This tale chronicling the life of Team Magma's leader, Maxie Matsubusa, begins as he leaves home for college, where he finds a best friend in roommate Archie Aogiri. As time passes, Maxie falls in love, experiences unendurable tragedy, and watches himself grow older as a selfish war rages on, threatening to transform his very self.

Duzell and Phelios are now officially brothers. Their parents are Ishtar and Darres. Everything is going fine. Problem is, Duzell is recovering his memory... and his love for Ishtar. Uh oh. Warning - there are spoilers