Bear-san and the Other on a trip to the Land of Wa (Part 1)
After exploring Mileela all day yesterday, we decided to go sowhere different today.
“Where are we going today?” (Noa)
“To the land of Wa.” (Yuna)
“The Land of Wa, that’s the na of the country that deals with the town of Mileela, isn’t it?” (Noa)
“You have studied very well.” (Yuna)
I patted Noa on the head.
“Of course. As the daughter of a lord, I naturally study the towns my parents rule.” (Noa)
“Then what supplies do Mileela import?” (Yuna)
I posed the question to Noa, who said she was studying things like this.
“I heard that the amount of rice we are importing is increasing. Then… as well as soy sauce and miso. Currently, it’s just food, but Father also ntioned consulting the rchant Guild about making arrangents to import other things.” (Noa)
She seed to be studying hard.
She also listened to Cliff’s story.
“One of the products Father was thinking of importing is wind chis. Father likes it. The wind chis we have at ho were the ones you bought from the Land of Wa.” (Noa)
“Yesterday, Noa Onee-sama showed it to , and it sounded very impressive.” (Misa)
I rembered that I had not bought Misa a wind chi.
I must buy one for her when we go to the Land of Wa.
“The Bear Transfer Gate can only go where you have already put a similar Gate, right?” (Noa)
“That’s right.” (Yuna)
“Then does that an Yuna-san took the boat to the Land of Wa?” (Noa)
Oh, that’s what one might think.
In fact, I just happened to pass by the Land of Wa when I was riding Targui, a moving island.
“Hmmm, not exactly. Maybe we should go over there first.” (Yuna)
“Over there?” (Noa)
I took everyone with into the room where the Bear Transfer Gate was placed.
Then I opened the Bear Transfer gate connected to the Bear Transfer Gate on Targui’s Back.
“Where are we?” (Noa)
“Is this the Land of Wa?” (Misa)
Because we were inside the Bear House installed on Targui, they have yet to know where we were.
I told Fina and Shuri, who have been here before, to keep quiet.
“Rember when we all took a trip to the town of Mileela?” (Yuna)
“That, of course, I rember because it was fun.” (Noa)
“Yes, too.” (Misa)
“Do you rember when we talked about a moving island?” (Yuna)
“…Yes, I rember that.” (Noa)
“A fisherman once told about it.” (Misa)
“This is that moving island.” (Yuna)
“Is that so!?” (Noa)
Noa and Misa were surprised.
“There are many delicious fruits here.” (Shuri)
Shuri said as she rembered the fruit she had once eaten.
“Have you been here before, Shuri?” (Noa)
“Yes. I picked many fruits with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.” (Shuri)
“Ugh, I wish I had been invited along too.” (Noa)
“I envy you.” (Misa)
“Well, anyway, let’s take a short walk before we go to the Land of Wa.” (Yuna)
We left the Bear House.
Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear transford into two big bears.
Noa and Misa rode on Swaying Bear, while Fina, Shuri, and I rode on Hugging Bear.
“This is the fabled moving island…” (Noa)
“Well, when I was on this island before, when I happened to pass by the Land of Wa, and so I was able to place a Transfer Gate there.” (Yuna)
“So that’s how it happened.” (Noa)
We walked out to the shore.
I asked the children not to co down from Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear because we were on a cliff.
Noa and Misa stared out at the sea.
“I can’t see anything.” (Noa)
“It’s just the ocean all the way out.” (Yuna)
The horizon could be seen from the shore.
The sea stretched on endlessly.
I was glad that we could not see any land. If we had been able to see any land, maybe they might have said, “I want to go there”.
Not to ntion, I would also have wanted to go there.
However, even if we saw land, I would not be able to take Noa and the others to a place that might be dangerous.
“The wind feels good.” (Noa)
“Where is this place?” (Misa)
“I don’t have a clue where we are.” (Yuna)
I opened up my bear map, but all I saw was a dot. The surroundings appeared in black.
“It’s a wonder how the island can move.” (Noa)
I decided to keep the only secret that this moving island was the legendary creature Targui.
Telling them that would only startle them, so I kept quiet.
