Chapter 762
Chapter 762
Bear-san Returns to Crimonia
After finishing my talk with Balm-san, Carina and I left the office.
“Thank you for teaching me, Yuna-san.” (Carina)
“Sorry for not telling you about these things before.” (Yuna)
“No, I can understand that there are matters that I am not supposed to know.” (Carina)
Carina, who was a daughter of a noble in this world, was quick to understand the situation when I explained it to her.
She was very different from the stupid nobleman’s son in the town where Misa lived.
“But there is even a magic circle for purposes such as this…” (Carina)
“It’s a magic circle exclusive to my own magic power, so you can’t evoke it even if you somehow manage to copy the traces and magic lines.” (Yuna)
“I see.” (Carina)
Carina looked somewhat disappointed with the revelation.
When I used my magic power to draw the bear magic circle, Carina looked at the process with great interest.
She had said she was interested in magic circles, so she looked puzzled when we made the contract.
“Yuna-san, please come and visit me from time to time from now on.” (Carina)
“Although I have already told Balm-san and you about Gate, other people will still get suspicious if I come here too often.” (Yuna)
“It’s okay. Most people don’t know whether Yuna-san is a resident of this town or not.” (Carina)
“But I am dressed as a bear.” (Yuna)
“Normal people wouldn’t think that you dress as a bear every day.” (Carina)
“…” (Yuna)
I couldn’t say anything back in retort.
She was correct in a sense.
Normal ordinary folk wouldn’t think that I dressed up as a bear every day, all year round. At most, they might assume that I often wear bear themed clothing.
Because I wore them every day, I mistakenly thought that other people would also think that I wore bear clothes everyday.
“So I think the only people who would be suspicious would be Mother and those at home. In that situation, Father and I will cover it up.” (Carina)
That was reassuring.
As we were talking, we returned to the room where Fina and the others were.
When we entered the room, Fina and the others were wearing the bear uniforms from the shop.
“Why are you all dressed as a bear?” (Yuna)
Everyone laughed at my question.
Even Carina soon changed into a bear uniform from the shop and joined Fina’s group.
They seemed to have become good friends even though they had just met.
When I asked Noa about it, she replied, “We are a group of bear lovers.”
They chatted happily until they fell asleep.
I covered Shuri with her futon.
Noa and Misa have good sleeping postures.
Were noble daughters taught sleeping postures as well?
Fina was normal as usual.
I grabbed a chair and moved closer to the window and opened it.
The stars were beautiful.
The starry sky seen from the house in the Land of Wa was also beautiful, as the vast calm lake acted like a mirror to the brilliance of the stars above, but the starry sky seen from here in the desert was also beautiful.
I guess it was because the air was clean.
This marked the end of this ‘vacation’ tour.
I had planned to return to Crimonia tomorrow.
I was thinking of going to the royal capital, but if Ellelaura-san finds out, Cliff might also find out, and one thing would lead to another (especially on how I was able to go from one place to another so quickly), so I decided to put the idea aside for now.
“Yuna-san, can’t you sleep?” (Carina)
“Carina?” (Yuna)
I turned towards the voice and saw Carina standing there.
I didn’t notice her presence.
“That’s not it. I was just looking at the stars before going to sleep.” (Yuna)
“Yuna-san, you’re so romantic.” (Carina)
“…You think I am romantic?” (Yuna)
Those words didn’t suit me the most.
“The image of Yuna-san looking at the stars is beautiful. But your Bear outfit would distort the image, if somebody were to paint a picture right now.” (Carina)
Imagine it.
A girl in a bear costume looking at the stars.
Far from being beautiful, it would be a laughing matter.
“I’m going to sleep now, so Carina should sleep too.” (Yuna)
“Yes.” (Carina)
Carina and I went back to bed and went to sleep.
…
The next morning, everyone woke up, still in their bear suits.
The rate of ‘bear cosplay’ was at 100%, but soon the number of ‘bears’ dropped as everyone started to change into normal clothing.
Noa and Misa were also returning to Crimonia, so they dressed up in their usual nobility attire instead of dressing up as bears.
Then I bid farewell to Balm-san and the others.
“Yuna-san, please come anytime. You are always welcomed here.” (Carina)
“Yeah, I’ll return again.” (Yuna)
I needed to buy curry spices from time to time.
So, not coming back was not an option.
I informed Balm-san yesterday that I was going to buy curry spices, and he already had them ready.
When I tried to pay for it, he claimed that “it was souvenir,” but there was quite a lot of the spices, so I insisted that “I’ll pay,” but he didn’t back down, saying “I can’t accept money from the benefactor who saved the city,” so I reluctantly accepted it.
“Please accept it as my father’s feelings.” (Carina)
“But if you do this every time I come to visit, I would be hesitant to come here.” (Yuna)
This kind of thing needed to stop somewhere, or it would be a problem for both of us.
Above all, I would be scared that it would become normal for me to receive them.
I couldn’t ignore Balm-san’s feelings, so I said, “Thank you. I’ll accept it just this time,” and accepted it.
After saying goodbye to Balm-san, we headed to my house in the town of Desierto to go home.
“Um, Yuna-san. Are you sure it’s okay to come with Carina?” (Noa)
“The bear gate is a secret, right?” (Misa)
“If we come together, people might get suspicious.” (Fina)
Noa, Misa, and Fina whisper to each other.
Carina was talking happily with Shuri a little behind me.
