Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear

Ruimin asked Mumroot-san while wiping her hair with a towel.

“Ah, yes.” (Mumroot)

“What is it?” (Ruimin)

“A bunch of letters from Cyan and Quat.” (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san showed us a bundle of letters.

There was quite a lot. Perhaps they had written quite a number of them after Mumroot-san left.

“So these are letters from old friends of yours, grandpa? But they’re already gone, aren’t they? That’s just sad.” (Ruimin)

“I cannot write a reply, but I can still read them. That’s what I, who’s still alive, can only do.” (Mumroot)

I think only he himself knows how he feels.

But this time, I can tell by the look on Mumroot-san’s face that he was happy to receive Cyan-san and Quat-san’s letter.

After all, when they come up the stairs, Mumroot-san has a big smile plastered on his face.

“Those letters reached far into the future, didn’t they?” (Yuna)

Fina, who had been listening to Mumroot-san and Ruimin’s conversation, says with a thoughtful expression.

“Yes, that’s true. It may be one-sided, but thinking about it, it reached me because I’m still alive.” (Mumroot)

However, some letters in this world never get delivered.

And, unlike Japan, there’s no established distribution system. It’s a world where monsters and bandits appear.

So I’m glad that Mumroot-san was able to receive letters from Cyan-san and Quat-san this time.

And having successfully accomplished Mumroot-san’s goal, we return to Karina’s house. Karina informs her parents about what happened.

“Is that true?” (Ristil)

“Yes, Mumroot-sama has taught me a lot of things. From now on, we can get to that room easily. And there was also a hidden room where our ancestors had stored various things.” (Karina)

After all, Ristil-san’s father, Karina’s grandfather, lost his parents when he was around the same age as Karina, and at that time, he inherited the crystal plate.

“What about his grandfather or grandmother?” (Karina)

“I heard that they died of an illness.” (Ristil)

That was perhaps when the interruption occurred.

So I heard that Karina’s grandfather said he had a lot of trouble with it.

I think Karina’s grandfather, who lost his parents when he was a child and took over the role of the custodian of the city without knowing anything, has accomplished an amazing feat.

Even if the information is cut off, no one can complain. Considering the circumstances that befell their family, I think they did their best.

“Is that so?” (Karina)

Karina seemed to be hearing this for the first time, so she listened attentively.

“That’s why, when they forced themselves to play the role, I went on a trip to clear the frustration that I had after shutting myself up in the city.” (Mumroot)

Oh, I do remember him saying that.

According to the story, he hasn’t come back until now.

“Dad… He might be surprised when he knows you came back.” (Ristil)

Ristil-san smiles as if she had imagined it.

“He may be disappointed that he wasn’t able to meet Mumroot-sama, though.” (Karina)

“Indeed.” (Ristil)

Ristil-san once again looks at Mumroot-san.

“Mumroot-sama. Thank you very much for this opportunity. Thanks to you, we are now able to carry on the will of Cyan-sama and our ancestors easier.” (Ristil)

“No, honestly, if only I had come earlier, you wouldn’t have to endure such a hard time. I’m sorry.” (Mumroot)

Then Mumroot-san, who had been looking at Ristil-san and Karina, turned his attention to me.

“Bear Missy, if you hadn’t invited me, I don’t think I would have ever set foot on this land again. Thank you so much.” (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san suddenly thanked me, and because of that, all eyes were on me.

“I was just returning the gratitude to Mumroot-san for all the help he gave me.” (Yuna)

“What are you talking about? I was the one grateful for everything that you did. I owe you more than I can ever repay.” (Mumroot)

“That’s right. We don’t even have words to express our gratitude to you, Yuna-san.” (Ruimin)

“When I first saw her, I remember thinking, ‘Who is this girl dressed as a bear?’ How nostalgic.” (Mumroot)

“You too, Mumroot-sama? If it weren’t for the letter from His Majesty the King, I might have turned her away.” (Balima)

“Well, she’s dressed like a cute bear after all.” (Ristil)

Everyone nodded their heads at the words of Mumroot-san, Balima-san, and Ristil-san.

Even I won’t believe that a girl dressed as a bear is strong and I don’t think she’d be the king’s messenger. Therefore, I cannot retort.

This is also God’s fault for giving the bear equipment cheat abilities.

Ristil-san and the others wanted to hear more details from Mumroot-san, so we stayed for another day.

Fina and the girls once again rode the ducks, walked around the city, and enjoyed many things.

Mumroot-san went to memorable places alone and talked to Ristil-san and Karina afterwards.

The next morning we were seen off by Karina and her family in front of the house.

“Are you sure you’re okay from here?” (Balima)

“Yeah, it’s fine here. It’s not like we’re parting for life.” (Yuna)

There’s a bear gate installed here in the city so we can come anytime we want.

Besides, I can’t use the bear gate once we’re outside of the city.

“Yes. Of course. Well then, Yuna-san, Mumroot-sama. Thank you so much. Thanks to you, Mumroot-sama, we have learned many things, and we have something that our ancestors have carefully protected.” (Ristil)

“I know you will continue to face hardships, but I do hope you will carry on protecting the city that Cyan and Quat have built.” (Mumroot)

“Yes, leave it to us.” (Ristil)

After that, Mumroot-san said goodbye to Balima-san and Ristil-san.

