Chapter 545 - Bear-san, Makes Bear Plus.h.i.+es Together With Everyone

Bear-san, Makes Bear Plus.h.i.+es Together With Everyone

While sleeping comfortably on a soft futon, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear woke me up.

Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear, isnt it too early to wake me up? (Yuna)

It seems to be earlier than usual.

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cried kuun at the wall.

I remembered that Fina and the other two were staying with us today. So I recalled asking Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to wake me up earlier than my routine.

I thanked Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear and changed into black bear gear. Then I went downstairs to prepare breakfast for the girls. I put the plates and cups on the table, then place bread on the plates. It looks as good as if it were freshly baked. Thank G.o.d for the bear box.

Good morning, Yuna-oneesan. (Fina)

As I finished preparing breakfast, Fina came down from upstairs.

Good morning. What about Shuri and Sherry? (Yuna)

I woke them up, so I think they should be here soon. (Fina)

Fina is reliable, as always.

As Fina said, the two sleepy Shuri and Sherry came down shortly afterward.

Good morning, you two. (Yuna)

Good morning, Yuna-oneechan. (Shuri)

Yuna-oneechan. Good morning. (Sherry)

None of the three had dark circles under their eyes. It seems that they slept adequately and did not stay up late.

Good morning, Swaying Bear-chan, Hugging Bear-chan. (Shuri)

Shuri hugged Swaying Bear and sat on the sofa, where Swaying Bear curled up on.

Shuri, let go of Swaying Bear-chan, go wash your face, have breakfast right away. (Sherry)

Un~ (Shuri)

Sherry took Shuri to wash her face.

While was.h.i.+ng their faces, I took the milk out of the chiller. Now breakfast is ready.

Shuri and Sh.e.l.ly sat down after was.h.i.+ng their faces.

Well then, lets do our best again today after eating. (Yuna)

Yes. (Fina)

Un~! (Shuri)

Yes! (Sherry)

We all said Itadakimasu and started eating the bread.

Then, after finis.h.i.+ng breakfast, Sherry continued making the pattern she left yesterday. Until the pattern was ready, Fina and Shuri, who were free, went to work with Tirumina-san and returned as soon as they finished helping.

Yuna-oneechan. If you could hand this to the shop, I think Naru-san will understand. (Sherry)

Sherry gave me a piece of paper. It was the list of the materials needed to make the plus.h.i.+es.

Instead of Sherry, I, who was free, decided to go to the store to pick up the materials.

Alright then. (Yuna)

But, Yuna-oneechan, is it really okay? (Sherry)

Its fine. Im free anyways. (Yuna)

That would be a more efficient use of time.

I took the paper and headed to Naru-sans shop.

Good morning. (Yuna)

Ara, Yuna-chan, welcome. What can I help you with today? Sherry went to your place, but isnt she with you? (Naru)

No, Sherry gave me a piece of paper with the list of materials for the plus.h.i.+es. (Yuna)

I handed the paper that Sherry wrote to Naru-san. Naru-san looked at the paper.

As I thought, youre going to use quite a lot of cloth. And light cotton. Youll need a lot of this, too. (Naru)

Its a life-size plus.h.i.+e. It will cost a huge amount of materials. Im not worried about the money. Im more worried about the materials.

Do you have them? (Yuna)

Fufu, of course, we have it. But we dont have light cotton in stock, so youll have to order it. (Naru)

The fabric would be fine right now. Were still working on the pattern. (Yuna)

Cotton would be added at the end, so were still good as long as we have the cloth right now.

Understood, Ill go get it for you now. (Naru)

Naru-san went to the back room and brought me fabric, thread, and anything else we needed.

I think this should be enough. (Naru)

Thank you very much. (Yuna)

I gave my thanks and paid for the items.

I knew it, but it was far more expensive than the cost of the cloth for the bear cub plus.h.i.+es. The cotton would be purchased later, as it would arrive later.

I stuffed it all in the bear box and returned to the bear house.

Sherry, I got the fabric. (Yuna)

Thank you very much. (Sherry)

I took the cloth out of the bear box and put it somewhere out of the way. Then I watched Sherry at work while I hung out with Swaying ear and Hugging Bear in cub form. Sherry was working just as quietly as she was yesterday. I asked her casually.

Sherry, are you happy? (Yuna)

What was that, out of the blue? (Sherry)

Sherry looked at me with a surprised expression on her face at my question.

Nah, Im just asking. (Yuna)

Sherry grew up in an orphanage and now works in Temoka-san and Naru-sans store.

I am happy. Since Yuna-oneechans arrival, everyone has more smiles and seems to be having fun every day. Temoka-san and Naru-san have taught me how to do my job, so every day is fun for me. (Sherry)

From Sherrys face, it doesnt look like shes lying.

