Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear

332 Bear-san Returns to Crimonia.

I played with Flora-sama after getting donna-donna by her, then I decided to return to the Bear House before dinner.

[Bear-san. See you again.] Flora

Of course, I made a promise. But Eleanora-san caught me when I’m about to go home.

[Yuna-chan, why don’t you have dinner at home?] Eleanora

[I want to go home.] Yuna

I declined it politely. I want to return to Crimonia as soon as possible.

[But if you go home, you’ll be lonely since you’re eating alone.] Eleanora

[I have Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear with me.] Yuna

I summoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, I hugged them as they appeal.

Besides, I’m not lonely even if I’m alone. For a hikikomori, it feels as sweet as a dessert. There is no such thing as eating alone.

[But I think Shia will be sad if you just go home. You came to the royal capital so at least show your face to her.] Eleanora

When she said such a thing, I could not refuse, so I went to Eleanora-san’s house to meet Shia.

[Yuna-san? You came to the royal capital?] Shia

Shia who’s wearing plain clothes, not uniform, asked me.

Well, if you come back from school, of course, you’ll change your clothes when you get home. Not like me who’s wearing the same clothes for 24 hours.

[I just did a little work.] Yuna

[And then, she tried to stealthily return to her house, so I caught and brought her here to play with you Shia.] Eleanora

I didn’t mean to run away. I just wanted to go home like a normal person.

[You did work? What kind of work did you do?] Shia

It seems like caught her attention. She seems to be interested. But I can’t tell her everything, so as usual I simply said it’s about the delivery of a package to the city of Dezerto.

I wasn’t lying. But I’ll keep the crystal plate a secret, and it’ll be a problem if she finds out about the scorpion and ask me to show it. That’s why Eleanora-san was also silent about that.

But she’s going to talk about it to Cliff.

After that, we had dinner, and I decided to stay at Eleanora-san’s house that night.

Yeah, I knew it, I couldn’t go back to Crimonia today. Things don’t go according to schedule. I went to sleep while hugging Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in their cub form.

The next day, we had breakfast, then I saw Shia who’s going to school, and Eleanora-san, who’s going to the castle.

[Yuna-san. Next time you come to the capital, please tell us a story about Noa.] Shia

[Well, I want to hear about Cliff.] Eleanora

They asked me such requests. I will not come to the capital just to make a report about your family.

But Shia wants to hear Noa’s story, so I agreed.

However, it won’t be interesting if there is Cliff in it.

[Well, I’ll bring you two interesting stories next time.] Yuna

[It’s a promise!] Shia

[I’m looking forward to it.] Eleanora

They wave their hands, then went to their respective destinations, the school, and the castle.

Finally, I who was liberated returned to the Bear House in the Capital alone.

It’s been a whole day since I left the Bear House. I was so tired because of all the things that happened yesterday. It was a jam-packed day, so intense that I couldn’t believe that I parted with Karina yesterday morning.

When I returned to the Bear House in Crimonia, I head into my room and went to bed. Then, I summon Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in their cub form, and played with them.

Still, in all of the Bear Houses, the Bear House in Crimonia is where I’m the most comfortable with. It’s the room where I’ve been using to sleep for the longest time now.

Whether it’s the Bear House for travel or the Bear House in the capital or the other Bear Houses, the Bear House in Crimonia is where I’m settled the most.

I’m done with my work, so I look like a lazy father from somewhere, laying around. I have to take a break, after all, I’ve done my job seriously.

The Bear Puppet began to cry with, while hugging Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were sprawling on the bed.

What?

What’s that?

I was surprised and got up from my bed. And I noticed that the Bear Phone was ringing.

I wonder who it is?

Only Fina and Ruimin have a Bear Phone. Sometimes I get a call from Ruimin. I hurried up, took the Bear Phone out of the Bear Box, and ran magic into it.

{Yuna-oneesan? Can you hear me?} Fina

The voice I heard from the Bear Phone was Fina’s voice.

[I can hear you.] Yuna

{Oh, that’s good. I was able to get through.} Fina

I hear a relieved voice from the Bear Phone.

[Did something happened?] Yuna

{No, nothing. Yuna-oneesan I had something I wanted to ask. Is now a good time?} Fina

[It’s okay.] Yuna

I’m just playing in my room.

My current objective is to spend time with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. Skinship is also important.

[So, what do you want to ask me?] Yuna

{My mom is always asking me about when will Yuna-oneesan come back. So if I knew when you’re coming back to Crimonia, I can tell mom.} Fina

She’s a good girl.

[But it’s rare for Tirumina-san to ask such a thing.] Yuna

Even if I return a bit late, there was no sign of worrying from her.

{She has a lot of things to talk about since we’re going to the sea.} Fina

That’s the reason?

[By any chance, is Triumina-san angry?] Yuna

{She’s not angry. She’s just worried because she couldn’t consult you and she doesn’t want to trouble you right now. So, Yuna-oneesan. When will you be back?} Fina

Well. Actually, I’m already back.

{Yuna-oneesan? Were you busy perhaps?} Fina

[……Yeah, that ……I’m at home.] Yuna

I answered obediently.

{Yuna-oneesan, you’re back?!} Fina

Her voice from the Bear Phone sounds to be amazed, surprised, and angry at the same time. There were a lot of emotions mixed in her voice.

[Today. Just now. It’s true! You can ask Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, they are my witnesses.] Yuna

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear defended me by crying .

[I was tired from work, so I was resting in my room when I finally came home. I was playing with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear just now. ……Etto, Fina-san? Are you still there?] Yuna

I don’t know what to do, but make excuses.

