Ep. 9: Akashi Leaves IX While Natsuiri Pursues the Second Machine's Recovery
Aired on June 17, 2014
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Akashi escapes the Lightless Realm, leaving Heito and the second machine, Sable, behind with their safety unknown. He attempts to depart IX, declaring he will never pilot the Reaper again. However, upon visiting the hangar, Natsuiri calls him back. Driven by the need to recover the second machine, Natsuiri discusses a specific system located aboard the MA-Vesses. This conversation interrupts Akashi's departure, shifting the focus toward the technical aspects of the machinery left in the Lightless Realm and the ongoing efforts to retrieve it.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Heito and Emiru face terrifying synchronization challenges near the Lightless Realm
- Ep. 6 · Akashi Pilots the Reaper Amidst Academy Assault and Mandatory Standby
- Ep. 7 · Corpse Appearance Causes Academy Terror as Natsuiri Plans Pilot Selection
- Ep. 8 · Akashi and Heito retrieve a recorder from the Lightless Realm after ten years
- Ep. 9 · Akashi Leaves IX While Natsuiri Pursues the Second Machine's Recovery
- Ep. 10 · Akashi Re-enters the Lightless Realm Amidst Admonition Attack
- Ep. 11 · Akashi resolves to defeat the Corpse after Natsuiri reveals the second machine's secrets to the students.
- Ep. 12 · Sasame Prays for Akashi's Safety Amidst Corpse Attacks in the Lightless Realm
- Ep. 13 · Akashi mourns Gueules pilot Minashi Maki before confronting the Corpse