Sypnosis:
The fight between humans and the klaxosaurswas over. In order to fight off VIRM, the true enemy, the klaxosaurs left the ground one after another and went up into space. Among them was Strelizia Apus which no one was riding. The surviving parasites started a new life. Even though they were being thrown into a harsh environment, they survived without relying on the adults. Meanwhile, Hiro tended to Zero Two who seemingly became empty after the battle.
Plot:
Goro narrates that no man ever steps in the same river twice and that Hiro told him that saying. He says that he recently had been recalling those words and what they mean frequently.
The parasites work in the fields and harvest crops to survive. They stop when klaxosaurships blast off into space and remember when Strelizia did the same thing after the battle was over. Hiro tries to feed Zero Two but she won't open her mouth. He notices blood oozing through her clothes and rolls up her sleeves to find a mysterious cut he can’t explain.
The parasites of Plantation 13 hold a meeting about their supplies and resources. Mikusuggests they increase the rations but Ichigoreplies that won’t do because they have enough rations for another year. Zoromementions the crops are growing well, and Mikucompliments Kokoro on her knowledge of plants and how much it's helped them. Mitsuru mentions the power to the water system is down. When Futoshi is asked about the water purifier's efficiency, he says its efficiency has dropped too. He wonders if they should keep using magma energy. Miku and Zorome answer that they have no choice, but are interrupted by Kokoro suddenly becoming nauseous. She excuses herself to lie down and a concerned Mitsuru attempts to follow her but stops himself. They ask Hiro what he thinks about magma energy, but he doesn't answer. Ichigo smiles and says that they have to survive in any way possible. After the meeting, Ichigo reminds Hiro to ask if he needs anything.
A girl runs up to Ichigo and says they have a problem. Ichigo goes to see the 9's, who are gravely ill and bedridden, saying she heard they refused to eat since the day before. Alpha answers that they need maintenance rather than food. She leaves the food and exits the room. Alpha throws his pillow across the room and curses in pain.
Goro goes to the new Nana for more water and maintenance but she refuses, saying she needs Papa's approval. Though Goro says that they might die, she doesn't change her mind and is indifferent, making Goro uneasy and back away from her. Goro brings Ichigo, who is looking at some paperwork, a hot beverage and discusses what the new Nana said. Ichigoremembers the same saying from Hiro and Goro hopes that Hiro and Zero Two get better soon. Hiro finds more cuts on her arm. The next day, as the parasites work on the field, Ichigo notices how tired Ikuno looks and advises her not to push herself. Hiro runs out and apologizes for being late. Goro tells him he looks tired and to sit the day out, but Hiro declines. They are then interrupted by something crashing into the earth. They find a VIRM soldier and Klaxosaur in a crater, as both had killed each other out. A group of Klaxosaur spaceships fly to the sky. Kokorobecomes nauseous again and collapses in Miku’s arms. As Miku pleads for help, Kokorosees Mitsuru kneel next to her and call out her name despite the pain he feels doing so. She then passes out.
In the infirmary, the new Nana informs Kokoro that her test results show traces of human chorionic gonadotropin, which is hormone secreted during pregnancy. Kokoro and the others are confused about what ‘pregnancy’ means, and Ikuno asks what it means. After being told what it is, everyone is shocked. Mitsuru realizes he is the father of her unborn child and falls to the ground in shock. Kokorograsps her bed sheets and trembles from the shock. The new Nana tells her that a pregnant pistil cannot pilot a FRANXX and recommends abortion as a treatment. She says to let her know what she decides to do before leaving. Kokoro panics and asks what she should do. Miku and the other girls comfort her. Mitsurusits on the floor, shell-shocked, as Ichigo asks the boys to leave the room
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Darling In The Franxx (Story Recap)
RomanceThis 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.
