Ep. 23: Mutta works as Santa while Yuri chooses marine biology over space
Aired on September 9, 2012
Mutta accepts a temporary role as a mall Santa to save funds for his upcoming Houston journey. Yuri Teshima, a Team B candidate, shares his interest in extraterrestrial life with his father. JAXA informs Mutta of his departure date, revealing that Kenji was selected alongside him after Yuri declined his spot to study marine biology. Sera visits her father’s grave to leave a diary of her past year, and Mutta meets with Kenji. Facing a final exam in two months that aligns with Hibito’s space mission, Mutta resolves to travel to Houston earlier than planned.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Kenji's Leadership Tested and Mutta's Udon Gathering with Space Talk
- Ep. 20 · Team A cleans up while deciding astronaut selection through a fair game
- Ep. 21 · Team A finishes the third exam and discovers they trained at JAXA all along.
- Ep. 22 · Team A celebrates exam success while Mutta learns of his Houston selection
- Ep. 23 · Mutta works as Santa while Yuri chooses marine biology over space
- Ep. 24 · Mutta discovers Takio Azuma is the biased examiner for Hibito's final space vehicle exam
- Ep. 25 · Hibito's Past and Mutta's Preparation for the Interview
- Ep. 26 · Mutta's Chair Breaks During Painful Final Exam Interview
- Ep. 27 · Mutta questions Azuma about death before departing for Florida with Hibito