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RRA
Special Program
SPECIAL EDITION
Three years since
that achievement—
—
Three years since
the milestone launch
—
The current state of Japan's rocket industry
.
The current state of Japan's rocket industry
Special Program
SPECIAL EDITION
Three years since
that achievement—
—
Three years since
the milestone launch
—
The current state of Japan's rocket industry
.
The current state of Japan's rocket industry
At last, it's
Japan's first
successful
fully private
satellite launch
!
What an achievement! The launch of
Japan's first
fully private
rocket is a success
!
Three years ago,
spurred on
by
this
success
...
Three years ago,
encouraged
by
the
success
of
...
Rockets
really
are
the coolest
!
Rockets
are
so awesome
!
One day, I'll build a rocket like that!
One day, I'll build a rocket like that!
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Onee-chan
...
She
's off in her own little world
again
.
There she goes again
...
Umika
's off in her own little world
.
Akeuchi
-san
, Takaragi
-san
, and I...
Akeuchi
, Takaragi
, and I...
We'
ll
go to space!
We'
re gonna
go to space!
Stardust Telepath
Stardust Telepath
Episode 3
Episode 3
Explosive Mechanic
Explosive Mechanic
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Okay,
Number
5
!
Number
Five, ready for takeoff
!
Here we go!
Here we go!
Three!
Three!
Two!
Two!
One!
One!
Fly high!
Fly high!
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Number
1
, flight distance unknown.
Number
One
, flight distance unknown.
Number
2
, 61 meters.
Number
Two
, 61 meters.
Number
3
, 24 meters.
Number
Three
, 24 meters.
Number
4
, 76 meters!
Number
Four
, 76 meters!
Number
5
, 82 meters!
Number
Five
, 82 meters!
Mm-hmm!
No doubt about it!
They
're
gradually flying farther
!
We
're
getting better at this
!
Awesome!
Awesome!
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The key
lies in
the weight
of
the
rocket, as well as the amount
of water
and
air.
The key
factors are
the weight
and
the
ratio
of water
to
air.
If we keep this up...
If we keep this up...
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We should
make it to space
by Number 100
!
Number 100's gonna
make it to space
!
Hgh!
Hgh!
Hghgh...
Hghgh...
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We can build hundreds of
water bottle
rockets,
We can build hundreds of
these
rockets,
but
there's no way any
of them
will
ever
reach
space.
but
none
of them
are
ever
making it to
space.
The real question is what comes next.
The real question is what comes next.
However...
However...
Visual Encyclopedia of Space Rockets
Visual Encyclopedia of Space Rockets
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I may have
just
started learning about rockets, but
self-study is
n't enough
!
There's
just
so much ground to cover, I don't think
self-study is
going to cut it
!
I hate to admit it, but I'm
lacking everything we need.
I hate to admit it, but I'm
pretty much starting from scratch here!
Skills, knowledge...
Skills, knowledge...
I-In fact, you could even say...
I-In fact, you could even say...
What we need is a capable mechanic.
What we need is a capable mechanic.
A mechanic?
A mechanic?
A manned rocket is a massive piece of equipment.
A manned rocket is a massive piece of equipment.
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It'd be best if we had
someone with
all the proper know-how
.
We could really use
someone with
an understanding of it all
.
Yu
-chan
, didn't you come to Earth in a spaceship?
Yu
u
, didn't you come to Earth in a spaceship?
Do you
happen to
know
your way around machinery
?
Do you
know
anything about how it worked
?
What kind of ship did I even come here in?
What kind of ship did I even come here in?
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Even if we
assume that my
spaceship was close to an Earth
rocket
in
design..
.
For a moment, let's
assume that my
planet's
rocket
technology has a lot
in
common with Earth's
.
A brilliant deduction!!
A brilliant deduction!!
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I bet
it
crashed because I didn't know much about it!
I bet
I
crashed because I didn't know much about it!
Makes sense.
Makes sense.
Machinery?
Machinery?
Maybe she'd know about rockets, too...
Maybe she'd know about rockets, too...
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No, but
that person
...
No, but
she's definitely
...
Gmmmggggh
Gmmmggggh
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Umika
-chan?
Umika
?
Did
you have someone in mind?
Do
you have someone in mind?
Huh? Who is it?
Huh? Who is it?
U-Um, well...
U-Um, well...
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Yu
-chan!
Yu
u!
Now's the perfect chance
for some foreheadpathy!
This calls
for some foreheadpathy!
T-Takaragi
-san
?
T-Takaragi
?
Umika!
Umika!
There!
There!
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I've
drawn a
likeness
of her from
Umika's thoughts!
I've
recreated her
likeness
using
Umika's thoughts!
A work of art.
A work of art.
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I see! It's Matataki
-chan
!
I see! It's Matataki
!
Matataki?
Matataki?
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Matataki Raimon
-chan
, from our class.
Matataki Raimon
, from our class.
I don't remember anyone with that name.
I don't remember anyone with that name.
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Well, I've only ever
really
met her on
e time.
Well, I've only ever
met her on
ce in person.
One time
?!
Only once
?!
Y-You see, Raimon
-san
...
Y-You see, Raimon
...
hasn't
attended
class
... o-once
sin
ce entering high school
.
hasn't
come to
class
a
sin
gle time this year
.
That's right.
That's right.
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I
've visited her
house
countless times
to
bring her
notes
for our
class
es
,
I
often stop by Matataki's
house
to
drop off
notes
from
class
,
but she
isn't home
very
often, either
.
but she
's
very
rarely at home
.
Umika
-chan
.
Umika
.
Do you want to try
going over to Matataki-chan's
ho
us
e?
Do you want to try
visiting her at
ho
m
e?
What?!
What?!
Let's go! As a group!
Let's go! As a group!
What?!
What?!
Mupipi...
Mupipi...
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I'm so psyched to go over
to a friend's house
!
A trip
to a friend's house
—how cool is that?
!
They haven't even met, but
Akeuchi-san
already
considers her a
friend.
They haven't even met, but
she's
already
Akeuchi's
friend.
I guess I'm not surprised.
I guess I'm not surprised.
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We
really
came
here.
We
're
really
here.
I just hope Matataki
-chan
is home today.
I just hope Matataki
is home today.
Umika, are you nervous, by any chance?
Umika, are you nervous, by any chance?
I-I-I-I-I'm fine...
I-I-I-I-I'm fine...
Can I ring the doorbell?
Can I ring the doorbell?
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S-S-S-Shtep right in
!
H-H-H-Have at it
!
Okay, let's wait until you're ready to handle it.
Okay, let's wait until you're ready to handle it.
What?!
What?!
Oh?
Oh?
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Damn it, old man
, you stole
my toolbox
again?
!
Damn it, old man
! Quit stealing
my toolbox
!
You've got your own, so quit using mine!
You've got your own, so quit using mine!
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Hello there, Matataki
-chan
!
Hello there, Matataki
!
Long time no see!
Long time no see!
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I'm glad we could meet
again!
So nice to see you
again!
Hey!
Don
't just force your way in
here
!
Hey!
You can
't just force your way in
!
I'm back again to give you my notes from class.
I'm back again to give you my notes from class.
I told you to buzz off!
I told you to buzz off!
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Also, get out of my
house
!
Also, get out of my
garage
!
So you're Matataki?
So you're Matataki?
