The next morning, I was gently woken up by Hugging Bear. Hugging Bear’s mood had completely improved.
That’s good. I’m glad.
By the way, Swaying Bear was curled up at my feet, as if he was being careful this time.
After eating breakfast, I am walking around the city with Shinobu, looking for a man with an eye patch and a scar on his cheek.
[They’re watching us.] Shinobu
[Yeah.] Yuna
[They’re pointing fingers at us.] Shinobu
[Yeah.] Yuna
[They’re whispering something.] Shinobu
[Yeah.] Yuna
[All I can hear are <bear>.] Shinobu
[Yeah.] Yuna
Yesterday, we left early in the morning when there were still few people around, so we didn’t attract as much attention.
But today, the sun was up, and as time goes by, the number of passersby increased.
I ignored them as I walked, but Shinobu seemed to be restless.
Well, ninjas are supposed to act inconspicuously, so does that bother her?
[I’m embarrassed to be seen like this. Why don’t you change your clothes, Yuna?] Shinobu
[I’m not changing. Do you have a problem with my Ichizora?] Yuna
I ask in a slightly stronger tone.
This bear costume is my everyday wear, and it’s also my Ichizora.
[No, I don’t. I was just wondering if you weren’t embarrassed by it.] Shinobu
Of course, it’s embarrassing. But I can’t help it, because I can’t take it off. Besides, we’re going to catch a criminal. I can’t just take off my bear gear.
[If you don’t want to, we can just pretend this never happened, you know?] Yuna
[…I’ll put up with it.] Shinobu
Shinobu gave up and just kept walking.
People have to give up at some point, you know.
We looked around and searched for the man based on Shinobu’s information.
[Hmmm, it’s not easy to find him.] Yuna
[If he was that easy to find, we wouldn’t have a hard time searching for him.] Shinobu
Well, she’s right.
If he had been easy to find, I wouldn’t have attracted so much attention.
[I’m getting hungry. Is there anything you want to eat, Yuna? You can use my money, and I’ll treat you.] Shinobu
[Are you sure?] Yuna
[It’s fine.] Shinobu
[Well, I guess I’ll take you up on your offer then.] Yuna
I took Shinobu’s word for it and headed to the restaurant I was interested in.
[Here?] Shinobu
From the front of the restaurant, we could smell the delicious scent.
[Eels?] Shinobu
Yes, I found it when I was looking for the guy. Eel. Unaju. We might be fighting soon, so it’s important to nourish ourselves.
[This place looks expensive.] Shinobu
It sounds like Shinobu doesn’t want to enter.
The store’s exterior certainly looks expensive, giving it a luxurious look.
But I’m in a mood for eel right now.
There’s no way I’m not going to enter.
[I don’t even need to worry about money, it’s Shinobu’s money, so no problem.] Yuna
[Yuna’s a demon.] Shinobu
Well, whatever, I went inside the restaurant to eat eel.
[Welcome? Bear?] Lady
The female shopkeeper froze when she saw me. Well, it’s just the usual reaction. I talked to the female shopkeeper.