Episode Title:
Doorway to the Tuning - Twin Music.
Episode Description:
All citizens and noncombatant passengers are to evacuate off the base, while Souichi is to lead his fleet unit into combat. Itsuki reveals to Haruka that Quon was one of the twin sisters at the shrine that has lied dormant without aging. Haruka explains to Ayato that he was her first love when they were fourteen years old. When a Dolem named Allegretto appears in the sky, the Alpha Squadron move out into formation. Shinobu Miwa is seen controlling this Dolem, ultimately defeating Cathy in battle. A furious Elvy then attacks and destroys Allegretto. As Mamoru uses Obbligato to interfere the Vermilion, Jean-Patrick jumps in to save Elvy at the cost of his life. After the previous false start, Ayato and Quon now dive into the tuning with both feet.
