The next day, I used the bear gate to go to the royal capital to give Princess Flora the picture book and souvenirs from the Land of Harmony.
I came to the royal capital before I went to the Land of Harmony, so it shouldn’t have been that long, but I feel nostalgic for some reason.
Still, just like I felt when I returned to Crimonia, the buildings and clothes differed in different cultures. In the Land of Harmony, it was like being in Kyoto, but over here, it had a more like a western-style fantasy game vibe to it.
But both the Land of Harmony and the royal capital have something in common. It was, “Kuma?” “Kuma?” “Kuma?” “Bear?” Yep, the voices. It seems that the bear costume was commonly known as rare to see. It had become somewhat universal at this point.
I put on my bear hood and head for the castle, ignoring the stares of those around me.
Come to think of it, I couldn’t visit the castle in the Land of Harmony. Although, if I went to the castle, I would get into troublesome situations, wouldn’t I? I think it would be okay if I took off my bear suit, but that makes me nervous. Even so, I would like to visit the castle in the Land of Harmony someday.
As usual, when I arrived at the castle gate, a soldier called out to me.
“I came to see Princess Flora. Is that okay?”
After receiving confirmation from the soldiers, one of them ran off.
It’s the usual sight.
I have candy art, which was good as souvenirs, but what would happen if I had no food with me?
With that in mind, I head straight to Princess Flora’s room.
Arriving at the room with a slight bow to those I pass by, I knocked on the door.
“Who is it?”
“It’s Yuna. May I come in?”
“Yuna?”
There was a sound of someone running in the room. Then the door opens with a bang.
It was neither Princess Flora nor Anju-san who appeared from the door.
“Tilia?”
It was Tilia who came out of the door.
“Yuna, welcome.” (Tilia)
“Why are you here, Tilia?” (Yuna)
“I came to play with my sister. So Yuna, are you here to see Flora?” (Tilia)
“Yeah, I brought some souvenirs.” (Yuna)
“Yuna, you have a soft spot for Flora, don’t you?” (Tilia)
“That’s not the case, you know.” (Yuna)
I denied her words and entered the room.
“Bear-san!”
When I entered the room, Princess Flora saw me and rushed to me. She then hugged my soft belly.
Correction, she hugged the soft belly of the bear costume I’m wearing.
There’s a heaven and earth difference between my stomach and the bear costume’s belly. I stroke Princess Flora’s head.
“Have you been good?” (Yuna)
Well it’s been about two weeks, I think?
“Yes!” (Flora)
Princess Flora replied cheerfully. Princess Flora has a stuffed bear in her arms. It’s nice to see it being used properly like this.
“Yuna-sama, welcome back.”
Anju-san greeted me.
“I’m sorry to bother you.” (Yuna)
“Of course not, you are always welcome here, as Flora-sama will be delighted to see you. Then I will prepare some tea and take good care of Flora-sama.” (Anju)
Anju-san lightly bowed her head and went to prepare tea.
I moved to the chair with Princess Flora. Tilia followed me.
“Flora seems to really like you. Flora, do you like Yuna?” (Tilia)
“Yes, I love bear-san.” (Flora)
It’s a little embarrassing when she says it so clearly.
But I guess they wouldn’t say the same thing if I took off my bear costume.
Maybe she likes the character and not the one inside of it. That might be depressing to think about.
“So what did you bring today?” (Tilia)
“The continuation of the picture book, and I got something a little unusual when I went somewhere.” (Yuna)
Apart from the picture book, I intend to give them candy arts and wind chimes that I got in the Land of Harmony.
“A Picture book!?” (Flora)