Ep. 9: Mutta reflects on Hibito's wills while celebrating the third exam with Kenji and Serika.
Aired on May 27, 2012
Upon arriving in Japan, Mutta worries about the wills Hibito wrote before viewing the International Space Station. He later joins Kenji and Serika to celebrate passing the third exam. During their conversation about their motivations for space travel, Serika reveals her desire to visit the ISS, even though it may be decommissioned by then. A colleague explains that Serika aims to continue her late father's dream of developing a disease-curing medicine, a task that requires the unique environment of the ISS. This discussion highlights the personal resolve driving each character's ambition to reach space and contribute to humanity's future through their respective goals and sacrifices.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Mutta visits Houston to reconnect with Hibito and his pug Apo
- Ep. 6 · Mutta Faces Job Loss Rumors While Observing Hibito's Training
- Ep. 7 · Hibito suspects Mutta's strange behavior and resignation while Hoshika lobbies a judge and a robbery occurs.
- Ep. 8 · Mutta gains fame after accidental arrest and receives exam results
- 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.