December 31st, the last day of the year. Yamamoto and his son were watching the Kōhaku Song Festival on TV.

This year's festival was the same as before, but since it was a tradition, Takeshi Yamamoto insisted on watching it.

When the festival ended, it was almost twelve o 'clock. He yawned as he went to the fridge and drank a bottle of cold milk. His sleepy mind was slightly more awake.

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto shook his head. "Avu, you're so sleepy … Hang in there, it's almost twelve o 'clock."

Yamamoto Takeshi yawned again and sat down beside Yamamoto Gang. He leaned on Yamamoto Gang's body and muttered softly, "But I'm really sleepy … I really don't know how those immortal cultivators who cultivate to 3 or 4 points persevere …"

"Okay, okay, three more minutes, it's almost time." Tsuyoshi Yamamoto reached out and ruffled his son's hair.

Three minutes passed quickly. The night sky on TV was filled with colorful fireworks, and many people were celebrating the arrival of the New Year.

Takeshi Yamamoto finally got his wish and laid down on his bed. However, as soon as he closed his eyes, his cell phone kept ringing, making him unable to sleep.

He opened his eyes with difficulty and picked up his cell phone. There were several text messages on it.

"So many text messages …" He opened the text messages one by one and found that they were from Ah Gang and the others.

Happy New Year, Yamamoto-san!

Thank you for the scarf, I really like it!

— — Ah Gang

Tsk!

Happy New Year, idiot.

— — Bomb Idiot

Happy New Year, I heard that people here are going to the shrine to pray during the New Year?

Let's go together if you're free!

— — Double Ponytail Otaku

In the New Year, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Foolish Principles.

— — Big-headed Baby

Takeshi Yamamoto's lips curled up. He was very happy. He forced himself to open his eyes and write a reply. To save time, he chose to send it to the group. When the message was sent successfully, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

I hope our relationship can continue like this in the New Year!

I like you the most!

— — Takeshi Yamamoto

"Huh …?"

Tsunayoshi Shinoda, who was holding the phone, was stunned for a moment. Then, he happily got into bed, wrapped himself up like sushi, and rolled around on the bed.

Wow, Yamamoto-san said he liked him the most!

He was so happy that he could fly!

With a sneer, he raised his phone, clicked on the text message, and aimed the screen at the person on the bed who was smiling from ear to ear. "Idiot, wake up. Yamamoto sent it to the group. He didn't send it to you specifically."

Tsunayoshi Shinoda lifted his head from his bed and looked at the phone that Reborn was holding up. The content of the message was exactly the same as the one he had received.

"…" Tsunayoshi Shinoda fell silent.

A moment later, he quietly lay in bed and turned off the lights.

Ah … the beginning of a new year was so cruel and heartbreaking.

"This, this idiot!"

Hayato Jōdera, who received the message, blushed and threw the phone to the end of the bed. A few seconds later, he quietly picked up the phone, turned off the lights, and went to sleep.

Dino, who received the message, jumped up excitedly with his hands raised high. However, he lost his balance and fell off the bed. With a crack, he twisted his waist.

"… Ouch!"

In the end, Dino did not go to the shrine and stayed at home to rest. Everyone who knew about this made fun of him for a whole week.

It was now the winter break. Takeshi Yamamoto, who did not have to go out to practice, had become a salted fish at home. Although he texted or talked to everyone on the phone every day, it did not change the fact that he did not go out much.

"Avu — —" Tsuyoshi Yamamoto opened the door and saw Takeshi Yamamoto lying on the bed like a salted fish. He raised his eyebrows and went forward to scratch his son's armpit. "Little salted fish, get up. Your friend wants you to go camping."

"Hahaha!

Okay, okay, I'll get up now. Stop scratching me! "

Takeshi Yamamoto wrapped himself in the quilt and only poked his head out to look at his father. "Which friend?"

"The one you always call Ah Gang."

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto rubbed his chin. "Is it my imagination … I feel like the kid is very scared of me. He's not even speaking properly. Do I look scary to you?"

Takeshi Yamamoto shook his head. "How can that be? Dad looks very amiable!"

"Then it must be my imagination …" Tsuyoshi Yamamoto mumbled as he left the room.

"Camping … sounds interesting!"

Takeshi Yamamoto quickly got out of bed. He found his backpack that he had not used for a long time and began to pack it with camping supplies.

A flashlight, a tent, candles, a spatula, a change of clothes, medical supplies, tools for starting a fire …

"Jōdera should be coming too, right?"

With this thought in mind, Takeshi Yamamoto took out a match. Jōdera had a special ability to light fires with their eyes, so they did not need any tools.

After calling Tsunayoshi Shinoda to confirm the camping location, Takeshi Yamamoto carried his backpack and went out.

At the foot of the mountain where they agreed to meet.

"Yo, long time no see. Hello!" Takeshi Yamamoto raised his hand to greet them.

Everyone looked at him strangely. "…"

"Eh?

Why are you looking at me like that? "

Takeshi Yamamoto scratched his head in confusion. He looked at everyone and saw that they were empty-handed. They did not bring anything.

Takeshi Yamamoto was even more confused. "Why didn't you bring anything?

Aren't we going to camp? "

"…" The corners of their mouths twitched. In the end, Tsunayoshi Shinoda told Takeshi Yamamoto that it was Reborn who called them out on a whim. He said that camping was just an excuse.

