Kouichi loses consciousness due to Linebarrel going out of control, and is taken into custody by JUDA. Ishigami tells Kouichi about the Machinas, and the Katou Organization as their enemy. Kouichi is persuaded by Ishigami to fight together as a hero of justice, but cannot make up his mind. Meanwhile, Shizuna and Izuna Endo, twin members of JUDA’s Special Task Force, were being attacked by the Armas of the Katou Organization and now have their backs against the wall.