Lake Shibire.
A small caldera lake situated northwest of Motosuko,
it was known as one of the Eight Fuji Lakes during the Edo period,
and is famous for its autumn colors.
It's said that here, a few hours after midnight, the spirit of a bull oni
that was slain by a samurai will emerge from the lake.
Or not. Maybe.
Please don't show up tonight!
Please don't show up!
What's that stone monument you're praying to?
I can't read it.
Hey, where are you going?
Yeah.
She's out camping with a friend from school.
She definitely takes after you, Dad.
I'm a little worried, but she's not out running around all year like you are.
Oh, what are you doing for New Year's?
Yeah, okay.
Stay safe.
See you.
As his daughter, I wish he'd settle down a little.
So the campsite's up ahead.
Episode 7 A Night on the Lake Shore and Campers
There's only one other group here.
The place is practically ours.
Th-Th-There's almost no one here!
No street lights, either!
It's just an urban legend.
Just go to sleep early if you're worried.
I never thought of that.
Yay, it's all ours!
She's so stupid.
Where should we set up?
Let's use one of the "green sites," where we're allowed to make a fire on the ground.
Roger!
Now, then...
I just noticed your tent's kind of different.
It doesn't have a pole through a... sleeve?
Like the Outclub tent.
Are you talking about clip-style tents?
Most tents are erected either by suspending the fabric from the frame
Clip Style
or by passing poles through attached sleeves.
Sleeve Style
There are subtle differences,
but for the average camping trip, they work similarly.
Once you're used to it, both take about as much time to set up.
With some sleeve tents,
passing a pole through one end is enough
to stabilize the other end.
And some clip-style tents have fewer hooks,
making them quicker to set up.
They're expensive, though.
What's this thing laid underneath?
That's a groundsheet.
It keeps your tent clean and makes teardown easier.
Also, it keeps the tent from getting torn.
Yeah, come to think of it,
the bottom of the tent was pretty dirty when I went camping with the Outclub.
Are these expensive, too?
Proper ones cost a decent amount,
but a 500-yen tarp works just fine.
That's cheap!
Rin-chan, Rin-chan! What about this?
Hurry up and set up your own tent first.
There, all set.
I'm ready to survive the cold, too.
You'll wake up just after midnight if you go to sleep now.
Want some hot chocolate?
Yes, please!
This first cup is always the best.
Actually, I wonder if her sister's gone home already.
I wonder what she does.
Is she in college?
Hey, Rin-chan.
I've been meaning to ask...
When did you start camping?
I think since the winter of my first year in middle school.
I was given camping equipment.
Someone gave it to you?
Yeah.
My grandpa loves the outdoors.
He gave me his hand-me-downs.
And I just kind of got into it.
In life, everything "just kind of" happens, dear.
There's the country granny again.
Rin-chan, dear, is it all right if I go take some pictures?
You already took pictures, Grandma. Remember?
Now, I should get the coals started before it gets dark.
I've never used this kind of fire starter before.
Half should do, right?
I think you're supposed to lay the coals on it like this, and...
There.
I guess I'll just relax until the fire gets going.
The leaves are so pretty.
It's our neighbor campers.
Hello!
Hello.
Are you from the tent over there?
Yes.
They have so many fancy tools.
They must be veteran campers.
It was nice meeting you.
I wonder if they're camping as a couple.
The fire died.
I guess I should have used more fire starter.
Let's use a whole sheet this time.
Is this the far end?
Looks like you can go higher.
It's a chestnut.
'Sup.
'Sup
Gurrrrgle
I think I'll go set up the mini hot pot.
Rin-chan, did you get the fire started?
I used up all the fire starter, and still nothing...
It looked so easy in the videos... Why?
Oh, no.
Rin-chan's struggling.
I know!
Rin-chan!
I brought a veteran!
H-Hello.
Ah, rod coals.
Binchoutan coals are harder to light than ordinary coals.
I never knew that...
Hang on.
These will make it easier.
Extruded Charcoal (Briquettes)
Coal briquettes.
Made by compressing materials such as sawdust and charcoal,
they can easily be lit with a lighter.
Extruded Charcoal
They don't burn as long, but even on their own,
they're more than enough to enjoy a barbecue.
You're right! It's already going!
The whole thing will be red in a bit.
Then, use your fire tongs to crush them up and spread them evenly.
Then just set your binchoutan coals on top, and wait for them to catch, too.
Are you two camping together?
Middle schoolers?
Yes!
No, we're in high school.
Yeah?
That's unusual this time of year.
They're lit.
You're right, they are!
Thank you!
No problem.
Well, have fun camping.
Talk about a handy guy.
A lean, mean, fire-starting machine.
So...
Want to start grilling the meat?
Yeah, let's!
Also, why did you lie about being in middle school?
It's nice to be mistaken for being younger.
I'm back.
That girl was camping with a friend.
Alleheah aimuhi, onne humma hehohianhoweah!
Could you not get smashed the moment I take my eyes off you, Onee-chan?
Let's see...
Kombu dashi stock, carrots, napa cabbage, green onions,
Kombu Stock
a block of tofu, and salted haddock, all in the pot.
Now we cover it.
