Even though the mine owned by Ganz is close to the city, you have to be prepared to enter the mountain.
　The weather in the mountains is changeable and could deteriorate rapidly.
　There is a risk of getting stuck, so careful preparation is necessary.

　Spend a day preparing...
　The next day.
　We stepped into a pile owned by Ganz.

'Nyan-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya'

　Kanade, walking in the lead, is humming an unfamiliar tune.
　He has done something similar before, but I wonder if he likes to sing?

Hey Kanade, can you stop that distracting song?
Nah, I'm sorry. It was a fun hike and I just couldn't resist.
Well, I don't know how I feel about it.
Isn't that right?　We're all going out together!
'Have fun, but remember, this is a request.
'I know! I haven't forgotten, okay?　But I think we have to remember to have fun.
That's very Kanade.
Yeah.

　Tania and I chuckled together.
　Being able to enjoy things at any time might be a talent of Kanade's in a way.

''Huh... haha...''

　Sola and Luna were walking behind her a little later.
　They were already breathing heavily.

'Are you okay?'
It's okay... It's not a big deal.
My sister, don't you think you're making it up to me I'm a battered idiot...

　We were both sweating quite a bit.

Maybe you're not feeling well?
No, I don't think so. I'm perfectly healthy.
We're the strongest species.......the strongest species seldom get sick. They don't have the toughest bodies to be invaded by viruses....

We're a reclusive race of spirits............................
How much longer until... phew... do you think we'll be able to reach our destination?
Well that's an hour or so.
"....for an hour...

　Sola and Luna looked desperate together.
　As expected of twins, I should say.
　They're breathing perfectly even at times like this.

'See?'

　He holds out his hand towards the two of them.

'What about this hand?'
'I'll pull you two off. I'll have a place to rest in a little while, so hang in there.
'Oh, thank you...'
You don't mind if I have to give you a piggyback ride, do you?
I only have one back....
Then Rain picks me up and picks up my Sora.
It's a bit of a parent-child tortoise idea.
'Isn't that dangerous, Sola?　I don't think Luna's slender arms can support Sora.
"Sora's too heavy...
Oh, it's not heavy.

　We walked for about ten minutes with them in tow....
　The trees opened up and we came to a clearing.
　From the remains of the campfire, it was likely that this was where the adventurers had camped.
　We could see the lake behind them.

'Let's take a break here for a while.

　I called out to everyone and lowered my bags to the ground.
　I was a little tired too, having brought enough stuff with me to last me two nights.
　Maybe I should have found a suitable large animal and tamed it.

''Huh....tsu, I'm tired....it's tough for the spirit race...''
'Sola is heavy. Under her own weight, she's probably more tired than I am.
And it's not heavy.

　Sora and Luna looked tired, but were surprisingly energetic, making a lot of noise while talking about such things.

'Aren't Kanade and Tania tired?'
Hmmm. Nope.
It's not much of a stretch.

　It's just like the cat spirit race and the dragon race.
　It seems that he has excellent physical strength, and he's not out of breath at all.
　However, she was sweating, and she was patting her clothes on the floor like she was hot.

''Nya ... I'm not tired, but I don't want to be hot.
It's a hot day, isn't it?　It's not like summer.

　When I looked up at the sky, the sun was shining brightly.
　The sun was shining so brightly that I couldn't help but mutter to myself that I didn't have to work so hard.

It's definitely hot. I guess I better get hydrated. Here's some water.
Thank you.

　I gave water to Kanade and Tania.
　Continuing, he gave water to Sora and Luna as well.

'Are you sure about Rain?'
Why don't you give him a mouthful of wine?
Luna.
A joke of a joke.
I just had my drink.

　But still, it's really hot.
　It's now ... what is it ... noon?
　It's just the hottest time of day.
　I took shelter in the shade of a tree to avoid as much direct sunlight as possible.
　Everyone else moves in next to me.

Unya.......it's hard to get motivated when it's this hot.......
Really....it's just...it doesn't make a lot of sense to me...
I don't want to move from this place I absolutely do not want to move, that I do not want to move.
'Proposal. Let's blow out the sun.

　Everyone seems to be suffering a lot from the heat.
　It can't be helped.
　We thought the weather would be much the same as yesterday, so we came with the right equipment.
　With temperatures like summer, it's a bit harsh.
　It would be nice if there was something to refresh you...