Peggyov movrovpivuubavuv vuv!
Peggyov movrovpivuubavuv vuv!
Pe... what?
Pe... what?
Hey, there!
Hey, there!
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I'm Yu
Akeuchi, and I'm an alien!
I'm Yu
u
Akeuchi, and I'm an alien!
U-U-Um... Uh, I-I-I-I'm...
U-U-Um... Uh, I-I-I-I'm...
Movrov! Movrov!
Movrov! Movrov!
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Is everyone
here
a nutjob besides me?
I'm starting to think I might be the only sane one
here
...
We
came over
because we
were hoping
to
get a chance to
talk
with
you!
We
all decided to drop by
because we
've been meaning
to
talk
to
you!
My
workshop
isn't for your little house parties
!
This is a
workshop
, not a playground
!
Wow! Check out all these gizmos!
Wow! Check out all these gizmos!
Super mechanic-y!
Super mechanic-y!
Hands off!
Hands off!
Always perform a personal RA!
Always perform a personal RA!
RA = Risk Assessment
RA = Risk Assessment
If you've got no business with me, then scram!
If you've got no business with me, then scram!
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Does that mean that
we
can talk
with you
, then
?
So we're welcome to stay if
we
do have business
with you
?
No! Business or not, get out!
No! Business or not, get out!
Okay! First up are these notes from me!
Okay! First up are these notes from me!
Listen to me.
Listen to me.
I swear...
I swear...
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I'll take them, so don't come here again.
I won't turn these down, but you have to stop coming here.
And?
What else?
I'll skip over
the dopey-looking bun-haired nutjob,
Ignoring
the dopey-looking bun-haired nutjob,
Bun-haired nutjob
Bun-haired nutjob
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but
what
about
you
?
what
's
you
r deal
?
What'd you barge in here for?
What'd you barge in here for?
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
I'm scared... but it's fine.
I'm scared... but it's fine.
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Right now, both
Akeuchi
-san
and Takaragi
-san
are
with me.
Akeuchi
and Takaragi
are
right here
with me.
The old me would never have been able to stand here and talk with Raimon
-san
.
The old me would never have been able to stand here and talk with Raimon
.
But I've changed.
But I've changed.
I can do it!
I can do it!
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I can talk
!
I can talk
to her
!
U-U-U-Um...
U-U-U-Um...
W-W-We're making a... r-r-rock...
W-W-We're making a... r-r-rock...
Rock?
Rock?
A r-r-r-rocket...
A r-r-r-rocket...
What? You need to speak up.
What? You need to speak up.
I know I can... do it...
I know I can... do it...
We wanna make a rocket to take us to space!
We wanna make a rocket to take us to space!
You're good with machines, right?
You're good with machines, right?
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That's why we
wanted you
to
help us out
!
That's why we
came here—
to
recruit you
!
Akeuchi
-san
...
Akeuchi
...
I was talking to the one with the messy hair.
I was talking to the one with the messy hair.
Why do you want to go to space?
Why do you want to go to space?
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Matataki
-chan
, hold on...
Matataki
, hold on...
You can speak on your own behalf, can't you?
You can speak on your own behalf, can't you?
Clamming up like always, huh?
Clamming up like always, huh?
I make it a point to only spend my time on things that I care about.
I make it a point to only spend my time on things that I care about.
And I don't care at all about you, or your dumb rocket.
And I don't care at all about you, or your dumb rocket.
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If you
we
re
hoping
for
someone
to
help
you
and be pals
,
If you
'
re
looking
for
a new buddy
to
build
you
r rocket for you
,
go look somewhere else.
go look somewhere else.
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I'm sorry, Umika
-chan
.
I'm sorry, Umika
.
It looks like she's in a bad mood today.
It looks like she's in a bad mood today.
No... You're wrong.
No... You're wrong.
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Raimon
-san
was right about everything she said.
Raimon
was right about everything she said.
I had the wrong idea all along.
I had the wrong idea all along.
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Just because Akeuchi
-san
and Takaragi
-san
were with me,
Just because Akeuchi
and Takaragi
were with me,
I
had
convinced
myself
that I
'd gotten a little
better...
I
was so
convinced
that I
was getting
better...
Your mind is
easier
to read than anyone else I've met
.
I've never had an
easier
time reading someone's mind
.
What?!
What?!
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You
we
re still here, you bun-haired nutjob?!
You
'
re still here, you bun-haired nutjob?!
Leave me alone already!
Leave me alone already!
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You don't have to tell me twice
to leave
!
You don't have to tell me twice
!
But I'll be back.
But I'll be back.
See you later, Matataki.
See you later, Matataki.
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Welcome
back, Onee-chan
.
Welcome
home, Umika
.
We're having pasta with meat sauce
for dinner
.
We're having pasta with meat sauce
tonight
.
Okay.
Okay.
Water Bottle Rocket Flight Logs
Water Bottle Rocket Flight Logs
Number 1 Flight distance: Unknown Water volume: Unknown Air: About 30 pumps? Launch angle: Unknown Weather: Clear Wind: Slight
Number 1 Flight distance: Unknown Water volume: Unknown Air: About 30 pumps? Launch angle: Unknown Weather: Clear Wind: Slight
Number 2 Flight distance: 61 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 30 pumps Launch angle: 50 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None
Number 2 Flight distance: 61 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 30 pumps Launch angle: 50 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None
Number 3 Flight distance: 24 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 80 deg Weather: Cloudy Wind: Slightly strong
Number 3 Flight distance: 24 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 80 deg Weather: Cloudy Wind: Slightly strong
Number 4 Flight distance: 76 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 50 pumps Launch angle: 70 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None
Number 4 Flight distance: 76 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 50 pumps Launch angle: 70 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None
Number 5 Flight distance: 82 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 65 deg Weather: Clear Wind: Slight
Number 5 Flight distance: 82 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 65 deg Weather: Clear Wind: Slight
Rocket Notebook
Rocket Notebook
Matataki Raimon.
Matataki Raimon.
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My hobby is
building robots.
I like
building robots.
Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot.
Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot.
That's really the only thing I care about.
That's really the only thing I care about.
In the spring of my second year of middle school,
In the spring of my second year of middle school,
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I ended up in the same class as Raimon
-san
for the first time.
I ended up in the same class as Raimon
for the first time.
She sure is... unique.
She sure is... unique.
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Just like
the rumors
said.
I guess
the rumors
are true.
W
hat's with the
weird
goggles
she's wearing?
Yeah, w
hat's with the
goggles
?
Did
she
just give
us
a dirty look
?
Is
she
giving
us
the stink-eye
?
So scary!
So scary!
She may be a little scary...
She may be a little scary...
With her indifference to those around her, and her lone-wolf personality,
With her indifference to those around her, and her lone-wolf personality,
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she was the complete
opposite
of me
.
we were total
opposite
s
.
Sh-She's so cool!
Sh-She's so cool!
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How
can
she
introduce herself
so confidently
?!
How
'd
she
get the confidence to
introduce herself
like that
?!
Raimon
-san, was it
?
Raimon
, right
?
Would she be friends with me if I
approached her
?
Would she be friends with me if I
introduced myself
?
Shut your trap!
Shut your trap!
Don't talk to me, shrimp!
Don't talk to me, shrimp!
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I-I should imagine something more
positive
.
