Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear

Bear-san, Gives Fina’s Present, Dezerto City Edition 1

I repatriated Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, and I opened the door of the bear gate while imagining Dezerto city. The door opened to a small warehouse.

“It’s narrow.” (Shuri)

Shuri mutters.

It’s a small house. The bear gate just barely fit.

We moved from the warehouse to the living room.

“What’s this house?” (Fina)

“I bought this house in Dezerto. It’s small, though.” (Yuna)

However, it’s large enough for one person to live alone.

Besides, it’s a house I bought just to install a bear gate. I don’t live here, so no problem.

“Well then, first, let’s head to the lord’s house in this city.” (Yuna)

I want to tour the city, but I have an appointment with Karina, and I want to introduce Mumroot-san to her as soon as possible.

“A descendant of Quat and Cyan?” (Mumroot)

I don’t know how many generations it was, but it seems to be the name of Karina’s ancestor.

Lifespans are different between humans and long-lived elves. The same amount of time is short for elves. Ruimin also feels sad about being left behind by Fina and Shuri.

But that’s not an option.

Just because it’s painful to say goodbye doesn’t mean it’s better not to meet people. Enjoy the present and think about the future then. Don’t stop and move forward.

“Fina, Shuri, you’re fine on your own, right?” (Yuna)

“Can we go with you?” (Fina)

“It’s fine. They’re not the kind of people who would kick you out or mistreat you. Besides, there’s a girl about Fina’s age, so I think you’ll get along.” (Yuna)

Karina is not the kind of girl who makes fun of commoners.

If they mistreat Fina and Shuri, we will leave.

I opened the door and stepped out of the house.

I bought a house in a less-trafficked area, so fewer people are around.

“This is the city they made?” (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san looks around.

“Where are we? Where’s the lake?” (Mumroot)

“The lake is that way, though it’s a bit far away. Balima-san’s house is also near the lake, so let’s stop by the lake first.” (Yuna)

We start walking towards the lake.

And, as usual, I gather gazes, but I walk without minding them.

Giving up is the key.

I notice the people who’re looking at me.

“Oh right. It’s okay to take off your cloak in the city. It’s less hot here.” (Yuna)

Fina and the others look around and remove their hoods.

“It’s true. It’s not as hot as where we were earlier.” (Fina)

“It’s like the lake is bringing down the ambient temperature.” (Yuna)

I didn’t know because of the bear costume, but I heard a story like that.

They all removed their cloaks, put them in their item bags, and we started walking again toward the lake.

“It’s changed a lot. There weren’t many buildings, and there weren’t so many people before.” (Mumroot)

Well, buildings and people change over time. It can’t be helped.

And we arrived at the lake in the center of the city.

“At least the scenery here hasn’t changed.” (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san stops and looks at the lake nostalgically.

The scenery of the lake may not have changed since then. When I think about it, I am deeply moved as when I learned about those desert marker posts.

When everyone was looking at the lake, Shuri pointed at the lake.

“Yuna-oneechan, what is that? There’s someone on board.” (Shuri)

I looked in the direction where Shuri was pointing and saw a big duck swimming. The big duck had a child on it.

What’s its name again?

Did I ask it in the first place?

I took the liberty of calling it something like a big duck, but I forgot if I even asked it what its name was.

“Well, I’ve brought a big egg before, right? It’s from that bird.” (Yuna)

“Bird!” (Shuri)

“By any chance, if you ride that bird, will you be able to fly in the sky!?” (Ruimin)

This time, Ruimin reacted.

“No, I don’t think it can.” (Yuna)

Image-wise, I don’t think it could spread its wings if you got on it.

I wonder, do all three of them want to fly?

As expected, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cannot fly or walk in the sky.

Can they learn a skill to fly?

I want Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to learn it, even if it’s not me.

We then head to Balima-san’s house, overlooking the lake.

Then, despite being repeatedly pointed at being called a “bear”, we arrive safely at Balima-san’s house.

It’s large because it’s the residence of the lord of this city.

When I looked in from outside the gate, I saw a maid, so I went to talk to her, but she happened to look at me, and our gazes met. When the maid saw me, she looked surprised.

“Yuna-sama?”

She was surprised not because of my appearance as a bear, but because it was me.

“Rasa-san, it’s been a while. I came to visit.” (Yuna)

Rasa-san is a maid who works in this mansion. When I came here before, she taught me how to make curry.

Her surprised expression turned joyous, and she rushed towards us.

“Welcome, Yuna-sama. Thank you for coming from afar. Both Karina-sama and the Master will be delighted.” (Rasa)

Rasa responds with a smile, even though it’s a sudden visit.

Well, it’s hard to contact them, so it can’t be helped to visit us out of the blue.

