Laid-Back Camp (ゆるキャン△)

Hmm.

Hey, I'm back!

Welcome home.

Huh?

What's with the box?

It's from Grandpa.

Just some old stuff he doesn't use.

Hmm?

"Camping gear."

Hm.

Hmm.

Hm.

Rin. You got your books?

Yep. Thanks, Dad.

Stay safe out there, 'kay?

Hm-mmm.

And have fun.

See you soon.

Hello, we have a reservation under "Shima."

Just day camping, huh?

Now then, is this your first time?

Yes.

If you have any questions about anything,

don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks.

Wow, what a view.

Hm-mmm. Hm-mmm.

Want some help setting up the tent?

No, I think I've got it.

Hm.

All right.

Well, I'll just be up at the lodge.

I'll come get you this evening.

Hm-mmm. I'll be here.

Ready.

Huh?

It's too hard.

It bent!

Gently, slow.

I'm done.

It's starting to get cold.

Good idea. I'll make a fire.

There's a ton of these on the ground.

That much more for me to burn.

Really?

It's not lighting.

Maybe I need a bigger flame?

Jeez, it's only getting colder, too.

- 'Scuse me. -Hm?

Ah, these branches are too thick.

It's too hard to light a fire with them.

Oh.

That should help get you started.

But it'll burn more evenly if you make a fire pit.

These guys help a lot.

Normal pinecones? Oh.

Hi-yaaa!

They're excellent fire starters.

You place your kindling on first.

Huh!

Thank you for your help.

Ah! So warm and cozy.

I guess I should have brought something

to cut firewood with.

At least I have a fire now,

thanks to that guy.

I'm going to make the classic camp meal.

Hot curry rice.

We'll set aside the pre-made roux for now.

First, we'll want to boil our rice.

Hm.

Huh?!

Did I do it right?

Hmm.

Still hard!

Now, say a prayer for our fallen comrades.

It won't come off!

Hmm.

It's almost nightfall.

Everything went wrong today.

I never even had time to read.

And now my butt hurts.

I guess "curry soup's" better than nothing.

Is everything okay, Mom?

Just checking on you. Are you keeping warm?

Hmm.

I'm fine. I even made a fire.

Have you eaten?

Well, I messed up the rice.

So, not yet.

Ahhh.

Well, I snuck some food into your backpack

just in case,

have that if you're still hungry.

Huh!

I can't wait to eat this right up.

Five, four.

Three, two, one. And done.

Oh!

Bon appetite.

Were instant noodles always this good?

Gonna get ya!

I thought I'd done enough research on camping,

but actually doing it is totally different,

and everything takes so long.

I need tools to chop firewood,

and I guess a chair.

I wonder if my allowance

will cover those.

Nadeshiko!

Let's go!

Coming!

Huh?

Whoa!

Takano, so this way!

You sure are working hard on such a cold day, dear!

Well, you know, the cold can't stop me!

Seeing young folks out delivering letters

really sets the mood for the new year.

Here, take this with you.