Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear

Chapter 736

Bear-san Enters Town with Noa and Others

We approached the entrance to the town.

“By the way, can we go into the town directly?” (Noa)

“If we pay the toll, shouldn’t it be okay?” (Misa)

Noa and Misa were worried if they could enter the town.

For starters, they were not wearing the typical Land of Wa attire. Also, they would look suspicious as children without an adult guardian entering the town. I think the guards would ask many questions about where they came from and where their parents were.

Instead, the more fundamental question would be whether they would be allowed to enter the town just like that.

“Yes, it’s fine. If it were just the two of you, they might have gotten suspicious, but this time we are here, so it’s okay.” (Sakura)

Sakura’s words put Noa and Misa at ease.

Well, it was not only Noa and Misa who looked suspicious. It was the same for me. After all, I was dressed as a bear. That’s why in the first place, the King of the Land of Wa gave me a special pass. I could enter any town with that card even if I looked suspicious.

With Sakura and Shinobu in the lead, we walked towards the entrance to the town.

“Sakura-sama, and Shinobu-dono, you have returned?” (Gatekeeper)

The gatekeeper, who knew them, greeted them politely.

It appears that he recognized their faces.

Shinobu must have passed by this gate many times.

“Yes, they will be joining us, but there is no problem, right?” (Sakura)

Sakura showed her card to the gatekeeper.

The gatekeeper looked at Sakura’s card and then turned to us.

“Please come in.” (Gatekeeper)

Without asking, the gatekeeper moved his body to the side to allow us to enter.

“Well then, let’s go, everyone.” (Sakura)

Sakura led us through the gate, followed by Shinobu and the rest of us.

“We were able to pass through just as Sakura said.” (Noa)

“The card that Sakura showed changed the expression on the gatekeeper’s face. Why is that?” (Misa)

“Yes, that’s right. He seemed a little surprised.” (Noa)

Noa and Misa did not seem to miss the expression on the gatekeeper’s face.

“Because the card I just showed the gatekeeper is a special pass.” (Sakura)

“A special pass?” (Noa)

“To be fair, Sakura-sama’s face is already well known here, so even if she didn’t show the card earlier, the gatekeeper still wouldn’t have asked any questions.” (Shinobu)

“Not asking questions…” (Noa)

“It’s such a powerful pass, huh?” (Misa)

“By the way, I have one myself.” (Shinobu)

Shinobu said a little proudly.

“Shinobu sometimes moves under the direction of my uncle, so she needs it.” (Sakura)

Sakura explained why Shinobu had possession of such a pass.

“Sakura’s uncle… is the King of the country.” (Noa)

“I’m just a nameless underling.” (Shinobu)

Well, now that I think about it, I also knew an outstanding person in the royal capital who was also called a ‘nameless underling’. In this world, the term ‘nameless underling’ might be the title of a great person.

When we entered the town, Noa and Misa started looking around. It was the same for Fina and Shuri, who hadn’t been here for a long time.

“I’m not at all familiar with the clothes here.” (Noa)

“Same, I’ve also never seen them before.” (Misa)

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“Hmm, you two look like Fina and Shuri when they came here before. I knew you’d be surprised at how differently we dress.” (Sakura)

“For us, it’s a familiar sight.” (Shinobu)

The buildings were different as well.

“I thought the house we stayed in yesterday was different as well.” (Noa)

Sakura smiled at their impressions.

“Then how shall we move around? I can arrange for a carriage as well if you would like to.” (Sakura)

“I would like to see the town slowly while walking.” (Noa)

“Me too.” (Misa)

“Are you okay with that, Kagali-sama?” (Sakura)

“I would also prefer to ride on Swaying Bear, but that’s not an option.” (Kagali)

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear have been returned as they would not be allowed inside the town.

“Then let’s go on foot. But we must not leave each other because it would be very dangerous if someone got lost.” (Sakura)

“I understand.” (Noa)

“Yes.” (Misa)

Noa and Misa replied, although they looked like they were about to start running to look around.

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“And you too, Shuri.” (Yuna)

“I won’t leave selfishly~” (Shuri)

She puffed out her cheeks a little.

“Yuna-sama doesn’t mention it to Fina, huh?” (Sakura)

“Fina won’t act selfishly, you see.” (Yuna)

Fina looked happy at my words.

“You guys, how long are you going to keep chatting? Come on, let’s go.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san, the physically smallest amongst us, led the way.

We followed her.

“I see that big black building, what is it?” (Noa)

“I was also thinking the same.” (Misa)

Noa and Misa looked ahead and saw a huge building.

“It’s a castle.” (Shuri)

Before I could answer, Shuri replied.

“How do you know?” (Noa)

“It’s because Yuna nee-chan told me about it. And because we went to that castle before.” (Shuri)

“You went there?” (Noa)

“Yes. It was very high and amazing.” (Shuri)

“If Shuri went, did Fina go as well?” (Noa)

“…Yes.” (Fina)

“Ugh, that’s not fair.” (Noa)

“I envy you.” (Misa)

They gazed at the castle.

