You suggest starting with the forest, so that you can wash up at the bathhouse on the way back, and browse the shops when you're refreshed.

Moonflower: "Eee! Let's do that!"

Minuette: "Well, I'm not much for undiscovered wilderness, myself, so I think I'll just stick around town with the rest of the girls. I'll let them know where you went, so don't get lost, huh?"