Ep. 18: Nami retreats while Benkei steals mirrors, leading to a party that helps Leopard reconnect before Akiha is kidnapped by Aleida.

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Nami is stunned by Leopard's appearance and orders Nervalist forces to retreat as Akiha charges forward. Benkei seizes the opportunity to separate from Leopard, stealing two mirrors before fleeing. Akiha, Honoka, and Itsuki meet with Elle and Emilio to plan transferring people to Leopard's colony. Since Existence attacks prevent Leopard from connecting to his colony, Akiha attempts to cheer him up without success. Following pressure from Elle and advice from Itsuki, the group holds a party to lift his spirits. Afterward, Leopard and Akiha share a private moment observing Earth and the Moon, discussing their feelings. Akiha demonstrates that everyone supports him, enabling Leopard to reconnect to his colony just as Xanthippe attacks. He repels her using the Leopard cannon, but in the aftermath, Akiha is kidnapped by Aleida.