N-No, I need to think
positive
thoughts!
That's right.
That's right.
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I'm sure
my
first conversation
with Raimon-san
would
go like this:
I'm sure
our
first conversation
would
start strong.
I would approach her
casually
, like so..
.
I'd
casually
walk up to her and introduce myself
.
Yeah.
Yeah.
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N
ext time, if I can work up the courage
, I should do it.
That's just what I'll do n
ext time, if I can work up the courage
...
I'll
reach
Raimon-san with my words
!
My words will
reach
her for sure
!
And then... Then...
And then... Then...
Maybe we could even be f-friends.
Maybe we could even be f-friends.
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Lending each other
book
s that we
recommend
...
We could trade
book
recommend
ations and stuff
...
Oh, my gosh
!
That would be so fun
!
Several weeks
af
ter
that
,
Several weeks
la
ter
,
the perfect opportunity
showed
itself
before me.
the perfect opportunity
presented
itself
.
All I
need
is
to be brave.
I just
need
to be brave.
R-Raimon
-san
...
R-Raimon
...
Don't call my name if you're just going to clam up afterward.
Don't call my name if you're just going to clam up afterward.
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After that, Raimon
-san
stopped showing up to class for a while.
After that, Raimon
stopped showing up to class for a while.
R-Raimon
-san
!
R-Raimon
!
A-Akeuchi
-san
?!
A-Akeuchi
?!
Bonavuu, Umika.
Bonavuu, Umika.
Huh? What? Um...
Huh? What? Um...
Th-This is my bedroom, isn't it?
Th-This is my bedroom, isn't it?
Huh?
Huh?
I-I'm an alien, y'know!
I-I'm an alien, y'know!
Teleportation's a piece of cake for me!
Teleportation's a piece of cake for me!
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On top of my bed
?!
On top of my bed
, though
?!
Sorry for scaring you there.
Sorry for scaring you there.
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Truth is, I was worried about you
,
Truth is, I was worried about you
.
a
nd I couldn't wait until
you came to
school
again
.
A
nd I couldn't wait until
we saw each other at
school
.
The Matataki Home Visit Bloodbath
The Matataki Home Visit Bloodbath
A lot happened yesterday...
A lot happened yesterday...
But it looks like you managed to get some sleep! I'm glad!
But it looks like you managed to get some sleep! I'm glad!
How are you feeling? Good?
How are you feeling? Good?
Ready to start the day with a hearty breakfast?!
Ready to start the day with a hearty breakfast?!
I'm... yeah, better, I think.
I'm... yeah, better, I think.
Y-Yesterday, I felt like just curling up in bed and staying there forever.
Y-Yesterday, I felt like just curling up in bed and staying there forever.
B-But, you know...
B-But, you know...
Seeing your face made me f-feel better.
Seeing your face made me f-feel better.
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It m
ust be
alien power
.
...M
ust be
one of your
alien power
s
.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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A-Akeuchi
-san
?
A-Akeuchi
?
The light inside you that's gone out...
The light inside you that's gone out...
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You'
re
the
only
one
who can light
it
again
.
You'
ve got to be
the
one
to turn
it
back on
.
What?
What?
I don't think that you and Matataki are as far apart as you think.
I don't think that you and Matataki are as far apart as you think.
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It
just feels
a lot fa
rther because your words
ar
en't
connecting.
She
just feels
fu
rther because your words
hav
en't
reached her yet.
When it comes to both
telepath
y and words
, the
important thing i
s the same
.
It doesn't really matter if you're speaking
telepath
ically or out loud
, the
goal'
s the same
:
You need to
make sure your
feelings
get through loud and clear to
the other person
.
To
make sure your
thoughts and
feelings
reach
the other person
loud and clear.
Without a light, you're left in the dark.
Without a light, you're left in the dark.
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You
can
't
tell how far apart you
two
are.
It
can
be hard to
tell how far apart you
really
are.
But...
But...
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If
your words can
become
that light
,
If
you use them,
your words can
be
that light
...
Matataki's voice, her
self
...
A light that illuminates
Matataki's voice, her
whole being
...
You
'll
be able to feel those things up
close
.
She
'll
seem a whole lot
close
r after that
.
My... words?
My... words?
That's right.
That's right.
I mean...
I mean...
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The two of us are connected by
clear
feelings
,
The two of us are connected by
our honest thoughts and
feelings
.
a
nd
look
how close we are.
A
nd
just
look
at
how close we are.
See?
See?
My voice is reaching you, isn't it?
My voice is reaching you, isn't it?
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A-Akeuchi
-san
...
A-Akeuchi
...
You see, I remember now.
You see, I remember now.
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I remember the words I want
ed to reach
Raimon
-san with
.
I remember the words I want
Raimon
to hear
.
W-Well, I'm sure you've already read my mind
for them!
W-Well, I'm sure you've already read my mind
!
Yeah
!
Yep
!
I-I want to tell her!
I-I want to tell her!
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Properly
, up close!
In person
, up close!
Yeah!
Yeah!
I'll be there for you, Umika!
I'll be there for you, Umika!
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I-If it
doesn't work
, I-I
might cause
you
even more trouble.
B-But if this
doesn't work
out
, I-I
'm gonna end up bugging
you
again!
My forehead
is
always
t
here
for
you
to lean on
!
My forehead
and I will
always
be
here
when
you
need us
!
Stardust Telepath
Stardust Telepath
Oh?
Oh?
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Where's Umika
-chan
?
Where's Umika
?
She left for Matataki's place after homeroom!
She left for Matataki's place after homeroom!
Again?!
Again?!
She's been going there every day lately.
She's been going there every day lately.
I hope she's not pushing herself too hard.
I hope she's not pushing herself too hard.
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When will
you
get
sick of this
already
?
How are
you
not
sick of this
yet
?
I'
m busy here
, you know!
I'
ve got stuff to do
, you know!
I-I have something t-to talk to you about...
I-I have something t-to talk to you about...
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I already told you, no
!
I already told you, no
t interested
!
I bet you're just going to make me build your stupid rocket all by myself!
I bet you're just going to make me build your stupid rocket all by myself!
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Is your plot
to
cozy
up
to
the
machine geek
who never attends class,
Trying
to
butter
up
the
truant
machine geek
,
just so you can
laugh
at
her
?
all for a few
laugh
s
at
my expense
?
Don't you have anything better to do?
Don't you have anything better to do?
Y-You're wrong.
Y-You're wrong.
What?!
What?!
O-Our rocket... isn't stupid!
O-Our rocket... isn't stupid!
That part doesn't matter!
That part doesn't matter!
It does!
It does!
I know you can't be serious, but...
I know you can't be serious, but...
are you honestly trying to build a manned rocket?
are you honestly trying to build a manned rocket?
Y-Yes!
Y-Yes!
You've gotta be kidding.
You've gotta be kidding.
Have you made any prototypes or anything yet?
Have you made any prototypes or anything yet?
We...
We...
We've made a few plastic bottle rockets.
We've made a few plastic bottle rockets.
Do you know how hard aerospace engineering is?!
Do you know how hard aerospace engineering is?!
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W-We'
re not there yet, but I'm going to learn from scratch, a-and build it!
W-We'
ve got a lot of ground to cover, but I'm committed to learning whatever it takes!
Are you planning to spend hundreds of years?!
You're gonna need a time machine!
