Ep. 25: Hibito's Past and Mutta's Preparation for the Interview
Aired on September 23, 2012
Hibito shares the story of his admiration for Azuma and his astronaut selection interview with Mutta. This conversation prompts Mutta to reflect on his own journey of supporting Hibito after witnessing him pilot a jet craft. As the launch date approaches, Mutta engages in physical and mental training with Ozzy to prepare for his upcoming interview. Seven days before the launch, Hibito enters quarantine. During this time, Serika and other candidates accompany Mutta's parents on a trip to Houston, marking a significant step in the countdown to the mission.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 28 · Hibito crafts a fake UFO to protect Mutta from bullies who doubt his claims.
- Ep. 29 · Night Before Launch