A Challenge for the Sky

The responsibility of the Nezuhmy clan now belongs to Toume, but rather than focusing on his people, his eyes look to the stars. A project to launch a ship into space is nearing completion, and Toume wants nothing more than to be on it. Years ago, his mother was one of the first to leave the planet. She never returned, yet Toume believes she is still alive. If he can go, he might learn what happened to her.

Not everyone is so eager to see the launch succeed. Suspicion surrounds the project,...