched on, but they should have been more careful!
: What are you guys waiting for!? Get rid of those damn Lizards!
: Geez, you don’t have to tell us twice!
: Everyone, let’s go… Guh!
: Guy!
: You’re still recovering. Please rest for now.
: We’ll fight on your behalf!
: I’m sorry…
: That being said, this won’t be easy with our current force.
: Everyone, organize your mechs into two-man units. Work together to complete this mission!
: You’ve been assigned your partners. I recommend you check out their characteristics.
: Roger!
This VF-25 isn’t that bad. Seems Nergal knows their stuff. I apologize if this is your first time doing something like this, but I’m counting on both of you, partners.
: I’ve already seen your skills. We’ll be counting on you.
: Let’s do this, Alto!
: Koji, don’t be too proactive. There’s a limit to how much we can support each other.
: Even so, we’ve been fighting together for a while now. I know what you can do.
: It’s been a while since we’ve fought like this, Aisha.
: I remember doing this when we first met… Well, there’s no point in complaining now!
: Since we’re women, this would be a two-woman unit, not a two-man unit…
: Your jokes are as sharp as ever, Izumi.
: I’m sorry your partner isn’t that chef, but please bear with me.
: I-I never said anything about Tenkawa! I hope your skills are as good as your hair!
: We don’t know anything about the enemy’s Gekiganger-types. Please deal with them quickly to avoid a prolonged battle!
Before we get into things, let’s go over the new units.
[VF-25F Messiah Tornado Pack (Fighter and Battleroid form)]
A downgrade to the YF-29 in every way. Besides that, it’s a standard Valkyrie much like the Prophecy. Fighter form for movement and easier evasion. Battleroid form for increased damage.
[Aestivalis Ground Type]
These Aesti Frames excel at ground to ground combat. Doesn’t help that most of the enemies here are flying, but there’s no way to change it here.
It's worth noting that Megumi isn't a Nadesico co-pilot here, for obvious reasons.
I’ll go more in depth about this game’s Pair Up System in the next update to avoid making this chapter too long. What’s important now are the three battle options you can select. Assume the lead mech is A and the supporter is B. You can have A attack the enemy’s A and B attack the enemy’s B, A and B attack the enemy’s A (which will redirect their attacks at your A), or A and B attacking the enemy’s B (which will redirect their attacks at your B). There are stat bonuses associated with certain units in pairs. If a repair or resupply unit is in a pair, both units will get a passive HP or EN regen at the start of every turn. Again, I’ll talk more about this next time when we can form our own pairs.
The pairs that the game forces on you are Youta/Alto, Leon/Aisha, Koji/Sayaka, Hikaru/Izumi, and Ryoko/Akatuski. You can swap whoever’s in the lead at any time and swap partners with adjacent units, but you cannot split up pairs after they’ve formed. In terms of fighting/boss dialog, the main unit in the pair gets priority, but the partner’s will still trigger if the main doesn’t have any new lines.
The current objective is to destroy the enemy’s Majin or Tetsujin. Between us and them are a lot of Battas, some solo and some in their own pairs. Don’t rush in and go forward as a group.
: Hmmm. This is my first time piloting the new model. Not bad at all. Well, since I’m here, I might as well do my job properly!
The plot continues when either three turns pass, there are 11 enemies left, or after a single round of combat with either the Majin or Tetsujin.
: Kuh. Not only does it look like Gekiganger, but it’s just as tough!
: Those are…
: This is the JDF. We’ll support you!
(General Takeda. Raijin-Oh. CV: Tomomichi Nishimura) (Phone)
: Don’t be stupid! This isn’t someone your tanks can defeat!
: Even if all we have are tanks, it’ll still hurt if we get this close!
(JDF Soldier. Raijin-Oh. CV: ???)
: This is all the power we can wield as a neutral nation! We’ll show them the JDF spirit!
: …
: Boson particles are increasing in that Gekiganger-type.
: That’s… All JDF soldiers, you need to run now!
: Shut up, outsider! It’s our job to protect the city!
: Just tell them to run! Are you so drunk on your old-fashioned heroism that you’re willing to kill your own men!?
: …!
: All units, emergency retreat!
: W-what!?
: That large mech…just teleported away with all those tanks!?
: It Boson Jumped… They’re successful in making it work on a unit level!?
: Those tanks…
: It’s the same as that Federation battleship we saw on Mars…
: Huh!?
: As you can see, conventional weaponry can’t survive a Jump. If you’re lucky, it’ll just be frozen. If not, it’ll fall apart like they did just now. Either way, you won’t be surviving.
