The Festum is able to sense and anticipate Kazuki's moves. Kazuki is given a rail gun at the last moment and is able to defeat the enemy. In the aftermath, many children were oblivious to find out of their parents' involvement with previous alien invasions. Sōshi reveals to Kazuki that Japan was destroyed twenty-nine years ago. When Kazuki comes home, he tells his father, Fumihiko Makabe, that he will become a pilot. During his first training session, Kazuki tries on a synergetic suit for the first time.