A.C. 212. Foreign Minister Relena Darlian's Mars project is flailing and public criticism is getting her down. Heero Yuy proves to be an effective distraction, but that's not all he gives her. And when Heero is suddenly called away to an extended mission, Relena is left juggling more than she bargained for. Can she balance it all, on her own? Is Heero ever coming back?

Relena tries to get Heero to finally take her on a proper date. But with these two, nothing is ever quite that simple...