A shy girl from Mercury enrolls in the prestigious Asticassia School of Technology and immediately bumps heads with top student Miorine Rembran.

Ahead of her duel with Elan, Suletta feels confused about his change of attitude. Her housemates help her augment the Aerial for better mobility.

Miorine rejects Shaddiq's business offer and challenges him to a duel. They agree on a team battle, but her side lacks mobile suits and pilots.

Suletta has to change her attitude if she's going to save Miorine and everyone else. Meanwhile, Miorine and Guel will fight to survive.

Pursued by the Benerit Group's garrison forces, the Dawn of Fold which perpetrated the attack on Plant Quetta is forced to evacuate its hideout. Guel, who was captured by Olcott, is now a prisoner at the hideout. Having slain his own father, Guel remains sunk in deep despair.

Descending to Earth with the Aerial, Miorine holds discussions with the Earthians leading the protests. Given the grim situation on the ground, it seems peaceful negotiations will be almost impossible. Meanwhile, the members of Earth House are unable to cheer up the despairing Suletta...

The Asticassia School of Technology has been devastated by Norea's rampage. The surviving students are forced to live in evacuation shelters as they wait for relief.