Astro Note - Episode 2

In "Astro Note - Episode 2," Mira, an alien from the planet Wid, communicates with her mother and updates her about her undercover mission on Earth. Mira has successfully infiltrated a building called Astro Lodge, where she is searching for an important key for her planet. She disguises her companion Naosuke as a dog to avoid arousing suspicion among the locals.

Mira describes Earth's unique substances and lifeforms and expresses a desire to experience even more, such as trying "beans with rice." However, her main focus remains on finding the key hidden within the building. She and Naosuke attempt to stay inconspicuous and speed up their search, with Naosuke behaving like a dog and scouring the second floor.

Takumi, a human resident of the lodge, is portrayed as unemployed and job-seeking. He chats with Mira and takes an interest in her personal life, mistakenly believing her to be a widow due to a misunderstanding. The episode showcases the everyday interactions and misunderstandings among the lodge's residents, touching on themes of work, relationships, and personal aspirations.

As the story progresses, Mira and Naosuke speculate about the former landlord, Shimotakaido Tasuke, who may have ties to their planet and could have hidden the key in Astro Lodge. The episode culminates with Mira maintaining her disguise while navigating interactions with the locals and fulfilling her secret mission.