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Wh-What is that?

I drove this time.

Solo Camping for Two

Episode 21 What I Can Do

I've been thinking since you told me
you want to make your own campground.

I've been wondering why you told me
and if I should do something about it.

M-Maybe you want me to
help you make your campsite.

B-But I couldn't figure it out.

Is there anything I can do?

I lack knowledge and resolve.

I like camping, but...

I've never even thought
about making a campground,

so maybe there's nothing
I can offer to do yet.

So I decided not to think about it so hard.

What I can do is go camping
with you, eat with you,

and share fun times with you.

For now, that's all.

I decided I want to learn
to enjoy camping even more,

so I want to explore other ways of having fun.

And that's why you drove?

Oh, I know you like camping on foot.

But you said before that 90% of campers drive,

so for the sake of your future guests,
I thought it'd be good to experience.

Sorry.

I didn't mean to make you
think about all of that.

Feeling guilty about that
suddenly made it all seem so silly.

Um...

It's my fault for making it seem so
overblown because I was embarrassed.

I don't often tell people about my dream,
so I was weirdly formal about it.

I just wanted to tell you about my dream.

That's all.

Gen-san...

Actually, I might've been hoping
to get your thoughts on it, too.

But you don't need to do anything different.

Enjoy camping the way you want to,
and speak your mind.

If you want to camp by car, do it.

Walking is simply my preference.

I don't mean to force that on you.

If anything,

because you've kept chipping away at my shell,

I'm hoping you'll offer insights
that I've overlooked.

I'm counting on you.

Then I'll do my best!

Like I said, do what you want.

If doing what I want is useful to you,

then I bet I'll find plenty
of things I want to try.

As long as you're okay with that.

Anyway, the need to understand a driving
camper's perspective is a weakness of mine.

In fact, I didn't know you had a license.

Cars are essential in the countryside.

Now that I get a proper look,
it really is impressive.

A larger table than normal and a rack.

You brought a bunch of extra stuff
since you drove, didn't you?

I mean, I figured I had the
extra capacity for it. Right?

Seeing your new gear...

makes me want new stuff, too.

Also...

Ta-da!

This time, I brought my large Dutch oven
that's been too difficult to bring on foot!

Oh?

I'll show you an innovative dish that
can only be made in a Dutch oven.

I'm looking forward to that.

Good!

Now that it's colder, it's that time of year
when campfires are even more enjoyable.

That's cold!

What is she doing?

Huh? Actually, maybe not.

Don't go too deep!

Okay.

Honestly...

Don't blame me if you complain
about being cold later.

Oh?

That looks elaborate.

Shall we eat what I made beforehand
while I prepare this?

Sure.

Here's the first dish.

Hot and spicy tomato pot-au-feu!

Have some.

This looks good.

Don't mind if I do.

So hot and good!

This is good! It really warms you up.

It's perfect now that it's getting colder.

And the spiciness goes well with beer!

I'm so glad! Thank you!

Anyway, this must've been tough to
cook, with all these ingredients.

Since I have a larger table this time,
it was easier than usual.

I see.

That's one of the benefits of
being able to bring lots of stuff.

I don't plan to rent a car every time,

so I'm not planning to buy
more gear for driving.

But while looking at gear for the car,
I got curious about a few things.

The more you look, the more you want.

Portable stoves like this one are convenient,

but I'd like to try using a
large camping stove someday.

Oh, and a hard cooler.

True. Hard coolers are a little big
and heavy for camping on foot,

so they're rarely considered.

Yes, exactly!

And the soft cooler I currently use
can be folded up once it's empty.

For campers like me who want to reduce
how much they pack as much as possible,

soft coolers are basically the only option.

But their ability to keep
things cool is their weakness.

Yes.

They're fine now during the cold time of year,

but I can't help but worry
from spring through summer.

But there are all kinds of hard coolers,
so I don't know which to choose.

Then to thank you for the good food,
I'll teach you how I'd choose a hard cooler.

I-I'd appreciate that!

I found a huge variety of hard coolers
with just a quick search.

They're pretty big, so I don't
want to choose the wrong one.

With hard coolers, there's a range of
insulation materials, prices, and weights.

Broadly speaking, they can be
broken down into three types.

The first type is hard coolers
made from polystyrene,

which sacrifices insulation for lower cost.

That's the kind fishmongers use, right?

Those don't insulate well?

No, but most can keep their
contents cold for about half a day.

They're just not as good
compared to other materials.

I see.

Because polystyrene coolers are cheap,
they can be used casually,

and their relatively light
weight is a selling point.

There are even simple coolers that
leave the polystyrene uncovered.

They seem useful for cookouts,

but since I want to camp overnight
and have good ingredients for breakfast,

I'm curious about the other options.

The second type is hard coolers
made from urethane foam.

Urethane foam? What's that?

Does polyurethane foam sound more familiar?

Urethane foam is exactly what it
sounds like: foamed polyurethane.

It's also used as insulation in buildings.

Each air bubble contains foaming gas,
which boosts insulation.

Foaming Gas

The thicker it is, the better it insulates.

Heat

It's the most popular material for hard coolers,
but performance and price vary widely.

Naturally, the downside is
that it's heavier and bigger.

So the increased performance
makes it heavier.

Is it too difficult to use if I don't only want
to use it when driving to the campsite?

In some ways, the third type of
hard cooler eliminates that problem.

By surrounding the urethane
foam with a vacuum,

heat loss from contact with the air
can be drastically reduced.

Urethane

Vacuum

Heat
Cold
Cold

This is the third type of material:
vacuum insulation panels.

Not only does it insulate
the best, it's also light.

