Wataru and his companions were in a rental car, headed toward the mountains.
The sky was overcast, gray and heavy — the kind of weather that could turn to rain at any moment.
"Looks like it might start raining any second."
"I've got umbrellas ready, but I hope it doesn't rain. It'll make collecting herbs difficult."
"Yeah."
Wataru nodded in response to Mariel's words.
The calendar had just turned to July.
The humidity and heat were stifling — the kind that made your skin feel sticky with sweat.
They were all wearing clothes enhanced with the same "Cool Breeze Garment" effect that had been a hit the previous summer.This time, even Mariel and the others had clothing with the same magical enchantment.
And it was all thanks to Stella, their resident alchemist.
