Tominaga Misa explained the locations of the different areas to everyone again.
"You can see free-roaming birds over here, and there are small-animal interaction areas along the way. The outdoor capybara hot springs are on the other side. If you want to watch them soaking, head this way."
"As for this area, you can see giraffes and zebras in the wildlife viewing zone, as well as predators like white tigers and lions. They all have separate enclosures, though, so there's no need to worry."
She introduced a few more featured attractions, including animal boat rides, a llama zip line, and southern tamandua viewing...
"Can we feed all the animals that allow feeding?" Karuizawa Kei asked.
"In principle, yes, but it's best to ask the professional keepers on-site first. You can only use feed provided by the park, too. And please be careful so you don't get startled."
Kitagawa Kai turned to the bright-eyed girls. "Let's split up from here. Go see whatever you like."
A moment later, the girls naturally broke off into groups of two or three with an unspoken understanding.
Kitagawa Kai had no particular preference for their route, so he leisurely followed Asahina Nazuna toward the small-animal interaction area. Sakura Airi, Shiranami Chihiro, and Tachibana Akane went with them.
As they passed a stretch of grass, a peacock pecking at the ground caught his attention. Sunlight fell across its neck, giving its feathers a blue-green sheen.
He stopped and raised his camera to frame the elegant creature.
"Those colors are incredible. Now all we need is a stunning tail display."
But the peacock stayed absorbed in its own world, pecking away with its head down. Occasionally, it looked around before going back to searching for food, showing no intention whatsoever of spreading its tail.
Asahina Nazuna waited