Or well, a manned rocket is nothing but a pipe dream.
Look, it'll take you hundreds of years to learn enough to make a manned rocket.
There's no way you can build one.
It's just not feasible.
You're just a runt who's probably never even touched a firework rocket.
Especially for a runt like you who probably hasn't even launched a firework.
We'll be fine,
Onee-chan.
We'll be fine,
Umika.
I-I can't deny that
...
Y-You've got me there
...
Told you.
Told you.
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Y-Y
ou
say there's no way
,
M-Maybe y
ou
don't think we can do it
,
but we swore we'd build a rocket!
but we swore we'd build a rocket!
W-We made a promise to go to outer space together!
W-We made a promise to go to outer space together!
So I won't give up until the end!
So I won't give up until the end!
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I-If my own shortcomings are
why it's impossible
...
I-If my own shortcomings are
holding us back
...
N-N-No matter what it takes, I'll figure out a way!
N-N-No matter what it takes, I'll figure out a way!
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I know that right now
, I can't
do
anything!
As it stands
, I can't
contribute much of
anything!
But... that's why...
But... that's why...
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I want to talk with you, Raimon
-san
!
I want to talk with you, Raimon
!
Bonds of friendship...
Bonds of friendship...
Dreams that amount to nothing...
Dreams that amount to nothing...
Ha!
Ha!
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What are you, the
main character in
a robot anime?
What are you, the
protagonist of
a robot anime?
Robot...
Robot...
Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot.
Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot.
U-Um, c-can I ask you a question?
U-Um, c-can I ask you a question?
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R-Raimon
-san
, why do you build robots?
R-Raimon
, why do you build robots?
I only spend my time on things I care about.
I only spend my time on things I care about.
Nothing more to it.
Nothing more to it.
O-Oh...
O-Oh...
I... I see.
I... I see.
M-My reason...
M-My reason...
The reason that I-I want to go to space...
The reason that I-I want to go to space...
It's because I want to find a place where I belong.
It's because I want to find a place where I belong.
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Wh-Where I
can be free to tell everyone how I feel
.
Wh-Where I
feel comfortable expressing myself
.
I want to find that place
,
that
me
.
I want to find that place
—
that
version of myself
.
I-I couldn't find it on Earth,
I-I couldn't find it on Earth,
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so I
want
to
look for it out in
space!
so I
have
to
expand my search... to
space!
That's why I-I want to build a rocket with everyone!
That's why I-I want to build a rocket with everyone!
Nutjob.
Nutjob.
Nutjob
Nutjob
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You couldn't go soul-searching on a
way
smaller scale?
You couldn't go soul-searching on a
smaller scale?
I feel embarrassed just listening to you.
I feel embarrassed just listening to you.
But, well...
But, well...
Nothing wrong with outer space, I guess.
Nothing wrong with outer space, I guess.
If what you just said is how you really feel, that is.
If what you just said is how you really feel, that is.
Don't get me wrong.
Don't get me wrong.
I won't lift a finger to help you.
I won't lift a finger to help you.
It's up to you to—
It's up to you to—
Wh-What's all the ruckus, all of a sudden?!
Wh-What's all the ruckus, all of a sudden?!
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Raimon
-san
, p-please!
Raimon
, p-please!
Open this shutter door
!
Let me into your workshop
!
I-I have something to tell you, face-to-face!
I-I have something to tell you, face-to-face!
Get it through your skull! I'm not helping—
Get it through your skull! I'm not helping—
P-Please!
P-Please!
I refuse.
I refuse.
THUMP
THUMP
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ZI
III
P...
ZI
P...
RUMMAGE
RUMMAGE
SKRITCH
SKRITCH
SKRITCH
SKRITCH
SKRITCH
SKRITCH
RIP
RIP
Letter of Challenge
Letter of Challenge
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I, Umika Konohoshi, challenge Matataki Raimon
-san
to a duel.
I, Umika Konohoshi, challenge Matataki Raimon
to a duel.
Water Bottle Rocket Contest
☆
Water Bottle Rocket Contest
☆
The one that flies further wins!!
The one that flies further wins!!
Date/Time: May 20th 2:00 p.m.
Date/Time: May 20th 2:00 p.m.
Location: I'll come and get you on the day!
Location: I'll come and get you on the day!
Bring: A water bottle rocket
Bring: A water bottle rocket
What?!
What?!
I-I, Umika Konohoshi...
I-I, Umika Konohoshi...
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ch-ch-ch-ch-challenge you to a
duel!
ch-ch-ch-ch-challenge you to a
water bottle rocket
duel!
If I b-beat you in a
water bottle rocket
contest
...
If my r-rocket flies higher th-than yours
...
p-please listen to what I
have to
say, face to face!
y-you
have to
g-give me a chance and hear me out!
If
I lose, I won't bother you anymore!
And if
I lose, I won't bother you anymore!
A-Also, if you refuse...
A-Also, if you refuse...
I-If you refuse...
I-If you refuse...
I-It counts as my win!
I-It counts as my win!
What a messed-up, one-sided rule!
What a messed-up, one-sided rule!
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Raimon
-san
!
Raimon
!
N-No matter how many hundreds of years—
N-No matter how many hundreds of years—
how many hundreds of light-years i-it may take...
how many hundreds of light-years i-it may take...
I'll make sure I reach outer space!
I'll make sure I reach outer space!
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So I'
ll never
lose
to you
!
So I'
m not going to
lose
!
Hey!
Hey!
I never agreed to any of this!
I never agreed to any of this!
Find a place where you belong, huh?
Find a place where you belong, huh?
Wait, light-years are a measure of distance.
Wait, light-years are a measure of distance.
She really is an idiot.
She really is an idiot.
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Akeuchi
-san
. Takaragi
-san
.
Akeuchi
. Takaragi
.
I... I...
I... I...
I've done it now!
I've done it now!
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I
've
really
goofed
up
!
I
really
messed
up
big time
!
I-I'm sorry...
I-I'm sorry...
Wh-Wh-What do I do?!
Wh-Wh-What do I do?!
Wh-What...
Wh-What...
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Akeuchi
-san
's lighthouse...
Akeuchi
's lighthouse...
Ah! Umika
-chan
!
Ah! Umika
!
Bonavuu, Umika!
Bonavuu, Umika!
Just like you said, it really lit up!
Just like you said, it really lit up!
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And we found Umika
-chan
!
And we found Umika
!
A-Akeuchi
-san
? Takaragi
-san
?
A-Akeuchi
? Takaragi
?
C'mon, Umika!
C'mon, Umika!
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My forehead
is
always
t
here
for
you
to lean on
!
My forehead
and I will
always
be
here
when
you
need us
!
Good job!
You did your best!
Good job!
You did your best!
Oh, dear.
Oh, dear.
You gave her a letter of challenge?
You gave her a letter of challenge?
That takes guts, Umika!
That takes guts, Umika!
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S-Sorry. I
r-really know I shouldn't have
.
S-Sorry. I
j-just got swept up in the moment
.
A-Anyway, I'll do my best to build a rocket!
A-Anyway, I'll do my best to build a rocket!
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Y-You two d
on't
have to go to any trouble for me!
I can h-handle it on my own, so I w
on't
bother you two with it.
It'll be okay!
It'll be okay!
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We'
ve
got
this in the bag
with the three of us
!
