After cleaning up from lunch, it was finally time for Tenna to leave for her errands.

　Since it will be December next week, the winter chill will be noticeable, so Tenna's outfit is warmly dressed in a pink jumper with a white fur hood, a pastel blue checked skirt and black tights, brown boots and white gloves.
　In the backpack on her back was a small eco-bag to make it easier to bring home the soy sauce she had bought, as well as her wallet, and you can see how elaborate Amagashi's preparations had been.

"Tenna. Have you got your wallet, handkerchief and tissue?　Is the map to the supermarket okay?　Do you have a security buzzer within easy reach?　We don't rush, we don't run, we go slowly, okay?　Don't follow strangers when they talk to you or show you candy, okay?　I don't know what else to...
That's the fourth time you've said that. Don't you ever stop worrying, OK?　
'Wa-san doesn't understand anything!　There's a lot of danger out there!
I don't know how you managed to get me to go to school in that situation until now...

　Wa couldn't help but be dismayed by Amashi's too overprotective behavior as she looked at him and checked the same thing over and over again, abandoning her tsukkomi.
　It is true that there is a lot of danger outside, so I can understand her concern, but the security of the area where the apartment is located is not considered to be that much of a problem.
　This is evident from the fact that young Amana is able to go to school every day.

'Amana, I'm going to do my best to go to school!　I'm off!
Oh, have a good day.

　Backed by the greetings that she's gotten used to over the past few weeks, Tenna went out to the supermarket to run errands.

　The sky was clear and the temperature was chilly, but it wasn't too much of a problem because she was wearing clothes.
　It was the first time for her to go on an errand, and her little feet seemed to be floating on the ground.

　It's about a kilometer away from the supermarket, but you can get there by just turning left and going in a straight line as you exit the apartment.
　There are four intersections with traffic lights along the way, but I'm not a jaywalker, so I'm not worried.
　Even if you include the time for shopping, it only takes about an hour to go there and back.

　The errand seemed to be going so smoothly, but Tenna was faced with a situation that forced her to stop her progress.
　That is.........

''BOW!　BOW!
Wow, big doggie...

　In the yard of a house along the road, there was a large dog that barked at every passing person and car.
　It was so loud and threatening that it looked as if it was about to bite you and startled even a passing adult into shaking its shoulder.　　
　A small boy, who was walking alongside his mother, was especially noticeable as he was completely frightened and began to cry.
　The fence acts as a bulwark against an actual attack, but the dog's spunk is still enough of a threat to the child.

　Of course, Amana is no exception.
　If a big dog barked at you like that, you'd be almost paralyzed.
　If possible, I would like to take the long way around, but there are no detours around the houses where the dogs are kept.

　However, Tenna, who can't stop or turn back here, has no choice but to take a step forward to pass in front of the dog.

''Bau bau!　BOW!
But don't worry...

　It barked at her less than a meter away, jerking her small body as she hobbled past.
　The dog's barking could be heard from behind, and Tenna finally let out a breath of relief.
　She'll have to take the same path on her way back, but she reminds herself that if she knows she's only going to get barked at, she'll be less terrified than she was this time.

　He was unexpectedly stopped in his tracks, but Tenna regained his composure and headed to the supermarket.

　She remains oblivious to the presence of a man and a woman who are watching her rear end from the shadows.

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'Wouldn't it bother the neighbours to have such a temperamental dog in their yard...?
'You just don't know any better, do you?　More importantly, we have to go after Amana.
Of course. That's why I'm following you.

　Their identity was Wa and Tenashi.
　They both wore disguises so that Tenna wouldn't find out that they were being followed.

''I asked you earlier, but is that really what Tenashi's disguise is?''

　The reason why the salaryman-looking Wa, wearing a suit and date-glasses, is so questioning is because of Amari's appearance in disguise.
　After all, she has her hair tied up in a braid and happens to be wearing her high school uniform (blazer and skirt) that was left over from her high school days.
　It is true that it is hard to notice her compared to her usual Tenashi, but Wa can't hide her dismay and agitation at her choice of uniform despite being in her mid-twenties.

'If anything, I'm embarrassed by it, but it was surprisingly easy to put on, so it's not a problem.
Is that a good idea?

　If we take Amari's words as they are, she hasn't changed in shape since she graduated from high school.
　In fact, the way she dressed in a way that didn't give the impression that she was young was nothing short of brilliant, and she looked like a mature high school girl to anyone who saw her.
　Although she has aged since she was a student, she has always had a figure that easily attracts people's attention.

　I'm not going to be the one who is going to be the adult male who brings around a high school girl....

　While secretly hoping so, Kazu follows Tenna to the supermarket.
　As they reached the second intersection, a small change occurred.

"Oba-chan, do you have a feeling for onimono?　Amana, I'm going to treat you!
Oh, you're so cute. Should I ask for a favor?
Okay. I'll do it!

　They carried one of their belongings in an old woman's wheelbarrow next to them.
　We carried the load in step and finished crossing the light together.　

''Thanks for making it easier for me, young lady~''
'Heh, good!　Amana, it's time to go, since it's an errand boy!
Well, great~. Be careful not to fall down.
'Yes!　Bye Bye Bye!

　After such a smiling exchange, Tenna walked towards the supermarket three times.
　Tenashi had told her not to follow him even if he was talking to a stranger, but seeing her genuine kindness in not being able to leave someone in need, Wa felt warm and relaxed.

''It's just like Amana-chan...''
I'm proud of her. I'm very proud of her.

　The murmurings that unconsciously spilled out is a lie and praise for Tenna.
　Tenashi also sees the series of events and agrees with it, with a deeply moved look in her eyes.

　And so, finally, Tenna arrived at her destination, the supermarket.