(1964) A girl was eagerly watching track and field olympics on TV along with her father and brothers. The girl became even more hooked on the match when Bob Hayes broke the old record in 100 m race. The girl asked her father if it was possible for her to become an Olympian. Her father said it was possible if she would work hard. (Episode Title)

Bancho ran to Shun and yelled about secret-call up. Shun covered Bancho's mouth before he could say more. Their classmates were looking at them, so Shun made up a reason that he and Bancho were going to the bathroom. Shun and Bancho hurried outside.

They arrive at the base. Shirei told them of a new Gate Keeper who can greatly increase physical power. Ruriko asked where they could find this Gate Keeper. Bancho wished it were in Kyushu because he had not been there, while Reiko wished it were in Hokkaido because of variety of delicious foods. Shirei pointed to the Gate Keeper's location — just right behind them! A silhouette of a skinny figure was standing. Bancho prepared to test the Gate Keeper candidate's skills. Bancho rushed to the Gate Keeper candidate but he got thrown (by the candidate) instantly. Bancho's body sinked in the wall and he realized that the Gate Keeper was a girl. Shirei began to introduce the girl by playing a movie account. The girl's name was Kaoru Konoe, excellent in all areas of sports and her gate ability was called the Gate of Close Combat. Shirei led the Gate Keepers to a room with a treadmill. Kaoru jumped and started to run. Kaoru ran progressively until the treadmill exploded. Smoke filled the air and Shirei continued to talk when the smoke lessened. Shirei explained that Kaoru can overpower human strength and speed limit. The Gate Keepers were amazed and thought Kaoru was joining. Unfortunately Kaoru just came to the base to test her skill. Kaoru said she was not willing to join "Whatever-Keeper". For Kaoru, unrealistic stories were like dreams. Kaoru walked away.

Ruriko read Kaoru's information from a file that she possessed. According to the file, Kaoru had a running record of 100 m in less than 9 seconds. After hearing this, they were all amazed that Kaoru just broke the record of an Olympian (Hayes) who ran the same distance in 10.06 seconds. Ruriko read further and discovered that Kaoru got disqualified (record unaccepted) and various rumors spread about her that made her to quit the athletics club. Shun asked suggestively why Kaoru did not run without using power. Ruriko recalled to Shun that he once unleashed his gate without any control of it. Bancho literally cried *dramatically* for Kaoru's fate.

Scouting Helicopter # 303 pilot reported that there were no signs of UGO (Unidentified Ground Object) around Metro Highway. A UGO destroyed Metro Highway once so Shirei was asking for a report within the area. Miss Ochiai put down a cup of coffee on Shirei's desk and asked about the Invaders' purpose. Shirei had no idea. Shirei sipped his coffee and made a weird look (similar to the weird faces of transforming Invaders). Miss Ochiai just remembered Shirei hated instant coffee! -_-;;;

Just right in Tategami field, Kaoru was watching girls running for their gym class. The Gate Keepers party saw her so they checked on her. Shun noted to Kaoru that she was watching the girls because she wanted to run. After saying that, Shun tried to convince Kaoru to go to Tategami and join the athletics club. However, Kaoru told them she was not envying the running girls; she was thinking that they were just wasting their energy. Kaoru continued by telling her story; she had always been the best in school because of her gate, and for her gate power was just like a talent, and there was no need to do hardwork. Shun wanted Kaoru to change her mind so he challenged her to a match. Shun made a deal that if he would win, Kaoru would join the Gate Keepers party. Without hesitation, Kaoru agreed.
The match was kendo, a sport that Shun was supposed to be good at. Contrary to Shun's expertise, he was still unmatchable to Kaoru who won 21 matches straight. Shun was completely worn out and he fell to the floor. Ruriko told Kaoru she had gone too far. Kaoru retorted that Shun should not have wasted his energy. Kaoru ran away. Ruriko was about to stop Kaoru from going away when Shun took Ruriko's hand to stop her. Shun said it was his fault because he made Kaoru use her power more, and "power" was the reason Kaoru quitted. Shun holding Ruriko's hand was supposed to be a sweet scene but Shun mentioned the word "Rurippe" again. Ruriko hit Shun directly to his bruises. Shun's cry was heard all over the kendo building.

