But after learning that Miss Kira was the one piloting the Freedom Gundam, things felt rather complicated.
Come to think of it, Asuka did not actually like Lacus's songs all that much, and he only thought Inori Yuzuriha's songs sounded nice.
But Miss Kira's singing was truly wonderful.
Still, after learning that Miss Kira was a Gundam pilot, his feelings became rather complicated.
It was like suddenly discovering that the idol you stanned was going to become an ace on the battlefield someday.
Oh, that was not even a metaphor. It was simply the truth.
"Orb is safe for now," Asuka said.
"But on the other hand, Freedom will probably become a thorn in the Earth Alliance's side," Rey murmured.
"I-Is that so?!" Asuka was shocked.
"Why are you two still here?"
Just then, Luna Maria's voice came from nearby.
"What is it?"
Asuka saw Luna Maria walking over.
"The performance. Miss Lacus's morale-boosting concert," Luna Maria said.
"Miss Lacus is making a comeback?" Asuka yawned.
"I heard Miss Lacus retired because she was injured. Now that she has recovered, it is only natural for her to return, right?" Luna Maria said. "Everyone is watching the show. Why are you two still here?"
"Ah, I wanted to look over the battle report first. Orb's news really is not hiding anything. It is very clear."
The news explained in great detail when Orb of Radiance's fleet had deployed and when it had been wiped out by Freedom.
And compared to Lacus, Asuka wanted to know more about Kira's situation.
"Freedom... Come to think of it, a lot of people are saying this time that perhaps they could build a successor unit for Freedom," Luna Maria said.
"Wouldn't it be too late to start designing and manufacturing one now?" Rey said.
"Freedom's