Ep. 7: Vice Minister Iiboshi assesses pilot relationships ahead of the Ritual project.

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Pilots begin forming bonds while Vice Minister Iiboshi arrives at the base to announce that their training prepares them for the Ritual project. Concerned that romantic attachments might hinder their duties, he intends to evaluate each pilot's capacity for relationships. During this period, Hisone and maintenance worker Haruto Okonogi attend a movie together. The narrative focuses on the developing interpersonal dynamics among the crew as they navigate these new social interactions under the scrutiny of their superior officer.