Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear

Bear-san and the Other on a trip to the Land of Wa (Part 1)

After exploring Mileela all day yesterday, we decided to go somewhere different today.

“Where are we going today?” (Noa)

“To the land of Wa.” (Yuna)

“The Land of Wa, that’s the name of the country that deals with the town of Mileela, isn’t it?” (Noa)

“You have studied very well.” (Yuna)

I patted Noa on the head.

“Of course. As the daughter of a lord, I naturally study the towns my parents rule.” (Noa)

“Then what supplies do Mileela import?” (Yuna)

I posed the question to Noa, who said she was studying things like this.

“I heard that the amount of rice we are importing is increasing. Then… as well as soy sauce and miso. Currently, it’s just food, but Father also mentioned consulting the Merchant Guild about making arrangements to import other things.” (Noa)

She seemed to be studying hard.

She also listened to Cliff’s story.

“One of the products Father was thinking of importing is wind chimes. Father likes it. The wind chimes we have at home were the ones you bought from the Land of Wa.” (Noa)

“Yesterday, Noa Onee-sama showed it to me, and it sounded very impressive.” (Misa)

I remembered that I had not bought Misa a wind chime.

I must buy one for her when we go to the Land of Wa.

“The Bear Transfer Gate can only go where you have already put a similar Gate, right?” (Noa)

“That’s right.” (Yuna)

“Then does that mean Yuna-san took the boat to the Land of Wa?” (Noa)

Oh, that’s what one might think.

In fact, I just happened to pass by the Land of Wa when I was riding Targui, a moving island.

“Hmmm, not exactly. Maybe we should go over there first.” (Yuna)

“Over there?” (Noa)

I took everyone with me into the room where the Bear Transfer Gate was placed.

Then I opened the Bear Transfer gate connected to the Bear Transfer Gate on Targui’s Back.

“Where are we?” (Noa)

“Is this the Land of Wa?” (Misa)

Because we were inside the Bear House installed on Targui, they have yet to know where we were.

I told Fina and Shuri, who have been here before, to keep quiet.

“Remember when we all took a trip to the town of Mileela?” (Yuna)

“That, of course, I remember because it was fun.” (Noa)

“Yes, me too.” (Misa)

“Do you remember when we talked about a moving island?” (Yuna)

“…Yes, I remember that.” (Noa)

“A fisherman once told me about it.” (Misa)

“This is that moving island.” (Yuna)

“Is that so!?” (Noa)

Noa and Misa were surprised.

“There are many delicious fruits here.” (Shuri)

Shuri said as she remembered the fruit she had once eaten.

“Have you been here before, Shuri?” (Noa)

“Yes. I picked many fruits with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.” (Shuri)

“Ugh, I wish I had been invited along too.” (Noa)

“I envy you.” (Misa)

“Well, anyway, let’s take a short walk before we go to the Land of Wa.” (Yuna)

We left the Bear House.

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear transformed into two big bears.

Noa and Misa rode on Swaying Bear, while Fina, Shuri, and I rode on Hugging Bear.

“This is the fabled moving island…” (Noa)

“Well, when I was on this island before, when I happened to pass by the Land of Wa, and so I was able to place a Transfer Gate there.” (Yuna)

“So that’s how it happened.” (Noa)

We walked out to the shore.

I asked the children not to come down from Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear because we were on a cliff.

Noa and Misa stared out at the sea.

“I can’t see anything.” (Noa)

“It’s just the ocean all the way out.” (Yuna)

The horizon could be seen from the shore.

The sea stretched on endlessly.

I was glad that we could not see any land. If we had been able to see any land, maybe they might have said, “I want to go there”.

Not to mention, I would also have wanted to go there.

However, even if we saw land, I would not be able to take Noa and the others to a place that might be dangerous.

“The wind feels good.” (Noa)

“Where is this place?” (Misa)

“I don’t have a clue where we are.” (Yuna)

I opened up my bear map, but all I saw was a dot. The surroundings appeared in black.

“It’s a wonder how the island can move.” (Noa)

I decided to keep the only secret that this moving island was the legendary creature Targui.