So it's perfect!

But it's expensive!

Expensive?!

Cold

Not only is it expensive, but if the vacuum
is lost due to structural damage,

its performance drops.

Oh, no...

When you consider that hard coolers
are often used as tables or chairs,

it's recommended that you choose a sturdy type
that can be used without fear of damage.

I see.

Then in my case, urethane foam might be good.

I mentioned this when we discussed tents,
but it's also important to consider...

The design?

That's right.

A design you like will foster attachment
and make you want to use it.

Chunky and rustic designs are common,

and if I weren't concerned about
how much I pack, I'd love to use one.

What?

I was just wondering if you're starting
to feel like camping by car.

I wasn't thinking that far into it!

What? So you're only interested
in camping on foot?

Don't get the wrong idea.

I never said I only camp on foot.

Huh? Is that right?

It's true that I have a special attachment
to it because I've been doing it for so long,

and it's true that it became my primary style

because I found my own joy
and preferences in it.

But that's also all it is.

It's not like I've never thought about driving.

What? I'm surprised!

I love both camping and camping gear itself.

What gear would I use if
I camped by car? By motorcycle?

I won't say I've never fantasized about that.

But I like to think I know
what kind of person I am.

Actually going by car would cost a fortune.

I did spend a lot this time...

This should be about ready.

I've been curious about that Dutch oven.

What were you making in there?

The perfect dish for a cold night.

A pot inside a pot?

This is today's main dish.

A piping hot Dutch oven meat gratin!

Gratin, huh?

You put the pot inside the Dutch oven.

The possibilities of Dutch ovens are limitless!

From roasting, boiling, and steaming,
to smoking and frying,

Dutch ovens can do everything,

but this time, I decided to use it
as an oven, true to its name.

I placed a pot filled with
food on a raised rack.

The fire heated it from below, and the
charcoal on top heated it from above,

creating an oven-like environment.

I see.

Interesting.

I didn't have the right size of pot this time,

so I made one by wrapping
foil around a colander.

Huh.

It's a good substitute, though.

Come on, let's eat!

This is the true charm of gratin!

Dig in!

WHEW

GLUG GLUG

So melty and good!

This is great.

I haven't had gratin in a while,
but it really is good.

Isn't it?

Not only that, but you made
a proper gratin in that pot.

Dutch ovens are amazing.

Right? Dutch ovens are amazing!

I believe their ability to
make all kinds of dishes

is one reason Dutch ovens could be called
the king of outdoor cooking utensils.

But how are they different
from normal pots?

Allow me to break down Dutch ovens for you.

The first secret to the deliciousness
of Dutch oven cooking

is the thickness of the pot itself.

Heat is a key part of cooking, and
maintaining a constant temperature

generated by that heat is really important.

A lot of recipes will say to cook

at such-and-such temperature
for such-and-such minutes.

Exactly.

Because the material of the Dutch oven itself
is thick, it takes longer to heat up.

That's why it's important
to preheat it beforehand.

Sounds like a lot of work.

But once hot, it doesn't cool easily,

and it allows you to cook
at a stable temperature.

That single bit of effort
expands your possibilities.

I see.

And that's not all!

There's a difference in level
between the lid and pot,

which means they fit together perfectly.

Air

Furthermore, moisture released
from ingredients during cooking

sticks to the point of contact
between the lid and pot,

blocking air from coming
in from the outside.

This is called a water seal,
and because it's so airtight,

any nutrients dissolved into liquid
and vaporized stay inside the pot.

Nutrients

Furthermore, the airtightness
increases internal pressure,

and it can even function
similar to a pressure cooker.

Air - Nutrients

I only cook simple stuff, so there
are a lot of things I didn't know.

That was informative.

I actually only know
because I studied beforehand.

What is it?

Realizing that there are things I can
teach you sometimes makes me happy.

Well, I'm impressed.

It's no wonder you're so well-versed
since you're trying to become a chef.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

It just got caught in my throat.

Be careful.

Does Gen-san not want me to
run his campground with him?

Earlier, he said I should
focus on my own enjoyment.

I feel like trying to be useful to Gen-san

has changed what I want to do.

I want to be with Gen-san.

But that's all.

So good.

I'm glad you like it.

Well, I'm going to sleep. Will you be okay?

Yes.

I think I'll sit by the fire a little longer.

Okay.

I'm sure you'll be fine now that
you're used to it, but be careful.

I will. Thank you.

Don't hesitate to let me know
if anything comes up.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Come to think of it,

this might be my first time spending
the night like this by myself.

It's gotten a little cold.

Maybe I'll make that.

Special and easy mulled wine!

It's no wonder you're so well-versed
since you're trying to become a chef.

I'm the one who said I'm trying to
become a chef, so why did I freak out?

I begged my parents to let me go to school.

It's not like I haven't
been serious about it.

Honestly, I don't know if I really
want to be a chef anymore.

I mean, I really did want to
become one at first, but...

After getting into camping and
having other people eat my cooking,

I... I guess...

I love cooking.

The desire to see my cooking make
Gen-san happy has grown stronger.

Maybe my dream has already come true.

But should I be so easily shaken?

I feel so confused!

Should I ask someone for advice?

I can't ask Gen-san.

Mizuki? Saya?

There's Akihito-san and Yui-chan.

It'd be tough to ask them.

I shouldn't rely on him too much.

But when I consider the future,
maybe it'd be good to have him on my side.

I'd like your advice on something...

I'd like your advice on something...

Advice?

L-Listen, I'd like your advice on something...

Episode 22: "A Dream Spun With Someone."

Episode 22 A Dream Spun With Someone