-Star Bits-

Days passed with no sight of the comet, or even a single planet. Instead, asteroids extended for as far as the eye could see.

"If I had known it was going to take this long, I would have packed more jam," said the little girl, above the rumble of her belly.

Before they left, she had packed all the essentials: telescope, butterfly net, stuffed bunny, bread, milk, jam, and apricot-flavored tea, but...

"I forgot to bring water!" At this, Luma burst into gales of laughter, and the girl began to pout.

"As long as I have Star Bits, I'll be fine," said Luma. "Want some?" The little girl couldn't stay mad after hearing this.

Luma continued to laugh, and the girl couldn't help but join in.

"All right, maybe just a nibble."

Leaning far out of the ship, the pair began to collect Star Bits with the girl's net. They almost fell out a few times, but they kept on collecting.

The Star Bits tasted like honey.

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