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My current squad setup is Youta/Yuuki, Obright/Seric, Koji/Sayaka, and Guy/Shanalua. Kio is a mandatory deploy and, as the “Event” is in red, he cannot be paired up with anyone for this chapter. This almost always means he has significant plot relevance for the upcoming chapter.
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Shanalua Mandatory #2 and #3
Make sure to deploy Kio and Shanalua at least 5 times when they’re not mandatory deployments before Chapter 29. This shouldn’t be difficult to pull off, but it is technically a requirement.
Last time, we got a colorful cast of characters and a mission to go pick up some kids from school.
[Fa Zeos, Bridge]
The Diva is heading to Japan?
(Godom Dyneham. Gundam AGE. CV: Mitsuaki Madono) (Phone)
Yes. I want you to carry out the pursuit.
That’s a pretty tough mission to give to a squad currently in hiding.
It may not be enough, but we’ll provide you with reinforcements of course. Is there an issue?
Nope. Quite the opposite in fact. My subordinates’ morale was starting to drop out of sheer boredom. They can finally earn some glory for themselves.
…I see. In that case, I look forward to some good news.
Yes. Please watch how we hunt.
[JDF Base, Command Room]
Thank you for cooperating with the federal army, JDF Commander.
A request directly from Commander Algreus can’t be ignored. And that’s not factoring in the current situation.
We’re requesting the support of a neutral country because we feel like we need to.
Don’t worry about things like that. We just need to focus on what’s in front of us first.
But as long as we’re here, there’s a possibility that we’ll become targets for one of our enemies…
Yes, that’s likely to happen. That’s why we’re being extra vigilant right now.
If anything happens, we’ll be happy to help out.
Sorry in advance. We should be able to defend ourselves, but…
We don’t want to expose civilians to the flames of war either. Especially after seeing what happened to Olivernotes…
[Diva, Hallway]
…
You don’t look so good, Wendy.
Sorry for making you worry… I haven’t been able to get in touch with my parents.
It’s only been a few days since the battle. The internet hasn’t been restored there yet. Let’s just trust that they’re safe, alright?
Alright… Yeah. I’ll try to have Kio get in touch with them later.
Until then, how about you give Kio a hand?
Me? But unlike Kio, there’s nothing I can really do on this ship…
Anything is fine. As long as you’re moving your body, you’ll feel a lot better. Is that what you were getting at, Yuki?
More or less. Also having friends nearby will make you more relaxed.
It’d be a problem if you stumbled across more confidential information, but cleaning should be fine. If that’s fine with you, why don’t you go see him?
Alright!
[Diva, Hangar]
You said Kio was in the hangar, right?
Yeah… Maybe he’s over there?
Grandpa isn’t that kind of person!
(???, Darkened)
W-what!?
That’s Kio’s voice. Let’s go!
Why are you saying mean things about Grandpa!?
(Back to normal)
War is just a game to you lot! The fact that your family has been hiding such amazing weapons until now is proof! In the end, he just wants to be a hero who swoops in and saves everyone in a Gundam!
Um… What’s happening?
Wootbit started another fight with Kio. He says he doesn’t like Kio’s attitude.
He’s taking this seriously for his grandpa’s sake…
This started when Wootbit claimed all the old man wanted to do was look like a hero.
Should we stop them?
I think it would be best for them to let it all out instead of bottling up their feelings.
Besides, even Kio would get pissed if anyone talks crap about his grandfather.
You and your grandpa are treating this like a game!
No, Grandpa is…
Both of you, get your act together!
!?
Aunt Unoa!? Why are you here?
As of today, I’ve been assigned to the Diva as the Chief of the medical team. So what’s going on here? Why are you fighting in a place like this? And you better be polite like this kid here.
Which kid?
I wouldn’t say I’m particularly polite…
Mamoru!?
Guy! Thank goodness you’re all here!
It’s been a while! What brings you here?
I was surprised too. I’d never thought I’d be assigned here at the same time as a small child. Apparently he asked Nergal to let him join.
I want to help you guys too! Even if all I can do is adjust Guy’s G-Stone…
I appreciate your kindness, but this is a battleship. I can’t just let you stay in such a dangerous place…
Don’t worry about me, Guy. I’m a special member of GGG!
