Winter Camping! Gathering Together!!
Rin
This is...as I thought, the charcoal is the cause.
Nikako
The charcoal?
Rin
Binchotan charcoal burns for a long time, but because of that, it's difficult to light.
Nadeshiko
We brought binchotan charcoal before too, but we couldn't light it properly, so we ended up using briquettes instead.
Iruru
I had no idea the type of charcoal could make such a difference in how difficult it is to light. I still have a lot to learn.
Nikako
No, I was the one who suggested using binchotan charcoal, so it's not your fault, Irurun.
Shigure
It's not about who's to blame anyway, right? Besides, the fact remains that we still can't light the fire.
Daikoku
Can't you phrase things more kindly?
Shigure
Huh? I don't want to hear that from you, Daikoku-senpai. I wasn't even saying it in a mean way.
Hatsumi
So, briquettes, huh. Should I drive to the home cenrer to buy some now?
Iruru
Hmm, if we go to the home centre now, they might be closed by the time we arrive. I wonder if they sell any at the campsite reception...?
Rin
In that case...would you like to share our briquettes?
Hatsumi
What!? Really!?
Iruru
N-No, no! That would be too much trouble...!
Nadeshiko
It's fine, we have plenty of charcoal!
Nadeshiko
Right, Rin-chan?
Rin
Yes. When our binchotan charcoal wouldn't light, someone nearby helped us too.
Iruru
...If that's the case, we'll gratefully accept. Thank you, please let us repay you somehow.
Nadeshiko
No need! Just enjoy your camping! Let's go, Rin-chan!
Rin
Sure.
Nikako
I'm so glad the fire is lit! Ah~, it's so warm~.
Iruru
We really were saved. We're deeply indebted to Rin-chan and Nadeshiko-chan.
Shigure
Excuse me, I need to use the fire. If you're not going to help with the cooking, could you move aside?
Nikako
Wah! Sorry, Shigure-chan.
Nikako
Amazing, it already smells so good...looks delicious!
Shigure
Hmph! Of course! I'm the one cooking, after all.
Iruru
You're going to simmer these sautéed seafood items next, right? It must be hard to do everything by yourself. Can I help with anything?
Shigure
...Well, I don't really need help, but? I guess I'll let you save face again.
Shigure
While I'm dividing the simmered seafood and soup, could you sauté the onions and rice?
Iruru
Fufu, understood! Thank you for trusting me, Shigure.
Shigure
Here it is, all done. Seafood paella.
Hatsumi
Oh, that looks delicious.
Nikako
It does!! Then let's dig in. Om nom nom...
Nikako
Mmm~! It's so delicious~! The fragrant rice and the plump shrimp!
Iruru
It really is incredibly delicious, Shigure. Maybe it's because you added shellfish, but the flavour has such depth.
Hatsumi
As expected, Shigure. You've improved your skills.
Shigure
Of course~! I'm constantly evolving, even when it comes to cooking!
Daikoku
Whatever. Well, the taste isn't bad since my Lord approved it, but you're still just a kid if all you can make is the same thing as last time.
Shigure
If you have complaints, you don't have to eat it.
Daikoku
Huh!? I didn't complain about the taste! This is exactly what I mean-getting cocky right away is what makes you a kid!
Iruru
Daikoku is not very straightforward.
Nikako
Ehehe...ah, that's right!
Nikako
Irurun, I...just had a good idea!
Nikako
We're able to enjoy this delicious meal because Rin-chan and her friend helped us, right?
Nikako
So, to thank them, what if we offer them some of Shigure-chan's delicious paella?
Iruru
That's a good idea, I agree.
Hatsumi
That's a kind idea, very like Nikako. I have no objections.
Daikoku
We did receive the briquettes from them. I also agree with Nikkachi.
Nikako
Shigure-chan, what do you think? Is it okay if we share the food you made with Rin-chan and her friend?
Shigure
Well~, it would be a sin to keep this deliciousness all to ourselves, right? ...And thanks to them, we were able to use the fire.
Shigure
It's fine with me, Nikako-senpai.
Shigure
Aha, they'll be surprised when they taste my cooking.
Iruru
Fufu, Shigure isn't very straightforward either.
Nadeshiko
munch nom nom...! Mm~ the ajillo is delicious!
Rin
Let's switch to pasta next.
Nadeshiko
Yes! Fufu♪
Rin
...?
Rin
What is it?
Nadeshiko
I was just thinking how nice it is that we could help Hatsumi-san and the others.
Rin
Ah...yes. Who would have thought that experience would come in handy...
Nadeshiko
You never know what will be useful in life, Rin-kun...
Rin
Some unknown Nadeshiko just appeared...
Nadeshiko
By the way, I wonder what kind of group those people were? Are they a club of outdoor activity enthusiasts like our Outdoor Activities Club?
Rin
I'm not part of the Outdoor Activities Club though...those people seemed to be of various ages. I don't think they're school related.
Iruru
Hey~, is now a good time?