She took out her phone... Although they were in a mountain scenic area, there was still a signal, so she could still browse the internet on it.
After resting for a while, the three of them took out their painting supplies and prepared to capture the distant scenery.
Watching the birds flying through the sky, Rita did not think much of it... She quickly sketched them onto the page.
In less than twenty minutes, she glanced at Shiina Mashiro and Fukaya Shiho. The two were still painting intently. Shiina Mashiro in particular... was painting with great seriousness. The sky, the earth, and the distant landscape were all exceptionally rendered.
Just then, there was suddenly some movement in the grass not far away. Through the foliage, she could vaguely make out an animal about the size of a cat, though it was probably not a cat.
"You two keep painting. I'll go take a look..."
Thinking of something, Rita put down her brush and gave Shiina Mashiro and Fukaya Shiho a quick instruction before heading straight toward the grass. The little creature seemed to notice her approach and hurriedly ran off in one direction.
Like a martial arts master skimming across the grass, Rita chased after it... Perhaps she could even bring back some game.
But...
"It's gone?"
After chasing it for several minutes, Rita realized that she had actually lost it.
She searched the surrounding area, but found no trace of the prey at all. That was highly unusual... Even an ordinary monster should not have been able to shake Rita off so easily.
"Forget it..."
Since she could not find it, Rita did not force the matter and prepared to turn back.
"That is..."
She casually glanced around. When she had been chasing it earlier, Rita had not noticed