However, there appeared to be no reason for self-consciousness. "Is that where you go at nights? I'd never bothered to ask. Gosh, that sounds nice... If I wasn't short on time for my sculptures, I'd totally go."

Apparently, Itsuki didn't have a problem with the idea of his friend doing nocturnal forest exploration.

"It's-- ahh, it sounds... adventurous, you know?" he said, cheerfully, putting down the food on the table. "I'd really like to go, unless you want to be alone there."