After her successful test run flying the dragon, Hisone is asked by flight suit developer Hiroki Ikushima to review prototype suits.

Joined by pilots and their dragons from other military bases, Hisone participates in a joint training exercise held at the Gifu Air Base.

While Hisone, Liliko and Mayumi await their scheduled extraction from the remote island, El is determined to leave before their time is up.

As Iiboshi reveals the true mission behind the dragon pilot program, a former pilot from long ago appears before the Gifu Air Base flight crew.

With the mission date nearing, the dragon pilots are sent on a test run. One of the shrine maidens questions Hisone's relationship with Okonogi.

A ceremony is held to select which shrine maiden will lead the ritual. Zaito is ordered to make a difficult decision for the sake of El's career.

While Hisone follows through with her career decision, the remaining dragon pilots accompany Okonogi and the shrine maidens on their joint mission.

As the mission proceeds under the watchful eye of the command center, Hinomoto reflects upon the events that transpired during the previous ritual.