Itami knows it's part of the job. It's part of his job as a member of the JSDF. But even he has to admit that being in a war zone against medieval forces can be just as damaging as getting shot by a bullet. (A series of related anecdotes dealing with the effects of Itami's fragile psyche on his comrades.)

'From the moment this war began, there was, for this state, only one policy possible, neutrality.' - Eamon de Valera

The experiences of the members of the Third Recon Team during their time in the Special Region were something that they would never imagine ever possible. Confronted with a situation different from anything any of them had to face before, they struggled through, each of them coming out with a story to be told...and also some that are best kept quiet. A retold story of Gate.