Ep 3. Verdant Yukon

In Muv Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse season 1 episode 3, titled Verdant Yukon, our protagonists find themselves in a tense situation as they are ordered to participate in a joint training exercise with the Americans. The episode starts with Yui Takamura preparing for the exercise, still reeling from her earlier encounter with the enemy BETA.

As the exercise begins, tensions between the Japanese and American squads are high, with the Americans showing little respect for their Japanese counterparts. This leads to a heated argument between the American and Japanese commanders, resulting in the Americans increasing the difficulty level of the exercise without warning.

Despite the odds stacked against them, the Japanese squad manages to hold their own and complete the exercise, thanks in large part to Yui's leadership and quick thinking. However, as the exercise comes to a close, the situation takes a turn for the worse as a group of BETA launch a surprise attack.

With the Japanese and American squads forced to work together to fend off the BETA, tensions between the two groups begin to ease as they realize the importance of cooperation and communication in the face of their common enemy. The episode ends on a hopeful note as the two squads are able to successfully complete the exercise and fend off the BETA, setting the stage for further joint operations between the two nations.

Overall, Verdant Yukon is an action-packed episode that highlights the importance of teamwork and cooperation in the face of adversity. The episode also showcases Yui's leadership skills and her ability to think on her feet in high-pressure situations, making her a formidable force to be reckoned with in the fight against the BETA. With tensions between the Japanese and American squads beginning to ease, it will be interesting to see how the two nations continue to work together in the fight for humanity's survival.