The three of us ha
ve
this in the bag
!
She's no match for us when it comes to building soda bottle rockets!
She's no match for us when it comes to building soda bottle rockets!
You're going to help me make it?
You're going to help me make it?
You should know better by now!
You should know better by now!
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The path to
our dream
is for us to walk
together!
We're marching towards
our dream
together!
No head starts allowed!
No head starts allowed!
Th-Thank you.
Th-Thank you.
Y-You always do so much for me,
Y-You always do so much for me,
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b-but
I can't do anything
for either of you
.
and
I can't do anything
to repay the favor
.
I hate it!
I hate it!
I h-hate not being able to do anything by myself.
I h-hate not being able to do anything by myself.
I want to be strong,
I want to be strong,
like the two of you.
like the two of you.
I'll give it everything I have!
I'll give it everything I have!
I'll try and do better from here on out!
I'll try and do better from here on out!
So...
So...
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Until I can
make it all up to
you
...
Until I can
pay
you
back for everything
...
Please... let me
be
with you.
Please... let me
stay
with you.
You didn't even need to ask.
You didn't even need to ask.
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Umika
-chan
.
Umika
.
I can't use telepathy, but I can tell exactly how you feel.
I can't use telepathy, but I can tell exactly how you feel.
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So let's make sure those feelings reach Matataki
-chan
as well.
So let's make sure those feelings reach Matataki
as well.
Y-Yeah!
Y-Yeah!
Okay, Umika!
Okay, Umika!
Let's make a rocket way better than the rest!
Let's make a rocket way better than the rest!
Our goal is to surpass 100 meters!
Our goal is to surpass 100 meters!
Oh, wait!
Oh, wait!
That was close!
That was close!
I almost forgot!
I almost forgot!
Actually, I have a small present for you.
Actually, I have a small present for you.
Huh? What is it?!
Huh? What is it?!
I was hoping to give it to you much earlier.
I was hoping to give it to you much earlier.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Clashing Seaside
Clashing Seaside
Clashing Seaside.
Clashing Seaside.
When Launching Bottle Rockets:
When Launching Bottle Rockets:
Launch rockets in an open area without any obstacles.
Launch rockets in an open area without any obstacles.
Never aim a rocket in the direction of others.
Never aim a rocket in the direction of others.
Children should be supervised by adults during launches.
Children should be supervised by adults during launches.
Always follow the rules and put safety first!
Always follow the rules and put safety first!
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-- CR Special Program Three years since that achievement—— The current state of Japan's rocket industry. Special Program Three years since that achievement—— The current state of Japan's rocket industry. At last, it's Japan's first successful fully private satellite launch! Three years ago, spurred on by this success... Rockets really are the coolest! One day, I'll build a rocket like that! Onee-chan... She's off in her own little world again. Akeuchi-san, Takaragi-san, and I... We'll go to space! Stardust Telepath Episode 3 Explosive Mechanic Okay, Number 5! Here we go! Three! Two! One! Fly high! Number 1, flight distance unknown. Number 2, 61 meters. Number 3, 24 meters. Number 4, 76 meters! Number 5, 82 meters! Mm-hmm! They're gradually flying farther! Awesome! The key lies in the weight of the rocket, as well as the amount of water and air. If we keep this up... We should make it to space by Number 100! Hgh! Hghgh... We can build hundreds of water bottle rockets, but there's no way any of them will ever reach space. The real question is what comes next. However... Visual Encyclopedia of Space Rockets I may have just started learning about rockets, but self-study isn't enough! I hate to admit it, but I'm lacking everything we need. Skills, knowledge... I-In fact, you could even say... What we need is a capable mechanic. A mechanic? A manned rocket is a massive piece of equipment. It'd be best if we had someone with all the proper know-how. Yu-chan, didn't you come to Earth in a spaceship? Do you happen to know your way around machinery? What kind of ship did I even come here in? Even if we assume that my spaceship was close to an Earth rocket in design... A brilliant deduction!! I bet it crashed because I didn't know much about it! Makes sense. Machinery? Maybe she'd know about rockets, too... No, but that person... Gmmmggggh Umika-chan? Did you have someone in mind? Huh? Who is it? U-Um, well... Yu-chan! Now's the perfect chance for some foreheadpathy! T-Takaragi-san? Umika! There! I've drawn a likeness of her from Umika's thoughts! A work of art. I see! It's Matataki-chan! Matataki? Matataki Raimon-chan, from our class. I don't remember anyone with that name. Well, I've only ever really met her one time. One time?! Y-You see, Raimon-san... hasn't attended class... o-once since entering high school. That's right. I've visited her house countless times to bring her notes for our classes, but she isn't home very often, either. Umika-chan. Do you want to try going over to Matataki-chan's house? What?! Let's go! As a group! What?! Mupipi... I'm so psyched to go over to a friend's house! They haven't even met, but Akeuchi-san already considers her a friend. I guess I'm not surprised. We really came here. I just hope Matataki-chan is home today. Umika, are you nervous, by any chance? I-I-I-I-I'm fine... Can I ring the doorbell? S-S-S-Shtep right in! Okay, let's wait until you're ready to handle it. What?! Oh? Damn it, old man, you stole my toolbox again?! You've got your own, so quit using mine! Hello there, Matataki-chan! Long time no see! I'm glad we could meet again! Hey! Don't just force your way in here! I'm back again to give you my notes from class. I told you to buzz off! Also, get out of my house! So you're Matataki? Peggyov movrovpivuubavuv vuv! Pe... what? Hey, there! I'm Yu Akeuchi, and I'm an alien! U-U-Um... Uh, I-I-I-I'm... Movrov! Movrov! Is everyone here a nutjob besides me? We came over because we were hoping to get a chance to talk with you! My workshop isn't for your little house parties! Wow! Check out all these gizmos! Super mechanic-y! Hands off! Always perform a personal RA! RA = Risk Assessment If you've got no business with me, then scram! Does that mean that we can talk with you, then? No! Business or not, get out! Okay! First up are these notes from me! Listen to me. I swear... I'll take them, so don't come here again. And? I'll skip over the dopey-looking bun-haired nutjob, Bun-haired nutjob but what about you? What'd you barge in here for? I'm scared. I'm scared... but it's fine. Right now, both Akeuchi-san and Takaragi-san are with me. The old me would never have been able to stand here and talk with Raimon-san. But I've changed. I can do it! I can talk! U-U-U-Um... W-W-We're making a... r-r-rock... Rock? A r-r-r-rocket... What? You need to speak up. I know I can... do it... We wanna make a rocket to take us to space! You're good with machines, right? That's why we wanted you to help us out! Akeuchi-san... I was talking to the one with the messy hair. Why do you want to go to space? Matataki-chan, hold on... You can speak on your own behalf, can't you? Clamming up like always, huh? I make it a point to only spend my time on things that I care about. And I don't care at all about you, or your dumb rocket. If you were hoping for someone to help you and be pals, go look somewhere else. I'm sorry, Umika-chan. It looks like she's in a bad mood today. No... You're wrong. Raimon-san was right about everything she said. I had the wrong idea all along. Just because Akeuchi-san and Takaragi-san were with me, I had convinced myself that I'd gotten a little better... Your mind is easier to read than anyone else I've met. What?! You were still here, you bun-haired nutjob?! Leave me alone already! You don't have to tell me twice to leave! But I'll be back. See you later, Matataki. Welcome back, Onee-chan. We're having pasta with meat sauce for dinner. Okay. Water Bottle Rocket Flight Logs Number 1 Flight distance: Unknown Water volume: Unknown Air: About 30 pumps? Launch angle: Unknown Weather: Clear Wind: Slight Number 2 Flight distance: 61 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 30 pumps Launch angle: 50 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None Number 3 Flight distance: 24 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 80 deg Weather: Cloudy Wind: Slightly strong Number 4 Flight distance: 76 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 50 pumps Launch angle: 70 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None Number 5 Flight distance: 82 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 65 deg Weather: Clear Wind: Slight Rocket Notebook Matataki Raimon. My hobby is building robots. Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot. That's really the only thing I care about. In the spring of my second year of middle school, I ended up in the same class as Raimon-san for the first time. She sure is... unique. Just like the rumors said. What's with the weird goggles she's wearing? Did she just give us a dirty look? So scary! She may be a little scary... With her indifference to those around her, and her lone-wolf personality, she was the complete opposite of me. Sh-She's so cool! How can she introduce herself so confidently?! Raimon-san, was it? Would she be friends with me if I approached her? Shut your trap! Don't talk to me, shrimp! I-I should imagine something more positive. That's right. I'm sure my first conversation with Raimon-san would go like this: I would approach her casually, like so... Yeah. Next time, if I can work up the courage, I should do it. I'll reach Raimon-san with my words! And then... Then... Maybe we could even be f-friends. Lending each other books that we recommend... Oh, my gosh! Several weeks after that, the perfect opportunity showed itself before me. All I need is to be brave. R-Raimon-san... Don't call my name if you're just going to clam up afterward. After that, Raimon-san stopped showing up to class for a while. R-Raimon-san! A-Akeuchi-san?! Bonavuu, Umika. Huh? What? Um... Th-This is my bedroom, isn't it? Huh? I-I'm an alien, y'know! Teleportation's a piece of cake for me! On top of my bed?! Sorry for scaring you there. Truth is, I was worried about you, and I couldn't wait until you came to school again. The Matataki Home Visit Bloodbath A lot happened yesterday... But it looks like you managed to get some sleep! I'm glad! How are you feeling? Good? Ready to start the day with a hearty breakfast?! I'm... yeah, better, I think. Y-Yesterday, I felt like just curling up in bed and staying there forever. B-But, you know... Seeing your face made me f-feel better. It must be alien power. Thanks. A-Akeuchi-san? The light inside you that's gone out... You're the only one who can light it again. What? I don't think that you and Matataki are as far apart as you think. It just feels a lot farther because your words aren't connecting. When it comes to both telepathy and words, the important thing is the same. You need to make sure your feelings get through loud and clear to the other person. Without a light, you're left in the dark. You can't tell how far apart you two are. But... If your words can become that light, Matataki's voice, her self... You'll be able to feel those things up close. My... words? That's right. I mean... The two of us are connected by clear feelings, and look how close we are. See? My voice is reaching you, isn't it? A-Akeuchi-san... You see, I remember now. I remember the words I wanted to reach Raimon-san with. W-Well, I'm sure you've already read my mind for them! Yeah! I-I want to tell her! Properly, up close! Yeah! I'll be there for you, Umika! I-If it doesn't work, I-I might cause you even more trouble. My forehead is always there for you to lean on! Stardust Telepath Oh? Where's Umika-chan? She left for Matataki's place after homeroom! Again?! She's been going there every day lately. I hope she's not pushing herself too hard. When will you get sick of this already? I'm busy here, you know! I-I have something t-to talk to you about... I already told you, no! I bet you're just going to make me build your stupid rocket all by myself! Is your plot to cozy up to the machine geek who never attends class, just so you can laugh at her? Don't you have anything better to do? Y-You're wrong. What?! O-Our rocket... isn't stupid! That part doesn't matter! It does! I know you can't be serious, but... are you honestly trying to build a manned rocket? Y-Yes! You've gotta be kidding. Have you made any prototypes or anything yet? We... We've made a few plastic bottle rockets. Do you know how hard aerospace engineering is?! W-We're not there yet, but I'm going to learn from scratch, a-and build it! Are you planning to spend hundreds of years?! Or well, a manned rocket is nothing but a pipe dream. There's no way you can build one. You're just a runt who's probably never even touched a firework rocket. We'll be fine, Onee-chan. I-I can't deny that... Told you. Y-You say there's no way, but we swore we'd build a rocket! W-We made a promise to go to outer space together! So I won't give up until the end! I-If my own shortcomings are why it's impossible... N-N-No matter what it takes, I'll figure out a way! I know that right now, I can't do anything! But... that's why... I want to talk with you, Raimon-san! Bonds of friendship... Dreams that amount to nothing... Ha! What are you, the main character in a robot anime? Robot... Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot. U-Um, c-can I ask you a question? R-Raimon-san, why do you build robots? I only spend my time on things I care about. Nothing more to it. O-Oh... I... I see. M-My reason... The reason that I-I want to go to space... It's because I want to find a place where I belong. Wh-Where I can be free to tell everyone how I feel. I want to find that place, that me. I-I couldn't find it on Earth, so I want to look for it out in space! That's why I-I want to build a rocket with everyone! Nutjob. Nutjob You couldn't go soul-searching on a way smaller scale? I feel embarrassed just listening to you. But, well... Nothing wrong with outer space, I guess. If what you just said is how you really feel, that is. Don't get me wrong. I won't lift a finger to help you. It's up to you to— Wh-What's all the ruckus, all of a sudden?! Raimon-san, p-please! Open this shutter door! I-I have something to tell you, face-to-face! Get it through your skull! I'm not helping— P-Please! I refuse. THUMP ZIIIIP... RUMMAGE SKRITCH SKRITCH SKRITCH RIP Letter of Challenge I, Umika Konohoshi, challenge Matataki Raimon-san to a duel. Water Bottle Rocket Contest The one that flies further wins!! Date/Time: May 20th 2:00 p.m. Location: I'll come and get you on the day! Bring: A water bottle rocket What?! I-I, Umika Konohoshi... ch-ch-ch-ch-challenge you to a duel! If I b-beat you in a water bottle rocket contest... p-please listen to what I have to say, face to face! If I lose, I won't bother you anymore! A-Also, if you refuse... I-If you refuse... I-It counts as my win! What a messed-up, one-sided rule! Raimon-san! N-No matter how many hundreds of years— how many hundreds of light-years i-it may take... I'll make sure I reach outer space! So I'll never lose to you! Hey! I never agreed to any of this! Find a place where you belong, huh? Wait, light-years are a measure of distance. She really is an idiot. Akeuchi-san. Takaragi-san. I... I... I've done it now! I've really goofed up! I-I'm sorry... Wh-Wh-What do I do?! Wh-What... Akeuchi-san's lighthouse... Ah! Umika-chan! Bonavuu, Umika! Just like you said, it really lit up! And we found Umika-chan! A-Akeuchi-san? Takaragi-san? C'mon, Umika! My forehead is always there for you to lean on! Good job! You did your best! Oh, dear. You gave her a letter of challenge? That takes guts, Umika! S-Sorry. I r-really know I shouldn't have. A-Anyway, I'll do my best to build a rocket! Y-You two don't have to go to any trouble for me! It'll be okay! We've got this in the bag with the three of us! She's no match for us when it comes to building soda bottle rockets! You're going to help me make it? You should know better by now! The path to our dream is for us to walk together! No head starts allowed! Th-Thank you. Y-You always do so much for me, b-but I can't do anything for either of you. I hate it! I h-hate not being able to do anything by myself. I want to be strong, like the two of you. I'll give it everything I have! I'll try and do better from here on out! So... Until I can make it all up to you... Please... let me be with you. You didn't even need to ask. Umika-chan. I can't use telepathy, but I can tell exactly how you feel. So let's make sure those feelings reach Matataki-chan as well. Y-Yeah! Okay, Umika! Let's make a rocket way better than the rest! Our goal is to surpass 100 meters! Oh, wait! That was close! I almost forgot! Actually, I have a small present for you. Huh? What is it?! I was hoping to give it to you much earlier. Episode 4 Clashing Seaside Clashing Seaside. When Launching Bottle Rockets: Launch rockets in an open area without any obstacles. Never aim a rocket in the direction of others. Children should be supervised by adults during launches. Always follow the rules and put safety first!
