“Hey! I found some Naya grass over here!” “Really?!” That shout came from somewhere in the distance — a man’s voice. In a dimly lit forest, a blue-haired boy and a red-haired girl walking side by side looked at each other. The boy appeared to be around ten years old, with strikingly intelligent navy-blue eyes. The red-haired girl had a cute yet simple, down-to-earth appearance. But her most distinctive feature was the pair of triangular beast ears protruding from her head. They twitched occasionally, proving they weren’t just decorative. While the boy wore slightly fancy clothes, the girl was dressed in a cheap, rough brown garment made of woven hemp. A thin tail extended from her lower back, swaying happily side to side. “That’s great. Shall we go gather some herbs too?” “Y-Yes!” With that exchange, the two began hurrying through the forest, which was difficult to walk in. Their footsteps crunched over dry leaves and soil. The dense scent of green filled the air. Tall tree...