426 Bear-san Gets Caught By The Student Group
Since Noa and I got back after seeing the bears, I’ve been taking it easy and living in seclusion.
But the isolation won’t last long in a room with no TV, no games, no computer, no manga, no novels, or any form of entertainment.
I decided to go out and end my reclusive life early. I didn’t even last more than three days. But I wondered if being isolated for three days would be a good thing.
I made some things in the kitchen and put them in the bear box.
[Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear, I’m going out.] Yuna
I called out to Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, who looked lazier than I was. They say they take after their owners, but they didn’t take after me, did they?
I returned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in the bear puppets and moved to the room with the bear gate. I opened the door and moved to the bear house in the royal capital.
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I was wondering what’s happening to Rikka-san and Ghazal-san right now, but today I’m heading to the castle to see Flora-san.
[Yuna-dono, you’re here. It’s been a long time. Have you come to meet Princess Flora?] Gatekeeper
I was approached by the gatekeeper. At first, he was surprised for a moment, but then he started calling me by name. I don’t know his name, though.
[That’s right. Is it okay to go see her?] Yuna
[Yes, that’s fine. I think Flora-sama is also waiting for you. After all, she’s always carrying a stuffed black bear with her all the time.] Gatekeeper
A black stuffed bear, which means it’s a Swaying Bear plushie. According to Anju-san, whenever she goes out, she carries her black bear plushie, so that she doesn’t need to worry about it getting dirty. And in her room, she hugs her Hugging Bear plushie on the bed.
I’m glad to know that she’s using the stuffed animals I gave her. If the stuffed animals got dirty, they can just wash them, and when they get tattered, I can give her new ones.
Rather than being left on display and neglected, the stuffed animals will be happier if they are hugged until they fall apart.
But please don’t throw it around, or take its arms or legs apart, or swing it around.
Only once in the orphanage did I see the Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear plushies flying in the sky.
That was sad.
Then, after greeting the gatekeepers and entering the castle, one of the gatekeepers runs off.
Yeah, it’s the usual scene.
As expected, It’s a good thing I have prepared the King’s portion as well. I’ve given up resisting in that area.
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[Yuna!]
As I was heading towards Flora-sama’s room, taking in the scenery around me. From somewhere, a girl’s voice called my name. I looked for the person who had called my name, and I was able to find her immediately. Someone was running towards me, with her long hair swaying.
[Yuna, you came to the castle.] Tilia
The one who stopped me was the first princess of this country. She’s the King’s daughter, Princess Tilia. She’s Flora-sama’s older sister.
But it was rare to see Tilia at the castle.
[Did you come to see me, by any chance?] Tilia
[It’s Flora-sama.] Yuna
[Isn’t that the part where you lie and say you’re here to see Tilia?] Tilia
What kind of pick-up guy do you think I am? I don’t think you’ll be happy to hear me say something unconvincing.
As I was talking with Tilia, someone came running from behind her.
[Tilia-sama! Please don’t start running so suddenly.] Marcus
Two familiar faces came over.
[I mean, if you see a bear walking through the castle, wouldn’t you normally chase it?] Tilia
[I know how happy you are whenever you find Yuna-san. But that doesn’t mean you should suddenly run.] Shia
[And you’re even calling her out loud.] Marcus
[I’m sorry, both of you.] Tilia
The two people who came after Tilia were Shia and Marcus.
There’s a chance I might see Tilia at the castle. But it’s rare to see Shia and Marcus.
[But why are you in the royal capital, Yuna-san?] Shia
[And at the castle on top of that.] Marcus
They’re asking me the same questions Tilia was asking me.
[I’m just here to see Flora-sama.] Yuna
[Yuna always brings something delicious whenever she visits Flora, or something that she thinks will make her happy.] Tilia
Well, even if I didn’t have any souvenirs, I’m sure Flora-sama would be happy to meet Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. Somehow, I’ve gotten into the habit of bringing souvenirs whenever I come to the castle.
Perhaps it was a certain group of adults that caused this.
[She even gave me stuffed animals as a gift at the school festival.] Tilia