Mikumo, once, arguably, the greatest mecha pilot in history, is now seeking peace in retirement on the planet Earth. She isn't trying too hard to hide her identity, so it wasn't too big of a surprise that you met her.

"The more I shine, the more the shadows form, the more I burn, the more things turn to ash, the more I run, the more that dangerous line comes into sight", ahh… It's so unfair, don't you agree?