Track 2

(I’m traveling light as usual, but it’s just a lower mountain trail this time… This should be enough.)

So you really were early.

!

Yukikaze?

Here, I made some sandwiches. Take them with you and have them for breakfast.

Oh, and this.

...Bandages?

You said you were heading into the mountains. Knowing you, I figured you probably wouldn’t have packed any.

I truly admire how thoughtful you are. We will have beginners with us today, so I will gratefully accept these.

...Hm? They come in different patterns?

The regular-sized ones have the same shumai pattern as yesterday. The larger ones are…

R-ramen-patterned...?!

...I thought you’d like them.

Ah, these are wonderful!

Back in our school days, I barely knew you. But now, whenever I think of ramen, you’re the first person who comes to mind.

I suppose that’s why I bought them the moment I saw them.

I definitely want to use these ramen-patterned bandages. Since I have them, perhaps I can manage even a minor injury during the event—

—And what, exactly, do you mean by ‘‘a minor injury’’?

Oh, Nayuki! Did you come to see me off?

I heard you were getting ready to head off to some mountain, so I came to give you a firm warning.

Now, what did you mean by what you just said? If you’re planning to do something reckless—

Then I’ll leave the send-off to you, Nayuki. I’m sure you’d rather have a moment with your brother.

Thanks for everything, Yukikaze! If anyone gets hurt, I’ll make good use of the bandages.

…That’s what I meant. So don’t worry, I have no intention of getting myself hurt on purpose.

Honestly… Just remember that you made Kamina-san worry as well, and make sure to conduct yourself properly.

Yeah! I’m heading out, then!