Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

After that, they continued to look for a wide variety of souvenirs at the rest stop, and had lily root tempura soba in the cafeteria, and also had ice cream today.

They also went to other mobile food trucks to eat Yotei-style kebabs and enjoyed many other foods that can only be found here.

"Ahh, my tummy is so full. Okay, what are we going to have for dinner, Sousuke?"

"Eh? Didn't we just have lunch? It's still a long way to go before we digest them, right?"

Ginjo Sousuke found that her appetite had increased dramatically during the few days of traveling, and of course, the same seemed to be true for another desire.

"Because I just found out about a store that sells vanilla pigs, and since I'm here, of course I have to try it."

"Besides, I looked at the map and found that there is a cafe with delicious jam near the "Makarinohana". Let's go there to rest after we have eaten!"

Kobayakawa Kana answered Ginjō with an expression that seemed perfectly normal.

“If that cafe had a dessert that looked delicious, would you still continue to eat it?”

"Hey, of course."

From the looks of it, she'll have to change to a bra with a larger cup size after returning to Tokyo.

"Let's not talk about eating for now. We have already achieved our original goal. Should we go back to Sapporo tomorrow morning, or should we stay in Rusutsu-no-Miyazu for another day or two?"

Looking up at Mount Yotei towering in the soft and clear afternoon sky, Ginjo Sousuke asked her.

"I do have an idea...but in the end it all depends on what Sosuke decides..."

"Then stay here."

"That's great, I thought so too!"

Seeing her smug look, Ginjo Sousuke couldn't help but laugh.

"But apart from the Dream Croquettes, we don't seem to have any other purpose. We should be able to explore this small village in half a day."

"No, I think this is fine."

Kana Kobayakawa waved her hands vigorously and walked forward, while looking up at the sky.

"After all, it's a place I rarely visit, so it would be a shame if I didn't look around. So I want to go to every place, and walk non-stop from morning to night. This is also a way of traveling."

"You go here, you go there, you go this and that, and then you'll have lots of photos and lots of good memories, just like this."

"Yeah, that's true."

"If you are someone who can be satisfied with that, then it's fine, but I think I am more suitable for this trip."

"Step by step, walk slowly forward with your own feet. There are a few places you must go, and there is no clear purpose other than that."

“Even though I took a long detour and got lost all the time, I saw great things one after another, collected them with my hands, and preserved them as precious memories. This is the kind of trip I want.”

Kana Kobayakawa opened her hands and looked down and said.

"Office workers who are on a rare vacation may not have such extravagant hopes, but..."

She stretched her body wide, then emitted a sound from her pubic area, shouting loudly toward the majestic Mount Yotei that overlooked them.

“How wonderful it would be if my life could be like this trip!”

Although it seemed a little childish, she felt extremely happy to be able to shout freely like this.

Can traveling also have the effect of turning back time?

The answer is definitely no, but in just a few days, Kana Kobayakawa seemed to have returned to her student days both physically and mentally.

Perhaps it is because of her increasing age and the tremendous pressure in the workplace that makes her want to escape desperately.

I want to become as free as a little girl again, and I want to stick to Ginjo and act like a child.

The mask she wears on her face has entered the countdown. After returning to Tokyo, she will return to her identity as an office lady.

Why not take advantage of the last bit of time and indulge yourself.

Kana Kobayakawa turned her head and looked at Sousuke Ginjo beside her. He didn't say much, but just looked at her with a gentle smile.

This reminded her of the scene on the top of the mountain just now. Only when she was with Ginjo could she completely release her true self.

Since the mountains were possible, she wanted to try the forests and streams as well. She wanted to leave traces of the two of them everywhere in this strange and beautiful land...

Chapter 402: Digesting in the Forest

Having finally solved the secret of the fantasy croquette and enjoyed a surprising lunch, Ginjo Sosuke and Kobayakawa Kana's mood seemed to have reached the climax of the past few days.

The golden sun has unknowingly climbed to the top of the azure sky, and the heat unique to midsummer, as if to burn everything, is gradually spreading.

The two of them walked forward and soon found the cafe that Kana Kobayakawa mentioned.

Because they were too full and the sun was scorching, they decided to stop here and rest.

Pushing open the door, they were greeted by a rush of cool air. There were not many people in the store today, and with the hospitality of the shop assistant, they quickly sat down at a window seat.

"You two should be tourists from out of town. Our homemade jam is very famous. Would you like to try it?"

A cute girl in a skirt uniform and holding a menu stood by and recommended the store's special products to them.

It's strange that a coffee shop is famous for its jam.

"Yeah, we came here to taste it because we heard about it."

