Back with the Neo Outsiders, the Inners (minus Lita) gasped as they finished hearing what Shirly and Courage had said.
Inners: You erased our families' memories of us?!
Lita: Oh man, I can't believe you guys would do that to them. What made you decide that?
Courage: We had no choice. You girls were about to go off on another mission and well...we thought it was temporary...
Shirly: So we erased your families' memories of yourselves and anyone connected to you five, aside from the wife and the Stupid One. Besides, we didn't want any unnecessary risks nor them asking where you are all the time.
Serena: (smiles sadly) I understand, Shirly.
They looked at her before she continued.
Serena: Besides, we have our own lives to live up to...me with Darian, the others doing their duty as Sailors to the Neo Outsiders...it will only get them worried.
Just then, Artemis realized something.
Artemis: Hey, where’s Luna?
Diana: And where are Cherry and Snake?
Rini: You mean none of them have come home yet?
Amy: I wonder where they are.
Raye: She was sick yesterday! I hope she’s not all by herself: somewhere in need of food and care!
Artemis: (worried) I should’ve walked her home. Poor Luna.
Yang: And the others?
Mr. X: Snake went out early this morning to find Cherry when she didn't come back home. And we have to make sure Fuzzy Lumpkins doesn't find out or else he'll get worried.
Serena: (worried) I’m worried. I sure hope she’s okay.
Mina: Hey...maybe she’s run away from home.
The group gasped as Yin looked concerned.
Yin: What?
Lita: (concerned) Well, Serena, do you think that’s possible?
Raye: (narrows) Weren’t you being mean to her?
A red/yellow angry background appeared as Serena glared.
Serena: OOH! Of course not! What are you talking about, Raye?!
Raye: I’ll bet you and your big mouth made her leave!
Serena screamed while the background was with stars and a cow on there.
Serena: (mocking Luna voice) Serena's dumb. Serena's a crybaby. Serena's always goofing off. (normal/crying) I'm always tired of being accused of acting like an idiot! I’m more mature!
She stuck out her tongue toward Raye.
Raye: Get real!
Raye did the same thing as they did a tongue war before Kaoru shouted.
Kaoru: Enough fighting!
She hit the two as she frowned.
Kaoru: Besides, I'm the only one who does fighting outside!
They fell to the ground as they groaned.
Artemis: We must look for Luna, Cherry, and Snake! Let’s split up!
All (but Yang): Right!
Yang: You go ahead, I'll go to the theater to see-
Yin: (grabs him) You too, Yang.
He was dragged by his sister as the group went around the town.
Yang: Why me?
Back with Snake, he jumped from roof to roof, looking everywhere.
Snake: Luna? Cherry! Where are you two?
Back at the observatory, in the bedroom area, Cherry and Luna looked around the place.
Cherry: Looks neat.
Then, they saw Kakeru arriving with some food, two bowls for Cherry, and the other two for Luna with some colored stars spiraling around the plate at the end.
Kakeru: I hope you’ll be able to eat something.
The two got out of the bed, with Luna sniffing her portion. Luna began to eat her food with Cherry eating some of her food, obviously cereal.
Kakeru: You look much better today. Do you like your food?
Cherry: (grins) Yeah.
Kakeru chuckled before they heard the doorbell ring.
Cherry: Who's 'dat?
Kakeru: Don't worry, I'll get it.
Cherry: If it's someone ya know, tell 'er I already got a boyfriend back at home.
Kakeru: (chuckles) I'll be sure to remember that.
He went to the door. Then, he opened it.
Kakeru: Yes?
He looked surprised as the same astronaut from before, Himeko, arrived with a grin on her face.
Himeko: Surprise! It’s me!
Kakeru: Himeko! Welcome back!
She giggled while Luna and Cherry looked concern.
Kakeru: When did you get in?
Himeko: I flew in early this morning.
Cherry, yelping, hid under the bed while Himeko entered, noticing Luna.
Himeko: Huh?
Cherry took a peek from under the bed, making sure she was still hidden.
Himeko: (to Kakeru) Have you seen the news about my new...Lunar Project?
Kakeru: (smiles) Of course. Congratulations.
Himeko: Is that it?
Kakeru: (confused) Huh?
Himeko: (shakes her head) Nothing.
She turned away from him, looking out the window.
Himeko: I’ve been away a long time. (looks at him) What’s new with you?
Kakeru: Uh, actually, I do have news. I just discovered a new comet.
Himeko: You have?
Kakeru: Yeah, when it was near the moon. I came up with the name Princess Snow Kaguya.
Himeko: So you found it while you were observing the moon? (ponders) That’s funny. I don’t recall hearing about it at the Space Agency. Are you sure you saw it?
Kakeru: (shocked) You doubt me?! I saw it with my own eyes! I found something that may be a piece of the comet!
He went to the desk, picking up something in the glass sphere.
Kakeru: It fell from the sky right after I saw it! Check it out!
Himeko looked at the jeweled piece of the object while Luna and Cherry were surprised.
Himeko: Wow.
Kakeru: Okay, there’s one problem, though. The comet disappeared right away, so my colleagues at the Space Center are doubtful of its existence. You believe what I said, don’t you?
Himeko: Uh...
Kakeru: I’m sure I saw it!
