Ep. 20: Kokona receives new shoes and visits Akebano Children's Forest Park on her birthday

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Kokona celebrates her birthday, which coincides with the day before the Tanigawa climb. Her mother gives her a pair of new shoes as an early birthday present. To test out the footwear, Kokona decides to take a walk to Akebano Children's Forest Park. This outing serves as a casual prelude to the upcoming mountain ascent, allowing her to enjoy her new gear in a familiar local setting. The narrative focuses on this simple daily activity and the anticipation of the birthday itself, contrasting the quiet park visit with the significant hiking event scheduled for the following day.