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We've got to hurry.

Hey, that's my seat.

Ah, that's right.

Don't rush!

Just do it like you always do!

Save your stamina until you're up!

Y-Yes.

Sako-san is really forcing himself.

I bet he can't stay still.

It's a blessing in a sense.

I'm talking about Miharu-san.

She's got someone who loves her this much.

It's a blessing.

Three comets, all the size of Nigel 89, are coming at once?

Add to that the sun is behind them, making the course estimation difficult...

With this size...

We'll designate the comets Alpha, Beta, and Gamma for the moment.

The first wave of Comet Blasters will intercept Alpha, but even if the second wave were to intercept Beta,

there is not enough personnel to handle Gamma.

Even if we do succeed in intercepting them outside the atmosphere, significantly large fragments will fall to Earth.

From even a rough calculation, the resulting area of damage comes to a full third of the surface.

We have considered double-teaming Gamma between us and SX 1,

but that will only nudge the comet in the ground team's interception range.

That won't count as fulfilling the Comet Blaster duty.

I don't even want to think about how Headquarters will complain later.

If Headquarters is still there.

In any case, we need to come up with a plan,

otherwise it'll be difficult to fragment the comets enough for the Meteor Sweepers to deal with.

So, do you have a proposal?

We are in the process of communicating with pilots in other stations.

In the worst case, we'll over-blast the engine and ram the comets...

And what if that doesn't work either?

In that case, they might pull something off.

Here's the data from Eighth Orbital Station and the new operation plan.

The Comet Blaster team is also proposing a two-pronged attack.

Even with a two-pronged attack from inside and outside the atmosphere, we're still one short.

What can we do...

Rei-chan drew this?

Yes. But I don't know what it is.

Yeah...

Ah, so this is where you all were.

Oh, a ladybug.

One time I saw millions of ladybugs clustered together in a forest to hibernate.

Really?

Yes, really.

Wow.

You seem to be teeming with curiosity.

I'm sure you'll become a great scientist.

Mitter Huber-san.

Thank you for accepting us here, despite the fact you might be put in danger, as well.

Yes, when Tsukino-san contacted me, I was surprised,

but after all, I'm a fan of Shimojijima Base.

Not Shimojijima, but you mean Instructor Kisaragi, right?

You got me there.

By the way, did you not come here for us?

Oh, that's right.

I was about to forget something important.

I'd like to borrow Doi-san for a short time.

Eh? Me?

Sako-san!

Sako-san!!!

Sorry.

Like you said,

we got permission from the nurse's office.

Now you don't have any problem with us engaging, right?

Y-Yeah.

With a doctor's approval, I guess I can't.

Then, we're off!

You brats! What is this about?!

Damn you all.

Hang in there just a bit more.

I will come find you.

Onii-chan, will you really come right back?

Yeah. They said it's only another periodic checkup, so I'll be back soon enough.

It's a promise.

When I come back, let's watch a movie together.

Yup. It's a promise.

Shall we turn up the air conditioner?

No, I'm fine.

I want to make a phone call.

Can you pull the list out for me?

Pardon the interruption, but important news has been brought to our attention, so we'll report it now.

The information is from a trustworthy source,

and this news seems to be being sent simultaneously to major broadcasting stations around the world.

According to the report, there is a high probability a group of large comets will approach within the next three days.

In the worst case, there could be severe damage to a large area of the world.

Hey, what does that mean?

Is it the end of the world?

What can we do-

Calm down everyone!

The worst thing you can do at times like this is to get fooled by bad information.

Stay calm and take care of your belongings.

And if you're still unsure after that, then come here.

I'll talk to the base with all of you.

Got it?

This information is being broadcast simultaneously worldwide.

Up-to-date accurate news will be released via major broadcasting stations simul-

Could this possibly be...

Something that Tsukino-kun purposely leaked out.

I think it works as a good initiative against the Advocates,

but there is also a chance of pointless civil disorder resulting from this.

What should we do?

Let's open the base's gate, and if anyone who's scared comes over, let's guide them to an open hangar.

Set communications to open status.

I'd like to talk with commanders at the other bases once in a while.

Roger.

What is it that you want to show me?

You've heard of this proverb, right?

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

We've already had this planned out with Commander Reynold.

With the Commander?

I'm even more confused.

Whose jacket is this?

Yes, this is Kouchin.

Commander Reynold?

I'm sorry about this sudden order, but I want you to head over to Gifu Base right away.

Gifu Base?

A transport is already on his way.

He strongly insisted upon taking you over.

Y-Yes...

Don't worry.

I think Commander Reynold called you.

What will you do to Karin at Gifu Base?

I'm not planning anything behind my back.

Your friends are heading over, as well.

Is Mikaze okay?

No need to worry.

She would have gone to Gifu even if I'd stopped her.

I... I swore that day!

I will never break a promise!

Thank you.

Are you really sure you're okay?

Leave it right to me!

I won't let any meteors hit the Earth. Not even one the size of a grain of rice.

You probably wouldn't listen to me even if I stopped you, so keep this one promise with us.

Don't make any rash decisions.

Make sure you come back.

Yes!

Yahoo!

I've come to pick up what I left behind.

You're late! I was about to grow roots here from waiting.

I just took the phone. This is Nakamura speaking.

Instructor Kisaragi!

I'm sorry for all the trouble I'm causing.

No, Mother's condition has stabilized, so I'll return right away.

What? What does that mean?

Karin! Yahoo!

Hey, that's dangerous.

Thank you very much.

Ayamo! Karin!