: You realized what they were doing…
: That’s all I did. I’m glad we didn’t make any unnecessary sacrifices.
: That’s pretty nihilistic.
: It seems all the rumors are true…
: You can gawk later. The enemy is looking pretty motivated.
: …
[Atmo Corp, Research Lab]
: Attempting close combat with an opponent who can Boson Jump is suicidal.
: This isn’t looking good… If things continue like this, this town will end up destroyed. All because of your research.
: Thank you for your input. But I think it’ll be fine.
: Oh?
: Haa… Haa… So you’re…still alive…
(Name ???. Face darkened)
: You’re here!?
: Haa… Haa… Give it to me…
: Give me your…CCs…
(Name and face normal)
: Kyaaaaa!
: Was that a Gravity Blast just now!?
: The feds finally managed to start developing that with Nergal’s help. How do they…
: …
: Their firepower is impressive and it makes up for its low mobility with Boson Jumps. What a tough enemy… However…!
: All attacks hit the coordinates that Akatsuki sent us.
: Apparently there’s a pattern to all their Jumping.
: Predicted Jump coordinates have been transmitted to all units. Units that cannot accept the transmission will be told verbally.
: All units, follow the predicted patterns and deal with the Gekiganger-types! Please hurry, for the civilians’ sake!
: (Besides, Akito is somewhere in this town… I must protect him no matter what…)
Nothing’s changed except the Majin and Tetsujin will be a little more aggressive. Both Gekiganger-types must be defeated.
The plot continues when one of them is defeated. I opted to defeat the Majin first.
: Spot on. If we can read their Jump pattern, we can win!
: Let’s keep it up and take out the other Gekiganger-type!
: …
: A high energy reaction is confirmed in one of the Gekiganger-types. It’s on the verge of going critical.
: It’s going to self-destruct!?
: It’s going to phase shift the surrounding space! Once that happens, the entire city will be obliterated!
: You’ve got to be joking!
: All units, focus your attacks on the target! Stop the enemy’s phase transition!
[Nergal Dock, Hangar]
: Oh no! Its barrier is blocking their attacks!
: All we can do now is watch… If only my Wingle’s repairs were finished…
: …Captain Yuuki, are the repairs on Galeon and the Gao Machines finished?
: Yes… Even though they’re finished, they’re… Wait, you can’t be thinking of going out there!?
: Guy, that’s crazy! Your body still hasn’t healed yet!
: The only way to break through that barrier is with GaoGaiGar’s power.
: But…
: Let me go. I have to protect everyone. I have this body for that purpose. Isn’t that right, Mamoru?
: Guy…
: Really now, all “Gais” say the same thing…
(Name ???. Darkened)
: It’s you…
: You’re not the only one risking your life right now.
: Target has deployed a Distortion Field. Our attacks are having no effect.
: This is bad! If we can’t break through, the phase transition will begin!
: Everyone, get away from him!
: !?
SRW BX - You Get to Burning (Long ver.)
: UWAAAAAAAAAA!
(Back to normal now)
: Akito!?
: What are you doing, Tenkawa!? Get away from him!
: If they Jump, you’ll die!
: …
: He’s not going to back down. This is what he wants to do.
: Let’s see what you can do, Tenkawa. That’s why I gave you those crystals.
: Stop it! That’s Akito, isn’t it!? This is weird! This is super weird!
: What I can do… Something only I can do… Is this really… Can I really do this!?
: !?
: Boson particles confirmed from Tenkawa’s mech. It’s the same reading as before a Boson Jump.
: Huh!?
: STOP IIIIIIIIIT!
: UWAAAAAAAAAAAA!
: They’re both gone…
: He… Did he just Boson Jump?
: You’re joking, right…? Akito…
: …
: Stay strong! The battle isn’t over yet!
(Darkened)
: GaiGar!? Then that voice is…
: Akito… You’ve shown me your courage. Now it’s my turn to show my own!
(Back to normal)
: Mikoto… Everyone… Lend me your strength!
: FINAL FUUUUUUUSIOOOOOOON!
: GAO! GAI! GAAAAAAAAAAAR!
: GaoGaiGar…!
: The wounded hero has arrived. You’re just trying to look cool, aren’t you?
: Guy!
: Look sharp, everyone. We don’t have time for sentimentalities. You too, Captain Misumaru.
: …
: All units, reform the front line with GaoGaiGar at the center. We’ll destroy the remaining enemies.
: …Right. Roger that!
All that’s left is Tetsujin. If you destroyed the Tetsujin, it’ll regain full HP and the event with Akito and the Majin will still happen.
: I will stand up again and again to protect hope on Earth! That is the image of a hero I’ll show my late comrades, who’ve entrusted everything to me!!
