Sansa is a planet where sandstorms are still raging. Kiriko has been living in Sophie's scrap metal shop and has been cutting the steel frame of a giant battleship for three months. Sophie, who lost her eyesight after a long and harsh environment, has no idea that the young man she cares for is actually Kiriko, whom she once hated as her enemy. While Kiriko is away, Sophie's office is suddenly attacked by AT. She realizes that this is a plan to have Sophie tied up in her arms and legs, but Kiriko walks through the desert carrying her on his back.