…Right, I forgot. In that case, welcome aboard, Mamoru.
Thank you, Guy!
A special member of GGG? Even though you’re so much younger than me…
He’s not a normal boy. He has a special ability that’s effective against machine lifeforms, such as the Zonders.
So that’s how you got to join GGG at such a young age?
No. Even if he was a normal kid, he would still be a special member.
Huh?
Yeah. Mamoru’s courage is the real deal.
…Courage?
Yes. That’s what a hero needs most.
What a hero needs most…
…You’re so small but you’re also so amazing.
No, you’re exaggerating. There’s other kids around my age who are doing so much more amazing things.
There really are kids like that?
Yeah! They’re even here in Hinobori!
[Hinobori Academy, Classroom]
(Ever since the Big Ring was destroyed, there have been battles popping up all over the world. We, Class 5-3, are having a meeting to discuss what we should do as the Earth Defense Class…)
So if the enemy attacks, we have no choice but to fight back!
It’s not that simple. If we’re not careful, won’t we get dragged into a war?
Eldran asked us to fight the evil that threatens Earth…
(Orie “Potato” Ishizuka. Raijin-Oh. CV: Mami Matsui)
Aren’t those adults from the federal army and the JDF there for times like these?
But Japan is surrounded by many different enemies. It’s entirely possible that in the future, we may reach a point where the JDF alone can’t deal with them.
Yea. I agree with Jin.
That’s unusual for you, Asuka. You normally don’t care.
I don’t want to go through what happened at the Bay Tower Base again…
…
(Reiko Ikeda. Raijin-Oh. CV: Saori Sugimoto)
But it’s possible that the school could become a target like the Bay Tower Base…
So y’all are just scared of being hurt.
Girls are delicate! Don’t lump us together with simpletons like you!
What was that!?
Please stop getting off topic!
Um… Mr. Shinoda, what do you think?
Me? Oh right… If you’re all scared, then I’m against any fighting.
Why not, Mr. Shinoda? You let us fight before!
When the Bay Tower Base was destroyed, I was beyond worried about you kids. So if you don’t want to fight, I won’t force you to.
But then everyone would…
Oh? Class is over but everyone’s still here?
Ms. Himeki? Is something the matter?
Well, it’s almost time for the staff meeting, but I couldn’t find you anywhere.
Oh, it’s that time already? Sorry for that. I’m sorry, but that’s all for today’s special class meeting. We’ll pick this up again tomorrow.
[The teachers leave]
Adults, man… Hey, let’s just go home!
Yeaaaah. Looks like nothing was decided today either.
[All the boys leave]
Get back here! We’re not done yet!
You’re just doing whatever you want. How rude.
But I can’t say that Jin’s wrong here.
What do you mean, Maria?
I mean it’s true that there are people in this town that we want to protect…
[Diva, Communications Room]
Mom was worried sick…
But it’s great that you were able to get in touch with her.
I’m sorry for having you all follow me…
It’s fine. If we left Kio in the hangar, he might start fighting with Wootbit again. Besides, it was about time for Kio to talk to Romary.
She didn’t look happy about this whole thing…
I lost my mom at an early age, so I can’t really relate, but surely there isn’t a mother alive who would be OK with her son going off to war, right?
…Well, it probably varies from woman to woman. But Kio’s mother is in a colony. Of course she's worried about her child while he lives far away.
She worries too much.
My mom is the same. “Hey, are you causing Falsaber any trouble?” “Are you taking good care of Yuki?” Things like that.
That’s because they care about you. Mari, Romary, Wendy’s family, and everyone else wants their children to be safe.
Of course I know that. Mom is so kind. I hope our town and homes will return to normal soon.
According to Wendy’s mother, Olivernotes’ reconstruction is going smoothly.
I thought it’d take a while like Youta’s town.
It seems that GAIL is taking an active role in the reconstruction.
GAIL? That GAIL!? Are they really as friendly as they seem?
Improving their image is the safest thing they can do. If they can help reconstructions go faster, then people will look at them more favorably.
But whatever their motives are, no one will complain as long as the city recovers.
