With the first generation departed, a new class of 2nd-generation students takes over the research lab. Unlike their predecessors, these newcomers enter with wildly different motivations and clashing personalities, leaving Asano bewildered about how to unite them. Just as the team begins troubleshooting practical zero-gravity canning problems—such as seasoning density and gravy viscosity—the prefectural board of education delivers a crushing announcement regarding the timeline for the school’s termination and merger.