Karina said goodbye to Fina, Shuri, and Ruimin.

“Fina-chan, Shuri-chan, Ruimin-san, it was a pleasure meeting you.”

“Yes, me too.”

“Un, me too~”

“I also enjoyed listening to grandpa’s old stories.”

“Please come visit again.”

“Yes.”

“Un~”

“I’ll ask Yuna-san.”

Well, of course, if you know about the bear gate.

Then we parted in front of Karina’s house and returned to my house in Dezerto city.

“Now then, let’s go to the Land of Harmony.” (Yuna)

“I wonder what this is. This indescribable feeling?” (Fina)

“Certainly. The sadness of saying goodbye to Karina-chan and the joy of meeting Sakura-chan. It’s complicated.” (Ruimin)

Ruimin and the girls agreed with Mumroot-san’s words.

Usually, on the way home, you slowly accept farewells and move on to another.

But with the bear gate, we can move around in an instant, so it can’t be helped.

Besides, I think their broken hearts will change if they meet Sakura and others. I stood in front of the bear gate, connected it to the Land of Harmony, and opened it.

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Beyond the door is a room in a large mansion with hot springs in the Land of Harmony.

When I opened the door, a girl dressed in a kimono stood there.

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

“Sakura?” (Yuna)

“I’m here too.” (Shinobu)

Not only Sakura but also Shinobu was in the room.

“What are you doing here?” (Yuna)

“I got a call yesterday, so I came to pick you up.” (Sakura)

Yesterday, I thought it would be a nuisance if we suddenly barged in and went to see her, so I used the bear phone to contact Sakura.

But I didn’t tell her the time, so I didn’t expect her to greet us personally.

“It was tough. Sakura-sama suddenly said she was going to pick up Yuna.” (Shinobu)

“If Yuna-sama is coming, we need to meet her!” (Sakura)

“No, you don’t need to.” (Yuna)

If she does this every time, I won’t call her to let her know I’m coming the next time.

“Also, Fina-chan, Shuri-chan, Mumroot-sama, and Ruimin-san. It’s been a long time.” (Sakura)

“Yeah, it is.”

“Yes”

“Un~”

The four happily reunited.

“What, when I thought it was noisy, did that guy Mumroot come?” (Kagali)

As everyone was enjoying their reunion after a long time, a blond little girl in baggy clothes appeared at the room’s entrance.

“Kagali-sama, I have asked you to dress properly since Mumroot-sama and the others are coming.” (Sakura)

The one who came was Kagali-san with fox ears on her head.

“I don’t mind. But it looks too loose for a child.” (Mumroot)

“When I was an adult, I wore adult clothes, so it won’t change.” (Kagali)

“You’re so noisy. You used to be so small and cute.” (Mumroot)

“But now, Kagali-sama is currently small.” (Sakura)

As far as I’m concerned, she’s both small and cute.

“But you still can’t go back to your original size.” (Mumroot)

“No, I can go back. I’m just tired.” (Kagali)

When Kagali-san said that, her little girl’s body grew and became the adult version of Kagali-san whom I met for the first time.

“Kagali-chan, you’re amazing.” (Shuri)

Shuri looks at Kagali-san with her eyes twinkling.

“Oh, of course, yeah. Well, I’m amazing, aren’t I?” (Kagali)

“Can I do it too?” (Shuri)

“You too? That’s impossible. I can do it because I’m special.” (Kagali)

“Is that so? Too bad.” (Shuri)

Shuri, did you want to grow up that much?

“When I grow up, I can help Mom more.” (Shuri)

Apparently, she wanted to help Tirumina-san.

“Shuri, you’ve been helping Tirumina-san quite enough.” (Yuna)

“Yeah, that’s right. Mom always says she’s happy for your help, Shuri.” (Fina)

Fina, Tirumina-san, and I know that Shuri is doing her best to help Tirumina-san.

“Besides, this is tiring if you stay in adult form for a long time.” (Kagali)

When Kagali-san said that, she reverted to her little girl form.

“Is that your magic?” (Yuna)

“Maybe. It’s kinda psychological. Anyway, you guys are going out with Sakura now, aren’t you?” (Kagali)

“That’s the plan.” (Yuna)

We’ve come all the way to the Land of Harmony. We’re going to take a walk for the first time in a while.

“And Mumroot?” (Kagali)

“I wanted to talk to you for the first time in ages.” (Mumroot)

“What’s that, a confession of love?” (Kagali)

“No, that’s not it. Just a nostalgic moment. I wanted to do it while I was still alive.” (Mumroot)

“Then that’s just fine. We can talk slowly in your village.” (Kagali)

Everyone was surprised by Kagali-san’s words.

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Author’s Note:

After the city of Dezerto, we went to the Land of Harmony.

I don’t think the story of Land of Harmony will be that long though.

[Notice]

The cover image of “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear 14” scheduled to be released on 1/7 is now available.

Yuna finally took off her bear and put on her swimsuit!

The illustration is posted on our activity report and Twitter.

Yuna and Fina look so cute in their swimsuits, drawn by 029-sensei.

I’m sorry for the delay in posting and for not being able to reply to your comments.

Please wait a little longer, as I have not yet reached the point where I can settle down.

※ As always, thanks to everyone who has reported typos. I am unable to reply, so I will leave this here.

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