Kana Kobayakawa took the menu and looked through it carefully.

There are three main types of jams here: grapefruit jam, strawberry jam and muscat jam.

"Sousuke, come and take a look too. I don't know which one to choose."

"That's easy. Just take one of each. Jam is easy to preserve, so you can take any leftovers home."

"Yeah, that's true. Then please give us some of the three kinds of jam. If you want to go with the food, I'd like some plain toast."

No matter how good the jam is, it cannot be eaten alone. It still needs to be paired with toast slices or other types of bread.

In addition to these after-meal desserts, the two people also chose iced American coffee and caramel cappuccino as cooling drinks.

After a while, the lovely waitress brought their meals up with a tray.

Each flavor of jam is not very large in portion and is packaged in a small glass container with a homemade label.

Kana Kobayakawa opened the bottle cap, gently took out some jam with a table knife, spread it evenly on the toast, and brought it to Ginjo's mouth.

"Ah, please let Sosuke take the first bite~"

She had a smile on her face, like a caring older sister, and seemed to enjoy the feeling of feeding her boyfriend.

"Then I won't be polite."

Ginjo Sousuke leaned forward to meet him and took a big bite out of the sliced ​​toast.

The grapefruit peel is carefully processed to remove the bitterness, leaving only the fresh aroma.

Add appropriate amount of white sugar and grapefruit juice, and after boiling, it becomes a sticky jam.

This sweet but not greasy taste tastes cool and refreshing, and is the perfect choice for summer.

"This yuzu jam is amazing. It's comparable to the jam Mrs. Megure made for breakfast."

The wonderful sweetness melted on his tongue, and Ginjo Sousuke couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"I've definitely come to the right place. The more unique the shops are in a small village, the more you can't miss them."

As Kana Kobayakawa spoke, she followed Ginjō's bite mark and put the remaining part into her mouth.

"Wow, it's so cold. I didn't expect desserts could taste like this."

She nodded continuously, and then opened the other two bottles impatiently.

The strawberry jam has a mellow taste, moderate sweetness and sourness, and a strong strawberry aroma.

Muscat grape jam retains the texture of grape pulp, with a rich taste and elegant fruity aroma. In addition to bread, it should be a great choice even when paired with yogurt or ice cream.

"The jam here is really as good as its reputation says. It tastes much better than those sold in supermarkets in Tokyo."

"That is to say, the original flavor of the fruit is completely preserved, unlike those industrial products that only add various flavors."

The two people praised in unison these masterpieces created by the villagers.

"I really want my mom to try it too. Let's buy some more to take back as souvenirs, Sousuke?"

"Okay, Mrs. Kobayakawa will be very happy, and by the way, we can also let everyone in Tokyo experience what real homemade jam is like."

Ginjo Sousuke raised his hand and called to the clerk standing at the door in the distance.

"We want to buy some more of your jam. How much do you want? Let me think about it. How about five bottles of each flavor?"

He estimated the remaining space in the two people's backpacks. If there were more, there would be no place to put them.

"Okay, I'll go pack for you two now, please wait."

A few minutes later, in addition to the jam packaged in a gift box, they also received two mini sundaes as gifts from the store.

Perhaps you only meet a few customers who are so generous in spending here every day.

Ginjo Sousuke carried his well-stuffed travel bag, while Kobayakawa Kana picked up other miscellaneous items and followed him.

The two men studied the map and continued to explore the remaining half of the village. However, this time they avoided the wide national highway and plunged into the dense forest.

With the shade of the trees and the occasional mountain breeze, the perceived temperature in the forest is obviously much more comfortable than outside.

The air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers and the freshness of grass leaves. Taking a deep breath seems to wash away all your worries.

Mount Yotei in the distance is shrouded in clouds and mist, like an ethereal fairyland.

Under your feet there are thick fallen leaves and soft soil, which make a crackling sound when you step on them lightly.

"Huh, I seem to have eaten too much at noon, do you want to digest it?"

After entering a corner deep in the forest, Kana Kobayakawa suddenly stopped and asked Ginjo. At this time, no figure could be seen within a hundred meters around them.

"Hmm? Isn't walking exhausting enough? And the sun is right above our heads now."

Of course Ginjo understood what she meant immediately, but he was just curious as to why she was so open now, since she had been concerned about the issue of "it's still broad daylight" in the morning at Mt. Yotei.

"I think I still want some more intense exercise... The forest here is so dense... and there is no one passing by nearby..."

Kana Kobayakawa grabbed the hem of her skirt with both hands and said while biting her lower lip.

"It seems that Kana has begun to like the feeling of being in the wild?"