Yoshika finds it odd that Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke has forbidden the men from the hangar from talking to Strike Witches. The Akagi comes to visit to thank Yoshika for her help during the Neuroi attack. One of the crew tries to give Yoshika a thank you letter but is stopped by Minna. The next day, the witches go up against a dividing Neuroi, and Minna notices a weakness in Mio's shield. Following the battle, Minna checks the site, where she finds a memento from her old friend who died in the war. As the Akagi leave on their next mission, Yoshika sends them off and Minna sings them a farewell song. However, later that night, Minna points a gun at Mio.