All right, we're all together again.

Yeah!

Yay!

Feels like it's been a long time since we've all seen each other.

But why were we all brought here?

Karin doesn't know, either.

She wouldn't tell me no matter how much I asked in the helicopter!

Well, "a picture is worth a thousand words", you know.

What do you mean, Shizuha?

Boo!

Lud-san!

We're all here now!

Hi! Welcome everyone.

We were waiting for you all.

What's the deal with calling us here without telling us the reason?

I thought you girls were the only pilots qualified to operate her.

Her?

Our-

Stratos4?!

And, it's not only one.

Eh?

Wh-What?

Open the first and second gates.

CB-1, CB-2, ready to launch.

SX 1, standing by.

Check. SX 1 standing by.

CB-1, CB-2, start ignition.

10 seconds to operation commence.

8...

7...

6...

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

Dive.

First wave has been launched from the Fifth Station, as well.

Second wave from Third and Sixth Stations are on standby with a five-minute alert.

From this moment on,

Cosmic Emergency Management Agency Shimojijima Interception Base will be on primary alert status.

I'll be going now.

Vice-Commander.

Please be careful.

Don't worry. I won't lose to the little girls.

Don't look at me with that worried look on your faces.

I won't be dragging you down.

You can put this around your neck.

Take it as a lucky charm.

Thank you for your consideration,

but it might strangle me.

Excuse me.

Man, even that didn't work.

First target, Alpha, in sight.

Roger.

Starting the fine tuning.

This is...

What's wrong, Betty?

Our estimated course is off.

In order to change the course of the comet, we'll have to close in more than we'd planned.

Chizuru!

Just as Betty said.

But who knows if we'll make it back or not.

Maybe those girls' rashness is contagious.

What?

Don't get the wrong idea.

Since timing is crucial more than the other missions, I can leave it to you guys.

We will alter the operation to hitting target Alpha with SX 1 first, followed-up by the Comet Blaster team.

Second wave will intercept target Beta eighty seconds later.

Angle of attack will be recalculated and reported to you once known.

That's all.

If you have any problems, I'll hear them now.

No, it's a very precise judgment.

Oh, but make sure you bring SX 1 back.

Sashiba-22, clear for launch.

Roger. Clear for launch. Sashiba-22.

All right, let's do this.

Blast off!

Max power!

You can do it, everyone.

Interception craft have been launched from bases in Yokosuka, Hong Kong, and Myanmar.

Okay.

We've done all we could.

Now we'll leave the rest to Honjou-kun's group.

After examining the operation plan proposed by the Comet Blasters with Commander Reynold,

we figured that we needed an immediate plan of action for the third comet.

As a result, with the Commander's approval, we added Stratos4 into the operation.

With the second craft completed, both have been altered for co-pilot seating, but nothing has changed other than that.

However, the second craft has an extended-range radar, so use it to your advantage.

There's only one mission given to you girls.

To bring tomorrow to Earth.

Roger!

We promised the Mikuriyas.

We won't miss it.

Right?

If the materialization of our dream is going to save Earth's tomorrow,

then we'll cope and lend it to you.

Hey, it doesn't belong to us.

Stratos4, Runway 28.

Clear for take off.

Clear for take off. Runway 28.

Let's go!

Max power.

Burners, on.

80 knots.

Check.

Wing up.

SX 1 has the target in sight.

SX 1, ready the missiles.

Launch.

SX 1, missiles hit.

It's split into two large fragments.

We'll take the right one.

Chris, take care of the left one.

Target in sight.

Leave this to me.

5 seconds to missile launch.

3...

2...

1...

Fox one.

The first wave of Comet Blasters has intercepted target Alpha.

The second wave has intercepted target Beta, however fragments larger than norm will fall to the Earth.

There are thirteen fragments larger than the norm.

Meteor Sweeper teams are already standing by at the expected impact area.

Contact all Meteor Sweeper teams.

Permission for missile launch granted.

From angle 127, a meteor fragment is coming.

It's huge!

So I guess double-teaming with the girls behind us is a must.

What we'll be doing won't differ from what you usually do anyway.

Stay calm, everyone.

I won't get intimidated this time.

Th-This is-

You girls! Don't shame us as your instructors!

Mikaze...

That's what I want to tell you girls.

Instructor Kisaragi was up here, too?

We'll get yelled at.

We'll definitely get yelled at later.

Damn it, it's always you guys taking away the sweetest show.

The radar on the second craft is sensitive, okay?

I know.

If you guys dare hit us with your missile, we won't forgive you.

Don't worry about what goes on below you.

We'll cover for you.

Don't hesitate. Aim for the top.

Right!

20 seconds to burn out.

Comet fragments above us.

Mikaze, change course, 2 degrees to the left.

Roger.

We made it out to space again.

Yep.

So you're finally here.

We left the last big piece for you girls.

Leave it to us!

We will shoot it down!

The hopes of all of those who look up to the sky are on your backs now.

We're counting on you.

Roger!

Target Gamma in sight.

Do you see it, Karin?

We see it, too.

Mikaze.

You got it!

Make sure you get the fine-tuning done accurately.

I know.

5 seconds to missile launch.

4...

3...

2...

1...

Fox one!

Fox one!

They did it! Confirmed destruction of comet Gamma.

Meteor Sweeper teams have intercepted the last fragments, as well.

All danger to the Earth has been averted!

Great job, everyone.

Thank you.

All right... We did it, Miharu!

Right, I've got no time for this!

We did it!

Shall we head home?

Yep.