Bear-san, Takes A Break.

After returning from the Land of Harmony, I had a good nights sleep for the first time in a long time. It seemed that the same was true for Kagali-san, who slept even more than I did.

Perhaps, like Sakura, she had not been sleeping much since she learned that the Orochis resurrection was near. And she was alone, guarding a place where the Orochi could revive at any moment. Perhaps she was more nervous and tired than I thought she would be.

I got up from the futon when the sun was just above the horizon. Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were sleeping comfortably on the bed. As I was getting up, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear tried to do the same.

You can go back to sleep if youre still sleepy. (Yuna)

When I called out to them, Swaying Bear and Hugging got up. Apparently, they want to follow me.

Then I checked on Kagali-san, who was sleeping in the next room, and she was still asleep. I felt sorry to wake her up, so I ate a late breakfast/early lunch by myself. I gave Swaying Bear and Hugging bread with lots of honey on it.

Having finished eating, I retrieved the bear gate in the elven forest. I thought about calling Ruimin, but she might be exhausted from using excessive magic, too. Ill come back next time.

Ugh, Im starving. (Kagali)

When I returned after retrieving the bear gate, Kagali-san, dressed in an oversized kimono, came into the room, dragging the hem. Do I need to get some clothes for her later?

Do I have to go out and buy some? Or should I contact Sakura and ask her to prepare clothes for her in the Land of Harmony?

I had asked Jeremo in the town of Mereera before to buy some kimono from the Land of Harmony before, but they didnt have any Kagali-sans current size.

Kagali-san sat in a chair, not seeming to mind her oversized clothes.

Are you fine with bread, or you want rice? (Yuna)

Inari

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(Kagali)

I dont have it. (Yuna)

Youre not well prepared. (Kagali)

Do you want to leave? Ill open the door. (Yuna)

Im sorry. Im just kidding. Id like to eat rice if possible. (Kagali)

I took out the rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and pickles from the bear box.

Oh, thats quick. (Kagali)

Kagali-san ate the breakfast (lunch) laid out on the table.

The rice is delicious, and so is the miso soup. (Kagali)

Im glad you liked it. (Yuna)

Im not copying Kagali-san, or anything. But, maybe next time I can make Inari and give it to Fina and the others.

Kagali-san. (Yuna)

What? (Kagali)

When will you return to your original form? (Yuna)

I dont know. Maybe today, tomorrow, a year, or a hundred years? (Kagali)

Is that so? (Yuna)

I used up all my strength. It placed a great toll on my body. So I dont know when Ill be able to return to my normal form. (Kagali)

It seems that the burden on her body was greater than I thought.

But why are you asking that? Could it be youre trying to get rid of me? (Kagali)

Well, theres also that. But the clothes youre wearing right now are too big. Isnt it difficult to move? (Yuna)

Its certainly hard to move, but if Im riding on top of Swaying Bear, theres no problem. (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n

Swaying Bear cub, whos sleeping on the couch, made a cry of denial.

Whats that, Swaying Bears cub? Its small and cute. Though not as cute as the fox. (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n

Again, Swaying Bear voiced his denial.

Thats not Swaying Bears cub. Thats Swaying Bear himself. (Yuna)

What are you talking about? Isnt Swaying Bear a big bear? (Kagali)

He can get smaller, just like Kagali-san. (Yuna)

What do you mean? Youre saying this little bear is that big bear? (Kagali)

My bears are special. (Yuna)

But if they can turn big, theres no problem. When I need to move, Ill just have to ride on the back of Swaying Bear. (Kagali)

In Kagali-sans country, are bears allowed to walk through the streets? (Yuna)

In Crimonia, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were gradually becoming known, so its okay. But in other cities, itll be impossible because theyll freak out if they see a big bear approaching.

No, its not. (Kagali)

Then I reject the idea of riding on Swaying Bear around town. Im going to ask Sakura for some clothes, or do you prefer to wear something from here? (Yuna)

Are you telling me, a fox, to wear bear clothes? (Kagali)

Does she perhaps think the bear costume Im wearing was typical here?

She even saw Finas clothes.

You saw a girl named Fina yesterday, right? Itll be like that. My outfit is special and only a few dressed up as bears. (Yuna)

There are people who dress like you!? (Kagali)

Its not a lie, because the kids in the shop are wearing them.

Then why dont you dress up as a fox? (Kagali)

Ku~u ~ n

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear voiced their disagreement.

What, the fox is cuter, isnt it? (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n

Its the fox! (Kagali)

`Ku~u ~ n

Its the fox! (Kagali)

Theyre not really going anywhere with their conversation, arent they?

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And so, I decided to ask Sakura for some clothes for Kagali-san. After all, she wants to wear clothes shes comfortable in.

I understand. Ill have them prepare it and have s.h.i.+n.o.bu bring it to you.