Takeshi Yamamoto was disappointed. "What … Am I the only one who wants to camp?"

"I really want to camp with everyone."

"…" The atmosphere was quiet for a few seconds, then it became noisy.

"Yamamoto-san, don't be sad!

We'll start camping now! "Tsunayoshi Shinoda pointed at the mountain path and shouted," Let's go!

Camp!

Let's go! "

"It's my fault!

I'm an adult with a bad memory and forgot to bring camping supplies. I'll call them and ask them to send it over! "

Dino took out his phone and pressed a few buttons. When the call was connected, he quickly listed a bunch of camping supplies and asked them to send it over within a minute.

Dino's subordinates: … Boss, you're making things difficult for us!

"I … I …" Hayato Jōdera's brain was stuck for a few times. Then, he gave up struggling and shouted, "I'll make a fire for you!

I'll make a fire wherever you point! "

Make a fire?

That was Hayato Jōdera's specialty!

Takeshi Yamamoto immediately recovered and gave them a bright smile. "Thank you, I'm so happy. I really like everyone!"

The three of them: "Of course, of course!"

Reborn who was secretly observing: "…"

You bunch of idiots are hopeless.

In the end, Takeshi Yamamoto declined their kindness. After all, Reborn must have asked them to come over for a reason. Besides, it was most likely a special training. For the sake of convenience, he put his bag under the tree and walked up the mountain path with everyone.

As they walked, a sign with the words "Beware of falling bears" appeared in front of them. They stood in place and scratched their heads blankly. After a few thumps, bears really fell from the sky. Moreover, they were the kind of bears that were circling and heading towards them.

Takeshi Yamamoto rubbed his chin. "You guys … look delicious."

Then, they could see with the naked eye that the bears stopped circling for a second. Then, they changed their trajectory and hurriedly left in a direction that was getting farther and farther away from them.

"…"

Tsunayoshi Shinoda said in a trembling voice, "Yamamoto-san … You can't just eat bears, right?"

"What are you talking about, Ah Gang? We're here to camp. Of course, we have to use the local ingredients." Takeshi Yamamoto looked at him seriously.

Everyone: … As expected, he was still fussing about camping!

They continued to walk forward and found another sign under a tree, as well as a bat.

Takeshi Yamamoto picked up the bat and waved it. Then, the bat turned into a tachi. He immediately recognized it. It was exactly the same as the black tech bat that Reborn had given him.

"Wow."

Before he could finish his thoughts, something flew towards him from the leaves of the nearest tree.

A few silver lights flashed, and the things that flew towards him were cut in half and fell to the ground. He looked down and found that they seemed to be some kind of fruit. The outer shell was full of thorns, but the inside … He squatted down and picked up the fruit. He chewed it and his face wrinkled.

"It's so bitter." Takeshi Yamamoto stuck his tongue out.

Dino stepped forward and patted him on the head helplessly. "Don't eat random things, you."

"But it's more like a camping atmosphere." Takeshi Yamamoto lowered his head and poked the fruit wrapped in the shell.

Everyone: … Is he still concerned about this?!

Just as they relaxed, a chestnut the size of a person flew out of the leaves of the same tree and headed straight for Takeshi Yamamoto.

Dino's gaze sharpened when he saw this. He instinctively stood in front of Yamamoto, but he overestimated himself and slipped backward. "Ahhh —"

A hand wrapped around his waist, preventing him from coming into close contact with Mother Earth. Dino subconsciously heaved a sigh of relief.

Whoosh — There was a piercing sound, and the huge chestnut was cut in half by the sword.

"Mr. Dino, you're really worrying."

The familiar voice of the young man came from above. Dino looked up and saw Takeshi Yamamoto's chin.

Takeshi Yamamoto lowered his head and said in a firm and reliable voice, "Let me protect you while your friends are away."

Dino looked at the young man's face that was close to his and slowly reached out to cover his face.

Brother Wu is so handsome …

Wait a minute!

What is he thinking?!

Tsunayoshi Shinoda looked at them like a dead fish. "Heh, men."

Hayato Jōdera looked at him as if he had seen a ghost and took three steps to the side.

Tenth generation head … Why do I feel that the current Tenth generation head is a little scary …

Takeshi Yamamoto stepped forward and looked at the chestnut that he had cut in half. He thought that he would find fruit flesh inside, but it turned out to be solid wood. He put the sword on his shoulder in frustration. "It's just wood … I thought I would see a big chestnut."

"It's impossible for such a big chestnut to exist …" Sawada Tsunayoshi complained.

"Not necessarily."

Dino stretched out a finger and shook it. "Technology is so advanced now. It's possible to grow such a big chestnut if you work hard."

"Dino is right. It's possible if you work hard."

A familiar voice sounded. They turned around and saw Reborn, who was cosplaying as a spiky ball, sliding down from the dense leaves and hanging in the air by a string. "How should I say this … The gap between you guys is too big. Yamamoto alone handled those checkpoints."

Everyone except Takeshi Yamamoto lowered their heads.

"Especially Dino. You're the most embarrassing one here. The longer you live, the worse you become. Why are you acting so shy like a little girl?"

Dino unconsciously puffed out his chest. "This is my true temperament. You don't understand. Reborn!"

Reborn was speechless.