Episode 62: Those Who Dream Far

Pico and Vince faced pressure from fathers and teachers to join a technical college, frustrating Rick who perceived it as betrayal before dying in a car accident. This tragedy solidified Pico and Vince's resolve to become astronauts because life is too short for unexciting things. Azuma arrives at the moon base and thanks Hibito for saving his life, while Mutta, Kenji, and Nitta watch on television. Before the Comeback Competition, Pico warns Mutta and Kenji that overnight rain could ruin the sponge tires and leave only an hour for a fix.

Aired May 25, 2013