Joined by pilots and their dragons from other military bases, Hisone participates in a joint training exercise held at the Gifu Air Base.

As Iiboshi reveals the true mission behind the dragon pilot program, a former pilot from long ago appears before the Gifu Air Base flight crew.

A ceremony is held to select which shrine maiden will lead the ritual. Zaito is ordered to make a difficult decision for the sake of El's career.

While Hisone follows through with her career decision, the remaining dragon pilots accompany Okonogi and the shrine maidens on their joint mission.