Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_69 (pages VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many pages does the story from 1987-08 have?
### Answer:
SELECT pages FROM table_name_69 WHERE date = "1987-08"