Then, at Noa and Misa’s request, we went fruit picking. After all, there were seasonal fruits here regardless of the season.
When they were satisfied, we decided to head back to the Land of Wa.
“Yes. First, let tell you that there is a kid nad Kagali-san at the house we are moving to…” (Yuna)
Hmmm, how do I explain this?
I couldn’t just expose Kagali-san’s secret.
“Is Kagali-san a child living at Yuna-san’s house in the Land of Wa?” (Noa)
“I t her in the Land of Wa, but for various reasons she has to live alone.” (Yuna)
“A child all by herself?” (Noa)
“Oh, no, that’s terrible.” (Misa)
“Oh, don’t worry. There is soone who is taking good care of her.” (Yuna)
“Oh, I see. Do Fina and Shuri know about that child?” (Noa)
“Um…yes.” (Fina)
“Yes. I know of her.” (Shuri)
Fina and Shuri had t Kagali-san before, so there was nothing to worry about, but Noa and Misa were eting her for the first ti.
Incidentally, I contacted Kagali-san a few days ago to see if there was anyone who could take care of her.
“She is not a normal child, so I hope you don’t mind her behavior.” (Yuna)
“I’m not sure, but I understand.” (Noa)
“Yes. I understand.” (Misa)
I opened the door of the Bear Transfer Gate again.
On the other side of the door, Sakura was sitting on a cushion reading a book, Shinobu relaxing, and Kagali-san drinking a sake at a distance from the door.
“We’ve been waiting for you, Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)
“You’re late.” (Kagali)
“You’re here at last.” (Shinobu)
“Kagali-san is here, but why Sakura and the rest are here as well?” (Yuna)
I had also called Sakura on her Bear Phone.
After all, I didn’t want her to be surprised by my sudden visit.
“I heard you were coming, so I’ve been waiting for you.” (Sakura)
“She has been waiting for you since yesterday.” (Shinobu)
“Shinobu, you don’t have to say that.” (Sakura)
“Sorry for the trouble.” (Yuna)
It seed that they showed up because I told them I was going to visit them.
“Yuna-san, who are they?” (NoaSakura)
Noa called out from behind .
Oh, that’s right.
Anyway, I asked Noa and the others to move from the Bear Transfer Gate.
The Bear Transfer Gate in the Land of Wa was also inside the Bear House.
We all took off our shoes and moved directly onto the tatami mats.
“Fina, Shuri, it’s been a long ti. And those are two of your friends, right, Yuna-sama? My na is Sakura. Pleased to et you.” (Sakura)
Sakura greeted politely.
“My na is Noire.” (Noa)
“I am Misana.” (Misa)
Noa and Misa also introduced themselves.
“I understand that you are of higher status than Yuna-sama, Noire-sama and Misa-sama.” (Sakura)
“Yuna-san, what is she doing? Her manners are beautiful.” (Noa)
Even if I kept quiet, they would probably find out about it later, so I told them the truth directly.
“I believe she is the niece of the king of the Land of Wa.” (Yuna)
“What a personage!” (Noa)
“I am not officially related to royalty while I am here. Please treat simply as Sakura.” (Sakura)
Noa and Misa looked at as if they were troubled.
The other party was of royal blood, after all. I knew it would not be easy for them to treat Sakura as an average individual.
“How doWhat should Fina and Shuri address her?” (Noa)
“I call her Sakura-chan.” (Shuri)
“I call her Sakura-chan as well.” (Fina)
“I see.” (Noa)
Noa made a determined expression as she answered.
“Please call Noa. I will also call you Sakura.” (Noa)
“Then please call Misa. I will call you Sakura-san.” (Misa)
“Yes, that’s fine.” (Sakura)
After introducing themselves to Sakura, Shinobu walked over to them.
“I am Shinobu, Sakura-sama’s escort, and I am looking forward to eting you both.” (Shinobu)
That’s a little too casual.
Well, typical of Shinobu.
Finally, everyone’s attention turned to Kagali-san, who was drinking.
“Yuna-san, is that alcohol that girl is drinking? I can sll alcohol. Am I right?” (Noa)
I didn’t know because I was underage and didn’t drink, but I had seen beer-like and wine-like drinks at Crimonia and other places.