Please, Im counting on you.

As expected, Kagali-sama went to Yuna-sama. I was contacted by s.h.i.+n.o.bu and heard that Kagali-samas house was broken. She said that Kagali-sama was nowhere to be found and there was only Yuna-samas house instead. She called out to Yuna-samas bears house. But n.o.body came out, so she said Kagali-sama might have gone with Yuna-sama.

It looks like Kagali-san was very tired too. Shes been sleeping until now.

I see. Please take care of Kagali-sama.

Well, Im fine with it until she recovers.

Shes mostly just sleeping anyway.

So, hows it going over there?

Yesterday, I heard from s.h.i.+n.o.bu that the women were recognized. I havent heard about the rest, so I dont know. Actually, I was sleeping until a while ago.

I could hear an apologetic voice from Bearphone.

But it was thanks to Yuna-sama that I was able to sleep so comfortably. Thank you very much.

Sakura, can I say one thing?

Yes, what is it?

Youre not allowed to say thank you anymore. Ive heard it a thousand times.

Im sorry. I can only say thank you.

I dont mean that way. What Im saying is that I understand Sakuras feelings well, and that everything will be fine.

Yuna-sama

So there is no need to thank me for what I have done for you regarding the Orochi. Ive already received enough. Besides, if you say thank you too many times, the value of your thanks will diminish.

Is my value of grat.i.tude going down?

Thats right. If you always say thank you, people will think youre one who gives shallow grat.i.tude.

I didnt mean to

Yeah, I know that you dont mean it that way. But if you keep thanking me for the same thing repeatedly, you will get into the habit of thanking me every time you see me.

If this keeps up, I will be thanked every time we meet.

Wha, I, I understand. I wont thank you anymore for the Orochi. But its okay if its about something else, right?

Well, if it was something different, then yeah.

It cant be helped if shes thanking me for something new. On the other hand, I dont want people taking for granted something I did for them and not giving an ounce of grat.i.tude for it.

After that, we talked about other things.

Then, Im counting on you for Kagali-sans clothes.

Yes, I understand.

After finis.h.i.+ng the conversation, I put away my bearphone.

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Well, what should I do for today? I cant go to the Land of Harmony yet, so I think Ill take it easy today, too.

After finis.h.i.+ng her meal, Kagali-san returned to her room, dragging the hem of her clothes along with her.

Thanks to the white bear costume, I got rid of my tiredness, but I feel that my mind is still tired.

I will follow Kagali-sans example and rest with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

The next day, I received a call from Sakura. She said that s.h.i.+n.o.bu had left Kagali-sans clothes in front of the bear house on the island.

I thanked her and went to the bear house in the Land of Harmony.

When I opened the door, I saw something wrapped in a

furos.h.i.+ki

(wrapping cloth) placed in front of me.

Apparently, these were Kagali-sans clothes.

I pick up the

furos.h.i.+ki

(

)

and return to Crimonia.

After relaxing for a while, Kagali-san came down.

Im starving. (Kagali)

Kagali-san came over and slumped down on the table.

Ill go and prepare it now. But first, I got some clothes from Sakura, so get dressed. (Yuna)

Im fine as is. (Kagali)

Kagali-san lifted the hem of her oversized clothes.

Something might happen to you, change your clothes. (Yuna)

I dont know what you mean. (Kagali)

Apparently, my feelings were not conveyed properly.

Perhaps only me in my former world would understand.

Get changed for now. If you dont, I wont prepare any more meals. (Yuna)

Okay! I get it! Ill change my clothes. Youre a ridiculous girl, you know that? To threaten someone with food. You have a terrible person as a master. (Kagali)

Kagali-san said to Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear sitting on the sofa.

I would never do that to Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

I have a soft spot for Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. I may forgive them no matter what they do. In the first place, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear wouldnt do anything wrong. They would follow my instructions. Even if its something they dont want to do. I will tease them later.

Kagali-san put on the kimono that Sakura had prepared for her. It seemed to be the right size and it wasnt out of place.

Its a little tight. (Kagali)

Did you get fat? (Yuna)

How could I be fat?! (Kagali)

I think it was simply due to the fact that she was always dressed loosely and scandalously, but now she was adequately dressed.

Is that your nightwear? (Yuna)

Well, it seems that they prepared various things. (Kagali)

Shes wearing a yukata like those found in j.a.panese inns. The color was white.

Im going to bed. (Kagali)

After finis.h.i.+ng her meal, Kagali-san said so and returned to her room. The only time Kagali-san stayed awake was to eat. Like an animal, shell wake up, eat, sleep, and repeat. This may be the fastest way for her to recover.

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Authors Note:

Yuna returned to Crimonia and spent some time relaxing.

Maybe were going back to the Land of Harmony next time?

The next post may be late. Also, I may not be able to reply to your feedback. Thank you for understanding.

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