Ep 4. Those guys have come over to Gifu

In Dragon Pilot season 1 episode 4 titled "Those guys have come over to Gifu," the air base is set to host a group of foreign military officials who want to see how the dragon pilots operate. The episode starts with the commander briefing the dragon pilots about the delegation's visit and urging them to put their best foot forward.

Mika, one of the pilots, is nervous about meeting the foreigners and worries about the language barrier. She turns to her dragon, Miko, for comfort and assurance. Meanwhile, the other pilots are busy preparing their dragons for the visitors' arrival.

As the foreigners arrive, the pilots are introduced to them, and the group heads off to visit the hangars. The officials are impressed with the dragons' features and cannot hide their excitement.

However, tensions start to arise when one of the officials tries to touch one of the dragons without permission, leading to a small altercation between him and the dragon's pilot. The commander takes this opportunity to explain the bond between the pilots and their dragons and stresses the importance of respecting each other's boundaries.

The group then moves to the training ground where the dragon pilots demonstrate their flying techniques and battle skills while the officials watch in amazement. One of the officials even requests a ride on a dragon, leading to an entertaining sequence that shows how difficult it is to ride a dragon.

After the demonstrations, the officials have a meeting with the commander to discuss how they can incorporate the dragon pilots' techniques into their own military operations. However, their proposals seem to be too aggressive, leading to a heated exchange between them and the commander.

In the end, the delegation leaves the air base impressed by the dragon pilots' skills, but the pilots can't help but feel uneasy about the foreigners' intentions.

This episode of Dragon Pilot highlights the importance of respecting boundaries and the consequences of not doing so. It also touches on the challenges of cultural differences and communication barriers when dealing with foreign officials. The dragon riding scenes provide an entertaining break in the episode, showcasing the bond between the pilots and their dragons. Overall, "Those guys have come over to Gifu" is an enjoyable and thought-provoking episode.