August 13th
Redd called me over to his house. He seemed super excited for some reason.
I have a feeling it's about the call that was made last night. The chimera spent a good while setting up a camping trip. I can remember it now.
Tatsuki- Redd said he wanted us all to go on a camping trip like last year. He's trying hard to fit in, huh?
That's all it took to make me realize who Redd had called first. Seeing as how he was our only ride it made sense.
Redd- Hiroyuki! Come in!
I haven't even walked through the door and I hear his voice.
I go to the main room and I see him with various things on his table and a bag. It looks like he's bringing some snacks with him, a towel, a brush, it looks like the essentials, but something seems off…
Hiroyuki- So… where's your tent and sleeping bag?
Redd- uh… I don't have any… Tatsuki said he has spares so I guess I can rely on him.
Oh right… speaking of which he might try to bring sake again…
Hiroyuki- You might not want to share a tent with him… Last time he brought sake and…
Redd- I know. But I'll make sure he won't, and if he does try well… you remember what happened before right?
How could I forget… not anyone could knock Tatsu-nii out like that, but Redd has surprising lower body strength.
Hiroyuki- So why did you call me here?
Redd- I need someone to help me with organizing. I've filled in Torahiko and he's got a tent and sleeping bags for him and you.
With that Redd gave a wink… how sly of him.
Redd- Food shouldn't be too hard, he can cook and so can I. Maybe I should bring hot dogs or marshmallows! Can't have a campfire without s'mores and hot dogs!
He looks so happy. But I seem to be playing the man running around confirming things…
I decide to visit Tatsu-nii last, and first I'll meet Torahiko.
I walk into Torahiko's home and find him eagerly packing up for the trip. He's got plenty of food, but knowing him he'll be making curry again…
Torahiko- Hey there. Redd told me to pack up food for tomorrow and the day after. He also had me arrange our stay for the night.
With that Torahiko wrapped his arm around my shoulder and smiled. I hope he doesn't try something…
Hiroyuki- J-Just try to keep to yourself while we're there… I'd hate to bother anyone.
He looked a little sad, did Redd plan to have something happen between us?
Torahiko- Alright… but you have to make it up when we get back.
After that agreement I went to check up on Kouya. He met me in town rather than at his house so we could grab some things. A match book so we could light the fire and some snacks of his own.
Kouya- Torahiko is going to try and make curry that will last lunch, supper and breakfast again I just know it…
Kouya left to go pack his stuff and I went to visit Konosuke.
Konosuke- Redd told me he wants me to make sure I take my camera, he wants pictures of what happens. He's really becoming one of the gang.
After that there was a quick swing to visit Kyouji and Soutarou, they both seem to be anticipating Torahiko's curry again. So they bring snacks as well.
Shun is really excited to go camping again, he's packing up all sorts of things now.
Shun- I'm gonna pray to the god there again! I hope he's still friends with our god.
He's so eager… and he's joining the theme of packing snacks… I'm guessing a repeat of last time was enough to make people plan ahead…
I tried to talk to Shin, but he was too busy trying to figure out what to make… It seems Torahiko's curry became infamous now on camping trips…
Juuichi was next. He seemed to pack quite a lot again. He's bringing plenty to eat, and it seems he's bringing lots of honey too… I wonder if Redd knows about that too?
Finally there was Tatsu-nii. I walked in and there he was sitting in the main room drinking…
Hiroyuki- Tatsu-nii? Are you already packed up?
Tatsuki- Huh? Yeah, I am. I'm just trying to figure out what to bring for drinks this time. I want to bring something special for tonight since I'm sharing a tent.
Uh oh… this isn't too good.
Hiroyuki- Uh… Are you sure you should? I mean you're sharing with Redd right? Do you want to drink with him around?
Knowing Tatsu-nii he wouldn't hold back… I just hope Redd can defend himself well…
I stopped by Redd's house again just to check up… and to warn him.
Redd- I see… I guess it can't be helped… he had to hold back for a while… so I'll let him have it. But he'd better make sure he doesn't try any funny business.
Once again I have to wonder… what happened between them?
I guess I might find out eventually, but first I have to go and get my own snacks and start packing too!