What kind of star can never be wished upon, even when it lights up the dark sky?
A firework
The puzzle plays on the common association of stars with the night sky and wishing traditions. By shifting the context to pyrotechnics, the star becomes a brilliant spark of gunpowder rather than a distant celestial body. Recognizing this clever twist reveals the bright explosion overhead.
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