Rasa-san led us into the house and guided us to a room.

I will go and inform the Master and Karina-sama, so please wait a moment.”

Rasa-san bowed her head and left the room.

Shuri tried to move around the room, but Fina silently held her hand to stop her.

“Let’s just sit in the chair and wait.” (Yuna)

Shuri sits in a chair to keep her from moving around.

After Rasa-san left the room, I heard someone running down the hallway a few moments later, and then the door burst open.

“Is it true that Yuna-san is here?!” (Karina)

A girl with reddish hair entered the room.

“Karina, it’s been a while.” (Yuna)

“It is you Yuna-san. You came.” (Karina)

The moment she saw me, she smiled and ran up to me. Then, she grabbed my bear puppet.

“I promised to come again, didn’t I?” (Yuna)

“Yes. But I didn’t expect you to come sooner.” (Karina)

“I have Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear with me, so I can come easily.” (Yuna)

Lies come out of my mouth naturally since I’m already used to them.

“I’d like to meet Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan, but who are these people with you, Yuna-san?” (Karina)

Karina asks while looking at Fina and the others.

“When Balima-san arrives, I’ll introduce them.” (Yuna)

As I was saying that, the door opened, and Balima-san entered the room.

“Yuna-san, it’s been a while.” (Balima)

“I’m in the city, so I thought I’d stop by.” (Yuna)

“Yuna-san, you’re more than welcome. And whenever you come to the city, please stop by. Karina will be happy to see you. So you are not alone today?” (Balima)

Like Karina, he looked at Fina and the others.

Well, of course, you’ll be curious if people you don’t know are visiting you.

I turned my attention to the two people sitting to my right.

“These two are my friends from the town of Crimonia. Fina, and Shuri.” (Yuna)

“I’m Fina.”

“I’m Shuri.”

Fina and Shuri stood from their chairs and gave their greetings.

Next, I turned my attention to the two people sitting to my left.

“And, this is the legendary adventurer Mumroot-san and his granddaughter Ruimin.” (Yuna)

Balima-san and Karina looked surprised at my introduction to the two.

“Missy, what’s with the legendary adventurer?” (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san looks embarrassed at my introduction and explanation.

“Because it seems that your name has been passed down throughout the generations, Mumroot-san.” (Yuna)

He’s legendary enough.

“Mumroot-sama? You mean that Mumroot-sama, who built this city together with our ancestors?” (Karina)

Karina looks at Mumroot-san in disbelief.

“I told you before that I knew an elf by the same name. So I checked, and he said it was him, so I brought him here.” (Yuna)

“After listening to her story, I felt nostalgic and asked her to bring me here. If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like a tour of the city.” (Mumroot)

“Then, it’s true? I’m deeply moved. To be able to meet Mumroot-sama while I’m still alive.” (Balima)

“Of course. Please feel free to explore the city.” (Karina)

Karina and Balima-san were acting as if they had just met their ultimate idol.

“I only helped them along the way. After we left, it was Quat and Cyan who developed the city. I’m sure they went through a lot of hardship. But they have made a great city, and their children have protected it. I am the one who should be thankful. Thank you for protecting the city they built for so long.” (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san lowered his head.

“We were just doing our part. And when we were about to fail that role, Yuna-san saved us.” (Balima)

Balima-san looks at me.

“And it’s not just us who support this city. It’s the people, the residents who live here.” (Balima)

Without people, a city cannot exist. But without people to manage it, it would become a lawless zone.

Both are essential.

“So, how long will you be staying?” (Balima)

“Missy, how long are you planning to stay?” (Mumroot)

In response to Balima-san’s question, Mumroot-san looks at me to confirm.

“I haven’t decided, but I think if we stay too long, Fina’s parents will worry, so maybe a couple of days at most.” (Yuna)

In fact, I have not decided on the length of our stay. But if I don’t decide now, Karina will likely stick with me, so I’ll use Fina and the others as a reason to keep it vague.

“I see. Then please stay at our home during that time.” (Karina)

“If it’s a house to stay in, I have my own house, so we’re fine.” (Yuna)

“Yuna-san, your house is too small for everyone to stay together, and we would like to entertain you all. Please, let us entertain you.” (Balima)

“What do you say, Mumroot-san?” (Yuna)

“Since we’re already here, we might as well take their word, I guess.” (Mumroot)

With Mumroot-san’s word, we accepted the invitation to stay at Balima-san’s house.

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Author’s Note:

We arrived at the city of Dezerto.

Karina and Fina met in a distant land. (lol)

Please note that posting will be slow for a while.

I will also take a break from replying to your comments.

I hope to make time by mid-November.

※ As always, thanks to everyone who has reported typos. I will not be able to reply, so I will leave this here.

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