Chapter 7: We lost it
Maaa... Maaaa... Maaaa...
As she was about to run, a small, fluffy white lamb appeared from between the trees.
"A lamb!" Hinako was stunned by the sight of such a cute creature, especially after bracing herself for the appearance of a wild beast.
It was the first time she had seen a living creature in front of her since arriving in this place.
Previously, they had heard the sounds of birds, sparrows, sometimes crickets, and even frogs, but they had never encountered any of them.
The little lamb approached her, jumping, playing, and circling around her.
'It's really adorable,' she said, gently stroking it.
After all, seeing something cute in a place that could only be described as desolate was truly heartwarming.
You might find beautiful butterflies in an abandoned and eerie house, just as you could find spiders and cockroaches in a luxurious mansion.
'Do you want to come with me?' Hinako began walking back to the campsite, with the little lamb following her, still playing and letting out its soft bleats.
She didn't mind its company; in fact, she was delighted. Just watching it jump and play in front of her felt like a kind of therapy, washing away her stress and tension.