Asuka Langley Soryu has taken note of the First Children: Rei Ayanami. She wonders why she thinks that the girl is treated better than her, but soon realizes the two have more in common then Asuka might think.
After Satoko and Satoshi are forced into their uncle and aunt's care they are given and interesting opportunity to train with several overs to run a ship for a space exploration. They take this up to escape and when they do Satoko becomes attached to Rika who was helpful in her training. Finally, the time has come for them to go up to space, how will they fare?