Scene – Yatrans, Suzu, and Zil are staying in a small cottage inside a village since it’s night. Yatrans and Suzu are sitting on the ground with a map spread out.

Suzu – Look, this is Uselia. We’ve crossed it, and now we’re inside the head country of the Naco Alliance — Yoro Country. (serious tone)

Yatrans – Naco Alliance? What’s that? (confused)

Suzu – See these nine countries: Uselia, Yoro, Tury, Dain, Nikpa, Caina, Boma, Arth, Kache. These nine are called countries, while the rest are called kingdoms. Because these nine are more advanced than kingdoms, they formed an alliance called the Naco Alliance, and the leading country is Yoro. Got it? (lecture tone)

Yatrans – I see… so right now we’re near the border between Yoro and Uselia, already inside Yoro.

Suzu – Exactly. So, tell me, which way do we go from here?

Yatrans – If we want to reach that island, the fastest route is to cross this country.

Suzu – That means we’ll have to travel across Yoro completely and enter Boma Country, and from there head to the island.

Yatrans – Yeah… does this island have a name?

Suzu – It’s called Jura Island.

Yatrans – Hmm… oh right, the entry/exit fee system—has it changed for all countries and kingdoms on this planet, or...?

Suzu – No. That rule only applies to Naco Alliance countries. It doesn’t apply to kingdoms.

Yatrans – I see… so if we enter a kingdom, the rules will be different?

Suzu – Yes, though most kingdoms still follow the same entry and exit rules.

Yatrans – I see… okay, time to sleep.

Scene – Silence falls after Yatrans says that.

Suzu – Umm…

Yatrans – I’ll sleep on the floor. (shy tone)

Flashback – When they had checked into the cottage earlier.

Yatrans – Two rooms.

Innkeeper – Sorry sir, only one room available. And besides, aren’t you a couple? Why would you need two?

Suzu – ! (blushing) W-we’re not a couple! W-we’re just good friends!

Yatrans – She’s right. (cold look)

Innkeeper – Oh, my apologies. But still, only one room is available.

Suzu (thinking) – And so, even though I didn’t want it, we’re stuck in the same room… Should I call this the unluckiest day of my life… or maybe a lucky one?

Scene – Suzu and Zil are sleeping on the bed, while Yatrans sleeps on the floor.

Yatrans (thinking) – Next time something like this happens, I’ll make sure I’m prepared in advance.

Scene – Next morning, outside the cottage. Yatrans, Suzu, and Zil are ready to leave.

Suzu – Crossing Yoro and reaching Boma will take at least eight days.

Yatrans – You’re underestimating my bike. We’ll reach in two or three days at most.

Suzu – Are you serious?! (shocked) Wait—don’t go too fast, please!

Yatrans – Don’t worry. This time it’s not the old bike. I’ve upgraded it.

Scene – Yatrans places a small bike on the ground, and it expands into a larger one.

Yatrans – This bike uses nano-tech. It can change size and shape depending on the user and pressure.

Suzu – What?!

Scene – The bike is red and silver, with a slightly raised front, a transparent plastic-covered middle seat, and a slightly lower but wider back with four exhausts.

Yatrans – Let’s go.

Suzu – ! Are you sure it’s safe?

Yatrans – Trust me.

Scene – Yatrans gets on, Suzu sits behind him. Zil tries to sit in front of Yatrans.

Yatrans – You can’t sit here.

Zil – Ku!?

Yatrans – I mean… not here. Go down below.

Scene – Zil sits inside the transparent covered middle seat.

Scene – The bike starts, and a transparent plastic shield covers it from all sides.

Suzu – What?! What is this? (shocked)

Yatrans – You said the wind feels like it’s attacking your body when I drive too fast, right?

Suzu – Yeah…

Yatrans – This protects you from that.

Suzu – I get it now.

Scene – Suzu holds onto Yatrans as the bike shoots forward, leaving the village at incredible speed.

Suzu – No doubt… at this speed, we’ll reach in just two days.

Yatrans – Told you so.

Scene – Meanwhile, Zil sits inside her protected seat, happily enjoying the scenery.

Scene – Farmers working, children playing, flowers blooming, friendly beasts playing with kids and helping farmers—all outside the village.

Suzu – Honestly, I’ve never traveled like this before. I’ve never enjoyed it so much.

Yatrans – Same here.

Suzu & Yatrans – Hahaha!

Zil – Ku? (confused look)

Note – Because of the plastic cover, Zil can’t hear Yatrans and Suzu’s conversation clearly.