Solo Camping for Two (ふたりソロキャンプ)

All kinds of laws stand in the way of establishing a single campsite.

Building cottages requires submitting a hotel business notice.

Selling alcohol requires a liquor sales license.

Providing raw or cooked food requires a restaurant business license,

and the fire department must be notified.

All of these may not be needed,

but being aware of the requirements can make it easier to plan.

Solo Camping for Two

Episode 16 Graduation Test?!

What kind of campsite do I want to make?

Being near a river is a must.

And I prefer upstream rivers with rocky areas.

Individual campsites should be divided to some degree so guests can enjoy solo camping.

Come to think of it, Hoshizaki said she feels uneasy when visibility is poor.

In that case...

I could build the management building someplace with a good view.

Then there's campfires.

Using stands is fine, but I'd rather let guests build fires on the ground.

Okay, I'm started to get excited!

Bathrooms

Forest Site A

Forest Site B

Site A

Site B

Downstream

Bridge

Step

Good View

Solo Site

4 Sites?

Check-in Parking Area

Trash

Ashes

Lodge C

Upstream

Something like this, I think.

Check-in

Lodge B

Mountain Stream

Management Building

Firewood Storage

Lodge A

Well, I'm free to fantasize about whatever I want.

Firewood Storage

Check-in Parking Space

Check-in

Trash

Ashes

Upstream

Mountain Stream

Lodge A

Lodge B

Lodge C

Campfire Space

Anyway, Hoshizaki's input is already applicable.

There are things we miss when we think by ourselves.

If I want to create a campsite that beginners and veterans alike can enjoy,

then it could be important to ask for more opinions.

That said, telling long-standing acquaintances about my dream is a little embarrassing.

I might as well give it a shot.

Huh?!

What is it?

G-Gen-san wants me...

to choose our next campsite!

And?

I-I-I-It's a huge deal!

Gen-san's always chosen our campsites.

Th-Th-This is the first time he's asked me to choose.

C-Could this be...

Could it be what?

A... A graduation test?

What makes you think that?

Well, originally, we agreed he'd teach me until I could go camping by myself.

No! I don't wanna graduate yet!

Are you stupid?

Stupid?!

Yeah. That guy who prioritizes camping above all else is letting you choose.

It means he trusts you and sees you as his partner.

His p-partner?

Y-You think so?

Don't get too mushy.

Don't you have a campsite to choose?

Oh, right.

Where do you normally go?

To mountains, forests, or rivers.

Oh, we once went to the beach.

That's pretty vague.

Maybe he's getting you to experience a variety of environments.

It sounds fun.

Yeah. The sunrises and sunsets look different depending on the location.

It's beautiful.

It's not very sexy, though.

Shizuku, you've been poisoned.

I sense a rustic quality that appeals to men.

What? You think so?

Yes! It sounds exactly like him.

I know! Since he's given you the opportunity to choose,

you should pick someplace he wouldn't go.

What? But I'm not sure there are any places he doesn't know of.

So pick someplace he wouldn't choose even if he knows about it.

Some enthusiasts can be surprisingly conservative.

Someplace Gen-san wouldn't go, huh?

Well, I made it to Yamanashi.

Kofu Station

I haven't been here much, despite how close it is.

Well, let's see what kind of campsite Shizuku chose.

Seems like it's pretty far from the bus stop.

It's starting to cool down, but walking this far is exhausting.

But imagining how good the first drink will taste once I get there keeps me going.

Kurosaka Auto Camping Ground

Gen-san!

Hey.

You're drenched in sweat.

It was farther than I thought.

I'm sorry I didn't check.

But the view from here is great!

The view, huh?

What's fun about looking at a city when we've left the hustle and bustle?

Oh, well. I'll keep my mouth shut.

I'll go pitch my tent over there.

Okay.

I'll have to make up for it by treating him extra well.

Gen-san...

What?

H-His abs!

What is it?

Oh, uh... I thought you might take a breather.

I was just about to make a light snack, if you'd like some.

Yeah? In that case, thanks.

O-Of course!

It'll be ready soon. Just give me a minute.

S-Sure...

I saw Gen-san's abs!

I knew he was fit, but he's shredded!

My heart is pounding!

I-I should focus on cooking.

It's done!

A simple snack of uncured ham and Yamanashi peaches!

I've heard of ham and melon, but not peaches.

Let's see.

So good!

Is this what they call a food pairing?

The saltiness and sweetness are perfect.

This flavor is perfect for an exhausted body.

It's delicious.

Thank you!

That hits the spot.

You must be exhausted.

Sorry the walk was longer than expected.

Choosing a campsite is hard.

Maybe it's not good to just choose based on vibes.

It's fun, but it can lead to unexpected failures.

Especially for campers like us who travel on foot.

Because we travel on foot?

Yeah. Over 80% of campers travel by car.

That many?

So we can't help that most campsites assume guests will come by car.

In that case, how do you choose campsites?

Come to think of it, I've never really talked about that.

All right.

I'll tell you the secrets of the Kinokura campsite selection method!

Secrets?!

Choosing a campsite seems simple, but there's a lot to it.

It's both the starting point and the farthest extreme.

I-It's that deep?

Camping is a hobby that involves staying someplace overnight.

In some ways, it's a luxurious hobby that requires two days to enjoy.

That's why everyone wants to enjoy both days.

They want to choose a campsite they'll be glad to have visited.

True. By looking for a campsite this time,

I realized that there are a ton to choose from.

Exactly. There are over 2,000 campsites in the country.

In the Kanto region alone, there are 400.

Just hearing the numbers illustrates how hard it is to choose the best campsite.

But what is the best campsite?

Is there a campsite that everyone would agree is the best?

The answer is "no."

It doesn't exist.

Huh?

It's because campsites exist in nature.

Therefore, no two campsites have the same terrain.

Because camping is a hobby, the owner's preferences are pronounced and diverse.

Preferences...

Like how you enjoy rivers and building campfires on the ground.

Yeah, but your preferences are different, right?

In other words, the preferences of campers are also diverse.

There's no best or worst that everyone can agree on.

You look for campsites that suit you.