“That’s okay. I want to be able to come and go freely from now on, so I made a contract spell with Balm-san and Carina yesterday and told them about the gate.” (Yuna)
I explained that I told Balm-san about the Bear Transfer Gate when he called me yesterday.
“I see.” (Noa)
It appeared that he was worried about me.
“Thank you for worrying about me.” (Carina)
“Hehe, then I can give you this.” (Noa)
“Give her what?” (Yuna)
“Nothing.” (Noa)
Noa hurriedly looked away.
That behaviour was definitely suspicious.
Then, Noa whispered something to Fina and Misa, and headed towards Carina who was behind her.
What was it about?
I was curious about Noa heading towards Carina, so I followed her with my eyes, and Misa spoke to me.
“So, Yuna-san, you’re going back to Crimonia, aren’t you?” (Misa)
“Yeah, I will be staying there for quite a while.” (Yuna)
The town of Mileela, the Land of Wa, the elf village, and this town of Desierto. There were other places we haven’t been to, such as the royal capital, the dwarf town, and the town of Larouz with its big river. When I go to Larouz with them in the future, I’d like to take them on a big boat.
Well, I think that we could go there next time.
I told Cliff that we were supposed to be with the fairies, so I couldn’t stay there for too long.
While I was speaking with Fina and Misa, I heard Carina’s voice saying “Thank you. I’ll treasure it.” from behind me.
I wondered what it was and tried to turn around, but Fina and Misa pulled my arm.
“Fina, Misa?” (Yuna)
“What is that?” (Fina)
“Is it food?” (Misa)
She pointed to the tip of Fina’s finger to avoid confusion.
When I looked at the tip of her finger, I saw a round fruit-like thing that I didn’t know.
When I asked the shopkeeper, it turned out to be fruit.
I took a bite, and it was soft, sweet, and delicious.
“Oh, Yuna-san, Fina, Misa, it’s not fair that you three are here.” (Noa)
“You’re right. Big sister is eating something.” (Shuri)
Noa and Shuri came over from behind.
The shopkeeper laughed and gave Noa and the others a bite to eat.
It would be bad to leave without buying it, so I decided to buy it.
Fruits could be used in many ways, and they were delicious, so you could eat them.
Noa and Misa also bought some.
Fina also bought some to eat with Tirumina-san and Gentz-san.
“So, what were Noa and Carina talking about?” (Yuna)
“We were just talking about something important.” (Noa)
“Something important?” (Yuna)
“It’s a personal matter, so it’s a secret.” (Noa)
If they say it was a secret, I couldn’t press them any more.
Maybe there was something they didn’t want me, an adult, to hear about a secret between the kids.
As an adult, I didn’t press them nor compelled them for answers.
Then, Carina started talking to me, as if to change the topic.
“I’ve been wondering since we met, but are those two from noble families?” (Carina)
Carina looked at Noa and Misa.
I knew that Carina was trying to change the subject, but as an adult, I decided to go along with it.
“Yes, they come from noble families.” (Yuna)
“I thought so.” (Carina)
“You thought so?” (Yuna)
“Their way of speaking and eating was different from normal kids.” (Carina)
I guess it depends on the environment you grow up in.
Also, they say that children resemble their parents.
Noa, Misa, Fina and Shuri all have kind parents. That was why they were growing up to be good kids.
The nobles who lived in the same town as Misa were both awful, both parents and children.
When I think about my parents, I felt like I had been a terrible kid too.
But there were also kids who grew up to be good, using their parents as bad examples.
I should use my parents as bad examples and become a good… decent… recluse who didn’t cause trouble for others.
I definitely am lowering the bar for myself.
And then, they all arrived at my house, while still chit-chatting along the way.
“Actually, I thought Yuna-san might be around, so I came by your house a few times.” (Carina)
“Really?” (Yuna)
That was close.
Good thing I didn’t encounter her when we came here to clean the house with Fina.
Although, in the end, I ended up talking about it and made a contract, so it may have been a matter of time. We went inside the house and moved to the room where the Bear Transfer Gate was.
“Is this the door that can teleport?” (Carina)
“It’s a secret, Ok?” (Yuna)
“Yes. Of course. However, even if I try to talk about it, I can only say [bear], so it won’t really matter.” (Carina)
After we made a contract, a Maid came in and when Carina tried to talk to her, she kept saying “bear” and Maid-san had to hold back her laughter. She then told Carina, “Lady Carina, you’re cute,” causing Carina’s face to turn red.
I opened the door to the Bear Transfer Gate.
Noa and the others looked at Carina.
“It was fun meeting you, Carina.” (Noa)
“Yes, me too. Please take your time next time you come.” (Carina)
“Of course.” (Noa)
“I’ll ask Yuna-san.” (Misa)
“It was a pleasure meeting you, Fina-chan and Shuri-chan.” (Carina)
“Yes, me too.” (Fina)
“Carina-chan, let’s ride the birds together next time.” (Shuri)
“Yeah, let’s ride them together.” (Carina)
Noa and the others waved and passed through the Bear Transfer Gate.
I was left alone.
“Are you not going, Yuna-san?” (Carina)
“Well, I still have to lock the doors.” (Yuna)
If I left Carina in the house like this, she might leave without locking it.
“In that case, I’ll do it.” (Carina)
“Okay, I’ll leave it to you.” (Yuna)
“I’ll clean up so you can come whenever you want.” (Carina)
“You don’t have to clean up.” (Yuna)
I gave her the spare key.
“Then please lock the door.” (Yuna)
“Yes.” (Carina)
I passed through the Bear Transfer Gate and closed it from behind me.
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