Years later, Maho is determined to attend the prestigious Space Academy, which only accepts one percent of applicants. Joining the school is his ticket to fulfilling his dream of being on the mission to Mars on the assigned date. With his childhood friend Meguru Hoshihara and classmate Wataru Amachi, he prepares for the rigorous two-week admission test.
Despite facing fierce competition from top astronaut hopefuls, Maho is determined to excel. The academy's principal, Fifi Collins, believes that Maho is crucial to the July 7 mission. Maho remains resolute in his quest to overcome this life-changing challenge, knowing that his destiny may be predetermined.