Fly me to the Saitama

Aimi Sugawara and her parents drive toward her engagement ceremony in present-day Saitama. The parents are upset that Aimi plans to move to Tokyo after the marriage because Tokyo residents look down on Saitama. To keep the peace, they pass the time by listening to FM NACK5, which airs a dramatized history of Saitama's struggle for liberation.

The FM NACK5 program introduces a historical drama about Saitama's fight against Tokyo's oppression. The family listens as the story frames regional identity and resistance as a backdrop to their own dispute. The drama primes viewers for the themes of loyalty, rebellion, and liberation that unfold in the main plot.

Within the radio drama, Rei Asami arrives at Hakuhodo High School, challenging the Tokyo elites. His arrival threatens the school's hierarchy while he helps the 'Z Class' students from Saitama who live in a hut off campus. Unusually for a sophisticated Tokyo elite, Rei supports these marginalized students.

Rei uses his influence to assist the Z Class students living in the makeshift hut off campus and gives them hope against Tokyo's elitist system. His support deepens their solidarity and accelerates the underclass resistance. The drama portrays him as a pivotal ally to Saitama's marginalized youth.

Momomi Dannoura falls for Rei, drawn to his defiance and charm. The drama reveals Rei as a secret agent of the Saitama Liberation Front, sent to advance Saitama's liberation by infiltrating Tokyo. Momomi's feelings become entangled with the political intrigue surrounding Rei's mission.

Momomi's family butler Akutsu uncovers Rei's true identity as a liberation operative. Realizing the danger, Rei flees Tokyo to return to Saitama and join the liberation movement. The escape marks a turning point from romance to political action in the tale.

Motivated by the revelation and a commitment to the cause, Momomi leaves Tokyo to join Rei in Saitama. She aligns with the Saitama Liberation Front, adding her influence to the resistance. Their partnership strengthens the movement's resolve.

Across the political chessboard, Akutsu is revealed to be a member of the Chiba Liberation Front, while outwardly pandering to Tokyo. The Saitama Liberation Front and the Chiba Liberation Front confront each other across the Edogawa River near Nagareyama Bridge, symbolizing the regional power struggle. The river crossing marks a literal and ideological border between factions.

Momomi discovers a stash of gold bars on Mount Akagi in Gunma that had been illegally accumulated by past Tokyo governors. The discovery provides a potential source of funding to change the balance of power. This revelation prompts both fronts to reassess their strategies and alliances.

Spurred by the new resources and a shared goal, the Saitama Liberation Front and the Chiba Liberation Front join forces to attack Tokyo. They aim to topple the Tokyo elites who have oppressed Saitama for generations. The alliance marks a decisive shift toward a regional upheaval rather than isolated acts of rebellion.

Rei and Momomi expose Momomi's father's plot to keep Saitama under control and remove him from power. The exposure undermines the Tokyo elites' grip and accelerates the liberation movement. The revelation acts as a catalyst for broad political change in the region.

With the elites exposed, Saitama achieves liberation from Tokyo's oppression. Rei and Momomi lead the newly liberated Saitama into a new era of autonomy. The outcome redefines the balance of power within the region and reshapes its national role.

Momomi and Rei commence Duke Saitama's 'Japan Saitamaization Plan' to secretly spread Saitama's unremarkable culture across Japan. The plan signals a shift from military action to cultural influence as the method of national rebalancing. It sets the stage for long-term soft power changes rather than immediate conquest.