Ep. 21: Sakura pilots relax before weekend training while Fumihiko suspects alien diversion
Aired on November 29, 2004
Following a relaxing bathhouse visit, pilots learn of an upcoming weekend training camp. Fumihiko theorizes that recent alien invasions serve as a diversion for a hidden agenda. The group subsequently defeats eight Festums approaching the island, triggering the spontaneous blooming of sunflowers and cherry blossoms. During the second phase of the camp, the pilots are assigned cleaning duties. Afterward, each pilot confronts their personal feelings and fears. This sequence highlights the contrast between their combat successes and their internal emotional struggles as they navigate the aftermath of the training exercises and the mysterious environmental changes.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Maya shares data as Kyouhei reports Yoki's sacrifice while Tsubaki's identity is revealed and Canon triggers the Fenrir System.
- Ep. 18 · Michio and Canon settle in while Mitsuhiro challenges Maya's falsified test results in custody trial
- Ep. 19 · Maya trains as a sniper while pilots face a Festum attack during a bone festival notice.
- Ep. 20 · Lantern preparations begin as Canon and Sakura reconcile after the alien invasion.
- Ep. 21 · Sakura pilots relax before weekend training while Fumihiko suspects alien diversion
- Ep. 22 · Sakura's assimilation by a Festum is revealed after the pilots defeat three enemies and face a new threat.
- Ep. 23 · Yukie is assimilated by Idun while Kazuki and friends struggle with loss and Soushi's disappearance.
- Ep. 24 · Akane remains assimilated while Mjolnir arrives to provide data for restoring those affected by Festum assimilation.
- Ep. 25 · The Sky (Azure)