With Kirkwood is still under Nervalist control, Emilio and the Student Council escape from Surre Academy, hijack a ship, and go to meet with the refugees. In another area of the colony, Nami meets with Nerval, who has taken human form. Meanwhile, Akiha and her companions are now marooned near Jupiter, having been caught by the edge of Xanthippe's hyperjump due to Akiha chasing after Nami, and Ul estimates it will take them five years to get back...