Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
chapter-662

Bear-san Celebrates with Fina Part 1

Satisfied with his Unadon meal, the King returned to his work, while Flora-sama played with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

After some time, Flora-sama, perhaps tired of playing, began to feel sleepy.

Seeing her like this, Ange-san gently called out to Flora-sama.

“Flora-sama, let’s take a nap.” (Ange)

But Flora-sama hugged Swaying Bear and shook her head.

“I still want to play with the bears.” (Flora)

It was true that Flora-sama was sleepy. But I could imagine how sad she would be to discover that Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were gone after she fell asleep.

So, I gently called out to her.

“Flora-sama, I will come back again, so will you play with them again at that time?” (Yuna)

“Kuu~n.”

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cried as if agreeing to my words.

Flora-sama nodded her head and said, “Yes, I understand,” and moved away from Swaying Bear. Then, rubbing her eyes, she went to bed and hugged a Hugging Bear plushie on the pillow beside her. Perhaps because she was sleepy, she fell asleep right away.

Seeing Flora-sama like this, Ange-san and I smiled.

I unsummoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear and left the room.

In the end, neither the Queen nor Ellelaura-san came.

I was curious, so I asked the King about it earlier, but he told me that the Queen was attending a tea party, and he did not know what Ellelaura-san was up to.

If the King knew everything Ellelaura-san was doing, that would be scary.

After leaving the castle, I returned to my bear house without stopping.

Fina and the others had not returned yet, so I summoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear and relaxed.

I suddenly recalled my conversation with the King in the castle. As I thought before, neither a hero nor a Demon King would suit my character. I have no desire to be a Hero, nor do I desire to conquer the world. Both were just too much trouble for me. The best thing I could do would be to relax with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in my arms like this.

I may not be Flora-sama, but hugging Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear made me sleepy.

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were soft, warm, and comfortable. I closed my eyes and fell into dreams…

***

“We’re home.” (Fina)

I heard Fina’s voice.

It seemed like I had fallen asleep.

Still sleepy. I didn’t want to get up.

I recognized the sound of footsteps as Fina and the others walked into the room.

“Yuna Nee-chan is sleeping.” (Shuri)

“Yeah, it seems like she’s sleeping comfortably.” (Fina)

“Maybe even Yuna-chan is nervous and tired after meeting the King.” (Tirumina)

Apparently, they were already back from shopping.

I should get up.

I slowly sit up.

“Nn, did you finish shopping?” (Yuna)

I asked, yawning a little.

“Oh, did we wake you up? Sorry.” (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san looked at me as I got up and apologized.

“Don’t worry about it. If I didn’t want anyone to wake me up, I would have gone to my room to sleep.” (Yuna)

I had no intention of sleeping in the first place. I got sleepy from being too comfortably sandwiched between Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in the living room.

Shuri and Fina stayed with me, playing with Swaying Bear, and Hugging Bear until Ellelaura-san arrived.

“We’re here for you.” (Ellelaura)

Ellelaura-san came to the bear house in a carriage with Shia.

“Shall we get going?” (Yuna)

We got into the carriage with Ellelaura-san and Shia.

It was dusk, and the streetlights were beginning to glow.

“So, where are we going to do this? Ellelaura-san’s house?” (Yuna)

“At a restaurant. The food is delicious there, so look forward to it.” (Ellelaura)

Since Ellelaura-san, a noblewoman, recommended this restaurant, it should be great.

“Is it okay for commoners like us to go in there? Besides, I’m dressed like this…” (Yuna)

“Me and my daughters are both dressed like commoners…” (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san, Fina, and I looked at our outfits.

We were not “appropriately dressed” in a way that would be allowed in a high-class restaurant where nobles come to eat. I knew that my prejudice might be biased because of the things I have read in Manga, Novels, etc., but I couldn’t help but have an image of nobles only going to fancy restaurants wearing fancy outfits.