That’s true. But it’s not just GAIL that’s helping the reconstruction move faster. It’s also the results of all of you working so hard to protect what’s there.
Really?
You’re still thinking about earlier, aren’t you?
Not really about that…
Oh, you guys are here?
Hey Shanalua. Are you here to contact your family?
Hehe. Adults have more to contact than just their families.
Oh… You mean your lover?
What makes you think that?
…
…While we’re here, why don’t we go for a walk outside?
Eh? Outside?
Yes. It’ll be a nice change of pace. The fresh air is great when you’re feeling down. I’ll ask for permission.
Um, can Wendy come too?
Of course. And Kio, you’ll need to take another good look.
Of what?
Of where you’re fighting.
[Hinobori, Arcade]
(TL Note: Try to see who’s on the arcade machine. I see Mist from SRW K and another OG character. This game has the same devs as SRWs 64, A, R, D, GC, J, W, K, L, and UX.)
It’s been so long since I’ve had a chance to just walk around town like this.
We don’t know when we’ll be granted shore leave again, so make sure to stretch your wings as much as you can.
But even if we can go anywhere, it’s kinda sad that we’re all in an arcade.
We can’t go too far because the enemy might attack at any time. Plus, isn’t this a good thing? They seem to be having fun.
Amazing… But you won’t beat me, Kio!
The controls are similar to Grandpa’s game, so it’s easy for me to get a hang of it.
You mean that MS battle simulator? But even if you’ve trained with that, you’re a pro at this game…
Kio has always been great at games. I used to play with him a lot, but I could never win…
Gah! Dang it, I can’t seem to win! I’m gonna complain to their face!
(???, Darkened)
Hey, don’t do that!
(???, Darkened)
Don’t stop me! The resentment of my allowance runs deep!
Heh, I could’ve seen this coming. You made your opponent angry.
If there’s gonna be a problem, then maybe I should step in?
T-there’s no need for that! They’re just children!
You’re too old to be worked up over losing in a game.
A man should admit defeat with dignity.
(???, Darkened)
Those voices…
Wait, Jin! Don’t make detours on your way home!
M-Maria!? Oh no. Everyone, scatter!
(All faces back to normal)
It’s you kids!
Waha! I should’ve known it was Jin and his friends!
M-Mamoru!?
[Hinobori, Park]
So you kids are with the Earth Defense Class!?
(These kids are pilots too…)
Even foreigners know us. We must be famous.
Grandpa told me there were kids younger than me who’re pilots. I never thought I’d be able to play a game against you, so I’m really happy.
W-well if you say that, I guess I have to forgive you for earlier.
Really now… It seems flattery will get you everywhere with him.
Got that right, Maria. So why did you follow us to the arcade anyway? Are you gonna tell on us?
Nope. I just wanted to talk to you more about the meeting earlier.
Mmm? What meeting?
The truth is… Ever since the battle at the Bay Tower Base, our class’ opinions on how to proceed have been split.
Oh…
There’s also a lot of wars going on all over the place, so we don’t know what to do.
In this country, it’s unnatural for kids your age to be fighting. You shouldn’t have to worry about all of this.
It still bothers me… Unlike normal kids, we pilot Raijin-Oh.
Um… Kio, how are you able to fight? You’re not that much older than us.
I fight to defeat the enemy.
Is that it!?
Huh? Do I need another reason…?
I mean if you’re fighting, people are gonna get hurt, you know? And when we fight, people who have nothing to do with the battle still get hurt…
Grandpa said that the war won’t end until the enemy is defeated. That’s why I’m fighting…
That may be true, but don’t you feel weird? Like something’s missing?
What do you mean?
[Beeping]
Hmm? An emergency call? You don’t mean…
Everyone, return to the ship! There are Vagans approaching the town!
What!?
They’re… They’ve finally reached Japan!
Everyone! Looks like we don’t have time to worry!
But…
What are you doing? That’s not like you! If we don’t fight, then who will!?
It’s fine. I’ll fight.
B-bro!?
My Gundam is a mobile suit made for this.
Kio…
Not just you, Kio. We fight together.
Earth Defense Class, leave it to us. This isn’t us repaying you for your help earlier. We were going to protect this town regardless.
