Strike Witches (ストライクウィッチーズ)

In 1944, the Gallia region of Europe was captured

by an unknown enemy referred to by humankind as "Neurois."

However, thanks to the actions of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing that same year,

the enemy Neurois were wiped out and Gallia was liberated.

However, the battle is still far from over.

"Spring, 1945-- Venezia airspace"

Neuroi detected!

Looks exactly like the humanoid form reported by the 501st last year!

Confirmed here as well. Now commencing contact procedures!

Understood!

If this works and our attempt to communicate with the Neurois succeeds,

we might be able to end this war.

Wh-Why did a Neuroi beam shoot the Neuroi...?!

What is that?

A giant Neuroi hive suddenly appeared in the skies above Venezia,

destroyed the old nest, and enveloped northern Romagna in the blink of an eye.

Once again, humankind was forced into an intense fight with the Neurois.

This is Takei... The mission has failed...

I repeat... Operation Trajan has failed...

Someday, someday I'll be able to fly

through the promised skies with you again

Some nights are so frustrating and painful that you can't sleep

They happen to everyone

Whenever you feel that way, call me-- I'll rush right over

at the speed of sound

Even if it's fate, I'll struggle against it

Because, see, you always give me a smile

Our dreams are still far from coming true

but together we can make it happen, with our unbeatable courage

Your tears sparkle and shine

But if you use the magic of your smile to change them into wings

I'm sure you'll be able to flutter them

So go over the rainbow and further beyond

Commence attack!

Hyaaa!

"City of Yokosuka, Fuso Empire"

-Next is the speech to the graduating class.

-Class Representative Miyafuji Yoshika.

-Right!

Wow!

This is amazing! It's a shower of cherry blossoms!

Hey, Michiko!

Say, Yoshika...

Even after graduating, are you still sure about not continuing school?

Yeah... I'm going to take over the family business someday.

I want to hurry and become a full-fledged doctor.

I guess that means this is our last time walking home together...

Hey, Michiko!

Oh, Grandpa! Hi!

Hi!

Guess what? I start at a teacher's college in Yokohama in the spring!

Wow! That's incredible, Michiko!

Not really...

She always did love to study, ever since she was little!

You're going to be a teacher someday, then?

You're going to be a doctor at your clinic too, right?

Oh, yeah! Me, a doctor...

Oh! There's a warship!

Huh?!

Wow! It's the Battleship Yamato!

It's 263 meters long and has a maximum output of 153,000 horsepower!

It's the flagship of the Allied fleet! Wow!

It's so big!

If I recall correctly, the papers said something about it voyaging to Europe.

Europe... So that ship is going to Europe...

Wh-What happened, Grandpa?!

A bear!

A bear?! So close to town?!

Oh, no! It's hurt!

Oh! Yoshika!

S-Stop, you two! That's dangerous!

It's okay. I'll fix you right up.

You can do it, Yoshika!

That must be its mother!

Yoshika! Run!

Wait... Just a little more...

Just a little more!

There! You're all better now!

She's really something...

Yoshika!

Are you all right, Yoshika?!

Yoshika?

Whew, that was scary!

Sheesh...

"Miyafuji Medical Clinic-- Treatment For All Ailments"

Dad. I graduated from junior high school.

I'm going to keep my promise to you now

by working hard at this clinic and letting my gift be helpful to everyone.

Ms. Sakamoto...

It's already been half a year since the fighting in Britannia ended...

It all began with this letter...

Yoshika! Yoshika!

What's wrong, Michiko?

Oh! It'll be all right!

Wow! Isn't that great, Michiko?!

Yes! Thanks, Yoshika!

Huh?

That's...!

Ouch!

...a Witch?!

Umm, I'm Suwa Amaki of the 47th Army Aviation Company!

H-Hello.

U-Umm, is Miyafuji Yoshika here?

Y-Yes, that's me...

Oh! What a relief!

You have a letter from Dr. Miyafuji!

Huh?!

Mom! Grandma!

What is this?

Is it a picture of some sort?

I haven't the slightest...

Umm, what is this for?

I was only given orders to deliver the letter; I don't know the details.

I'm sorry...

I know!

Ms. Sakamoto used to work with Dad! She might know!

Major Sakamoto of the Navy Academy?

Yes! I'll go see her tomorrow!

I'll come with you!

It's finished!

It's been a while since I last saw Ms. Sakamoto!

You're amazing, Yoshika! They let you onto the base!

Ms. Sakamoto did say that I'm technically a reserve officer.

Oh. But isn't Ms. Sakamoto a really scary person?

Not at all.

She's really strict, but nice.

Though she also said I shouldn't come here anymore...

Huh? How come?

I don't know.

Oh, I think that's it.

Here?

Yeah. I'm sure this is where they said to wait...

This is Ms. Sakamoto's Striker Unit...

You fought with these on when you were with the Witches?

Yeah. It brings back a lot of memories...

Pardon my lateness.

Mr. Hijikata!

It's good to see you again.

I'm sorry.

You came all this way, but the major has been on leave for a while now.

Huh? On leave? Where did she go?

I can't answer that.

She left her teaching position at the Witch Academy early this year,

but I stay in contact with her on a regular basis now.

Umm, I received a letter from my father yesterday.

From Dr. Miyafuji?!

Your father passed away. How is this possible?

I don't know, either.

But Ms. Sakamoto knew my father well, so I thought she might know.

Understood. I'll give this letter to the major when she returns.

Okay! Thank you!

That's great, Yoshika!

Yeah!

Ms. Miyafuji!

It's good to see you again!

Those sweet rice cakes you made were delicious!

Please make some more!

You're really popular, Yoshika!

Th-That's not true...

Petty Officer Hijikata!

There's an emergency telegram from Gallian Command!

Gallia?