SES: Taiki

So I have arrived. Taiki. Years ago they were really launching rockets around here, and the rumours are they are about to return to doing exactly that.

For me, the rocket science is more than rumours. An acquaintance actually sent me an mail inviting me to join their rocketry effort. Of course we both know that I'm not a rocket scientist. He asked if I could come and advise on using different lumber in their new satellites. I read about wooden sats. I never thought that they would be a realistic option unless you have no better materials. And it seems like they didn't have better materials. At least for the amount they were planning.

'I can go but I'm less convinced than you are and I would like advanced payments. At least for the trip.' And he, well, on behalf of their group, said OK. So I took the trip.

The town of Taiki probably was never in prosperity. But nowhere that is still populated here would be worse than Yuubari. Still, I drove