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--RRA SPECIAL EDITION Three years since the milestone launch— The current state of Japan's rocket industry SPECIAL EDITION Three years since the milestone launch— The current state of Japan's rocket industry What an achievement! The launch of Japan's first fully private rocket is a success! Three years ago, encouraged by the success of... Rockets are so awesome! One day, I'll build a rocket like that! There she goes again... Umika's off in her own little world. Akeuchi, Takaragi, and I... We're gonna go to space! Stardust Telepath Episode 3 Explosive Mechanic Number Five, ready for takeoff! Here we go! Three! Two! One! Fly high! Number One, flight distance unknown. Number Two, 61 meters. Number Three, 24 meters. Number Four, 76 meters! Number Five, 82 meters! No doubt about it! We're getting better at this! Awesome! The key factors are the weight and the ratio of water to air. If we keep this up... Number 100's gonna make it to space! Hgh! Hghgh... We can build hundreds of these rockets, but none of them are ever making it to space. The real question is what comes next. However... Visual Encyclopedia of Space Rockets There's just so much ground to cover, I don't think self-study is going to cut it! I hate to admit it, but I'm pretty much starting from scratch here! Skills, knowledge... I-In fact, you could even say... What we need is a capable mechanic. A mechanic? A manned rocket is a massive piece of equipment. We could really use someone with an understanding of it all. Yuu, didn't you come to Earth in a spaceship? Do you know anything about how it worked? What kind of ship did I even come here in? For a moment, let's assume that my planet's rocket technology has a lot in common with Earth's. A brilliant deduction!! I bet I crashed because I didn't know much about it! Makes sense. Machinery? Maybe she'd know about rockets, too... No, but she's definitely... Gmmmggggh Umika? Do you have someone in mind? Huh? Who is it? U-Um, well... Yuu! This calls for some foreheadpathy! T-Takaragi? Umika! There! I've recreated her likeness using Umika's thoughts! A work of art. I see! It's Matataki! Matataki? Matataki Raimon, from our class. I don't remember anyone with that name. Well, I've only ever met her once in person. Only once?! Y-You see, Raimon... hasn't come to class a single time this year. That's right. I often stop by Matataki's house to drop off notes from class, but she's very rarely at home. Umika. Do you want to try visiting her at home? What?! Let's go! As a group! What?! Mupipi... A trip to a friend's house—how cool is that?! They haven't even met, but she's already Akeuchi's friend. I guess I'm not surprised. We're really here. I just hope Matataki is home today. Umika, are you nervous, by any chance? I-I-I-I-I'm fine... Can I ring the doorbell? H-H-H-Have at it! Okay, let's wait until you're ready to handle it. What?! Oh? Damn it, old man! Quit stealing my toolbox! You've got your own, so quit using mine! Hello there, Matataki! Long time no see! So nice to see you again! Hey! You can't just force your way in! I'm back again to give you my notes from class. I told you to buzz off! Also, get out of my garage! So you're Matataki? Peggyov movrovpivuubavuv vuv! Pe... what? Hey, there! I'm Yuu Akeuchi, and I'm an alien! U-U-Um... Uh, I-I-I-I'm... Movrov! Movrov! I'm starting to think I might be the only sane one here... We all decided to drop by because we've been meaning to talk to you! This is a workshop, not a playground! Wow! Check out all these gizmos! Super mechanic-y! Hands off! Always perform a personal RA! RA = Risk Assessment If you've got no business with me, then scram! So we're welcome to stay if we do have business with you? No! Business or not, get out! Okay! First up are these notes from me! Listen to me. I swear... I won't turn these down, but you have to stop coming here. What else? Ignoring the dopey-looking bun-haired nutjob, Bun-haired nutjob what's your deal? What'd you barge in here for? I'm scared. I'm scared... but it's fine. Akeuchi and Takaragi are right here with me. The old me would never have been able to stand here and talk with Raimon. But I've changed. I can do it! I can talk to her! U-U-U-Um... W-W-We're making a... r-r-rock... Rock? A r-r-r-rocket... What? You need to speak up. I know I can... do it... We wanna make a rocket to take us to space! You're good with machines, right? That's why we came here—to recruit you! Akeuchi... I was talking to the one with the messy hair. Why do you want to go to space? Matataki, hold on... You can speak on your own behalf, can't you? Clamming up like always, huh? I make it a point to only spend my time on things that I care about. And I don't care at all about you, or your dumb rocket. If you're looking for a new buddy to build your rocket for you, go look somewhere else. I'm sorry, Umika. It looks like she's in a bad mood today. No... You're wrong. Raimon was right about everything she said. I had the wrong idea all along. Just because Akeuchi and Takaragi were with me, I was so convinced that I was getting better... I've never had an easier time reading someone's mind. What?! You're still here, you bun-haired nutjob?! Leave me alone already! You don't have to tell me twice! But I'll be back. See you later, Matataki. Welcome home, Umika. We're having pasta with meat sauce tonight. Okay. Water Bottle Rocket Flight Logs Number 1 Flight distance: Unknown Water volume: Unknown Air: About 30 pumps? Launch angle: Unknown Weather: Clear Wind: Slight Number 2 Flight distance: 61 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 30 pumps Launch angle: 50 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None Number 3 Flight distance: 24 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 80 deg Weather: Cloudy Wind: Slightly strong Number 4 Flight distance: 76 m Water volume: 700 cc Air: 50 pumps Launch angle: 70 deg Weather: Clear Wind: None Number 5 Flight distance: 82 m Water volume: 400 cc Air: 40 pumps Launch angle: 65 deg Weather: Clear Wind: Slight Rocket Notebook Matataki Raimon. I like building robots. Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot. That's really the only thing I care about. In the spring of my second year of middle school, I ended up in the same class as Raimon for the first time. She sure is... unique. I guess the rumors are true. Yeah, what's with the goggles? Is she giving us the stink-eye? So scary! She may be a little scary... With her indifference to those around her, and her lone-wolf personality, we were total opposites. Sh-She's so cool! How'd she get the confidence to introduce herself like that?! Raimon, right? Would she be friends with me if I introduced myself? Shut your trap! Don't talk to me, shrimp! N-No, I need to think positive thoughts! That's right. I'm sure our first conversation would start strong. I'd casually walk up to her and introduce myself. Yeah. That's just what I'll do next time, if I can work up the courage... My words will reach her for sure! And then... Then... Maybe we could even be f-friends. We could trade book recommendations and stuff... That would be so fun! Several weeks later, the perfect opportunity presented itself. I just need to be brave. R-Raimon... Don't call my name if you're just going to clam up afterward. After that, Raimon stopped showing up to class for a