Track 4

We have successfully completed the upgrade to our sleeping quarters.

The wild and survivalish vibes of this are totes nice!

We were also able to get more ingredients this time, so Yodaka's cooking is even more impressive.

Fufu, thank you as well for helping out with cooking, Yukikaze.

Everyone! Listen up, even if it's while you're eating dinner.

I'm sure you're all tired.... but I think we should review today's battle.

Sounds good! If we're gonna be doing allat, then of course I wanna win! Today's battle was sooo~ frustrating!

Riight~ Chii feels the samesies!

What about the rest?

I feel the same as Akuta. Since we're participating, I wanna win too.

Indeed. It is only natural to want to do your best in training and improve.

My traps also require improvement!

Failure is the foundation of success. In preparation for one's next victory, it's important to reflect on the past.

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Therefore, I would like to propose for us to list down and analyze the reasons for today's defeat.

Yes, I'll be the first to share.

I said so earlier as well, but I believe that the biggest factor in our defeat was that I wasted too much time battling Kuguri.

Since Nayuki got angry, it must have been a very flashy battle....

Ah, yeahyeah! It was friiiickin' electric, straight out of an action movie!

First off, Kotaro and I quickly laid out the trap and they went wooosh! Then Raito-san went "SHINGSHINGSHING!" and "BAAAM" !!

Exactly.

And right after that, just as it went all "bangbaaang!" and "pongpongpingping!" — it then got all Langue de Chat! And I was like, WOOOW!

Right. And then, Kuguri and I both unleashed high kicks....

(They understand each other..)

So in summary, it appears that they prioritized exchanging blows for the badges over the team battle.

That's right. And 1 more thing...

From the very 1st day, I actually thought that as long as everyone was having fun, then that was all that mattered.

......

So I just let the team do as they pleased; thinking simply watching over everyone was enough.

However... what everyone wants is to "win" rather than simply "have fun". I should have confirmed that with you all sooner.

Raitin....

If you're going to say that, then I should mention I felt the same way. It isn't something Raito alone needs to apologize for.

Mmmmmm~~... which means........ whaduzzat all mean?

Starting tomorrow, we'll switch gears and go for the win as a team!!

....is what you guys mean, right?

Yes, of course. I'll also do my very best.

Raito-san, next time you have a badge-stealing competition, please let me know. I will be sure to lend a hand.

Haha, that's reassuring to hear.

zzz....zzz......

(Both Nanaki and Yukikaze are sleeping so peacefully, holding hands with the Chief plushie.....)

(Gwah... it's almost my turn to watch the fire.)

(But before that, I'm kinda thirsty so I'll grab a drink first. Better be careful to not wake anyone...)

.....

UWAAA!!!! W-WHAT IS THAT—?! D-d-do.. don't tell me it's.... it's a be-bear.....!?

Wait, are you the one who took my badge yesterday.....?

(Actually, looking at it now, h-how cute...! He really does look like Shumai...! Even that pom-pom on his head matches...)

But why are you all the way out here—

.....

Are you alone? What about your parents...?

..... .....*tremble tremble*

.....I see. You're also trying to survive all on your own.....

Huu......

Are you hungry? Oh, I think I have some of the canned food leftover....

........ *sad sniff sniff*

W-what is it!? Why are you sniffing my pocket—

Ah.... Could it be that, you want my badge......?

Kyu.

... Alright, here, you can take it.

! *nom*

....He grabbed my badge in my mouth and ran away. I wonder what he needs that for.

Next time I see him, maybe I should give him a name....?

Alright, on your marks...!

READY! STEADY! GOOOO!!

UUUWOOOOAAAHHH!!!!! (※ They are walking.)

AND NOW!! WE HAVE A PHOTO FINISH AS THEY BOTH REACH THE GOOOAALLL!!

...So, you just ate the hardtack like that.

Yep! When I jump, my stomach makes some gritty noises!

Oya.... seems like there's some commotion over there.

Y-you...!

!!!

That cub... it was rummaging through my clothes just now.

Ah~ It got ya good. Some of your badges are gone.

Could it be that this little cub is the one stealing all the badges....?

Let's go after it!

Found it. Over there!

.......

H-he's my friend! He's got to have a reason for taking the badges....

Doesn’t change the fact that he got red-handed. Save the talk for after we catch him!

Uuu... what should I do....!

Hmph... My toes once again caught in these weeds. Maybe I'll just go home.

A.... Kotaro! P-please help me!

Hmm? What is it, Renchi. Did you perhaps encounter a procoptodon?

The little bear cub everyone is chasing!! I just want everyone to leave him alone.

So I thought that I should catch him before anyone else does and let him escape....!

Hoh~

I actually saw him last night too.

He seemed hungry, but he just wanted my badge... as soon as I gave it to him, he ran away.

Starvation..... badge.....

Very well! Since I am intrigued, I shall cooperate! I might also know that guy after all.

Really?!

AAAH! That bear cub thing or whatnot went inside the restricted area!

CHASE 'EM DOWN CHASE 'EM DOWN!! OH YEAAHH!!

Ah, hold on! Hold your horseeees!!

Now it is okay. Leave the rest to me. Renchi, you must go over there and buy us time!

G-got it!

Perhaps under all these leaves and branches...

Ah, there are so many badges....!

Looks like we've got our culprit.

......

(Kotaro, is it going well over there..?)

.....

(All Kotaro said back then was "I did something!" but... what does that mean?)

(Tonight, I grabbed some canned food and offered to watch the fire again, but...)

.......

Ah...! Geppei!¹

...?

Haha, I went ahead and gave you a name. I came up with it when I saw the color of your fur!

Kuu.

Geppei, are you hungry again? Look, I have one more badge left. Go take it.

....?

You don't want it? Even though you wanted it so badly yesterday....

(Plus, his red pom-pom is gone...)

Oh well.... if you're alright Geppei, then that's all that matters!

Kyu.

I'll open one of these cans for you, so just wait a sec.

Mm—? One of these cans is already open. Uh... what is it.... "Call Me Queen Bee! Can of Honey Collected by My Servants".....

*happy coos* ♪