But I think Kagali-san was drinking sake-like alcohol.
“Kagali-sama, please, I told you not to drink alcohol.” (Sakura)
Sakura headed over to Kagali-san and took the sake away from her.
“What are you doing?” (Kagali)
“Uncle told you to refrain from drinking.” (Sakura)
When I asked Sakura about that, she said that Kagali-san was not supposed to drink with a child’s body, but I guess Kagali-san simply ignored that.
“He said it’s fine, as long as no one is watching.” (Kagali)
“Yuna-sama’s guests are watching.” (Sakura)
Kagali-san looked at Noa and the others.
“It can’t be helped.” (Kagali)
Kagali-san reluctantly followed Sakura’s words and stopped drinking.
“Yuna-san, is that Kagali-san? Is that girl of high status too?” (Noa)
“Hmmm, yes. She may or may not have a status. But she is a person who is very important to the King and many other people.” (Yuna)
“Kagali-sama is a very important person in this country.” (Sakura)
“Yes, she is. Although she is just a little girl, she is a very important person.” (Shinobu)
“You don’t have to explain anything to anyone.” (Kagali)
Kagali-san stood up and ca over to us.
“My na is Kagali. You can call whatever you like, but not Kagali-chan.” (Kagali)
Did soone call her Kagali-chan?
Well, she is actually way older than any of us here, even combined.
That said, I think she would be offended if I called her Grandma.
“Yuna, are you thinking of sothing strange?” (Kagali)
So sharp!.
“I’m not thinking about anything.” (Yuna)
“Well, then I will call you Kagali-san, the sa as Yuna-san.” (Noa)
Noa seed to have decided to call her Kagali-san, the sa as .
Misa followed suit.
Although the girls felt strange to call soone who looked younger than them by “san”, there was nothing they could do about it.
“Hugging Bear, Swaying Bear, it’s been a long ti. It’s a pleasure to et you.” (Sakura)
Sakura patted the heads of Hugging Bear and Swaying Bear.
“”Kuu~n.””
“So, Sakura and the others were waiting to greet ?” (Yuna)
“Yes. I ca over here after being contacted.” (Sakura)
“You didn’t tell anyone about anything and just told them that I am travelling near this place, right?” (Yuna)
“Yes, that’s also why I waited for your arrival, so please don’t worry about it.” (Sakura)
No, of course, I did not mind. No, that was not the point.
I made her wait more than a day to et up with .
At least if we didn’t stop by Targui, she wouldn’t have to wait so long.
“Besides, I wanted to check on Lady Kagali as well.” (Sakura)
“I told you that Suzuran cos by every once in a while to check on , so everything should be fine.” (Kagali)
But still, Kagali-san, you still haven’t returned to your original form.
She may stay like this for the rest of her life.
Since it was a secret that Kagali-san was an adult with the body of a child, I couldn’t ask her about that in front of Noa and the others.
“So, Yuna-sama. What are you going to do now? Do you want to go to town?” (Sakura)
“I want to take a hot spring bath, and I’m going to rest here for today.” (Yuna)
“Is there a hot spring here?” (Noa)
Noa asked.
From the way she talked, Noa seed to know about hot springs.
I wonder if there was one over on our continent sowhere.
“Yes. There is a natural hot spring around here. We can go there whenever you want.” (Sakura)
Sakura answered on my behalf.
“Well, before we get into that, where are we? I can see a lake outside the window.” (Noa)
“This is a building located a little far from the town where we live.” (Sakura)
“By the way, this mansion was given to Yuna by the King.” (Shinobu)
“”A mansion?”” (Noa and Misa Noa)
Noa and Misa were surprised.
“Yuna-san, I would like to visit the lake.” (Noa)
“I would like to see the inside of this building.” (Misa)
“We’ll rest here for today, so you can go and play. But don’t get too far from Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear.” (Yuna)
“Shuri, Fina, you have been here before, haven’t you? Please show us around.” (Noa)
“Yes!” (Fina)
“Yes! This way, please.” (Shuri)
Noa and the others rushed out of the room.
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