“Oh my, do you think there is such a thing as a restaurant that would refuse customers I recommended?”

Ellelaura-san said with a smile.

That would be Tyranny. A misuse of power.

I doubt any restaurant would decline Ellelaura-san’s guests unless they were in an extraordinary situation.

“Fufufu, I’m kidding. We’ve rented out the whole restaurant, so there won’t be any other customers but us. So don’t worry about how you look.” (Ellelaura)

Wait, that didn’t sound like a joke at all. And, renting out a whole restaurant today just because of what we discussed yesterday was clearly abusing her authority.

Even I, an amateur, knew that renting out a whole restaurant at such short notice would not be easy.

I could just picture the restaurant owner, unable to defy Ellelaura-san, and with tears in their eyes, agreeing to the booking.

Tirumina-san and Fina also looked a little pale when they heard that the whole restaurant would be rented out.

“Yuna-chan, are you thinking something strange about me?” (Ellelaura)

“Too much abuse of power can lead to uprisings by the people, you know.” (Yuna)

That was what history taught me.

“Hmm, I’m not abusing any power. I just mentioned Yuna-chan’s name to the other party, and they agreed to do it.” (Ellelaura)

“What are you talking about?” (Yuna)

Before she could answer my question, the carriage stopped.

It looked like we had arrived.

“This is…” (Yuna)

When I exited the carriage, I saw a bear figurine in front of the store.

“Wait, so you brought us here?” (Yuna)

“Yuna-chan has been here before, right? So everyone can eat here without worries. A chef from the Royal Palace prepares the food, so the food tastes top-notch.” (Ellelaura)

Indeed, I had been here more times than any other restaurants in the capital, and Fina had also been here. And the cooks knew me, so I could dine here without hesitation.

“There are also bear figurines here… could it be that Yuna-chan made this place?” (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san asked, looking at the bear figurines on either side of the door.

“Ellelaura-san made this store. The bear figurines were just created according to Ellelaura-san’s imitation of my store in Crimonia.” (Yuna)

“Oh, was it from that time.” (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san remembered the time when Ellelaura-san came to Crimonia.

I had just left with Sanya-san and was headed to the Elven village, so I was not in Crimonia then, but I did hear that Tirumina-san and Fina had taken care of Ellelaura-san.

(Editor’s note: See chapter 238.)

“Well then, I think they are waiting for us, so let’s go inside.” (Ellelaura)

With Ellelaura-san in the lead, a girl dressed as a cook happily rushed to us as we entered the restaurant.

“Yuna-san, we’ve been waiting for you.”

Our entourage was greeted by Shaila, the niece of Zeref-san, the Royal Palace’s head chef. She had been training in cooking while working at this restaurant.

“Long time no see. How are you?” (Yuna)

“Yes, I’ve been doing well. I’m learning how to cook from my seniors every day.” (Shaila)

She said happily.

She seemed to like cooking.

I heard culinary training was tough, but I would like to know if it was doable by just anybody.

Or the seniors were teaching her kindly.

“But isn’t this place quite popular? Is it alright to let the restaurant be rented out all day?” (Yuna)

“What are you talking about? Every day has been tough for us. Just like today, Ellelaura-sama suddenly asked us that she would like to make reservations for a private party and rent the whole restaurant.” (Shaila)

“I knew it. Did you force them to do this?” (Yuna)

I looked at Ellelaura-san for confirmation.

“I didn’t force them. I only made a reservation request and asked if they could rent the whole restaurant for a day.” (Ellelaura)

“Yes, I can confirm that. I know it was out of the blue, but we are usually closed during this day, so we are not inconveniencing any other regulars. Instead, we simply lost a day-off.” (Shaila)

“Sorry about that.” (Yuna)

I felt terrible about it.

There was nothing worse than going to school on a holiday or working on a holiday.