[The all leave]
Dang it! Are you guys really okay with this!?
Jin… You’re right. We’re…
…Let’s go, everyone.
To where?
That should be obvious! We’re going to…
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[Hinobori Academy, Classroom]
I can’t believe enemies are coming to this town…
Hey, what should we do!? If we don’t do something, Hinobori will…
Don’t worry, I got a call from the JDF. They’ll handle it this time. You all should evacuate to a shelter!
Don’t panic! I’ll be there as a nurse. If anyone starts to feel sick, tell me right away.
Wait, Mr. Shinoda! We’ll fight!
Hold it, Jin! What’re you saying all of a sudden!?
We haven’t decided anything yet…
Yeah, don’t just decide for us!
The decision has already been made!
!?
We all decided on the day we got Raijin-Oh that we’d protect the Earth. So what’s changed!? Just because things get a little more dangerous, we try to push it onto the adults!?
Jin…
It’s as Jin says. We have the power to protect everyone in Hinobori. We need to fight. That’s our mission as the Earth Defense Class!
We are…the Earth Defense Class…
…Well, looks like it’s decided. I don’t want those JDF men to tell us to stay away just because we’re kids.
You say good things sometimes, Jin. Let’s do it!
If Asuka says he’s in, then I’m in too!
Yeah! I’m in! Let’s all protect the town!
But I’m still scared…
It’ll be fine, Cookie! As long as we’re all together, it won’t be scary!
Hiroshi… Alright. I’m in!
You kids… In that case, you have your teacher’s support too!
Come back in one piece, alright?
OK! Just wait for us, Mr. Shinoda!
In that case, let’s do this!
Earth Defense Class! Dispatch!
Olivernotes Route Chapter 9: Protect! The Children’s Battle
Right now, the Vagans who were hiding underwater off of Japan’s coast are engaged in combat with the JDF at the first defensive line. But it’ll only be a matter of time before they break through. Therefore, we will intercept them in this area.
So the next thing I need to do is…
Order all units to launch! We don’t have time to hesitate over every decision, Captain!
Ah… R-right! All units, launch…please!
The Gundam AGE-3 was originally designed to be a single-seater. Since I have to give orders from here, you’ll be flying solo. Can you do that, Kio?
Leave it to me, Grandpa. I’ll master the Gundam!
Grandpa this and Grandpa that…
Hey Wootbit, stop mumbling!
O-okay! Sorry!
Kio, be careful…
Apologies! They’ve breached our defensive line! They’re heading towards the base!
(Phone)
Already? Everyone, be on your guard.
Wait, what’s that?
Sorry for the wait! The Earth Defense Class has arrived!
You kids… Are you sure about this?
The Earth Defense Class will not run or hide!
Let’s fight together to protect our town!
Yay! With the Earth Defense Class by our side, we’re absolutely invincible!
Those kids said they couldn’t fight… Why are they…
Mechs on radar! Incoming!
Now then, my friends! It’s been a while since our last hunt, so look sharp!
Leave it to me, Commander!
This time we’re not fighting Jaaku Beasts. We should combine before this becomes a melee. Let’s do it, Jin!
Heh. Took the words out of my mouth!
RAIJIN-OH! INVINCIBLE COMBINATIOOOOOOON!!
Now, come at me!
The enemy appears to be mobile suits specialized for ground combat. Everyone, please be careful.
(Assume all Raijin-Oh characters not Jin, Asuka, or Kouji are on the phone)
Oh, so that’s that Raijin-Oh punk mentioned in the intel. Our target is still the Diva, but when good prey appears, we can’t just ignore it!
Third dimensional robots are fighting each other. How fun. I’ll report this to Lord Belzub right away!
Since we got a new unit at the end of the last stage…
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[AGE-3 Gundam AGE-3 Normal]
The AGE-3’s greatest weakness is movement. Its only post movement attack for a large chunk of the game is its relatively weak beam sabers. What the Gundam wants to do is stand still and fire extremely powerful beam attacks at long range. You pretty much have to give Kio B-Save for the extra ammo and Hit & Away, otherwise he’ll fall far behind the rest of the group. Kio is a good pilot, which is relevant since if you’re aiming for the massive AGE kill count secret, he’ll want to be solo if possible.