“So, shall we ask my uncle if we can request his help?” (Sakura)

“Can we?” (Misa)

“We are people who came from somewhere unknown. I don’t think they would want such people in the castle…” (Noa)

“It’s okay. Because you are guests brought by Yuna-sama. Besides, I and Kagali-sama are present as well.” (Sakura)

Sakura looked at Kagali-san.

“I’ll at least give you a hand.” (Kagali)

“Th, thank you.” (Noa)

“Thank you.” (Misa)

Noa and Misa thanked Sakura and Kagali-san.

“Over here, we’re going to have a meal first. Let’s get going.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san turned away and started walking away, perhaps to hide her embarrassment.

As if chasing after Kagali-san, we also started walking.

“Yes, that’s right. First, let’s have dinner.” (Sakura)

“Shinobu’s treating us.” (Yuna)

It was payment for my victory in yesterday’s game of hide-and-seek.

Shinobu must keep her promise.

“I wonder if I can get this reimbursed?” (Shinobu)

“If you don’t have enough money, I’ll pay for it as well.” (Sakura)

“Just kidding, I can’t ask Sakura-sama to pay for it.” (Shinobu)

Then we came to the restaurant where we ate natto last time, at Noa’s request.

“Hmm, there’s this strange food called natto here, isn’t it?” (Noa)

“It’s not really weird. Everyone eats it.” (Sakura)

Noa’s curiosity might lead to good or bad results.

With Shinobu in the lead, we entered the restaurant.

“Shinobu, welcome. And the girls who came before are also here.” (Owner)

“You remember us well, I see.” (Yuna)

“Even if you’ve only been here once, I won’t forget the girl dressed as a bear.” (Owner)

My image had a strong impact, and I was easily remembered, I see.

I wonder, if I didn’t dress up like a bear, would they still recognize me?

“And the sisters’ at that time.” (Owner)

She remembered Fina and Shuri as well.

“And then there are two new girls. They’re wearing unusual clothes. I wonder if they are from another country.” (Owner)

“Yes they are.” (Sakura)

“And Sakura-sama is here as well.” (Owner)

“It’s been a while.” (Sakura)

Sakura also seemed to have been here before.

“You… Do I know you from somewhere?” (Owner)

The woman said as she looked at Kagali-san.

“It’s probably just my imagination. Come on, why don’t I show you to your seat?” (Owner)

“Okay…” (Kagali)

The woman tilted her head and showed us to our seats. Perhaps Kagali-san had been here before when she was an adult.

“So, what would you like to order?” (Owner)

“I’d like to say the usual, but I’ll check with the others. Are you sure you want natto?” (Sakura)

“Of course I do.” (Noa)

“I’m a bit scared.” (Misa)

“I don’t think I’ll…” (Fina)

“I’m going to join my sister…” (Shuri)

Noa and Misa tried, Fina and Shuri rejected.

“I’ll have some.” (Sakura)

“Of course, I’ll have some too.” (Kagali)

“Then we’ll have four set meals with natto for now.” (Yuna)

“Only Four?” (Owner)

If Noa and Misa could not finish their meal, then I would probably end up finishing it.

So I ordered while seemingly expecting that Noa and Misa would not be able to finish it.

“If we want to eat more, we can order more later.” (Yuna)

Since the two of them might not even be able to eat their meal with natto, I made sure to order the meals with natto first and order more without natto later to exchange with their natto meal.

After a while, the food arrived.

Food typical of a breakfast in the Land of Wa lined up on the table.

“It’s grilled fish, seaweed, miso soup and rice.” (Noa)

Noa was familiar with this dish, as it was served at Anzu’s restaurant.

But there was one thing that was unfamiliar to her.

“Are these brownish-colored beans natto?” (Noa)

Noa stared at the natto.

“Yes. Pour a little soy sauce on it and stir it around until it becomes sticky.” (Sakura)

As if to set an example, Sakura added soy sauce to the natto and started stirring it around.

The natto became sticky and stringy.

Noa and Misa looked on in amazement at the sight.

“Then we put it on top of the rice and eat it.” (Sakura)

Sakura added the natto on top of her rice and ate it; Kagali-san was already stirring the natto as well.

Seeing Sakura and Kagali-san eating, Noa and Misa looked at each other and gave a small nod.

Noa and Misa added soy sauce to the natto and slowly stirred it around, just as Sakura did.

“It’s getting really, really sticky.” (Noa)

“Just have a taste first, you can put it on the rice as well.” (Yuna)

Noa and Misa put a little bit of the natto on top of the rice.

Then they put the rice with natto in their mouths.

“Please don’t push yourself too hard.” (Sakura)

“If you can’t, I’ll eat it for you.” (Yuna)

Noa and Misa moved their mouths quietly.

“Maybe it tastes better than I thought it would.” (Noa)

“It’s true, I couldn’t say what it felt like in my mouth, but it’s not so bad that I can’t eat it.” (Misa)

Oh, it was more popular than I thought it would be? 

“Don’t force it, it’ll be fine.” (Sakura)

She might be trying to impress Shinobu and Sakura by trying the food.

“No, I’m fine.” (Noa)

Having said that, I also started eating.

It seemed my fears were unfounded.

Shinobu and I ordered more meals with natto along with the ones for Fina and Shuri, and we enjoyed our breakfast.

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