Ep. 13: Reiji worries about heart bracelets and team disqualification rules while Mutta writes a letter to a journalist.
Aired on June 24, 2012
Reiji becomes concerned about the heart monitoring bracelets worn by everyone and a rule stating that if one team member leaves, the entire team is disqualified. Following several physical and mental tasks, the teams must write a letter to persuade a journalist who is critical of space exploration. Mutta remembers a lecture by Soichi Noguchi attended with Hibito, which explained that viewing things from different perspectives leads to new solutions. After reflecting on this story, Mutta decides that the correct action is not to protest, but rather to demonstrate the third dimension offered by outer space. He believes this perspective will become clear once Hibito reaches the moon.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Mutta reflects on Hibito's wills while celebrating the third exam with Kenji and Serika.
- Ep. 10 · Mutta visits Sharon before the JAXA exam while applicants face a mysterious bus journey
- Ep. 11 · Applicants view fatal astronaut footage before being split into sealed teams for two weeks.
- Ep. 12 · Mutta conceals his prediction method while Serika reflects on her name's meaning before team selections.
- Ep. 13 · Reiji worries about heart bracelets and team disqualification rules while Mutta writes a letter to a journalist.
- Ep. 14 · Naoto’s broken glasses from Yasushi and his determination to continue despite poor vision
- Ep. 15 · JAXA staff order glasses while applicants face a puzzle and a broken clock mystery
- Ep. 16 · Mutta questions Naoto while Team B and A face mysterious alarm and clock issues
- Ep. 17 · Mutta suspects Naoto and Yasushi of sabotage due to green card orders