Naru-san said I could stay in the store for as long as I wanted. (Sherry)

Was that a roundabout way of saying they wanted her to be their daughter?

I can see the future, which I was worried regarding. So, I am happy.

Sherry replied with a big smile.

But why are you asking me that? (Sherry)

I was just wondering, Sherry. What if you didnt want to do your job? It would be my fault youre in this situation, isnt it? (Yuna)

It all started when Sherry gave me a cus.h.i.+on with a bear embroidered on it. She ended up making bear uniforms for the store, stuffed animals, and even swimsuits.

As the person who initiated the current situation, I am concerned about it.

Thanks to Yuna-oneechan, Im happy. Perhaps everyone at the orphanage thinks so too. (Sherry)

Sherry answered shyly.

If that were indeed the case, that would be great.

Then, while we were having an idle conversation, Fina and Shuri came in after work.

What do we do now? (Fina)

We havent finished all the stencils yet.

Well, it was my fault for talking to her, so it was also my fault for being late.

Shall we cut the fabric from the pattern we have already made? (Sherry)

Sherry suggested that we, who were available, should try it.

I agree. (Yuna)

We were to cut the fabric according to the pattern that Sherry had made.

Well, Sherry did a great job, so lets do the same. (Yuna)

Yes! (Fina)

Un~! (Shuri)

Fina and I worked on the larger parts, and Shuri worked on the smaller details such as ears, tails, and paw pads.

We cut the fabric according to the pattern that Sherry had made for us.

Once the fabric was cut, all that was left to do was to sew them together.

While we were making stuffed toys, we heard voices outside the bear house.

Yuna-san, are you there?

Its Noas voice.

Thats Noa-sama isnt it? (Fina)

Noa-oneechan? (Shuri)

Its Noire-sama!? (Sherry)

The girls also responded to Noas voice.

Yuna-oneesan. Is it safe for Noa-sama to know? (Fina)

Fina looked around. The room was full of all sorts of stuffed animal parts.

Basically, a birthday present was something that should be kept from the person in question until the day of the event. This time, however, there was no need for a surprise. After all, it was Noas own request. She already knew what she was going to receive. So there was no problem if she saw us making it.

I think its alright. She requested it herself after all. (Yuna)

I responded and opened the door.

Welcome. What brings you today? (Yuna)

Today, I came to talk about the stuffed animals. (Noa)

Theres a big smile on her face.

The Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear plus.h.i.+es as your birthday present? (Yuna)

Yes! (Noa)

Noa responded cheerfully.

Come to think of it, I remember having a conversation with her about making it together.

She wasnt kidding, apparently.

May I come inside your house? (Noa)

I mean, its okay. Its kinda hard to say, but Im already in the process of making it. (Yuna)

Eh~ (Noa)

Noas eyes went wide.

What do you mean? (Noa)

Its just as I said. Right now, Im making it with Fina and the others. (Yuna)

Noa entered the bear house.

Noa-sama, h.e.l.lo. (Fina)

h.e.l.lo Noa-oneechan. (Shuri)

Noire-sama, he-, h.e.l.lo. (Sherry)

Fina and Shuri greeted Noa as she entered the room normally. Sherry looked a little nervous.

Fina, Shuri, Sherry, h.e.l.lo. Why are you making the stuffed animals without me? (Noa)

Fina looks troubled at Noas words.

Because this is a present for Noa-sama. (Fina)

Yeah, Noa-oneechans present. (Shuri)

(Sherry)

No offense to you three. I just didnt tell you that Noa and I were going to make it together.

Yuna-san, why didnt you invite me? (Noa)

Because its a birthday present for you, Noa? (Yuna)

I said I would help you make it too. (Noa)

Noa looked a little frustrated.

Its your present, so you dont have to make it as well. (Yuna)

Im happy that you guys are giving me these as a gift. But if we make it together, whenever I see these bears, I will remember that I made it with Yuna-san and the others. I think it will be more memorable than a normal gift. Thats why I want to make them with you. (Noa)

I know what Noa was trying to say.

Doing it together was more memorable than doing it alone. She remembers the dishes she made with Fina, but she doesnt remember the dishes she made by herself.

If its a daily thing, its just fine, but for an anniversary, such as a birthday, it will be more memorable.

Lets do it together then. (Yuna)

Are we going to make it together with Noa-oneechan? (Shuri)

Yes. Please let me work with you. (Noa)

Noa also decided to make it with us and joined the circle.

The work on making Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear plus.h.i.+es began at the bear house, including Noa.

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Authors Note:

Glad to see that Sherry is happy.

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Thank you to everyone who always reports typos to us. I apologize for not being able to reply, so Ill leave this here.