Buddy Complex

Dr. Fermi...

Why is he here?

Isn't he...

Second Lieutenants Weinberg and Watase, and Corporal Nasu, you've been granted permission to disembark the airship.

If possible, move as a group. That is all.

Yes, sir.

Come on, you know how Dr. Fermi hates it when people are all gloomy.

Right.

Now then, here's my shopping list.

Huh? Elvira-san, you too?

What do you mean "you too"?

This one's from Anessa.

I see...

It's long.

Hey, wasn't your dad at the church just now?

Yeah.

Is it alright not to greet him?

It's fine.

Fiona told me about how you and your dad aren't very close.

It's none of your business.

It's not, but..

I'm sorry for making you guys wait!

I couldn't decide on which clothes to wear.

We didn't wait that long.

Quick, hop in.

Alright.

You look different when you're not wearing your uniform.

I'm not used to wearing these clothes so I don't know if it looks good on me.

She looks great, doesn't she?

Yeah.

Don't answer half-heartedly!

Navi, to Ala Moana.

Hey, don't ignore me!

Simulation practice?

To accumulate the empirical value of the Coupling System,

while operating the mission of the mobile fleet using computer simulation.

Does that mean the Alliance headquarters approved its practical use?

I would say in all likelihood.

Those sly old foxes back in the mainland remain indecisive and won't take the final step.

Then this simulation practice is for...?

Yes, that's the idea.

I want to get them all fired up.

There has been clear pressure from the financial and political factions.

We'll do our best to meet your expectations.

I wanted to go shopping.

So Anessa had to stay too, huh?

Fromm!

It's too bad we won't get a chance to see Hawaii.

No, not at all!

I asked Mayuka to go shopping for me.

May I sit next you?

Sure.

Let's eat together!

Just finished Anessa's cosmetics list.

After that...

Hey, Dio.

What?

Do you want me to talk to your father in your place?

You?

What's that nonsense you're saying?

I mean, he won't listen to what you say.

He has no reason to listen to you.

But if this continues, won't you feel sorry for Fiona?

Don't you know how worried she is about you and your father?

I told you it's none of your business.

But you...

You're annoying! Shut up!

Please stop it, both of you.

Stop, Navi.

H-Hey, what are you doing?

Wait, Dio?

I'll go by myself.

Didn't they tell us to stick together?!

They said "If possible".

Dio!

Hey! Come back, Dio!

Hey! Hey!

What the hell...

Let's go, Mayuka-chan.

Eh? But...

It's fine.

Let that guy be.

You are not supposed to waste your time here.

Even if other people blame you, I will always forgive you.

Is that Young Master Dio?

It really is you!

Paul?

My father was a firefighter.

He had a strong sense of justice and was a very passionate person.

"It's the man's job to protect his family" is what he would always say to me.

That's why when my father died, I thought to myself...

from now on, I'm going to protect my family by myself.

But you know,

after joining the basketball club in middle school, I had forgotten about it.

By the time I remembered, it was already too late.

Even though I promised myself that I'd protect my family, I haven't done anything.

If you're living in the same period, it's a waste to have a fall out.

Aoba-san...

Huh?

Isn't that...

Fiona!

Aoba-san!

What did you want to talk about?

About the previous battle,

I've analyzed Zogilia's tactics and I've confirmed that Hahn was definitely involved.

Hahn? Your colleague that Dr. Fermi was talking about?

Yes.

I'm afraid he's now in a position where he's able to review and modify their battle tactics.

That would mean...

Future encounters will be dangerous.

Indeed.

What kind of person is he?

He's a brilliant man.

To the point where I don't even wanna remember.

Elvira?

She was an excellent engineer.

After me, that is.

The magic key she created is the cockpit.

Just bring that back to me.

Our airframe is superior to theirs.

Even I, as a father, had difficulties with that pubescent girl. You've done a fine job in training her.

As expected of Lieutenant Colonel Alfried.

Her excellent performance is helping us all.

Lieutenant Commander Ryazan, it's good to see that you're well.

You too, Lieutenant Colonel. Your skin shines so well.

You don't seem like the kind of person who would fail to protect the Imperial Guard's Leader.

Harsh as always.

The Alliance's Valiancer?

Yes. We will sneak into Hawaii base and steal it.

Is that even possible?

Of course. That's our job, after all.

I see.

Would you like something to drink?

Milk? Maybe grape juice?

Please stop it. We're not kids anymore.

That's true.

It sure has been a while, you've grown a lot.

What nonsense are you talking about?

L-Lieutenant Commander! It was just a joke!

For this plan, you'll go naked.

No way...

Second Lieutenant.

Yes, sir!

You'll also participate in our plan.

Eh?

This is all Lieutenant Colonel Alfried's idea.

I heard you've used the new-type mecha's interface.

That knowledge is key to making the plan run smoothly, alright?

Yes, sir.

Especially since you seem to have an attachment to the white one.

The Lieutenant Colonel has given you a chance.

Lieutenant Commander, please allow me to participate as well.

First Lieutenant Gerafil, too?

The new-type operates two mechas as one,

It would be ideal for myself, who have engaged most missions with her, to participate.

Well, I guess I could rely on you to babysit her.

I'm counting on you, Bizon.

Yes, sir.

I'll talk to the Lieutenant Colonel about it.

Prepare their equipment.

Yes, sir!

And also a teddy bear for Hina.

Wow, you even have a mansion here.

Yes. Aoba-san and the others are here too.

What happened to Dio?

Eh?

Oh, yes...

He's fine.

I see.

With your father?

Yes.

It was during our lunch.

I was telling father to sit down and talk to Dio once more,

but he wouldn't listen to me. I felt so sad.

So, you couldn't help leaving the restaurant.

Yes.

Man. Both father and son are so stubborn.

Aoba-san.

Did something happen to Dio?

Eh? Nope. It's nothing.

Alright! Let's turn around!

I should really talk to your father. I'll make sure he gets it.

What?

I think that's impossible.

Why?

My father won't listen to someone he just met for the first time.

In the first place, even if I asked, he probably won't see you.

But...

I appreciate the thought, but I'm sorry.

Well then, to change the mood, why don't you come shopping with us?

Huh?

Is it all right? For me to tag along?

Of course!

But aren't you two on a date?

No, that's not it. We're not like that.

Right?

Eh? Yeah...

Then I'll certainly tag along.

Alright! It's decided!

A date...