The sun was shining brightly. Even though it was early in the morning, the heat was already starting to build. Ririka repeatedly wiped away the sweat that kept falling down her forehead. She glanced at the man beside her. Where the man seemed to be in a similar state to her. But he seemed to be silent, and his facial expression looked as flat as ever.
Ririka found it slightly amusing, how Sae could still maintain her facial expression that continued to look flat. It seemed that even if she experienced a natural disaster, it seemed that Sae's facial expression would continue to look flat.
“Is there something strange?” asked Sae suddenly. It seemed like the man realized that he had been noticed.
“Nothing. Uh... I just find it a little funny why your face, keeps looking flat. You seem to be feeling as hot as I am,” said Ririka.
“Yes, I'm actually feeling as hot as you are. Today's weather seems to be really hot. By the way, do you want to take a break?” Sae, who cared for Ririka, realized that the woman seemed to be feeling exhausted.
Ririka waved her hand. “No... there's no need. We're almost there. We should just rest after we get to the top of the hill,” she refused.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
Sae then took out her water bottle, and handed it to Ririka. “You should drink first. You've sweated a lot.”
A faint smile appeared on Ririka's face. Sae was indeed considerate. Little treats like this always made her feel so happy.
“Thank you.” Ririka took the water bottle. Drinking it quickly, she returned it to Sae and continued on her way.
***
Arriving at the top of the hill. Ririka hurriedly took a deep breath before exhaling quickly. Climbing the hill had always been tiring for her. But every time she found the beautiful, bird's-eye view from the top of the hill made the fatigue worth it.
“You're right from this top everything does look very beautiful.” Sae looked amazed by the view she saw. It was actually her first time going to the hill. That's why she was amazed at the view she saw.
Seeing Sae amazed by the view from the top of the hill. Ririka immediately patted Sae's back anxiously.
“That's why try to go out and find a place that can make you feel entertained. Don't stay cooped up at home or at work. You're even marveling at a sight like this,” Ririka quipped. She knew that Sae was someone who rarely went to places like this.
“That's basic. You know I'm busy because of my work. Also, I don't really like going out if I don't have a clear destination.” Indeed, Sae herself rarely spent time outside. Even if it was a holiday and she didn't have a date like this with Ririka. She usually just stayed at home reading books or playing video games.
“Then you should thank me. It's thanks to me that you can at least recognize the outside world a little more.” Ririka then took something out of her backpack.
Seeing Ririka take out a camera from inside her bag. Sae became curious. “Do you want to take a picture here?”
“Not really. I actually have a hobby of taking pictures when I go to places like this.” Ririka quickly seemed to organize her camera before she began busily taking pictures of the surrounding scenery.
Sae could see how Ririka seemed to enjoy her hobby. It could be seen that she was busy taking pictures with her camera. For some reason seeing Ririka busy taking pictures, made her a little reminiscent of her past.
“Sae, do you also want to try taking pictures?” Ririka offered.
“Do you mind if I borrow your camera?”
“Of course not. Let's give it a try.” Ririka then handed her camera to Sae.
After taking the camera from Ririka's hand, Sae then tried to take a picture of the sky. While she was holding the camera and taking pictures. Somehow her feelings turned happier.
“Looks like you enjoyed it too,” Ririka said after Sae returned the camera. Ririka checked the pictures that Sae had taken, and who would have thought they looked so good.
“Yes, I didn't expect taking pictures to be so much fun,” Sae replied with a faint smile.
Ririka smiled with satisfaction at Sae's reaction. “See, you can also find happiness from little things like this. Maybe someday, you can consider taking up a hobby that can make you feel happier in the midst of your busy life.”
Sae nodded slowly, contemplating Ririka's words. Maybe it was time for her to look for new things that could bring color to her monotonous life.
Ah ... it seems that what Ririka said was indeed true, Sae thought. Although it was only for a short time, she tried to take pictures with the camera loaned by Ririka. She already felt happy. Maybe next time she will come back to do this activity again.
After Ririka was satisfied taking pictures. She invited Sae to take a short break. The two of them then sat on the hill, enjoying the beautiful scenery while continuing to talk and laugh. That day, the two of them not only enjoyed the trip to the hill, but also found happiness in the simple moments they shared together.
The two spent time like a couple. Who are in a romantic relationship. Forgetting for a moment that their relationship was a mistake that should never have happened.