Himeko: Well, I’m not sure what to believe. You also claimed there was a princess who lived on the moon. You’re alone so much when you’re studying. Maybe you’ve lost perspective.
Kakeru: (angrily) YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND! Whenever I observe the Moon, I feel some strange but powerful force!
Himeko: You make it so hard to believe you’re a well-respected scientist.
Kakeru: So you don’t believe me then.
He put the crystal object back on the desk.
Himeko: Kakeru, I believe you’re a highly intelligent man of science. You’ve studied Physics, Biology, Medicine, and Space Engineering. You have various degrees, including a Ph.D. I’ll tell you what I find very difficult to believe. Even with your extensive, scientific background, you still live by these unscientific stories!
He glanced at her. All of a sudden, unknown to either of the two, the crystal glowed. Kakeru gasped as he felt a sharp pain on his forehead, much to their shock while it stopped glowing.
Himeko: What’s wrong?
He pushed her away, much to the two newcomers' shock.
Kakeru: Sorry. I’m not feeling well at the moment. Look, maybe you better go now.
She looked very worried.
Kakeru: Okay?
Tears began to fill her eyes as she continued.
Himeko: Try and understand this, Kakeru. I’ve come all the way home just to spend my one-week holiday with you, and now you’re telling me to leave?
Kakeru: (turns away) I’m sorry.
She then looked down, holding back the tears.
Himeko: I’ll go then.
She then ran out of the place. When she was gone from the room, Cherry got out from under the bed while the two looked worried. Kakeru then looked at the two.
Kakeru: I’m such an idiot! Why couldn’t I have been happy for her success?
As he spoke next, unknown to the three, Himeko was secretly listening in on the conversation.
Kakeru: I knew it’d been her lifelong dream to go up in space, and I shot it down! Anyway, what should I call you and your kid friend?
Luna: Lu-(realizes) Ah!
Kakeru: Huh?
Cherry: (sweatdrops) Uh, she didn't speak. No way no how!
Luna: (thinking) I better be careful not to talk.
He pondered for a moment.
Kakeru: Blackie? Rocket? Or maybe your name should be Comet?
He then noticed the crescent moon on her head.
Kakeru: But there’s a crescent mark on your forehead. Let’s see...Moon?
Cherry: (whispers) Luna, her name is Luna.
Kakeru: Luna?
Luna meowed a bit with a grin.
Kakeru: Luna.
She meowed again.
Kakeru: All right! It’s Luna! I guessed the right name!
Cherry: (smiles) Ya got it! An' muy name is Cherry, sister o' Fu-gah!
Kakeru: Huh?
She looked away as Kakeru smiled.
Kakeru: Luna and Cherry are perfect names for you. (to Luna) You must have a very thoughtful and clever owner to have chosen a name that suits you so well.
Luna meowed/yelped as she had a thought bubble of Serena laughing goofy-looking.
Cherry: (sweatdrops) Uh, yeah...
Kakeru then picked up the plate with the bits.
Kakeru: Luna, Cherry...here, try some star bits.
Cherry: I's heard o' 'dem. They is fro' 'dat grand comet 'dat appears once every 100 years.
Kakeru: Yes...that incident with Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Princess Rosalina.
Cherry: (grins) I see...
The cat and girl both took the star bits, tasting them.
Cherry: Tastes like honey...very sweet.
Kakeru: Since these are the closest things to a shooting star, I’d like to wish for Princess Kaguya to appear someday.
Cherry: Kaguya? Who's she?
Kakeru: I’ve believed there was a princess on the Moon since I was a child. What do you think, you two? Do I sound crazy for thinking there’s some mysterious life force on the moon?
Cherry: Stranger things happen 'round our planet. I is sure it's no different.
Luna meowed, agreeing with Cherry.
Kakeru: Well, it’s nice to know someone believes in me.
Himeko, still in hiding, looked a bit down while Luna meowed and Cherry giggled. The three looked at the sea side of the area.
Kakeru: I know I’m a scientist, but the other side of me loves fairy tales. Could it be a combination of my love for fairy tales and my scientific observations that give me such a strong feeling about the moon?
Cherry: Maybe...
Just then, they heard footsteps.
Kakeru: Huh?
The three looked at the front door just as it shut.
Kakeru: (worried) Himeko...
The cat and girl looked a little concern about what had happened. Later that day, Cherry and Luna looked out to the sea on the rail with looks on their faces. Images of Kakeru flooded through their minds.
Luna: What is this strange feeling I have?
Cherry: Luna?
Luna: I’ve never felt quite like this.
Cherry smiled a bit as she sighed.
Cherry: He’s so good ta us, and he’s so kind and gentle...not like Artemis nor Snake, huh?
Luna: I know...
The two looked a bit down, blushes coming through their faces. Back with Snake, he looked at Artemis, who was looking as worried as he was.
Snake: Artemisss?
He picked up the white cat.
Artemis: Oh, hi Snake.
Snake: What'sss wrong.
Artemis: It's just that...well, Luna and I have been growing apart lately and I don't think it's because we don't hang around often...
Snake: (looks down) I sssee what you mean...
The two then sensed something, both feeling a bit jealous.
Artemis: Strange, that was weird.
Snake: Why do I have a feeling that when we find them, we're not going to like what we'll dissscover?