Eli didn't have a choice, but the rest of you do! This weather is far too nice to waste the whole day sleeping or loafing around at an internet cafe!

Is it, though?

Umi does have a point, zura. It's kind of a pity to spend such a beautiful day inside. I'd like to get a little sun time too, zura.

Yeah. Opening the windows isn't really enough to lift your spirits, you know? That's why I had to get outside.

All right, I've made up my mind. The five of us are going hiking.

Why hiking?!

You all need some fresh air. In fact, you need to get in touch with nature!

The mountain air's cleaner than down here in the city and the trails are full of things you can't see otherwise. I'll break your idle habits and reacquaint you with nature!

Getting out and breathing in some clean, fresh air does sound really nice. Actually, I can't think of anything I'd rather do more right now. I'm on board!

I've never hiked up a mountain before, zura. It's not dangerous, is it?

Not to worry. We're only hiking, not doing serious mountain climbing. We'll just be walking and enjoying the view.

So it's just like a leisurely stroll, zura? That sounds fun. I'll go too, zura!

What? Are you serious? All hiking's going to do is make you tired.

It's just a little hike. Besides, sitting in an internet cafe all day will make you tired too. If you're going to be tired either way, it's better to take the healthier route.

And furthermore, the clean air out in nature has an almost mystical quality that stimulates all five of the senses. I'd think that would do even a fallen angel some good.

Really?! You know, I have heard that the mountains have long been revered as home to the gods. I bet they're overflowing with ridiculous amounts of magical energy!

If Yohane were to absorb such massive quantities of magic, her invincibility will be powered up to even greater levels! Very well. I shall join you on this hike!

Hmm. I'm not sold. There aren't a lot of places to sleep up in the mountains.

Kanata, which makes you feel better? Sleeping after doing nothing, or sleeping after practicing with everyone from Nijigasaki?

Huh? Well… After practice, I guess.

Exactly. Nothing's more restorative than good sleep after some quality exercise. You'll sleep like a baby after we're finished hiking.

All right. If it means I'll get good sleep, I'll go with you.

That's everyone, then.

Now we just need to decide on the details. Everyone, please tell me when you can go. I'll take care of planning out the best hiking route for us!

Okay!

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Okay. I've got hiking magazines from the book store, my computer, and a notebook. Time to plan.

I'm pretty sure none of them have much experience hiking, so I should pick an easy course. I'd like to try something more difficult, but I can't push them too hard.

Hmm. The trail on this website looks easy enough for beginners. I'll add it to the list of possible choices.

Wow, the route in this magazine looks amazing! The path looks a bit steep, though. Aww, it says you'll meet lots of squirrels on this trail! How cute!

Oh, I don't know what to do! There are so many nice places, I can't decide!