The Tetsujin is barely a boss. I had to hold back to get all the boss dialogs.
: To go so far as to imitate Gekiganger and make a suicide attack… But we can’t lose now. It’s a given that the sacrifice of one’s comrade will inspire those left behind.
: I can’t let the chance Akito gave us go to waste! Let’s go, Jovian Lizard! My power! My courage! Burn it into your memory!
: I never thought the Jovian Lizards would create a machine like that. I feel like I’m dreaming. I guess I should thank them. They’ve shown me something truly interesting.
: Guy sounds fine, but his body hasn’t fully recovered yet. Is this also the power of the G-Stone?
: That’s not all. What’s motivating Guy right now is the courage shown by Akito Tenkawa.
: …It wouldn’t be very manly to do nothing after having seen that. Let’s go, Falsaber!
Damn. Even if it was to deal with that situation, was there no other way? His friends and close ones will never forget what happened today. Give some thought to those left behind, please…
: Once again I bring misfortune… I’m disgusted with myself. But I’m not going to wallow in pity by myself. I’m still a pilot!
: Captain, why don’t you relax and rest for a bit? After all, the Nadesico can still function even without a Captain.
: Most of the ship’s management is handled by the AI “Omoikane”.
: I’m fine! I’m fine! I’m everyone’s Captain! I can still give perfect instructions!
: Yurika…
: (I can still do my best… I must do my best… At least until this battle is over…)
: Honestly, I can’t be happy about what happened, but at least the tide has turned in our favor… Now we just need to beat them! I’ll crush them quickly to get rid of this bad taste in my mouth!
: I don’t know how that Tenkawa kid was able to Boson Jump, but we’ll get to that later! If we don’t get rid of that giant mech, there’s no telling if they’ll do another phase transition!
: Dammit… Akito, you were too hasty… Prepare yourself, bastard… I’m really pissed right now, so I’m gonna blow a hole straight through you!
: …
: The Gekiganger-type is confirmed to be disabled.
: Retrieve that mech immediately. It’s a precious sample that only survived the phase transition thanks to that chef kid.
: …
: I know that look. You don’t have to tell me…
: I’m sorry… I’m so sorry… AKITOOOOOOOOOOOO!
[Nadesico, Hangar]
[A flash of green light]
: That should make you feel a little better…
: T-that helps a lot… Thank you for adjusting my G-Stone, Mamoru.
: Coming out with your body like that is way too reckless, Guy.
: But thanks to you, we were saved. You have my gratitude.
: No, I’m not the one who saved you…
: Akito… You dumbass…
: At the time, that was the only thing we could think of. Maybe there was a better way…but I just can’t bear it…
: Well, at the very least, he was a soldier at the end.
: So that was Akito after all…
: Megumi!?
: Did you come back because you were worried about the man you love? How brave.
: …
: That’s mean. At least she has someone important enough to her to be worried about.
: Whoops. Didn’t expect any back talk.
: You’re wrong… It’s just so weird… It ’s weird…
: I suppose you could say he’s not very clever.
: But his actions saved everyone. All thanks to those CCs letting him Boson Jump.
: It’s you… It’s your fault Akito did that!
: Don’t jump to conclusions. He’s still alive.
: Huh?
[Nadesico, Bridge]
: Oh! It finally connected! What the heck was that about?
(Phone)
: It really is Tenkawa.
: I thought you Boson Jumped…
: Maybe it’s a ghost?
: I’m not! I’m still alive and I still have my legs!
: You’ve come back to life…
: Huh?
: You’ve come back to life! It’s thanks to how much you love me!
: People can’t just come back from the dead! You can’t just say whatever you want like that!
: Thank god… Thank god you’re… Uuuuu…
: Ah… I’m sorry for worrying you.
: Yeah… Yeah!
: (Hey Meg, Don’t you have something to say?)
: (Um… No. I’m fine…)
: (Meg?)
: Even so, if you’re still alive, you should have contacted us sooner! We… No, never mind us. Don’t you know how worried the Captain was!?
: I’ve tried to contact you so many times since I Jumped to the Moon. I’ve lost how many times I tried over the past two weeks.
: T-two weeks!?
: We just got back from the battle a few minutes ago. What are you talking about…?
: I see… It’s the same thing that happened to the Nadesico. Or rather, it’s the opposite of what happened then…
: I see. He…
: Yes. He Jumped to the Moon two weeks ago.
Next update is special, as it’s a Route Split Intermission. Unlike the other games I’ve covered, this one has a separate save point and suite of cutscenes all about the route split. I’ll also cover the Pair Up system.