{I’m sorry, You’re tired from work and now resting. Can I see you tomorrow?} Fina

Fina believed my words. She’s a good girl.

[That’s not it. I was thinking of going to see Fina this afternoon.] Yuna

I was really just going to play around on the first day. Too much work is not good. But if Fina wants to see me, I can’t refuse her.

{Then, is it all right to go to Yuna-oneesan’s house with my mom now?} Fina

[It’s okay. I can go there instead.] Yuna

{No, Yuna-oneesan, please take some rest. Dad also looked tired when he comes back from work. So I’ll go there with my mom.} Fina

The call was cut off. I put away the Bear Phone and prepared to pick up Fina and Tirumina-san.

Cleaning?

Snacks?

Drinks?

Cleaning was not needed. I have sweets, cookies, and potato chips for snacks. For the drink, I also have a cold fruit juice. It should be fine.

So I waited for Fina along with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. Fina came together with Tirumina-san and Shuri.

[Yuna-chan, did you come back today?] Tirumina

[Yes, So I was playing at home.] Yuna

[I’m sorry, even though you’re tired. There was a little bit something that I wanted to talk to you about.] Tirumina

[I don’t mind. For now, please sit down.] Yuna

I put out the snacks and drinks I have prepared.

Fina and Shuri are sitting on a chair, while they hugging Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear on their laps.

Then, they started eating the sweets that I prepared.

[So, what do you want to talk about?] Yuna

[It’s about deciding on the schedule for the sea trip. I have to contact the people in the village who will take care of the birds. The shop will also have to announce the holiday early. Also……] Tirumina

Tirumina-san had a smaller voice at the end.

[Wha, what is it?] Yuna

[I want to make sure Genz can get a break from the Adventurers Guild.] Tirumina

She’s a little embarrassed.

[Dad, is working without taking a break to get a long vacation.] Fina

[Is that so?] Yuna

[He’s looking forward to going to the sea.] Fina

It seems that Genz was working hard in order to go on a family vacation. Well, it’s easy to work, but it’s difficult to get a long vacation. I heard stories on the news about people not getting a paid vacation. What’s more, there is no way that there is a paid vacation in a different world.

That’s why Genz seems to be working hard to get a long vacation.

Genz is married to Tirumina-san and probably hasn’t gone anywhere from there. This trip may be the chance to have the long-awaited honeymoon and it’s just the right timing.

Fina and Shuri looked happy.

[I’m okay anytime. Tirumina-san can decide the schedule.] Yuna

[By the way, how many days are we spending there? I also want to announce it before we close the shops.] Tirumina

1 day for going, so 2 days for a round trip?

5 days to play?

If you think about it.

[About 7 or 10 days?] Yuna

[That long!?] Tirumina

[It’s still just a plan.] Yuna

Longer should be better than short. It means that big was also better than small.

[But that would significantly reduce the store’s sales.] Tirumina

I don’t really care about that.

This is just an employee trip, and the purpose was to reward everyone for doing their best after getting a hard time.

[We will just do our best after returning home.] Yuna

[Then it would be hard when we get back. So what about transportation? Do you have a carriage? I have no idea what Yuna-chan was thinking, so I haven’t done anything. Even if I prepare it now, it will be difficult because there are many people.] Tirumina

I completely forgot about transportation. As expected, I couldn’t go to the sea using the Bear Gate.

[I~, it’s okay. I’m thinking about it properly.] Yuna

[Really?] Tirumina

A gaze of suspicion is on me.

It’s not that I wasn’t really thinking about it. I’m thinking of a good choice. I just forgot.

[Really……] Tirumina

When I look back at Tirumina-san, her cold eyes are looking at me as if she was very suspicious of me, without turning away.

[I understand. Then please prepare the carriage.] Tirumina

I won.

No matter what you say, I definitely won.

[And then, I asked Fina if there is a place to stay.] Tirumina

[There is a big Bear House.] Shuri

Shuri spreads her hands wide open. Shuri’s hand let go of her grip, and Hugging Bear, who’s on her knees, was about to fall. But Shuri hugs him right away.

[As Shuri says, there is a place to stay so it’s okay.] Yuna

That’s why I made a big Bear House.

[I’m worried about how big is that big Bear House. I wish we have enough place to stay. We can also buy ingredients in the town, right?] Tirumina

[It’s okay. Don’t worry about it, I will bring it.] Yuna

When it comes down to it, the Bear Box contains meat, vegetables, and flour. And if the weather isn’t bad, we can get fresh fish.

[Then, let’s decide the day of departure.] Tirumina

It seems that Tirumina-san had compiled the schedule of the shop and the vendors, so the schedule was easily decided.

[Then, 10 days after departure, I’ll tell the vendors and the commercial guild.] Tirumina

Then she made a leaflet for the holiday notice and contacted the people who will take care of the birds. Tirumina-san decided on the future plan by herself.

It was an employee trip that I decided on my own, but it seems that Tirumina-san was the one who’s been annoyed.

But she’s looking forward to it, so it’s okay, right?

[Tirumina-san. Thank you as always.] Yuna

[What? To suddenly thank me.] Tirumina

[No, I think you have always been taking care of me.] Yuna

Honestly, Tirumina-san has a serious expression.

[What are you talking about? Our family is the one that’s being taken care of by Yuna-chan. It’s thanks to Yuna-chan that our family lives happily.] Tirumina

Tirumina-san looked at me with a sweet smile at the end. I can tell that she isn’t lying when I saw that expression.

It was really nice to come to this world and meet Fina at the very beginning.

Author’s Note:

Finally, the sea trip begins. It’s December in reality…