Ep. 3: The Smiling Soldier
Aired on January 18, 2019
Imperial Army Petty Officer Stella Shining maintains a distant relationship with her squad members. During a mission alongside a new commander, he becomes curious about the true meaning behind her constant smile. The narrative explores the interactions between Stella and her unit as they undertake this deployment, focusing on the commander's attempts to understand the soldier's enigmatic demeanor and the barriers she keeps in place.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Princess Yuki faces rude borderland knights Yuni and Lune, prompting Joshua to challenge them to a simulator battle.
- Ep. 2 · Harold deploys the flagship to the border while Joshua fights his first combat sortie.
- Ep. 3 · The Smiling Soldier
- Ep. 4 · Two months into the war, Layla supports Yuki while recalling the tragic origins of the conflict.
- Ep. 5 · The Buerger Squad undertakes a night mission near the capital to break a stalemate
- Ep. 6 · Imperial forces advance on Hariant while Yuki remains behind to avert tragedy.
- Ep. 7 · Imperial forces occupy Hariant while Stella's squad holds a farewell party and explores the royal palace.