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Misora Tsukishima of the Air Defense Force!

I will protect the skies of Japan!

Ground Defense Force Mao-chan

Neverending everyday life...

...is always waiting for you in this town.

Instead of being hurt and troubled all alone,

try telling me what's in your heart.

I want to wrap you up...

...with infinite love,

with a strong heart,

and with deep affection.

All my love, you're my love...

I'll win the goddess of victory over to my side.

All my life, you're my life...

I'll go on loving you...

...no matter what happens.

I'll stand by you forever.

"Misora-chan of the Air Defense Force".

The Xth of O.

I, Misora Tsukishima, was watching Mao-chan's bravery on TV again today.

And now for our most popular segment, "Today's Mao-chan Corner"!

Once again, Mao-chan seems to be hard at work practicing her saluting today.

Mao-chan is a fine Defense Force member who is overflowing with the spirit of defense.

She is my idol.

H-How can this be?

Thanks to the emergence of the cute aliens,

we were able to reveal the existence of the Ground Defense Force to the public.

It was well worth it to push for the construction of our headquarters.

Don't you agree, nameless advisor?

B-But, to appoint an 8-year-old girl as anti-alien personnel is...

Our enemies are cute aliens!

If the Self-Defense Forces took action against such aliens, it would look like bullying!

Well, yes, but...

To oppose cute creatures, we must use cute people!

You're absolutely right, Chief of Staff Onigawara!

Ah, C-Colonel Mishima!

Yes, I expected nothing less, Miss Kagome. You have a full grasp of the situation.

Thank you, sir.

I can follow anything the Chief of Staff is thinking!

And now, I have a favor to ask of you.

Y-Yes, sir!

Are you ready?

Yes, sir!

I'm Kagome Mishima, and I will be your homeroom teacher starting today.

It's nice to meet you.

Wh-Why?

Be quiet.

Roger.

Who is she?

A senior officer in the Defense Forces.

E-Excuse our rude behavior!

Be quiet!

And that's why I've been assigned here.

To guard Mao-chan and respond to declarations of emergency at an early stage.

Oh, now I get it!

It's part of an operation, isn't it?

Y-Yes, that's right.

Why am I stuck doing stuff like this...?

Oh, it's nothing.

Um, Miss Kagome...

I'm...

I know who you are.

You're Misora Tsukishima, granddaughter of...

...Air Defense Force Chief of Staff Sorajiro Tsukishima, right?

Yes, ma'am! That's right!

Misora-chan, that's amazing! A senior officer remembered you!

I'm flattered.

Private Onigawara, report to Ground Defense Forces HQ after school.

Understood?

Yes, ma'am! Understood!

President, that's Ground Defense Force member Mao Onigawara (8 years old).

Wh-What a cute girl...

She may even be the type that you want to teach all kinds of things to...

President, your ears! Your ears!

Oh, no!

Amazing!

Do you like it, Mao?

This mecha was made just for you to act as your support during defense operations!

I call it White Tiger!

And the person in charge of development is me--

Thanks, Grandpa!

It's "Chief of Staff."

Thank you, Chief of Staff!

Hello!

He bowed back!

That's because it's equipped with a silicon-model special Al--

Isn't it amazing, Mao?

Yes, sir!

I look forward to working with you!

Your name is... Hm... Can I call you Mee-kun?

Its name is White Tiger.

Mee-kun!

Mee-kun!

Nice to meet you, Mee-kun.

C-Chief of Staff?

Well... Mee-kun is fine.

You sure about that, boss?

This thing ain't got any weapons to counterattack those cute aliens.

In other words, it's basically a 1:1 scale plastic model...

Of course! I can't let my cute little granddaughter use real weapons!

What a cute granddaughter needs is a cool toy!

- This guy doesn't make any sense... - This guy doesn't make any sense...

This is an alert!

Observers at Scotland's Edinburgh Observatory...

...have detected an object they believe to be a cute alien.

Arrival trajectory is the same as before.

Chief of Staff!

It couldn't have appeared at a better time.

Mao! I mean Private Onigawara!

I order you to defend against this act of aggression by the cute aliens...

...as a Ground Defense Force member!

Y-Yes, sir! Type 2 Ground Gear...

Download!

Riku-bo!

Mao Onigawara, member of the Ground Defense Force!

I will defend Japan in high spirits again today!

See ya later!

Have a safe mission!

Miss Kagome.

Contact all media outlets and ask them to report every last move Mao makes.

Understood, sir!

Talk about your doting grandfathers...

We now bring you this special news bulletin,

"Mao-chan, protect Japan against the cute aliens!"

That's so cute!

Oh, no! It's an outer space bomb!

Get away from there, Private Onigawara!

I'm scared!

Why isn't she running away?

Mao-chan!

Mee-kun...

Thank you, Mee-kun!

You did it! Awesome!

It's not over yet, Mao! Take a good look at the opponent!

Oh, no! It's escaping into the sky!

If it escapes into the sky, a Ground Defense Force member like me can't defend...

I can't protect everyone...

Misora-chan?!

An Air Defense Force?

Mao-chan! My grandfather made me a member of the Air Defense Force!

So I'll join you and defend Japan, Mao-chan!

Type 2 Flight Gear...

Download!

Ku-bo!

Misora Tsukishima of the Air Defense Force!

I will protect the skies of Japan!

You're amazing, Misora-chan!

Making trouble for Japan and Mao-chan is a big no-no! Got it?

She didn't beat him, she put him in his place!

I can't believe she scolded an alien!

Misora-chan, you did it!

I sure did! My first dispatch was a great success!

So, even the Air Defense Force has brought a grade school student member on board...

Rikushiro, I won't let you have your way forever.

Right?

Sorajiro, you copycat!

But mark my words...

Mark my words...

- My granddaughter is cuter! - My granddaughter is cuter!

Great Job, Defense Forces!

Cabinet's Approval Rating Soars Even Higher!

They run past us in fast-forward,

this brand-new everyday.

Smiling, calm and composed,

I handle trouble lightly and quickly.

Even when tears go straight to my heart.

Let's throw a peace sign into the blue sky...

...and fight for our future.

Never give up, never look back.

That's my style.

Let's do our best again tomorrow with high spirits...

...until we reach our dreams.

The Ground and Air Defense Forces can't conduct joint operations.

But I wanna defend the country with Misora-chan!

The next episode is "Air and Ground Are One".

Yuru-yuru next week, too!