Ep 9. Cling to Soft Skin

In Moyashimon season 1 episode 9, titled "Cling to Soft Skin," the students of the agriculture department of Toudai University get excited as they are preparing for the annual festival on campus. Amidst all the preparations, Sawaki, the protagonist, and his friends learn about the fermentation process of skincare products.

The episode begins with Sawaki and his friends, Kei and Kawahama, cleaning up the laboratory. As they begin to discuss the upcoming festival, Kei gets excited and suggests that they should create a skincare product for the festival.

Sawaki and Kawahama are hesitant, but Kei explains that they can make a natural product using fermentation. She explains that fermentation helps break down complex molecules, and in turn, produces organic acids that are good for the skin.

Sawaki, who has the ability to see microorganisms, gets excited and agrees to help Kei with the project. The group begins to research the process, and Kei suggests that they use sake lees for the fermentation process.

The group then learns about the different types of yeast molds and bacteria and how they can affect the fermentation process. Sawaki uses his ability to see microorganisms to identify the strain of yeast mold that they need to use.

As they continue their research, Sawaki and Kei accidentally spill some of the fermentation mixture on Sawaki's hand. They notice that the mixture makes Sawaki's skin soft and smooth.

This discovery leads the group to experiment further, and they discover that the organic acids produced during fermentation can help with skin elasticity and hydration.

The group then starts preparing for the festival, and Sawaki creates a unique display to showcase their skincare product. The display features a giant magnified image of the microorganisms that were used in the fermentation process.

As the festival begins, the group's skincare product becomes very popular, and they find themselves overwhelmed with customers. The customers are impressed with the natural and organic nature of the product, and many people comment on how soft and smooth their skin feels after using it.

The group is ecstatic about the success of their product, and they celebrate by attending the festival's fireworks display. The episode ends with the group discussing their plans for future skincare products, feeling proud of their scientific accomplishments.

Overall, "Cling to Soft Skin" is an enjoyable episode that teaches audiences a little bit about the science behind skincare products. The episode is entertaining and informative, and it's a good addition to the overall storyline of Moyashimon.