Ep. 12: Ruri discovers a crystal radio among her grandfather's belongings and attempts to build one with friends.
Aired on September 21, 2025

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While sorting through her grandfather's possessions, Ruri uncovers a device made of copper wires and crystals. Nagi recognizes the item as a crystal radio. Ruri, Shoko, and their new friend Aoi attempt to replicate the device but face difficulties locating the appropriate mineral for the detector. They eventually succeed by using a germanium diode, which verifies that their construction is accurate. The group finds that a nearby shrine, which holds significance for Ruri's family, provides superior signal reception for their creation.
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- Ep. 10 · Geologists explore abandoned manganese mine and discover toxic rhodonite ballast
- Ep. 11 · Ruri uses gem analysis to resolve her course selection dilemma
- Ep. 12 · Ruri discovers a crystal radio among her grandfather's belongings and attempts to build one with friends.
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