Data log by Pod 042: Scanning of anomaly completed. Conclusion: The subject is organic, and partially matches the recorded biological structure of the organism known as "humans". Proposal: Unit 2B and 9S should immediately separate Unit A2 from the subject, and contact Command for further instructions. Added note: Old World magic present in subject. Perform extreme caution.

Izuru knew he couldn't let her die, not like this, not while he had the power to save her. Chiaki survives her execution—but the fate of the world is still sealed. The road to recovery is a hard one, and a reunion is far off. Features Hajime/Izuru x Chiaki content.