The Vagans are across the river to the southeast, so move together as a group and meet them at the river’s edge.
The plot continues either at the start of turn 3, if there are 5 enemies remaining, or Godom is fought once.
They survived both the battles at Big Ring and Olivernotes. My blood is boiling!!
No matter who they are, I won’t let them lay a finger on my town!
The more aggressive the prey, the more satisfying the hunt!
Jin, don’t get carried away! We’ll take them down one by one!
I know that!
Those kids are amazing… They have a completely different vibe from when we fought at the arcade…
Concentrate on the battle, Kio. Reinforcements are inbound. They look like…
This reaction! They’re Jaaku Beasts!
I came straight here after I heard your report, Taida. Those three dimensional people really are fighting each other. How fun indeed.
Are you sure about deploying the Beasts? I think it would be better for them to crush each other and then go after the survivors.
No. We’re going to use this as an opportunity to completely destroy Raijin-Oh and those who ally with it.
Those three dimensional people are up to no good.
Go for it, Exhausts!
Uwaaaaa!
They show up at a time like this? How annoying!
Now there’s Jaaku Beasts too. For some reason, they’re not targeting us. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity!
They’re targeting Raijin-Oh!? Jin, dodge!
!
Gah!
Huh? You should have been able to easily avoid an attack like that…
Are you kids alright!?
T-this is nothing…
I’ll pay you back double! Remember that!
Watch out for the Exhaust Jaaku Beasts. If they hit you, they’ll inflict an Attack Down debuff. Otherwise, just engage the enemies.
Raijin-Oh’s energy gauge is in the green! No problems here!
I’m analyzing the enemy’s behavior patterns! I’ll let you know as soon as I get something!
Thank you both!
We’re counting on everyone else too! Let me know if you need anything!
All we can do is provide support from the classroom, but we’ll still do our best! So…
I know! We are the Earth Defense Class! Our hearts are as one, right? Now, prepare yourself! Raijin-Oh will protect the peace in this town!
Gundam AGE-3… The Gundam Grandpa built… With this Gundam, I’ll fight!
Raijin-Oh has another line when fighting a Jaaku Beast.
The Jaaku Beasts and Vagans are working together!
Maybe, but I somehow doubt it.
I concur! They’re both just prioritizing us over each other in order to defeat us!
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, eh? They’re all so sneaky!
Lord Belzeb, will we win this time?
You idiot! If you have to ask, then you have no intention of winning! Raijin-Oh! Today I’ll make you kneel before the Fifth Dimensional Empire!
Now for the boss dialogs. Godom is in a normal Vagan Danazine, so watch out you don’t get him mixed up with the other ones.
You’ve dragged this peaceful town into the war! We’ll never forgive you, Vagans!
I was wondering what a country constantly invaded by mad scientists and other dimensions would be like… I’m disappointed! It’s such a boring place without a trace of conflict!
How exciting to have the King of Beasts as my prey! If we hunt you down, my comrades’ morale will surely rise!
You’re not hunting anything! Fighting isn’t a game! Get out of Japan, Vagans!
Be careful! That one’s movements are different from the others! It must be their commander!
Don’t worry. While we’re combined, we’re invincible! There’s no reason to be scared of that guy!
You said it! Let’s show these Vagans there’s no point in attacking Japan!
Hmm… It’s not a bad idea to attack in groups, but those who can’t discern who they’re attacking will be struck down!
An autonomous robot… Is it equipped with the same Super AI as GGG’s robots? We don’t have much data on this one… But its movements are like an amateur’s! It’ll be easy to take it down!
Our opponents are Vagans! They must have noticed that Falsaber’s movements are slow!
I’ll give you advice on how to handle this! Go all out, Youta!
Umm… Emergency…
Emergency turn! Keep the enemy in the ship’s line of fire! At the same time, limit its movements with the AA guns! As soon as they enter our line of fire, fire all guns sequentially in one second intervals!
Roger! Deploying barrage!
That ship has fast reflexes! I thought the Diva was staffed by amateurs!
Heh. I see! That may look like an out of date Genoace, but its internals are something else!
