It was a weekday.
There were only a handful of visitors.
That suited Bai Qiu just fine.
He liked going to the theater when there were few people around—it felt like he had the whole place to himself.
The Planetarium was somewhat dim, with only the oval Planetarium Projector and several star-patterned decorations giving off a faint glow.
Led by Takamatsu Tomo, Bai Qiu arrived at the seat where she usually sat.
Takamatsu Tomo sat on the outer side near the aisle, while Bai Qiu sat to Tomo's left.
Then, with Little Tomo's help once again, Bai Qiu learned that the cushioned seats could be adjusted until one could lie completely flat.
As he slowly opened his eyes, the vast starry sky overhead came into view, each star flickering in and out of sight.
At that moment, it felt as though the entire universe was twinkling just for you.
From time to time, soft music drifted through the air, accompanied by occasional broadcasts explaining astronomical knowledge.
"Thanks, Tomo."
Bai Qiu turned his head and spoke to Tomo beside him.
Takamatsu Tomo's cheeks reddened slightly as she gently shook her head.
"I'm happy that Aki-kun came here with me."
"That's good, then."
Bai Qiu smiled with satisfaction.
It seemed that coming here with Tomo really had been the right choice.
Just then, an announcement came over the speakers: the astronomy program was about to begin.
The two stopped talking and focused on admiring the starry sky.
At that moment, another person wearing a baseball cap and black sunglasses entered.
There were plenty of empty seats in the venue, yet she seemed to have a particular destination in mind as she headed straight toward a certain area.
Then, she arrived at Bai Qiu's row.
Miyako Shoka frowned slightly. It seemed there was