They entered the zoo, a small fountain decorated with a brass dolphin greeting them. A few families walked around. There was the scent of sunscreen in the air and some earthy smells wafting from the animal exhibits. The breeze blew lightly, which compensated for the ridiculously hot temperature. Thankfully, it wasn't very crowded today, and they had gotten here early enough to beat the afternoon rush.
As Kagami scanned over the map, Kuroko inquired, "Where do you want to go first?" Kagami looked a little puzzled, "I can't find them on this goddamn map…" he tilted the map at weird angles as if it would help him read it better.
Kuroko peered over the top, "What are you looking for?"
"Tigers," he grunted in response.
Kuroko began walking off, "This way Kagami-kun." Kagami's eyes darted over the map back and forth, how had he possibly found anything on here? As Kuroko lead them, they walked under a giant arch way that said, "Tigers! This way! Come and see!" Kagami grumbled, a little embarrassed that he hadn't noticed the obvious advertisement.
Following Kuroko, they walked through a miniature jungle. Kagami had to duck to avoid some of the low hanging vines and branches. He sped up alongside Kuroko as they neared the entrance to the Tiger exhibit. As they pushed through the doors to the, "TIGER EXPERIENCE", they were greeted by a tsunami of people. Chattering, taking pictures, pointing and laughing. "THIS IS JAPANESE ZOO TIME RUSH" Kagami exclaimed in English.
In his shock, he lost sight of Kuroko. He looked around, and pushed through the crowd of people until he saw the familiar blue hair. He shoved his hand down onto Kuroko's head, "Don't run off like that!" Kuroko looked up blankly stating, "I'm sorry...but…look over there."
During the search for Kuroko they had ended up at the front of the crowd. Kuroko pointed down into the recreated jungle, complete with rocks and a miniature waterfall. The crowd gasped as Kagami caught sight of the cause, a giant tiger leapt out of the water, casually sauntering over to a rock and shaking out its fur. At this point everyone started shouting and shuffling again, trying to take a picture.
The tiger lay down on the rock, giving everyone an unconcerned look and began licking itself clean, while a second tiger appeared, jumping out of a tree. Kagami beamed at Kuroko, "Did you see the way it jumped out of the water like that!?" He watched the tiger in awe as it pay no attention to the surrounding fans.
Kuroko nodded a little and began to dig in his bag. He pulled out a disposable camera and gestured to Kagami, "Do you want a picture?" Kagami's eyes lit up as he struck a pose, his hands on his hips and his foot mounted on the curb, "Get me and the tiger in the picture!"
Kuroko scooted over and lifted the camera high above his head, trying to make sure Kagami's face would be in it. He wasn't sure if it came out, they would just have to wait to develop it.
Kagami stared a little longer before the next wave of people started to push them out. Kuroko had already been shoved way past the exit, Kagami shoved his way over to him. He was pumped up and ready to go look at some more animals!
"Where to next?!" Kagami belted with excitement.
Kuroko pointed to the nearest building. The Aquarium!
