This tells the full story of the Anime, DARLING IN THE FRANXX about the story of Zero Two and Hiro. It is better to watch the full series first before reading this for it may spoil some infos while reading the text.
Synopsis: Plantation 13 links up with Plantation 26 in order to transfer much-needed magma fuel. However, the process is sure to attract klaxosaurs, requiring the FRANXX pilots of both Plantations to work together. Meanwhile, Hiro becomes an accepted member of the squad but Goro notices that Hiro's health has been declining significantly, with a blue tumor-like growth growing on his chest ever since he rode with Zero Two. Hiro manages to convince Goro to keep quiet about his condition. Klaxosaurs are detected heading for the Plantation and a plan to defend against them is made, though the pilots of Plantation 26 express their misgivings about Zero Twoand Strelizia being involved due to them suffering losses in a past mission due to Zero Two's actions. That night, Ichigo confronts Zero Two in an attempt to convince her not to put too much of a burden on Hiro's body, but fails. Ichigo and Goro are then both left feeling frustrated over how neither of them can help Hiro. Hiro meets Zero Two the next morning, and despite her warning that this would be his third ride with her, which may result in his death, Hiro reaffirms his desire to ride with her.
Plot:
Cerasus commences kissing with Chrysanthemum. Squad 13 watches this from Mistilteinn.
Hiro narrates that, when he and Zero Two first met, she told him, "a kiss is a very special thing." He wonders if the adults kiss and who likened plantations making contact to a kiss.
The parasites watch as the plantations connect and Zorome questions what "kissing" was. Miku criticizes him for not knowing and he gets irritated, and asks if she knows. She nervously stuffers that it’s when two plantations get stuck together, which makes Kokoro amused. Ikuno explains that it is a transfer of magma fuel reserves from one plantation to another through a large pipe. Mitsuru explains that the fuel is essential for both the adults and them to live and FRANXXcannot be operated without it. Goro says that, since it's a large-scale transfer of magma energy, it could attract a large number of klaxosaurs, much to Futoshi and Zorome‘s nervousness. Hiro reassures that they have Strelizia, so they will be fine. Ichigo sadly agrees.
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The next day, a grand ceremony was conducted with the utmost solemnity. The children of Plantation 26's FRANXX squad attended but seemed more calm and composed compared to Plantation 13's.Hiroalso attends the ceremony however Zero Twodoes not. The mayor encourages the parasites to be strong in the battle against the klaxosaurs for the fate of the plantations. Hironarrates that being treated like VIPs gave their morale a boost, though they sensed the fierce battle approaching.
At the boarding house, Goro wakes up and puts on his uniform and notices that Hiro is sick after feeling his hot temperature. Although Hiro claims to be feeling ok, Gorocontinues his suspicion.
Later that day, the parasites all talk about their exciting experience at the ceremony and the upcoming battle. They all have their fears but put their trust in the Strelizia being able to lead them to victory. Their parasites are happy to see Hiro function and feel normal both in and out of the Strelizia despite the rumors of Zero Two potentially killing her partners after riding with her. Hiro thanks the group for their support and formally asks to officially be part of their group which the group happily agrees upon. As Squad 13 happily welcomes Hiro, Kokoro notices Mitsuru become angry and leave.
