During his first mission as leader of the 08th MS Team,
Shiro
manages to become lost in the jungles of Southeast Asia. As he wanders aimlessly, Shiro comes across a young woman named Kiki, who turns out to be the daughter of a local guerilla leader. Though Shiro and Kiki's initial encounter goes badly, she and her comrades eventually grow to trust the young
Federation
officer, and become valuable allies of the 08th MS Team.