Summary In the Gundam Metaverse, a one-on-one Gunpla Battle begins between Mask Lady’s Gundam Perfect Strike Freedom Rouge and Rio Hojo’s prototype Lah Gundam. Mask Lady attacks with her anti-ship sword, and when Rio blocks with his beam javelin, she comments on improvements he’s made to his Gunpla. Rio notes that this is their 26th battle and declares that he’s going to win this time. Rio gives chase when Mask Lady takes to the air, and she notes his improved footwork and sharper weapon strokes. Mask Lady kicks him away and fires at him, but he dodges. He then returns […]
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