Chapter 1

Session one! Time for Muneuji-sensei of the Kaguya Universe Big Bang Research Centre to tell us all the “what"s and "why"s of space~!

Allow me to begin, everyone. Please be seated.

…Huh? What? Why are these guys all crowding in here on our day off? There’s having free time, and then there’s this.

Let me explain, Uu-chan.

To help with the proposal for my mahorova BD Event, I was reading some studies on space, when Isotake happened to pass by and express his interest.

As such, we quickly decided to hold a practice run of the research papers I’ll be showing at my BD Area.

No sense going through it all just for me! So we invited Nanaki and Kiroku too.

…'that so.

It was a snap decision, so apologies for not informing you sooner. If we’re inconveniencing you, I’m willing to change location—

No worries. Now I’m curious about your proposal too—let me listen in with Idiotake and the others.

BUT. You guys had better not mess up our room. If it’s even a single speck of dust dirtier, you’ll be footing the cleaning bill.

You’re being ridiculous again… dust or not, we’re not gonna do anything worth a whole clean.

I’ll sit, on my knees… just, in case.

Thank you for the swift agreement, Uu-chan. Now that everyone’s seated, I’ll send the documents over to each of your devices.

Woah, you really went all-out with this.

A hundred¹, pages… total…? Looks like, there’s a lot… to take in.

Now, let us begin. —Humanity and space have a connection that cannot be severed, as we reside on the planet known as Earth.

Starting with the publication of Isaac Newton’s laws of motion, we’ve been studying the universe in order to understand the origin of life and improve our daily lives, an endeavour that continues even today—

Ooh… I don’t really get it, but it feels all, "onwards, to space!” y'know!?

—Now then, I shall introduce yet another device that is indispensable when studying the universe: space telescopes. Please turn your attention to page thirty-nine.

Space telescopes are always being improved, and we are currently able to observe around 13.52 billion years back into the universe.

I’ve attempted to compile data in my own way using the latest articles as reference. Presented in the chart at the bottom of the page, you’ll see that the placement and spectrum of a newly discovered galaxy—

…Snore.

Isotake… wake, up…

It’s Mary-san²… I’m on Mars now… mimimi.

NNUAH!?

A merciless feather duster strike…!

Falling asleep with a front-row seat to Muu-chan delivering a considerately thorough explanation is the height of impertinence, you know—shall I have you commit seppuku?

H-have mercy, Mr Magistrate³! And soz to you too Muneuji, seriously!

Your explanations are awesome, and I’m not lying when I say they hammer in how infinite the universe is…

Just, after sitting down and listening for ages, I like… felt like a swimmer was coming at me with a butterfly stroke…

(That’s the plot he just spent an all-nighter on…)

…Hm.

What, you think you can blame Muu-chan’s explanations at this point?

No, it’s alright. Thank you for not holding your tongue, Isotake.

I’d like to hear from Uu-chan and the rest of you as well, if you don’t mind. What did you think of them?

Huh? I mean, I’ve got no complaints. I could listen just fine. All the technical terms just piqued my curiosity.

I’ve got no problems either. Though, it does kinda feel like we’re in class…

…If Shiki, or the Princess… were to listen, to them. I think, they’d struggle.

Mmmmm~~ Maybe try like~~ FEELING the universe physically or something?

“Feeling” the universe?

Yep! Who needs words! Let the pathos of the galaxy leap into your heart! I’m gonna turn into… a star! Like that.

He’s talking nonsense again…

…I, see. So that’s also a way to do it.

Muu-chan?

I’ve had a revelation. I’d like to break up this practice run for now.

These improvement ideas will surely convey the charm of space to even more people.

…Alright. I should consult Nayuki-san about this later. I’ll head to the office tomorrow…

You still not resting yet? Muu-chan.

Hm? No, resting now would ultimately make it harder for me to sleep than finishing it up will.

I’m glad we practiced today. Thanks to exchanging opinions with everyone, I believe I’ll be able to make my BD Area even better.

…Huuuh. Well, if you’re cool with it, I guess it’s fine.

? What’s the matter? You look like you want to say something.

…I was just thinking, do you really need to change what you’re going for to suit people who won’t even try to understand? That’s all.

…Uu-chan.

Thank you. It’s true that revising the plan I’d been refining until now is painful, but… it’s not as if I’m discarding all of it.

On top of that, I want everyone to become familiar with the universe—that core motivation will never waver. And I shall put all I have into seeing it through.

…I see.

(Guess there’s no stopping him if that’s the case. Wanting to make something even better isn’t a feeling that can be suppressed.)

Movies, music, art, and sweets and novels… though the form may be different for everyone—

Making something to convey your thoughts to others is quite fun, isn’t it, Uu-chan?

…I know, right?

(For now, should I just go get some sugar-filled hot chocolate ready for him?)