Hikari follows her soldier sister Takami to Europe hoping she can prove herself in the military academy and become a high-flying magical fighter alongside Takami.

Takami and Hikari depart for Europe, but when a large enemy assault threatens their ship, Takami must defend it on her own as Hikari watches helplessly.

Hikari takes her sister's place among the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing; the trainer doubts she has the magical power needed to be of any use, but Hikari has an ace up her sleeve.

The battle against the Neuroi is a difficult one, and the 502nd is worried that Hikaru doesn't have what it takes, so they give her a challenge.

Shimohara, Georgette and Hikari face a Neuroi that can freeze their units in place.

An artillery Neuroi strikes from a long distance away, and it's being guided by a marker Neuroi inside the town.