Two AEGIS Scouting Helicopters continued their search but still no sign of UGO. A red Invader was disguised as a lightpost, scouting the AEGIS helicopters.

Kaoru was fetched by an AEGIS Agent to be driven back home. A school bus passed along the car Kaoru was in. The kids inside the bus waved at Kaoru. Kaoru smiled back at them. There was a sudden traffic and the road plates began to fly. The AEGIS agent detected a strange wave — Invaders!

Shirei dispatched the Gate Keepers Party to protect the newly constructed Tomei Highway. AEGIS was tricked because they thought the UGO was appearing somewhere in Metro Highway.

The Invader Road Plates started stomping on civilian vehicles. The school bus almost fell into a crater formed by those stomping Plates but Kaoru got a hold of the bus and carried it to safety. The AEGIS agent rescued the kids — just right above them was an Invader Plate, but Kaoru managed to catch it. Another Road Plate added to Kaoru's burden and she could not almost carry it even with her gate power. Kaoru could not believe that there were Invaders - and the fact that they were stronger. Ruriko and Shun came to Kaoru's rescue and eliminated the Road Plates. Shun and Ruriko told Kaoru to escape because it was their mission. Another Road Plate came after them. Having a strategy, Ruriko and Shun led the Road Plate to Reiko and her piano. Reiko was about to play the piano when she realized she misplaced Dazzling Melody Chapter 4. When Reiko found the missing piece on the ground, her piano was already crushed by the Invaders. >_< Shun called Megane through his communicating wristwatch and asked for the Gate Engine. Megane said it would take him twenty minutes because the Gate Engine needed repairs.

Shirei doubted about Gate Engine's usablity because of its unreliable source of flexible mobility. Kaoru's close combat ability was strongly needed that time.

Ruriko and Shun could not wait longer for the Gate Engine so they would have to fight the Road Plates themselves. Shun told Ruriko to cover him while he comes nearer the Road Plates. Kaoru warned Ruriko that it was useless because the Invader Plate almost crushed her. Ruriko disagreed and added that Shun was reliable so they could do it.

Shun waited for Ruriko's cover. Ruriko went to Shun and attacked the Plate. Ruriko's attack created a cleft in the Plate. While Shun was dodging the Plates' smashing, he spotted the red Invader inside cleft. Shun prepared for an attack but realized that his wooden sword was already crushed.

Reiko and Kaoru watched the fighting from afar. Reiko wished Ruriko and Shun good luck. Kaoru narrated that she tried the best she could to get closer to her dreams. Instead of becoming realized by others, Kaoru was rejected because for her clubmates she always won the tournaments without practicing. Because of that Kaoru chose to quit instead of pursuing her dreams. Reiko relieved Kaoru and said she understood her. Reiko also had a conflict in life but Reiko liked piano so much she had been playing it. Reiko, in a way, made Kaoru realized something good.

Ruriko suggested that they should escape. Shun told Ruriko to think Kaoru who could use gate power without relying on instruments. Shun concentrated while he was drawing power. Over Shun were two Road Plates that merged into one. The Merged Road Plate landed down while Shun was still drawing power.

It was a good thing Kaoru came and caught the Road Plate and instilled to herself that she wanted to try again. Rings of light circled Kaoru's eyes as she was pushing the Road Plate. Shun was glad to see Kaoru. Shun finally released his collected power. Bluish green force yielded and pushed the Road Plate upward. Shun's power continued to rise above, and then headed down directly to the cleft, aimed at the red Invader. The Road plate was finally finished. Shun commeded Kaoru for what she did. Kaoru was teary eyed and said no one had ever praised her for working hard.

The next day, Kaoru was already wearing Tategami uniform. Kaoru called "Ukiya-senpai" who was walking with Ruriko. Ruriko told Kaoru that she heard the sports club was trying hard to recruit her, Shun added that it must be hard to reject the offer. Kaoru did not really mind the offer because she was not allowed to join tournaments. Kaoru said she was contented to do all the hard work in earth defense jobs. Kaoru added she had found a new goal that did not require physical strength. After mentioning about it she ran away, then she turned back and told Ruriko she would not lose to her. Ruriko wondered what Kaoru meant. Shun said it was either the race to the faster eater or a sniveler fight. Ruriko gave Shun another round of her punches.