This mech and I have been together since I started piloting… The “internals” you speak of may be different from what you’re thinking!
Don’t you dare show your face to me, weakling! You’re nothing to me!
The Gundam isn’t the Diva’s only asset! Don’t you keep underestimating us!
What an ostentatious and bold looking mech! It’s like you want to be targeted!
The Wingle does stand out on the battlefield… Well, I guess it needs to have a certain aesthetic to be associated with that machine.
Japan is a neutral country, but the Vagans don’t care one bit!
Hahaha! It would be better for you to run away if you don’t want to die here!
SECRET ALERT
AGE Characters Optional #1
Defeat Godom with Kio.
Shouldn’t be that hard to pull off since Godom doesn’t retreat at low HP.
The plot continues either when there are 7 enemies remaining or Godom hits 30% HP.
How many more mechs are there…?
The Vagans and the Jaaku Empire… Taking them both on at once is wearing me out more than I thought…
If only we could do something about the Vagan commander’s machine…
Leave it to me! I’ll blow him away with Raijin-Oh! Let’s go! RAIJIN…
W-what happened to Raijin-Oh!?
What’s wrong, Raijin-Oh? Did you get shot from somewhere?
I don’t know! Raijin-Oh’s movements got a lot more sluggish!
I see… Raijin-Oh’s power is rapidly decreasing!
This started happening after that Vagan’s attack earlier!
This is our chance, Lord Belzeb!
You don’t have to tell me! Exhausts!
What’s that!?
Hahahaha! Even if a single Exhaust is no match for them, many of them at once is a different story!
No matter how strong Raijin-Oh is, if they take this head on…
Oh no! Everyone, cover Raijin-Oh!
Do you think we’d just sit back and watch!?
Dammit! Those Vagans…
Run away, Jin! Even if it just slows them down, use the buildings as obstacles!
You idiot… There’s no way we can run now!
What!?
If we did that, the town would be destroyed!
But then you guys will…
This town is full of precious memories of my parents… Of everyone! I won’t let them be destroyed! We fight to protect the people we care about!
You’re fighting to protect…
This is the end of our battle! DIE, RAIJIN-OOOOOOOOOOOH!!
J-Jin! Noooooooo!
JIIIIIIIN!!
Gah!
!? What!?
K-Kio!?
Bro, why did you…
I-I don’t really know…
Huh?
But… I was thinking… I don’t…want you to die…
Kio…
Kio! I don’t think you can keep fighting like that…
Grandpa… I’ve learned something. Just defeating the enemy isn’t enough… To become a true savior, Gundam needs…the strength to protect people!
…
You…
Oh come on. We were so close!
Exhausts! Bury them both together!
They’re gonna do it again!
Kio, you need to escape!
I can’t! Because of that attack, the output won’t increase any more!
This doesn’t look good…
Dammit! I know it’s reckless, but we’re charging in, Falsaber!
Wait! Something’s happening!
Is that a G-Hopper!? Who gave it the order to launch!?
It’s the Gundam’s new Wear! I fired it in Auto mode! You’ll have to dock with it in mid-air, Kio!
But in the middle of all these enemies!?
We’ll create an opening!
But Raijin-Oh can’t…
No buts. We are…
ABSOLUTELY INVINCIBLEEEEEE!
Super Robot Wars BX - Raijin-Oh Kenzan
This is… The energy of the Earth is gathering in Raijin-Oh!
Jin, you can do this!
All right! Let’s go, Gundam Bro!
Yeah, let’s do it! We’ll protect the town with our own hands!
Wow! That’s amazing!
The strength to protect… You finally get it, kid.
Nailed it…
You’re the one who decided to help him, Wootbit. I thought you hated the kid.
I thought he was only here because of nepotism and wasn’t taking this seriously. But I was wrong…
…I see. Well, it is what it is. I’ll apologize to the Captain. Disobeying orders is disobeying orders.
I’m sorry… But thank you, Rody.
It’s not over yet! We’ve still got more Exhausts! I can’t let it end like this!
Tch. I guess you can’t trust someone if you don’t even know where they’re from! All mechs, spread out! Whatever it takes, at least land a good hit on the Diva!
Now’s our chance! Everyone, don’t hold back! Let’s go all out!
