January 6th, 1945

The sound of anti-air battery fire filled the air, enveloping the cockpit of your F4F Wildcat as you executed basic air maneuvers. Dodging both the relentless AA fire and the pursuing Zeros, the chaotic scene unfolded with Wildcats and Zeros succumbing to friendly fire and the relentless barrage from the AA. Emerging from the clouds, a burning Helldiver streaked past you, hurtling towards the open sea below. Something was amiss; the Helldiver bore a substantial hole on its side, one unlikely caused by Sakura Empire AA fire. A small, unguided rocket whizzed past your Wildcat, prompting you to initiate evasive maneuvers. As you descended to investigate, dread settled in your gut at the sight of a carrier measuring 265.8 meters in length

Attempting to pull away, your efforts were in vain as one of those rockets collided with your Wildcat, engulfing it in flames. In the face of the inferno, you hastily ejected from the cockpit, pulling a small string to deploy your parachute. Gradually descending towards the sea below, you landed on the carrier's deck, a moment of frozen fear washing over you. Removing the parachute, you looked up to find a KAN-SEN towering above you, standing at around 9 feet and 6 inches tall – it was Shinano

"This one has found a new friend. Come.." She uttered in a quiet tone, extending her hand towards you. Despite being adversaries, she seemed determined to care for you and shield you from harm