Asako`s poor health begins to interfere with her work. Yuuji senses her change in condition, and as he covers for her, he starts to think he may have found his life`s meaning. Asako tries to respect Yuuji`s resolve, but JB, who watches over both of them closely, is apprehensive about Yuuji`s attempts to return to that violent world.

Yuuji moves forward on his path as a soldier to protect "an important woman": Asako. However, she leaves his side without waiting until he`s reached maturity. Yuuji is yet again tormented by a sense of helplessness, but is saved by Asako`s parting words and begins to be able to walk on his own two feet once more.