You look really tired. Was ingredient hunting really difficult?

Yeah, it was. We were practically mountain climbing. Then halfway through, the path turned into an animal trail. It took all my energy just to push branches aside.

An animal trail? That sounds really hard, zura.

Oh, you scratched yourself here. Does it hurt?

What, really? It doesn't hurt at all. I must have gotten caught on a branch.

Here's a band-aid.

Wow. Thanks, Hanamaru!

It's no big deal. Thanking me makes us feel like strangers, zura.

But I want to, because you're always helping me out of tough spots.

What? Do I really do that?

*Giggle* You really do.

Like what? Can you give me an example?

You're always hanging out with me, and calling me and texting me.

I-I could say the same, zura!

*Giggle*

Oh, by the way. When we were deep in the mountain, I picked up some pretty leaves. Here, take a look.

Whoa, they're beautiful, zura!

We can make matching bookmarks out of these.

We should! That's a great idea. I'm sure it will help my reading come right along, zura.

I don't know if it will help me read more at all.

What makes you say that?

Because every time I see it, I'll get caught up remembering the barbecue and making the bookmark with you!