That day,
Snow White was picking strawberries in her garden.
Oh, they smell good!
What do you think, Crow?
They smell and taste good!
Cinderella will love these strawberries!
While Snow White and Crow were chatting,
Long-Eared and Bright-Eyed Pofu appeared through the bushes.
Hello, Snow White!
Hello, Pofu!
What are you doing here?
Is Cinderella okay?
She's okay.
Don't worry!
She just won't be at the palace today.
So our meeting is canceled?
No, no, it's not canceled!
So what are we doing then?
While taking a stroll the other day,
Cinderella discovered a place nearby with a beautiful view.
She says we should have our picnic there.
Really?
That sounds like a plan, especially with such beautiful weather.
So where is this place?
Follow me.
I'll take you there.
Tour guide Pofu is on duty!
Let's hit the road at once so we don't keep Cinderella waiting.
We're going to a wonderful place near the lake.
You will love the view.
Near the lake?
I know that place too!
I think it's better if I show you the way.
But today, I am the guide!
If you don't want to get lost, you should leave this to me.
Why would I get us lost?
What makes you say that?
Today our guide is Pofu!
Come on, let's go!
Pofu, Crow, and Snow White were on their way to the forest when they came across a cave.
Unfortunately, a boulder was blocking the entrance to the cave.
There's a gap by the boulder,
we can go through.
There's no need, Snow White!
We won't go through there.
But this is the way to the lake.
No, no!
I just came from the lake.
We must go this way.
But this road is pretty rocky, Pofu!
The rocks are not slippery.
We can jump down easily.
Should we try the cave?
Do you not trust your guide?
Trust Pofu.
The rest is easy!
Well then, let's go.
The crow was flying,
Pofu was hopping,
and Snow White was…
Slow down! I'm coming.
Ouch!
Dear Princess, hopping is so easy!
You should hop like this.
There's too much scree on the slope, Pofu!
If I jump, I may fall.
I think I can manage, though.
Once they passed the scree-laden slope,
they could see a creek.
Snow White started to cross the creek when…
Hold on!
What are you doing?
We are crossing the creek.
No, no!
We're not going through there.
It's deep!
How deep?
If you want, I can carry you.
There's a tunnel over there.
It's safer to go through it, plus we won't get wet.
But, Pofu,
this tunnel seems quite small.
No, no!
It's pretty wide.
Besides, tunnels are my area of expertise!
I don't like tunnels at all!
Crow, Snow White, and Pofu entered the tunnel.
Confidently, Pofu led the way.
Lalalala! Lalalala!
The crow followed her apprehensively.
YIKES!
I'll never walk through a tunnel again!
Oh! My skirt is stuck.
Ugh!
This is too narrow!
It's even worse with this dress.
Finally, they reached the surface.
How do the moles do it?
How can they live underground?
There's nothing like flying!
Pofu, I don't want to offend you,
but are you sure you know the way?
Too late for that, Princess!
And yes, I know the way.
It's right behind that swamp!
A swamp?
Do not be afraid, my friends!
We can walk through it because we are not heavy!
Pofu, are you sure we can get through here?
Of course, I'm sure!
Hop. Hop.
No sooner did Snow White enter the swamp than she started to sink.
Get me a branch, please!
What's going on?
The princess is sinking!
Help!
This is a very nice spot for a picnic.
We're going to have so much fun coloring and doing these activity books!
I'll gift this sticker to Snow White.
What is that?
Pofu, why are you screaming?
Oh my goodness, Snow White!
Pofu, give me that branch over there!
Snow White, thank heavens we got you out of there!
But why didn't you take the shortcut?
Shortcut?
Yes, through the cave.
You should have used that shortcut.
POFU!!!
Well, I'm afraid of that cave.
Well, you're more valuable than my clothes.
It was a fun adventure, anyway!
Sorry.
I never imagined the road I chose would be so challenging for you.
All right, let's rest a little and eat some strawberries.
Wait!
Alas, we forgot the basket!
It will be uncomfortable having a picnic in these tattered clothes!
I'd better get Snow White her new clothes.
And the strawberries too.
You're too kind, Pofu.
If the crow is willing to help, you can go and come in no time.
And who said not to let the crow be your guide?
Come here, little Pofu!
HAHAHAHA!