Ah!

　Suddenly, Kanade stands up with a flash of inspiration.

'Hey, hey, Rain. Can I go take a bath?
Bathing?
Look, you see that lake there?　I think it feels so good to bathe in there!
I agree with Kanade.
What a great idea!
Oh, nice one!

　They all had a twinkle in their eyes together.

　The truth is, I can't really recommend it...
　There could be danger all around us, there could be demons or something lurking in the lake.
　If you're going to take a dip, I'd prefer to explore the area before you do so...
　I don't think they're going to wait for that.

　...Well, I can do the vigilance.

'All right. I'll be resting here, so you can go and cool off.
Thanks, Rain!

　As if it was quick, Kanade reached for his clothes........

''Wait a minute!　Don't take it off here, I'm here for you!
Oh I couldn't help it, I couldn't help it. Ehehehe I'm sorry.
'I'm fine with it but for God's sake, you have to realize that you're a pretty girl. I don't want you to do that to me in more ways than one.

Hey, Lane, what am I doing?　What about me?
Yeah?　Of course, Tania is cute too.
Yeah, well you know the drill.
How's Sora?
What about me?
Of course you two are cute, aren't you?　What's wrong with you that you're asking such an obvious question?
...This is going to work quite well. It makes my heart skip a beat.
Mm. That's how easy it was for me to... don't do it, Rain.

　I don't understand what they say.
　What are they talking about?

Meow it's hot.
Let's just get on down to the lake.
I can't take the heat this time of year and I need some moisture.
Rain. I'm sorry, but Thora and the others are going to go, aren't they?
'Yeah. There's still time, you can go ahead and take your time.
Thank you, Rain.

　As if my words were a signal, Kanade, Tania and Luna headed for the lake...
　Sola bowed her head with a peck, then followed the other three.

Well.

　I'm me and I'll do what I have to do.
　I made a tentative agreement with the rabbits walking nearby and scattered them around the lake.
　They'll be quick to tell me if anything goes wrong.

'There we go. All that's left to do is to get some sleep.

　The temperature is high, but the shade is reasonably good.
　It's never hard to sleep.
　I used a tree trunk as a pillow and closed my eyes.



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Meow, first to go

　Kanade, who had turned into a stark naked figure, jumped into the lake with a huge leap.
　With a splash, the water splashed up.

I'm next!
Sora.
I'm no match for you.

　Tania, Sola, and Luna jumped into the lake in that order, followed by Tania, Sola, and Luna.

'Phew!　It feels so good, oh, it's so cold and good...
''Huh ... it's soothing ... it's like my fatigue is being blown away ...''
Mwah. It's paradise.
....

　Kanade, Tania and Sora were enjoying a dip in the water.
　Luna was staring at the three of them.

''Nyan?''

　Kanade is the first to notice his gaze and gives him a strange look.

''What's wrong?''
...Kanade's got big breasts.
Yeah?　Is that right?
Isn't that the Dantz. Is that the murder weapon?　Or is it a melon?
Hey, I don't know what Luna's talking about.
Muguugu you sure are big. You can't be bigger than me, that's cheeky...
Isn't that a big deal, Tania?

　This time, Sora stared at Tania's chest.
　In her gaze, there was a mixture of jealousy and a variety of other emotions.

''Sola and the others...''
Even though it's like this...

　The twins are all together and touch their chests.
　If I were to compare it to a sound, it would be a squatting sound.
　Or maybe it's a sound like a "smack"?

"I'm jealous of you both.......what in the world do you need to eat to be like that?
Can you show me the ropes?　That's right!　I'd like to be at least Tania.
Well, you can't say that...
It just comes naturally to me, doesn't it?
It's a genetic disorder...
So we'll be here forever...?
Wow, you don't get it, do you?　See, the growing season could be just around the corner!
Meow!　Maybe there's a way to make it bigger, too!

　Canade and Tania hurriedly encouraged Sola and Luna, as their depression was so great.

'For example, what are some of the ways we can help you?'
'Well ... you know ... having someone you like to rub?


　Everyone in the room looked as if they were imagining something.
　What were they imagining?
　Only the people in question will know that.

　And that's when it happened.

''Nyah, funnyaaaah!

　Suddenly, Kanade jumped and let out a loud scream as his body shook.