I’ll give you a full refund and more! We’re absolutely invincible!
The power of the savior…
Gundam AGE-3’s got a new attack now, the AGE-3 Fortress. I wish it was a swapable frame or a transformation, but c’est la vie. Time to clean up the trash.
When all Jaaku Beasts are defeated…
It seems there are more troublesome robots than just Raijin-Oh…
Damn you punks! Taida, we’re going home!
Ah! Wait for me, Lord Belzeb!
No more Jaaku Beasts! Only the Vagans remain!
Haaa… Haaa… I must protect the town that they’re trying to protect at all costs…
After that event, Jin and Kio got new lines against Godom.
Just when I thought they ran out of gas, they recovered all that energy in an instant… What the hell is that robot!?
That Vagan robot has become wary of Raijin-Oh!
Raijin-Oh is a robot given to us by Eldran! Even the Vagans are afraid of it!
It’s too late for you! You’ve destroyed so much of our town! I won’t even think about forgiving you until you cry and apologize!
I won’t let you do as you please anymore! This town… I’ll protect everyone who lives in this town!
It’s like he’s a different person after only a short time! I thought you were little more than an amateur, but it looks like I can have some fun with you!
Any further fighting will only waste our reserves… When you miss an opportunity to kill someone, you wait for the next chance. This is an ironclad rule of the hunt! All units, retreat!
[Godom and any remaining Vagans run]
The Vagans are retreating.
The map ends when all enemies are defeated. If there are any Exhausts left, you’ll have to kill them.
No signs of any enemies in the vicinity. We’ll continue to be vigilant.
Hehe. Even if they come again, we’ll just kick their butts all the same!
Glad you’re back in the swing of things. But you looked really cool today, Jin.
W-what was that about? Don’t think flattery will get you anywhere.
Seriously, just be honest for once…
…Hey, Grandpa.
What is it, Kio?
Somehow… I feel happy. More so than the last time I fought…
Is that so…
(Everyone is fighting with everything they got. Especially Kio and those kids. But I…)
[JDF Base, Hangar]
Owwww…
Are you alright? You were quite reckless out there.
Yeah… I’ll be fine.
You sure? Wasn’t your grandfather’s Gundam important?
Of course Grandpa’s AGE-3 is very important to me. But we can fix the Gundam. We can’t fix the dead.
Something’s different about you.
The Defense Class taught me something very important.
We didn’t really do anything, but keep up the praise!
Maria’s gonna scold you again if you keep saying things like that.
But Kio’s Gundam was pretty badly damaged… I’m sorry. It’s because you had to protect us…
Well, if the damage is only this much, it’ll be fixed soon enough.
Wootbit. Um… Thank you for earlier. If you didn’t send out that Wear…
Just Wootbit.
Huh?
Just Wootbit is fine. In return, I’ll just call you Kio.
(TL Note: Kio called him Wootbit-kun earlier.)
Then you…
Well, see ya. I’ve got work to do!
[Wootbit leaves]
He left… What’s up with him?
I think that was his way of apologizing.
Shanalua, about the other day…
You’re fine. It seems you understand what’s important now. But don’t be too reckless. There are people who don’t want you to die either.
During the battle, Wendy looked sick with worry the whole time.
I see… You’re right… Where’s Wendy right now?
Where was she again…?
[Diva, Captain’s Quarters]
Excuse us.
Oh, there you are, Dad. I hope we’re not bothering.
You’re not. What’s up, Unoa?
I’m just accompanying her.
I know why you want to speak to me. I’m sorry, Wendy. This is all my fault.
No, it’s fine. I know why you did what you did back then.
By the way, I spoke with the higher ups and they’ll give you permission to disembark. It should come by the time we leave here…
It’s about that actually. Can I stay and work on this ship?
Wh-what are you talking about!?
Watching the battle today made me think a lot. This war is our reality and everyone is fighting in it. Now that I realize that, I can’t just turn a blind eye!
I know how you feel, but…
Please! I can’t fight in a robot like Kio and the others, but I want to be of some help to everyone here!
B-but even if you say that…
Captain, I want to ask you the same thing.
Even Medical Chief Unoa…
…I believe I heard the medical team is short on staff, Captain.
