Kunamata
Captain! Over here!
You're such a city person.
The forest path isn't easy to follow, but you still showed up right on time!
Why did you want to meet in the forest?
Oh?
Wait, I didn't explain? Ooooh... I'm sorry.
The reason I invited you here today is...!
Kunamata!
Kunamata?
Did you bring enough firewood, Captain?
Kunamata requires thorough preparation.
Food for the day, a safe place to sleep...
And we also need clean air, good water, and a great spot to camp!
What do you think, Captain? Do you like the place I picked?
So kunamata means camping.
Ahaha! Back in the Canopus Rangers, I used to do this all the time with friends.
We'd camp out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Someone who loves kunamata spends their weekends out here in the forest.
Shall we go find something to eat?
The forest is full of nature's bounty. If we look around, we'll find something soon.
Ah! Captain, look over there!
There are a ton of apples!
They're way up high though.
It's fine! I'm a natural climber!
Just give me a minute, Captain! I'll bring some down!
Dana, wait!
Huh? What's wrong, Captain?
Ah! Are you worried about me?
No need! This isn't even that high!
But you're wearing a skirt!
...Huh?
Ah! Right! I forgot...
Kyaaah?!
Dana fell from the tree, and I caught her with my whole body bracing the impact.
Oww...!
I'm sorry. Are you hurt?
But you know...
Ahaha! This feels just like the first day we met. Same situation and all!
Today we're gathering some wild greens.
Will you help me, Captain?
Dana and I wandered through the forest, filling our baskets with wild greens.
We cooked a meal using fresh ingredients, and it tasted better than usual.
Ahaha! That was delicious, Captain! I loved it.
Here. Have some tea that I made.
Whew...
So, what did you think of kunamata?
It was a lot of fun.
Ahaha! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Among druids, kunamata also means "memories."
There aren't many days left in the Journey, so I won't get many more chances to make memories with you.
That's why I wanted to do kunamata with you today.
We'll have plenty more chances.
Just invite me again next time.
...Okay!
Honestly, I really love kunamata too!
With warm tea in hand, I watched the stars in the sky beside Dana.
It was my first kunamata, but I was already looking forward to the next one.