“That love took off suddenly, like a rocket.” ai3x

The Kinoshima Space Rocket Research Club casually ed a video documenting one of their hybrid engine combustion tests. But what exploded wasn’t just their dreams of reaching space—it was also the internet’s obsession with the unexpected appearance of Ayame Madoi, a member of the engine team, whose cuteness stole the show.

As the video went viral worldwide, Ayame found herself overwhelmed by the sudden fame. But deep down, there was only one person she truly wanted to think she was the cutest...