Several weeks past and it was now sometime in early autumn. I raised my hand, glancing at my smartwatch as I read the time.
It wasn't long after checking the time that Len waved at me from a distance, picking up his pace as he huffed and finally caught up to me. He holds his knees, catching his breath as I stare at the sweat rolling down his nape before taking a heavy gulp.
"Haa.... Haa... You're... Haa... Too fast... Haa... Are you sure... Haa... That was the beginner's route?" Len pants, glancing upwards at me as I felt something snap inside my head.
"Ah... Uh... Yes, it is. You did a great job. Let's brisk walk another short round before heading back." I cleared my throat, placing a towel against his nape as I averted my gaze and walked ahead of him.
"Huh!? Ah... Wait for me!" Len gasps, his footsteps trailing behind me as I shook my head and tried to concentrate on what I was doing.