Telling them that would only startle them, so I kept quiet.

Then, at Noa and Misa’s request, we went fruit picking. After all, there were seasonal fruits here regardless of the season.

When they were satisfied, we decided to head back to the Land of Wa.

“Yes. First, let me tell you that there is a kid named Kagali-san at the house we are moving to…” (Yuna)

Hmmm, how do I explain this? 

I couldn’t just expose Kagali-san’s secret.

“Is Kagali-san a child living at Yuna-san’s house in the Land of Wa?” (Noa)

“I met her in the Land of Wa, but for various reasons she has to live alone.” (Yuna)

“A child all by herself?” (Noa)

“Oh, no, that’s terrible.” (Misa)

“Oh, don’t worry. There is someone who is taking good care of her.” (Yuna)

“Oh, I see. Do Fina and Shuri know about that child?” (Noa)

“Um…yes.” (Fina)

“Yes. I know of her.” (Shuri)

Fina and Shuri had met Kagali-san before, so there was nothing to worry about, but Noa and Misa were meeting her for the first time.

Incidentally, I contacted Kagali-san a few days ago to see if there was anyone who could take care of her.

“She is not a normal child, so I hope you don’t mind her behavior.” (Yuna)

“I’m not sure, but I understand.” (Noa)

“Yes. I understand.” (Misa)

I opened the door of the Bear Transfer Gate again.

On the other side of the door, Sakura was sitting on a cushion reading a book, Shinobu relaxing, and Kagali-san drinking a sake at a distance from the door.

“We’ve been waiting for you, Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)

“You’re late.” (Kagali)

“You’re here at last.” (Shinobu)

“Kagali-san is here, but why Sakura and the rest are here as well?” (Yuna)

I had also called Sakura on her Bear Phone.

After all, I didn’t want her to be surprised by my sudden visit.

“I heard you were coming, so I’ve been waiting for you.” (Sakura)

“She has been waiting for you since yesterday.” (Shinobu)

“Shinobu, you don’t have to say that.” (Sakura)

“Sorry for the trouble.” (Yuna)

It seemed that they showed up because I told them I was going to visit them.

“Yuna-san, who are they?” (NoaSakura) 

Noa called out from behind me.

Oh, that’s right.

Anyway, I asked Noa and the others to move from the Bear Transfer Gate.

The Bear Transfer Gate in the Land of Wa was also inside the Bear House.

We all took off our shoes and moved directly onto the tatami mats.

“Fina, Shuri, it’s been a long time. And those are two of your friends, right, Yuna-sama? My name is Sakura. Pleased to meet you.” (Sakura)

Sakura greeted politely.

“My name is Noire.” (Noa)

“I am Misana.” (Misa)

Noa and Misa also introduced themselves.

“I understand that you are of higher status than Yuna-sama, Noire-sama and Misa-sama.” (Sakura)

“Yuna-san, what is she doing? Her manners are beautiful.” (Noa)

Even if I kept quiet, they would probably find out about it later, so I told them the truth directly.

“I believe she is the niece of the king of the Land of Wa.” (Yuna)

“What a personage!” (Noa)

“I am not officially related to royalty while I am here. Please treat me simply as Sakura.” (Sakura)

Noa and Misa looked at me as if they were troubled.

The other party was of royal blood, after all. I knew it would not be easy for them to treat Sakura as an average individual.

“How doWhat should Fina and Shuri address her?” (Noa)

“I call her Sakura-chan.” (Shuri)

“I call her Sakura-chan as well.” (Fina)

“I see.” (Noa)

Noa made a determined expression as she answered.

“Please call me Noa. I will also call you Sakura.” (Noa)

“Then please call me Misa. I will call you Sakura-san.” (Misa)

“Yes, that’s fine.” (Sakura)

After introducing themselves to Sakura, Shinobu walked over to them.

“I am Shinobu, Sakura-sama’s escort, and I am looking forward to meeting you both.” (Shinobu)

That’s a little too casual.

Well, typical of Shinobu.

Finally, everyone’s attention turned to Kagali-san, who was drinking.