That's more like proper haddock hot pot than soup.
Our main course is the meat, though, so I didn't put in too much stuff.
Hey!
The pork skewers are on fire, Rin-chan!
Our meat was about to turn into charcoal.
Rin-chan, do you think the fire might be too strong?
Possibly...
Let's take some of the coals out.
Strong
Weak
With a charcoal grill, you can control the fire spot-by-spot with how much coal you use.
It's getting pretty dark.
Yeah.
It's getting colder now that the sun's dow—
Oh, no! It's the blankiemonster!
I have one for you, too.
Secret Society BLANKET.
Secret Society BLANKET
I think it should be about ready.
Yup, it's boiled.
Mini hot pot's ready.
The meat's grilled, too.
Meat!
Hang on.
Nadeshiko, let's take these...
My ears are ringing...
Here, water.
I told you, you need to rehydrate when you drink booze.
Okay, it's ready.
I want sushi.
What? You just said you wanted jambalaya!
She must have been drinking by the time we were shopping.
Bah, out of beer.
This sister of mine...
I'm worried about whether or not you're really going to make it as a teacher.
How rude.
I was pretty popular during my practicum.
You might bring a beer with you to school for lunch.
I would not!
Actually, if it were a non-alcoholic beer...
I think that'd be a no-go ethically.
Um...
Good evening.
Hey, it's you again.
Welcome.
Thank you for your help earlier.
Would the two of you like some of this?
Wow, thanks!
This looks great.
See you, then.
Oh, hang on.
Could you take this?
It smells so good!
We can have all this?
Yeah, take it.
I made a bit too much.
Thank you!
Hey, kids!
Take this with you!
Don't mind the drunk.
Thank you!
Likewise!
Yum!
It's light, but the cayenne powder gives it a warm kick.
Nothing beats a highball with hot pot.
The salted pork skewers are delicious, too.
They're such good kids.
They said they're in high school.
Imagine if they turn out to be Motosu High School students.
Okay...
Time to eat.
The jambalaya's so good!
The meat's good, too!
She makes it look so good.
Go ahead and put more meat on.
Got it!
Haddock in light kombu soup...
It's perfect.
It hits the spot.
It's even better with ponzu, but I forgot to bring some.
It's already good as it is.
Now for pork skewers on rice.
It's too good.
Oink
Oink!
Let's pile on the kalbi, Rin-chan!
You're piling on too much.
You know, I heard you can bring your supplies here by boat.
Wow, really?
Rowboats available for transporting supplies (500 yen an hour)
See?
You're right!
Rin-chan—
No. It's cold.
Let's take one on the way back.
I don't think we can fit the two of us and our stuff.
We can make two trips!
No.
Let's finish with charcoal-grilled Hamburg steak!
I'll just have one bite.
I'm so full.
I ate way too much.
We can still use the fire.
It looks like it's going to last a while yet.
Binchoutan coals burn for a long time, apparently.
If we use them as a pilot light and put logs on top...
Binchoutan is excellent.
Two birds with one coal.
Hey.
Where did you live before you came to Yamanashi?
Me?
In a town on the outskirts of Hamamatsu.
Right by Hamanoko.
You could see Mount Fuji from there on a clear day.
It's tiny, though.
So I was really happy when I got to see Mount Fuji up close from Motosuko
for the first time.
Huh?
Didn't you see it from around Shimizu on your way to Yamanashi?
I fell asleep in the passenger seat.
That's why I biked all the way up there to see it.
So she might not have come to Motosuko if she'd seen Mount Fuji on the way...
Rin-san, dear, are you getting sleepy?
Pretty sleepy.
Rin-chan, can I please sleep in your tent?
It's too small. Sleep in your own tent.
But what if the bull monster shows up?
That's just a fantasy. Nothing but a fantasy.
Oh, yeah... Here.
Face lotion?
Your face is dry from the campfire.
You should put that on.
Oh, yeah.
Okay, goodnight.
Nadeshiko...
Thanks for inviting me out camping.
I'll invite you next time.
Okay.
I drank too much.
Restroom...
So pretty.
Fumoto and Takabotchi were nice, too,
but I still like lakeside camps the most.
I-I-It really showed up!
It really showed up!
Mweeheehee.
Rin-chan!
Room Camp
Room Camp!
We, the Outclub, will be recruiting members on a large scale.
Why so suddenly?
We haven't been recruiting before now.
I can't take this tiny club room anymore!
We have to find more members and get out of this trash pit!
Don't call it a trash pit.
Do you have any ideas?
We'll lure in new members with a chill-looking mascot!
That's pretty vague.
An Outclub mascot, huh?
You don't have to overthink it.
Just put some equipment and animals together.
Cross a tent with a Shiba Inu, and you get Tenshiba.
Oh, that's cute!
Okay, cross a cat with a lantern, and you get Nyantern!
Nice.
Cross a dutch oven and a turkey, and you get Roast-chan!
Our mascot's cooked.
Next Episode:
Exams, Caribou, Steamed Buns, Yum!
When camping...
Always mind the campsite and facility rules. Don't forget to take care of fires and your trash!
It gets cold during the winter. Stay warm and be well-prepared!
Outdoor Activities Club