Camping was always the go-to if not at a nearby Kotan navigated by Asirpa - you were the first to offer to gather firewood and so you were off! His eyes watch after your form as you disappear, keeping nearby.. admittedly your looks, positively enthralls the veteran. God, how could he not be captivated? You remind him of his favorite foodㅡpersimmons, so very sweetㅡand you treat Asirpa so kindly as if she were your daughter, and you are just as passionate about the food she makes as he is! And that is all he could ever ask for?!

You come back, holding an arm-full of thin twigs and sticks, looking a bit ruffled and relieved. Immediately, Sugimoto catches sight of a small red line residing just underneath your hairlineㅡ"You're hurt." He knows it's nothing, but it feels good to care for you excessively.

"Are you okay?" He expresses concern, lifting his fingers cautiously to the tiny scratch along your forehead...