An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 252: GraCamp△(TN:Gra = Grand Canyon)

"Uwaa ... What a nice view!!"

 Nanami puts her hand to her forehead like a visor, looks down and lets out a voice of admiration.

 We have now arrived at the observatory where you can see the majesty of the Grand Canyon under Jack's guidance. Many people from all over the world were visiting the area for sightseeing, and Japanese people could also be seen here and there.

"Somehow, the world is really big."

"Nn."

 Shia, who is visiting this place for the first time with me, looks at the scenery with her eyes narrowed and agrees with my words.

 The world's largest canyon formed by the power of nature spreads out in front of us. It is a landscape that could never have been created by humans.

"It's been a while, but I'm still overwhelmed by this spectacle."

"Really."

 Rei and Amane, who seem to have visited before, are still gazing at the sight unfolding in front of them.

"How is it, even the locals say that the view of the Grand Canyon from here is the most beautiful."

"Oh. I'm glad you brought us here. Thank you."

 After looking at it for a while, Jack starts talking to me. The first time I met them was horrible, but now I'm grateful that I met these guys.

"Hahahahaa. I'm glad you're happy with it. However, the true charm of the Grand Canyon cannot be experienced unless you actually walk through the canyon. What do you want to do?"

"Hmm. What should I do?"

 Apparently, walking in the Grand Canyon can experience the true charm. I'm worried about time and can't decide what to do.

 Therefore, I ask for everyone's opinions.

"I want to go."

"I'll go."

"I'll leave it to you."

"Let me see. How many times did it take for Satou-kun to get back to Japan with the metastasis?"

 Nanami and Shia are curious and want to go, Amane answers that either way is fine, but since Rei has an investigation to do, she asks me.

"I think it was twenty-three times."

"I see. If you stay in a large country for two or three days, and other than that for only one day, I think there's no problem. If you want to stay here for a long time, I think you will have to adjust the time in the other big countries."

 Oh ... It's going to be a tougher schedule than I thought.

"It would be nice if I could do a little bit of sightseeing outside of the big countries. I want twice as many days off."

"Fufufuu. It can't be helped. After graduating from school, you can go to as many places as you want."

"That's right."

 When I grumble that I want more time off, Rei responds with an amused smile. I am enticed and raise the corners of my mouth and nod.

"Rei says that staying here means that other countries visits will be shorter, but is that okay?"

"No problem!!"

"Nn!!"

"I'm fine too."

 With everyone's approval, we set foot in the Grand Canyon.

"Fuu. Everyone is as expected."

"Really."

 Jack and George don't break a sweat, seeing us who were following them without breathing heavily or being drenched in sweat, they mutter in admiration while breathing slightly heavier.

 We are hiking the Grand Canyon led by Jack and George. Ordinary people would have a hard time climbing mountains, but for us explorers there is no problem.

 Only Nanami has the lowest level, and she's a magic-type explorer, so she's on Luck. Nanami is in high spirits as if she's riding in a rodeo.

"We are low-rank explorers, so it's not a big deal. Anyway, when you actually walk through the Grand Canyon, it looks different from the view from the observatory of before."

"Well, everyone who comes here says so. The sunrise and sunset are incredibly beautiful, so please enjoy them."

"Oh!! I'm looking forward to it."

 We travel further inside the Grand Canyon towards the best spot where we can see the superb view.

"It's about time."

"Uwaa!! I've seen this on TV!!"

 After enjoying the hike for a while, we sit at a place where we can see the scenery from about 30 minutes before sunset.

 THe originally reddish-brown rock wall reflects the light of the evening sun, dying it orange, and the scenery that shines like gold is truly a masterpiece.

 Nanami is thrilled with the sight she has seen on TV, but the sense of realism and the power of seeing it in person, which cannot be conveyed on TV, is a privilege that only people who have come here can see.

"Then, let's go to the campsite."

""Roger.""

 We watch the spectacle silently until the sun goes down, then Jack finally starts to move.

""Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!?""

 After receiving the usual reaction from Jack and George at the campsite, I who enjoyed the GraCamp food, look up at the starry sky.(TN:Usual reaction as in nobody else camps as luxuriously.)

 There is a perfect starry sky that can be seen more clearly than in my hometown.

"The starry sky is amazing."

"Ah ~ really!!"

"Pretty."

"Uwaa, really. I've never seen this either."

"This is amazing."

 When I tell everyone in order to share my excitement, everyone looks up at the sky and exclaims in admiration.

 A curtain of silence descends between us again. But it isn't unpleasant, rather, it's very warm.