Josh checked his mailbox, finding a letter from his parents back home in the city.

"Dear Josh, hope the farming life is all that you've wished for. We miss you dearly, we're still trying to adjust to cooking for two. Here is a little keepsake as a reminder that we'll always love you.
Take care always, Mum and Dad"

Inside the letter, is a picture of Josh with his parents. He places it inside the empty picture frame in the farm house.

Josh decides to stop by Alex's place again. He first walks up to George, watching television as usual, and is greeted with "I'm surprised you want to be friends with an old-timer like me. When you get as old as I am, you seem to forget that anyone cares about you." That was a stark contrast to when he first met George, who was grumpy to meet someone new, but at least offered, "So you're a farmer? At least it's honest work."

He then walks to the kitchen, seeing Evelyn there.

"Hello dear, we seem to have lots of visitors when I'm baking cookies," said Evelyn. "I wanted to thank you for everything at the Flower Dance."

"It's not a problem at all, glad to have been a part of it," replied Josh.

"If you're looking for Alex, he should be in his room," she added.

Josh walks down the hallway, and partly sees Alex lifting weights from the view of his open door.

"Hey Alex," said Josh.

"Hey Josh, how's it going?" replied Alex. "You're looking sporty today." Josh was just wearing his normal outfit.

"I can tell you're getting into some good shape, all that farming is finally paying off, right?" Alex continued.

"Well, I'm not as impressive as you," replied Josh, with a modest smile. "But thanks for the compliment, it means a lot."

"Sorry I have no shirt on," said Alex. Josh was briefly distracted from Alex's well-defined chest and pectorals, as well as his equally impressive biceps, but quickly snaps out of it. Alex finishes his workout, and puts on his black T-shirt and green jacket.

"I've been wanting to tell you something, Josh," said Alex. "I've started to realise that... well, that I've been rude towards you when we first met. You know, about going pro and all."

Alex turns his head downward, trying not to look directly at Josh. "I guess I might not be cut out for professional sports, maybe it's just a silly dream," he continued.

"Oh Alex, no…" said Josh, concerned.

Alex looks back up at Josh. "Anyway, I wanted to apologise to you for bragging about it. I really appreciate that you've stayed friends with me through all of that."

"It's not a problem at all, you've been so sweet and friendly to me," replied Josh. "I can honestly say that... you're my best friend, Alex."

"I'm stoked to hear that," replied Alex, "because I've been feeling the same way about you, Josh. No-one has ever been so interested in me like you are."

Josh smiles with unwavering emotion.

Alex walks over to his bookshelf, where all the books appear to be perfectly lined up.

"Look at all these books," he says to Josh. "I haven't read any of them. The thought of opening a book makes me feel nervous."

"Why is that?" asked Josh.

"I'm not the best at reading," confessed Alex, "I'm not as smart as other people. You can't be a valuable person without lots of knowledge."

"Don't be so hard on yourself, Alex," replied Josh. "I believe that some of the most important things in life can't be learnt from books."

"I don't understand," said Alex.

"I can tell that you really appreciate those dear to you. I'm sure your grandparents know how much you love them. You're a passionate, caring guy," said Josh.

"You think so?" asked Alex, his cheeks with a faint, rosy glow.

"I do," affirmed Josh. "I hope you never lose that quality."

Alex looks intently at Josh. "That's probably the nicest thing anyone has said to me," he added. "You know what? I think I can do this!"

Josh paused with a confused look on his face, unsure of what Alex was referring to.

"Hey, maybe soon we'll have dinner and discuss phi-lo-so-phy," said Alex, with a sheepish grin. "That's what smart people talk about, right?"

Josh had remembered that it was Maru's stargazing show that night. He asked Alex, George and Evelyn to come with him and see the show.

In front of Robin's house at the foot of the mountains, Maru held her stargazing show. She gives a demonstration with her magnificent telescope, and invited people to have a look through it, while also sharing her unparalleled knowledge about astronomy. During the show, a brilliant shooting star decorates the night sky. It was clearly visible to the naked eye; everyone looked up in awe.

"Oh look, everyone!" said Maru. "Make a wish!"

Josh closed his eyes, hoping that something that he had been wishing for could be realised.