Learning For the First Time

Part 2

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HAMA House – Horse room

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A planetarium…

…Yeah no, I can see that, and I know you’re a space geek—

But why now?

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I sleep better with this on. It is relaxing to feel one with outer space.

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…I’m definitely not relaxed after being suddenly jump-scared like that.

Besides, I can’t sleep unless it’s completely dark.

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Is that so? I am sure that was not the case before.

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Ah yeah, it started after middle school.

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I see…

…But do I really have to turn it off? I am used to seeing it as I sleep, and I’m sure you would like it too if you gave it a try…

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Urg…

I mean, if you want to have it on that much, sure, I guess.

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…! Thank you, Uu-chan.

As thanks, I will explain how this planetarium works to you.

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Wha…? Explain?

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Yes. You will feel more in touch with space, therefore, improving your sleep, if you understand the structure better.

I will start with the origin of each planet’s name—

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(And there he goes…)

(It’s bright even if I close my eyes, and Muu-chan’s voice is too hyper right now, there’s no way I can fall asleep like this…)

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Next, I will talk about the constellations. I believe you are a Pisces? To locate the constellation, you must first locate the Great Square of Pegasus—

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(Muu-chan’s voice is making me sleepy. Is this what people call ASMR…?)

(Honestly speaking, I kinda need both the right brightness and voice quality to fall asleep…)

(But this feels pretty good…)

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…is the special characteristic of this star. Do you have a particular star you are interested in?

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Uu-chan?

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……

Morning

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(...I might have been too forceful about my hobbies yesterday. I probably annoyed Uu-chan quite a bit.)

(He is still sleeping… When he wakes up, I must properly apologize.)

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*yawns* ...Mornin’.

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You woke up on your own before the alarm rang…!

Ahem, my apologies, Uu-chan.

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Huh, what? You’re scaring me, why am I waking up to a 45° bow.

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I interfered with your sleep yesterday due to my thoughtlessness.

You typically have a hard time waking up in the morning. However, you did not require me to throw you out of bed today. I’m sorry I disturbed your sleep.

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Ok, I’m not that bad at waking up.

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From now on, I won’t use the planetarium anymore. Then you can sleep better.

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…I think you’ve got the wrong idea. I actually slept great today.

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Muneuji

What?

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I don’t know, but hearing your voice made me super sleepy, and before I knew it, I was off in dreamland.

That’s why, um, I’m not saying to have it on everyday… but I don’t mind if it’s only sometimes. And if I’m feeling it, I’ll also listen to your explanations.

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Uu-chan…

—Yes. Let me know whenever you need it.

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*smiles*

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