“Even in the Royal Palace, there are times when unexpected visitors arrive, and we are sometimes dispatched even on our days off at those times, and even on our normal day off, we are sometimes taught to cook by Uncle, so you don’t have to worry about us.” (Shaila)

If it were me, I would be angry, disgusted, and refuse to accept why I must work on my days off.

So, I could only express my gratitude to Shaila.

“Shaila, I told you not to call me Uncle during work. I told you to call me Head Chef.”

Someone, perhaps overhearing our conversation, called out to Shaila from behind. It was a short, stout man over 30 years old.

“We are usually closed today, and we are also not in a Study Session currently. So isn’t it okay if I call you uncle?” (Shaila)

“That doesn’t matter. As long as we are cooking, and I am the Head Chef, be sure to be formal about this.” (Zeref)

“Ugh, I understand. Head Chef.” (Shaila)

The two of them seemed to be the same as ever.

“Oh, Zeref-san, why are you here?” (Yuna)

Zeref-san was the Head Chef of the Royal Palace and was not working in this restaurant.

“I heard that this is a celebration for Lady Fina, so I thought that it might be fun for me to cook for her.” (Zeref)

Zeref-san said as he looked at Fina.

“It’s been a while, Fina-dono.” (Zeref)

“Ah, yes. It’s been a while.” (Fina)

Fina replied hurriedly when Zeref-san suddenly approached her.

Zeref-san smiled and then looked at Tirumina-san and Shuri.

“Tirumina-dono has been a great help to us at Crimonia.” (Zeref)

“No, it was my pleasure to be of service.” (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san bowed lightly.

I wondered if they knew each other for a moment, but then I remembered that Zeref-san had come along with Ellelaura-san to Crimonia.

“It’s been a long time, Shuri-dono, as well.” (Zeref)

“Yes.” (Shuri)

Shuri shyly replied after grabbing Tirumina-san’s hand.

“Today, I will be cooking for everyone, so please eat to your heart’s content.” (Zeref)

Zeref-san bowed lightly and went back to the kitchen. Then Shaila, who also bowed to us, followed after him.

Today, Ange-san should have given the Unadon to Zeref-san, but Ange-san didn’t mention anything about this when she returned to Princess Flora’s room.

She could have at least given me a hint about this.

“Is it really okay for us to be here, though? I can’t believe I’m going to have the Royal Palace Chef cook for us.”

“It’s okay, Zeref said he wanted to repay Yuna-chan for her hospitality.” (Ellelaura)

“I didn’t do anything for Zeref-san, though.” (Yuna)

Rather, I was disturbing Zeref-san’s schedule by giving food I brought to Flora-sama and the King.

He should have been preparing the food for the King and Flora-sama since morning. Then I, who came out of nowhere, made him waste his time.

A typical chef would have hated me for doing so, but Zeref ended up thanking me every time instead.

“Well, at the start, he did somewhat hate it, but now he is grateful to Yuna-chan for letting him discover new cuisine and showing him that there is no end or limitations when one is walking the path of a cook.” (Ellelaura)

“Such an exaggeration.” (Yuna)

“Zeref’s position as the Royal Palace Head Chef didn’t allow him to travel to other countries, let alone cities, easily. So, if Yuna-chan ever discovers any unusual food in the future, please bring it to Zeref.” (Ellelaura)

Certainly, in Zeref-san’s position, he would only be able to make a trip to look for rare food if he quit his job.

“Well, since you put it that way, I will try.” (Yuna)

“Of course, bring some for me, as well.” (Ellelaura)

“Ah, Yuna-san, I want to try some as well.” (Shia)

“Me too!” (Shuri)

At Ellelaura-san’s words, Shia and Shuri also raised their hands to join the fun.

What she said should have been a good point, but now it was all ruined.

“All right. I’ll bring something next time.” (Yuna)

“Yes!” (Shuri)

“I have your word.” (Shia)

Well, as long as it was not something absurd like the most unique cuisine in the world, there was no problem.