During the coffee break, Papaia explains his idea to the others.
Papaia
“A cosmology seminar. I already have my first students. That’s guaranteed money.”
Igor
“Ok, but who’s supposed to teach? the students or you?”
Banani
“We’re going to need a room.”
Papaia
“Yes, I’ve already booked a viewing with the agency… We’re going to do this properly.”
Late in the afternoon, the four of them arrive for the viewing.
The place is somewhat hidden away.
Papaia
“What do you think of the location?”
Ravioli
“I don’t know… It took us an hour just to find the right address.”
Papaia
“Don’t worry. If the room is good, instructions on how to get there on social media will solve everything.”
The agent takes them upstairs, where a large hall used for parties and events opens up in front of them.
Papaia
“It’s perfect.”
Agent
“No, not this one. Follow me.”
The agent takes them to an attic room about the size of a bedroom.
Inside, boxes, broken furniture, and old equipment from previous events are piled up in the middle.
Papaia
“It’s an attic…”
Agent
“For €1,000 a month, this is all I can offer you.”
Papaia
“At least you’ll remove the furniture, right?”
Agent
“No. You’ll have to get rid of it yourselves. Otherwise, it’s another €300.”
Igor puts his hand against the low sloping ceiling.
Igor
“Well, at least we can save money on the telescope. To ‘see the stars,’ all we have to do is stand up quickly.”
Banani
“€1,000 is a lot… Don’t you have anything cheaper?”
The agent opens the broom closet.
Agent
“For €300, I can offer you this.”
Igor immediately covers his nose after noticing a strange smell.
Igor
“No, thanks. If I want to smell other people’s farts, all I need is two euros, a bus ticket, and a crowded bus stop.”
Papaia apologizes for the awkward remark.
Papaia
“Sorry about him… He thinks he’s funny. Anyway, we’ll think about it.”
Agent
“Yes, but decide quickly. We already have a couple interested in the broom closet.”
FLASHBACK — 15 MINUTES EARLIER
The agent is showing the attic to a couple.
Agent
“This one costs €1,000…”
Woman
“I don’t know…”
Man
“Don’t you have anything cheaper?”
Agent
“Of course. There’s this…”
The agent opens the closet.
Woman
“No… I don’t think so…”
Man
“Thanks. If anything else comes up, let us know.”
Agent
“Sure, just leave your number at the agency. Sorry I can’t walk you out, but the next viewing is already arriving.”
The agent sees them out, and the couple starts walking down the stairs.
As soon as the door closes, the agent stops and turns pale, suddenly clutching his stomach.
After making sure nobody is watching, he quickly slips into the closet and closes the door behind him.
Igor
“Papaia wanted to go big, but his budget is as small as that ‘fart closet’!”