I could only put some simple dishes together, but they turned out surprisingly well...

Yes, that may be because we went out to gather all those ingredients ourselves.

Hehe. We got to become real-life villagers!

Oh, from our other ambassadorial performance. Hehe. Yeah, I guess so.

Hey, all of you.
If you don't have anything else to do, start getting ready for bed.

Huh? Are you going somewhere, Shosuke?

We're running out of firewood, so I'll be out gathering some.

Then, I'll...

No, that's okay.
Use the remaining wood to keep the fire going.

Oh, there he goes...

Is he sure about us not helping?

As much as we'd like to...
I have a feeling that Shosuke doesn't want us venturing into the jungle again, no?

That's understandable, but...

I'm sure he won't have to go very far.
I mean, we have a fire set up, but that doesn't necessarily guarantee our own safety.

So, he's likely going somewhere he can get back quickly in case something happens here.

W-Wait, there's something in the bushes over there!

But Shosuke went off in the other direction...

Oh, what if it's the monkeys!
Let's go take a quick peek!

What if it's not?!
It might be dangerous, so I really don't think you should get too close...

Ook...?

Oh...

I knew it! It's the monkeys!

*Sigh*
Thank goodness...

Honestly...
First, they steal our bananas, and now this. They must enjoy keeping us on our toes.

At the same time, what could they be doing here at a time like this...?

In general, monkeys start their day at dawn. I thought they'd be asleep now too since they usually go to sleep very early.

Do you think our campfire was keeping them up...?

Ook♪ Ook♪

Hmm... Is it me or does it look like they're kinda having fun?

Hehe. It could be as simple as them having taken an interest in us.

An interest in us...?

Yes. This island's uninhabited, so humans are probably a rare or new sight to them. As such, they may be curious to learn more.

A new sight, huh...?

That's actually really interesting.
When I realized that we were on a desert island, I couldn't help but be scared of the unknown or what was out there...

To be fair, we were stranded and in a situation where our safety wasn't guaranteed. I feel it's only natural for someone to be fearful or anxious.

I know, but...

Ook ook... Ook!

Huh? The monkeys are making funny faces for some reason.

Oh, I wanna play! Let's see who can make the funniest face! Ook ook... Ook!

Hehe. This is so silly...

But it's also kinda nice...

Ah, Nene, would you like to join them?

No way.
That's not what I meant by what I just said...

I was talking about how it'd be nice if I could also learn how to “enjoy the unknown” or “learn more about the unknown”.

(I was so afraid and convinced that I wouldn't be able to camp out or handle having to survive like this...)

(But...)

(But I have a feeling that Ms. Kazamatsuri would've looked for a silver lining like Emu and the others.)

(She would've tried doing something new and made some interesting discoveries...)

That means I need to have more courage if I really want to make my dream come true...

If that's what you think, I believe you have nothing to worry about.

Remember what MEIKO said?
You've become someone who can face their fears.

Oh...

You think I can become someone who can face their fears like MEIKO said...?

If you believe that's what you need to become to make your dream come true, then I think you can.

Rui...

He's right, Nene♪

Whoa! E-Emu?!
What happened to playing with the monkeys and seeing who could make the funniest faces?

Heh heh heh!
I did and I won!

Yes, the monkeys started cracking up and applauding because of all the incredible faces she was making. They seemed very satisfied and left soon after.

Wait, what...?

More importantly, Nene, I really don't believe you're as big a scaredy cat as you think you are.

Right, Rui, Tsukasa?!

Yes.

You guys...

Alright, if you all think so, then I'll believe it too.

I found some wood that we can use for the fire.

Oh, Shosuke, welcome back!
Wanna see me make some funny faces?

Huh? Funny faces?

Hehe. Emu, you can't just dump that on him without explaining what happened first.