The sun had risen high above the sky. The family of four brought the bags of strawberries to the rest area provided by the farm. There were several garden tables there to be used freely by the patrons. With the shady trees offered shade from the sun, it was a suitable place to lounge after picking strawberries.
A few other families had already occupied the tables. All of them were just like the family of four. They had just finished picking the fruits at the farm.
Some children were playing at a nearby playground. There was a slide with a cartoon strawberry sculpture at the center of the playground together with a few other types of play equipment like a see-saw, monkey bars and swings.
Away from the crowd, a row of shops stood waiting for the customers. There were ones selling souvenirs, beverages and desserts.
By this time, Chiharu was practically drooling as her eyes were fixated on the cute desserts displayed by one of the shops.
