This place is massive...

I mean, it's a place just for outdoor equipment. Hey, they even have river kayaks.

Going down a river does sound fun.

But a kayak's a bit out of your reach, right...?

Hmm... She said she'd be waiting by the central escalator, so she should be close...

An! Over here!

Hey, Kohane, there you are!
Sorry for making you wait so long.

No, that's okay!
I'm really excited since we don't get to go shopping together all that much.

Anyway, let's start finding what we need. You still need a sleeping bag, right, Toya?

Yes.
Something versatile if possible... Hm?

What in the world is this mat used for?

Oh, that's for putting under your sleeping bag. My dad bought some so we're all set there.

A mat for a sleeping bag?
I thought a tent and a sleeping bag were all you needed.

Even if you're in a tent, it gets pretty cold if you sleep on the ground, you know?

I see.
It'd be good to take some along considering how chilly it's been lately.

Hm? What are these? Cans or...?

Oh, I think those are gas canisters...

Yeah, that's what you need for camping stoves. You can even use them to make coffee while climbing up mountains and stuff.

Freshly brewed coffee does sound nice... Being out in the wilderness may even make it taste just that much better.

But all this browsing may not be good for my wallet. Or can I find a way to work them into my budget...?

Hm? Oh, it's an instruction manual...
Ah, you use this to hang wet utensils and divide up smaller pieces of equipment.

And this ball... You can make ice cream just by putting ingredients into it and rolling it around?!

I'm glad you're having fun, but we don't have time to look at everything...

Hehe. Like a kid in a candy store.

To be fair, it is fun to look around these kinds of shops.

Oh, Kohane, look! Isn't this lantern adorable? I think I'll get it...

These cushions are cute too!
This one looks just like a log!

Hey, you guys, don't forget that we're going by train and bus. We can't take that much with us.

Yes, Mom!

Who're you calling Mom...?

But I kinda like how this chair's been designed.

This looks just like a tuning fork... Oh, it's a barbeque fork... And this cup doubles as a bowl...

I never knew that camping equipment could be so interesting...!

Phew...

(Tomorrow's finally the day when we go camping. But I need to be up early for it, so I should go to bed soon.)

(I've already packed everything I need in my backpack and set my alarm. All that's left is to sleep.)

...

(I can't fall asleep...)

(This is so strange.
I've never been so anxious and excited at the same time before.)

(I've always been able to focus and sleep on the eve of a big competition...)

(But something about this feels different.)

Oh, I see...

This is what people mean by being “excited for a field trip”.

Hehe...
This'll also be a good experience for me.

So...

So this is a campground...!

We made it!

Whoa, this place is gorgeous...!

I know, right?! I don't see many other people here. It's like we found a hidden gem.

Thanks for telling us about this place, Akito!

Sure, but to be fair, my dad's the one who actually found this site.

I'm glad we made it here on time too. It was so hard to tell how long the bus ride would be.

Yeah. Luckily, we don't have to deal with anyone who always oversleeps and runs late this time around.

Hehe!
Anyway, let's find a place to pitch our tents!

Yes, let's!