That’s true, but…
Please!
…
I understand. Wendy, you can stay on the ship.
Hooray! I’m gonna put you to work right away! I won’t go easy on you. Prepare yourself!
Ma’am!
[Wendy and Unoa leave]
This should be a good thing…right?
When kids find something they want to do, they go straight for it.
What they want to do… Yeah, probably… And it’s our role as adults to support those kids on their paths… Including them too.
Excuse us. We’re Shuntaro Shinoda and Ruruko Himeki, teachers at Hinobori Academy.
We’re here to talk to you about the matter we discussed earlier.
[Diva, Hangar]
You want to join us!?
We’ve come to a decision after this battle.
We’re in difficult times, so we need to help each other.
Wow! With the Earth Defense Class here, we’ll have the strength of a hundred men!
Well, to be honest, I’m worried about you. That’s why I want to help you out.
You’re a smooth talker.
But is it really okay to decide something like that?
That won’t be a problem. The principal already spoke to the military and they need all the help they can get.
I’m sure that JDF guy won’t be too upset at us.
But even if you got permission, what about deploying in a battle? Surely we can’t have you travel all the way to school every single time?
At least we can fight with just Ken-Oh.
That’s true. It’s not like we can just move the school into the ship…
Hey, come this way! Something crazy is going on!
What’re you in such a hurry for?
We were exploring the battleship when we discovered a classroom!
What.
[Diva, Classroom]
Why is there a classroom here of all places?
Isn’t this the exact same as our normal classroom!?
It even has slots for the Raijin Medals!
What the heck is going on here…
[Fades to white]
[???]
W-what’s this light!?
Child…ren…
(???. Darkened)
Huh? Did anyone else hear something?
[A flash of light]
Children…
(Back to normal)
E-Eldran!?
So you’re the warrior who gave Raijin-Oh to the Defense Class. The warrior who’s protected the Earth since ancient times…
Your wishes have been accepted. I want you to use your power for the Earth. This is the least I can do for you.
So you’re Eldran… Are you unable to fight yourself?
My apologies… My body hasn’t had enough rest yet. I have no choice but to rely on those kids…
Hey, isn’t that a bit irresponsible?
It’s okay. You have them. Protect the Earth with them. I’m counting on you, children of the Earth…
[Fade to white]
[Diva, Classroom]
He’s gone…
It’s like how Falsaber appears and disappears suddenly.
It seems his power is different from mine.
Once again we’re forced to fight.
But isn’t it fine?
Now we can fight together as the Earth Defense Class!
Hehehe…
Why’re you grinning, Jin?
This means we can skip class as much as we want! How can I not be happy about that!?
Oh dear… I was wrong to think you looked cool earlier. Jin is Jin after all.
What was that!? Either praise me or make fun of me! Don’t do both!
But it’ll be a problem if we don’t have class. We have futures after the fighting.
At least one of you has common sense.
I’ve spoken to the Captain. As the ones in charge of the class, Mr. Shinoda and I will join you.
Mr. Shinoda! And even Ms. Himeki!?
What’re you talking about, Mr. Shinoda?
Fufufu. It’s just as I said. From now on, when you’re not fighting, we’ll be giving you all plenty of lessons. Prepare yourself, Jin!
Aww maaaaan…
I’ll study too, so let’s work hard together, Earth Defense Class!
Yeah, sure…
It must be tough for elementary school students.
Don’t think you’re getting off scot free either.
Huh?
You’re supposed to be students too. When we have free time, we’ll help you with your studies. You need to learn about more than just fighting, right?
Sounds good to me. I’m not good at teaching. Make sure to learn thoroughly.
It’s not the same, but it’s been a while since I last went to school. I’ll do my best and remember as much as I can!
To be honest, I’m envious of your attitude…
(...I guess he doesn’t realize what she wants after all. But still…)
!?
What’s this!?
What’s up, Falsaber?
I just felt a huge fluctuation in space-time. It’s the same as when Destrook or the Jaaku Empire appears. No, even worse!
Are you for real!?
We just got a call from the bridge! Numerous mobile weapons of unknown affiliation have appeared all around the world! One of the locations is in Shinjuku, Japan!