Ep 8. Please Give Me Wings

Please Give Me Wings is the eighth episode of the Strike Witches season 2. The episode opens with Yoshika who is dreading her own birthday. Everyone else seems to be excited, but Yoshika has never really celebrated her birthday before. When she was growing up, she always spent her birthday with her father, but after he died, she just stopped celebrating it altogether. As she looks out the window, she sees that everyone else is ready for her party, but she just doesn't seem to be in the mood.

As Yoshika's friends try to cheer her up, she is having a conversation with Major Sakamoto about the origins of the strike witches. Major Sakamoto, who was there when the first strike witches were created, explains that the entire project was an effort to give humans the same kind of aerial mobility as the Neuroi. The idea was to create a kind of human/Neuroi hybrid that would be capable of using magic to fly and fight in the air.

As they talk, Yoshika suddenly realizes how important the strike witches are to the war effort. They may not always be successful in their missions, but they are still the best hope humanity has against the Neuroi. With this newfound appreciation for the strike witches, Yoshika is ready to celebrate her birthday with her friends.

The next day, the strike witches receive a new mission. They are supposed to intercept a group of Neuroi that are headed towards a strategic location. The mission is expected to be difficult, but the strike witches are determined to take on the challenge. As they head out, Yoshika reflects on how much she has grown since she first became a strike witch. She is no longer the scared and unsure girl she once was, but a powerful and capable warrior.

As they engage the Neuroi, Yoshika remembers the advice that Major Sakamoto gave her - to always trust her instincts. With this in mind, she uses her magic to take out several of the smaller Neuroi, before finally taking on the leader of the group. After a tense battle, Yoshika emerges victorious, and the strike witches return to their base triumphant.

Back at the base, Yoshika is surprised to see that her friends have prepared a special birthday celebration for her. As she blows out the candles, she realizes that she has so much to be grateful for. She has amazing friends, a loyal team of strike witches, and the ability to fight for what is right.

Please Give Me Wings is a heartwarming and action-packed episode that showcases the bravery and determination of the strike witches. Yoshika's journey is an important reminder that we all have the ability to grow and change - even in the face of adversity. Whether you're a fan of action, drama, or heartwarming moments, this episode is sure to deliver.