“Yuna-san, is that alcohol that girl is drinking? I can smell alcohol. Am I right?” (Noa)

I didn’t know because I was underage and didn’t drink, but I had seen beer-like and wine-like drinks at Crimonia and other places.

But I think Kagali-san was drinking sake-like alcohol.

“Kagali-sama, please, I told you not to drink alcohol.” (Sakura)

Sakura headed over to Kagali-san and took the sake away from her.

“What are you doing?” (Kagali)

“Uncle told you to refrain from drinking.” (Sakura)

When I asked Sakura about that, she said that Kagali-san was not supposed to drink with a child’s body, but I guess Kagali-san simply ignored that.

“He said it’s fine, as long as no one is watching.” (Kagali)

“Yuna-sama’s guests are watching.” (Sakura)

Kagali-san looked at Noa and the others.

“It can’t be helped.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san reluctantly followed Sakura’s words and stopped drinking.

“Yuna-san, is that Kagali-san? Is that girl of high status too?” (Noa)

“Hmmm, yes. She may or may not have a status. But she is a person who is very important to the King and many other people.” (Yuna)

“Kagali-sama is a very important person in this country.” (Sakura)

“Yes, she is. Although she is just a little girl, she is a very important person.” (Shinobu)

“You don’t have to explain anything to anyone.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san stood up and came over to us.

“My name is Kagali. You can call me whatever you like, but not Kagali-chan.” (Kagali)

Did someone call her Kagali-chan?

Well, she is actually way older than any of us here, even combined.

That said, I think she would be offended if I called her Grandma.

“Yuna, are you thinking of something strange?” (Kagali)

So sharp!.

“I’m not thinking about anything.” (Yuna)

“Well, then I will call you Kagali-san, the same as Yuna-san.” (Noa)

Noa seemed to have decided to call her Kagali-san, the same as me.

Misa followed suit.

Although the girls felt strange to call someone who looked younger than them by “san”, there was nothing they could do about it.

“Hugging Bear, Swaying Bear, it’s been a long time. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” (Sakura)

Sakura patted the heads of Hugging Bear and Swaying Bear.

“”Kuu~n.””

“So, Sakura and the others were waiting to greet me?” (Yuna)

“Yes. I came over here after being contacted.” (Sakura)

“You didn’t tell anyone about anything and just told them that I am travelling near this place, right?” (Yuna)

“Yes, that’s also why I waited for your arrival, so please don’t worry about it.” (Sakura)

No, of course, I did not mind. No, that was not the point.

I made her wait more than a day to meet up with me.

At least if we didn’t stop by Targui, she wouldn’t have to wait so long.

“Besides, I wanted to check on Lady Kagali as well.” (Sakura)

“I told you that Suzuran comes by every once in a while to check on me, so everything should be fine.” (Kagali)

But still, Kagali-san, you still haven’t returned to your original form.

She may stay like this for the rest of her life.

Since it was a secret that Kagali-san was an adult with the body of a child, I couldn’t ask her about that in front of Noa and the others.

“So, Yuna-sama. What are you going to do now? Do you want to go to town?” (Sakura)

“I want to take a hot spring bath, and I’m going to rest here for today.” (Yuna)

“Is there a hot spring here?” (Noa)

Noa asked.

From the way she talked, Noa seemed to know about hot springs.

I wonder if there was one over on our continent somewhere.

“Yes. There is a natural hot spring around here. We can go there whenever you want.” (Sakura)

Sakura answered on my behalf.

“Well, before we get into that, where are we? I can see a lake outside the window.” (Noa)

“This is a building located a little far from the town where we live.” (Sakura)

“By the way, this mansion was given to Yuna by the King.” (Shinobu)

“”A mansion?”” (Noa and Misa Noa)

Noa and Misa were surprised.

“Yuna-san, I would like to visit the lake.” (Noa)

“I would like to see the inside of this building.” (Misa)

“We’ll rest here for today, so you can go and play. But don’t get too far from Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear.” (Yuna)

“Shuri, Fina, you have been here before, haven’t you? Please show us around.” (Noa)

“Yes!” (Fina)

“Yes! This way, please.” (Shuri)

Noa and the others rushed out of the room.

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