Ep. 34: Hibito observes lunar surface details while Mutta navigates lottery luck and exam anxiety in Japan.
Aired on November 25, 2012
During the lunar mission, Hibito spots a shiny object on the moon and helps calm crew tensions. Meanwhile, Mutta returns to Japan with Apo, hoping the cat brings luck for his upcoming exam. While grocery shopping, Mutta wins a lottery consolation prize, leading him to believe he has exhausted his luck and causing him to become paranoid. On the day the selection results are announced, Kenji is the first person called by JAXA. The narrative juxtaposes the calm progress of the space mission with the personal anxieties and superstitious fears of the characters on Earth, highlighting their differing coping mechanisms as they face critical moments in their respective journeys.
Episodes
- Ep. 30 · Mutta encounters Deneil Young near abandoned facilities during Mars I launch
- Ep. 31 · Mutta recalls Hibito's astronaut inspiration while Deneil reveals his past connection.
- Ep. 32 · Mutta stays in Houston while candidates return to Japan for moon landing results
- Ep. 33 · Hibito lands on the moon and performs a jump inspired by Mutta's message
- Ep. 34 · Hibito observes lunar surface details while Mutta navigates lottery luck and exam anxiety in Japan.
- Ep. 35 · Kenji Reflects on His Past While Awaiting JAXA Astronaut Selection Results
- Ep. 36 · Serika honors her father Rinpei Itou while reflecting on her childhood inspiration to become an astronaut.
- Ep. 37 · Mutta's anxiety eases as Hoshika reveals exam results in the park
- Ep. 38 · Mutta attends the conference, meets Serika and Kenji, and receives congratulations from Naoto and Yasushi.