The 999 arrives on a planet where Tetsuro and Maetel meet an old writer who lives alone and has extremely long hair. The old man steals Tetsuro's pass and flees on the 999 with Maetel, leaving Tetsuro on the planet. When the Conductor catches the old man with Tetsuro's pass, which isn't in his name, he has the 999 return to the planet so they can kick him off. Tetsuro is able to re-board the train. Before they leave, the old man requests Maetel stay with him, but she reveals something to him which makes him change is mind and they depart the planet.