348 Bear-san Arrives at Mereera (Day 1)
After driving the Bear Bus for quite some time, I can finally see the tunnel exit in front of me.
[Everyone! We’re about to exit the tunnel.] Yuna
[Really!?]
[The sea?]
When I told everyone at the back, the reaction of the children, who were awake, intensified.
Well, it couldn’t helped, because we were passing through a boring tunnel.
[Yuna-oneechan, the sea?]
[You will see it when we exit the tunnel.] Yuna
Noa and Misa, who were sitting next to me, leaned forward and the children showed their faces on the windows of the Bear Bus.
[It’s dangerous to show your faces like that!] Yuna
When the Bear Bus exits the tunnel, the sea spreads far and wide within everyone’s sight.
There are no obstacles in front of us and the road continues, so everyone can see the wide ocean. Also, thanks to the sunny weather as well. After we passed through the tunnel, it fees really good that it wasn’t raining.
Last time, when I came with Fina, it was a good weather as well, we did a lot of things everyday, so maybe God have made it sunny this time too. Daily activities are important.
[It’s the sea!]
[Its so big!]
[Wow!]
[U wa~a ~]
Children made a lot of noise. The director, Liz-san, and Nifu-san told them to keep it quiet, but the children were too excited and did not listen.
[If you don’t listen to director and the others, I’ll turn this back.] Yuna
[Eh～～～]
[Have you forgotten your promise when we come to the sea? You won’t act on your own, right? And that you will listen to what the director and the others are saying, right?] Yuna
[But……]
[The sea will not go anywhere, so it’s okay.] Yuna
I calmed the children down. That’s what I said to the children behind me. Noa and Misa, who were sitting next to me, were slowly raising their hips.
However, their eyes were shining while staring at the sea.
By the way, is it okay to let the Bear Bus proceed as it is?
When I checked the surroundings, there was a wall surrounding the tunnel on this side as well and the wall was made along the road. Looks like there are no people around.
Shall I proceed?
Incidentally, if you look behind us, there are also Bear Statues. Though everyone was looking ahead so they’re unaware.
As I drive the Bear Bus along the road, I can see a building from the front.
The building is built in a place that connects to a road that leads to other cities. They told me before that they will expand the town, so this seems to be the entrance to the town of Mereera.
When we arrive at the building-like checkpoint, a familiar person is standing outside of it. I don’t know his name, but he is the gatekeeper who greeted me when I came to Mereera for the first time. The man was not aware of the Bear Bus coming from the other side and he seems to be taking a break in his spare time. So the moment he saw us, his casual look turns into a surprised expression.
I wonder if he’s working properly because he don’t noticed until the Bear Bus got close to him. I stopped the Bear Bus then showed my face and said hello.
[Long time no see.] Yuna
[…White bear…Is that you Bear Missy? It’s been a long time.] Gatekeeper
So why is it a question?
I just changed black to white. I don’t know why everyone is so confused, even though it’s so easy to understand.
[Is this the entrance to the town now?] Yuna
[Ah, here we can see who is coming from the tunnel and who is coming from the road at the same time.] Gatekeeper
[It doesn’t seem to be busy today.] Yuna
[Right now is a slow time. But it gets busy when the tunnel is closed on this side in the morning. Then it gradually slows, so it’s a relatively free time right now.] Gatekeeper
(TN: 「時間的に暇な時間になるんだよ。忙しいのは、朝一とトンネルの通行が閉まる時間だな。あとは来るのはまばらだから、比較的に暇になる」)
[So that’s why you looked so relaxed.] Yuna
[Did you saw it?] Gatekeeper
The man scratches his head and tried to cover-up his embarrassment.
[So why are you a white bear today? And what is this weird vehicle? It’s moving without a horse pulling it.] Gatekeeper
[It’s not weird. It’s a Bear-san carriage.] Noa
[Yes, it’s not weird.] Misa
Noa and Misa were the ones who objected instead of me. In addition, the children behind me also said, , , .