while. R-Raimon! A-Akeuchi?! Bonavuu, Umika. Huh? What? Um... Th-This is my bedroom, isn't it? Huh? I-I'm an alien, y'know! Teleportation's a piece of cake for me! On top of my bed, though?! Sorry for scaring you there. Truth is, I was worried about you. And I couldn't wait until we saw each other at school. The Matataki Home Visit Bloodbath A lot happened yesterday... But it looks like you managed to get some sleep! I'm glad! How are you feeling? Good? Ready to start the day with a hearty breakfast?! I'm... yeah, better, I think. Y-Yesterday, I felt like just curling up in bed and staying there forever. B-But, you know... Seeing your face made me f-feel better. ...Must be one of your alien powers. Thanks. A-Akeuchi? The light inside you that's gone out... You've got to be the one to turn it back on. What? I don't think that you and Matataki are as far apart as you think. She just feels further because your words haven't reached her yet. It doesn't really matter if you're speaking telepathically or out loud, the goal's the same: To make sure your thoughts and feelings reach the other person loud and clear. Without a light, you're left in the dark. It can be hard to tell how far apart you really are. But... If you use them, your words can be that light... A light that illuminates Matataki's voice, her whole being... She'll seem a whole lot closer after that. My... words? That's right. I mean... The two of us are connected by our honest thoughts and feelings. And just look at how close we are. See? My voice is reaching you, isn't it? A-Akeuchi... You see, I remember now. I remember the words I want Raimon to hear. W-Well, I'm sure you've already read my mind! Yep! I-I want to tell her! In person, up close! Yeah! I'll be there for you, Umika! B-But if this doesn't work out, I-I'm gonna end up bugging you again! My forehead and I will always be here when you need us! Stardust Telepath Oh? Where's Umika? She left for Matataki's place after homeroom! Again?! She's been going there every day lately. I hope she's not pushing herself too hard. How are you not sick of this yet? I've got stuff to do, you know! I-I have something t-to talk to you about... I already told you, not interested! I bet you're just going to make me build your stupid rocket all by myself! Trying to butter up the truant machine geek, all for a few laughs at my expense? Don't you have anything better to do? Y-You're wrong. What?! O-Our rocket... isn't stupid! That part doesn't matter! It does! I know you can't be serious, but... are you honestly trying to build a manned rocket? Y-Yes! You've gotta be kidding. Have you made any prototypes or anything yet? We... We've made a few plastic bottle rockets. Do you know how hard aerospace engineering is?! W-We've got a lot of ground to cover, but I'm committed to learning whatever it takes! You're gonna need a time machine! Look, it'll take you hundreds of years to learn enough to make a manned rocket. It's just not feasible. Especially for a runt like you who probably hasn't even launched a firework. We'll be fine, Umika. Y-You've got me there... Told you. M-Maybe you don't think we can do it, but we swore we'd build a rocket! W-We made a promise to go to outer space together! So I won't give up until the end! I-If my own shortcomings are holding us back... N-N-No matter what it takes, I'll figure out a way! As it stands, I can't contribute much of anything! But... that's why... I want to talk with you, Raimon! Bonds of friendship... Dreams that amount to nothing... Ha! What are you, the protagonist of a robot anime? Robot... Right now, I'm studying to build a large-scale robot. U-Um, c-can I ask you a question? R-Raimon, why do you build robots? I only spend my time on things I care about. Nothing more to it. O-Oh... I... I see. M-My reason... The reason that I-I want to go to space... It's because I want to find a place where I belong. Wh-Where I feel comfortable expressing myself. I want to find that place—that version of myself. I-I couldn't find it on Earth, so I have to expand my search... to space! That's why I-I want to build a rocket with everyone! Nutjob. Nutjob You couldn't go soul-searching on a smaller scale? I feel embarrassed just listening to you. But, well... Nothing wrong with outer space, I guess. If what you just said is how you really feel, that is. Don't get me wrong. I won't lift a finger to help you. It's up to you to— Wh-What's all the ruckus, all of a sudden?! Raimon, p-please! Let me into your workshop! I-I have something to tell you, face-to-face! Get it through your skull! I'm not helping— P-Please! I refuse. THUMP ZIP... RUMMAGE SKRITCH SKRITCH SKRITCH RIP Letter of Challenge I, Umika Konohoshi, challenge Matataki Raimon to a duel. ☆ Water Bottle Rocket Contest ☆ The one that flies further wins!! Date/Time: May 20th 2:00 p.m. Location: I'll come and get you on the day! Bring: A water bottle rocket What?! I-I, Umika Konohoshi... ch-ch-ch-ch-challenge you to a water bottle rocket duel! If my r-rocket flies higher th-than yours... y-you have to g-give me a chance and hear me out! And if I lose, I won't bother you anymore! A-Also, if you refuse... I-If you refuse... I-It counts as my win! What a messed-up, one-sided rule! Raimon! N-No matter how many hundreds of years— how many hundreds of light-years i-it may take... I'll make sure I reach outer space! So I'm not going to lose! Hey! I never agreed to any of this! Find a place where you belong, huh? Wait, light-years are a measure of distance. She really is an idiot. Akeuchi. Takaragi. I... I... I've done it now! I really messed up big time! I-I'm sorry... Wh-Wh-What do I do?! Wh-What... Akeuchi's lighthouse... Ah! Umika! Bonavuu, Umika! Just like you said, it really lit up! And we found Umika! A-Akeuchi? Takaragi? C'mon, Umika! My forehead and I will always be here when you need us! Good job! You did your best! Oh, dear. You gave her a letter of challenge? That takes guts, Umika! S-Sorry. I j-just got swept up in the moment. A-Anyway, I'll do my best to build a rocket! I can h-handle it on my own, so I won't bother you two with it. It'll be okay! The three of us have this in the bag! She's no match for us when it comes to building soda bottle rockets! You're going to help me make it? You should know better by now! We're marching towards our dream together! No head starts allowed! Th-Thank you. Y-You always do so much for me, and I can't do anything to repay the favor. I hate it! I h-hate not being able to do anything by myself. I want to be strong, like the two of you. I'll give it everything I have! I'll try and do better from here on out! So... Until I can pay you back for everything... Please... let me stay with you. You didn't even need to ask. Umika. I can't use telepathy, but I can tell exactly how you feel. So let's make sure those feelings reach Matataki as well. Y-Yeah! Okay, Umika! Let's make a rocket way better than the rest! Our goal is to surpass 100 meters! Oh, wait! That was close! I almost forgot! Actually, I have a small present for you. Huh? What is it?! I was hoping to give it to you much earlier. Episode 4 Clashing Seaside Clashing Seaside. When Launching Bottle Rockets: Launch rockets in an open area without any obstacles. Never aim a rocket in the direction of others. Children should be supervised by adults during launches. Always follow the rules and put safety first!
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