The new IG-1 season opens. The first opponent for the rookies of Team Satomi is Team Sledgemama, known for its rough play. While Sledgemama's leader Yamma relentlessly aims at Takeshi, Liz and Amy desperately fight back, but the battle in the IG-1 is tougher than anybody in Team Satomi had imagined. Takeshi looses confidence and the team spirit slumps for the worst. Then a depressed Takeshi meets "Princess" Fantine from Team Skylark, the idol of the IG-1.

The battle between the teams Velshtein and Satomi begins. In the midst of a harsh combat, Takeshi's machine is badly damaged. Can Masa fix the problem within the time limit? Takeshi and Liz are astounded by the countermeasure Andrei came up with. Cunningham easily dodges Takeshi's frantic strike. "I thought you could do better!" are Team Velshtein's leader's severe words. Andrei takes on a depressed Takeshi for a kendo match. What will Takeshi come up with? Can he continue participating in the IGPX?