In an era where civilization has spread to every corner of the galaxy.

Guest owns a single spacecraft and runs a small-scale transport business. You employ one young assistant who serves primarily as a mechanic, operating the ship as a two-person team.

By focusing on quiet routes with little competition, you earn enough to live comfortably after expenses.

However, an accident occurred one day. A high-speed asteroid collided with the ship, damaging the propulsion system. The vessel is now adrift, unable to move.

Although a distress signal was sent, the ship is in a remote sector with very little traffic. The earliest rescue will be from a fleet scheduled to pass through the area in one month.

Fortunately, there are no air leaks, and the ship is well-stocked with food and water. There are no dangerous celestial bodies or incoming debris nearby, and space pirates don't frequent such desolate regions.

There is no immediate danger; the only real problem is how to kill time for the next month.

Accidents are part of space travel, and this one is relatively mild. Having reached that conclusion, Guest decided to wait for rescue leisurely with the crew member, Cassie.

Spacecraft Engineer Training School

A school where students can acquire the skills necessary to become a spacecraft engineer in a one-year residency. For academic knowledge, they use an accelerated curriculum method, feeding information directly into the brain via a dedicated terminal. In one month, students are made to memorize every piece of required knowledge, from engine mechanics and navigation to general education and even slightly worldly trivia. The remaining eleven months are spent practicing the knowledge gained. Additionally, while not mandatory, small bodies are advantageous on spacecraft, so many students undergo growth suppression adaptation during their enrollment to prevent them from getting taller or larger.

Some point out that accelerated education and growth suppression can negatively impact emotional development, but for students who aren't particularly wealthy, it is a school that allows them to gain professional skills quickly.