Chapter 558 - Bear-san, Partic.i.p.ates In The Twos Birthday Party (Part 1)

Bear-san, Partic.i.p.ates In The Twos Birthday Party (Part 1)

The other day, I met Mylene-san. She narrated to me what happened to the merchant who stole my cotton.

She said that none of the bandits who fled were ever caught. In the end, the only one person who got caught was the one on the lookout. I was responsible for the bandits escape, though.

And Miguel, who was working under Reedent, was told that he had to work as a merchant apprentice at the behest of Sheleens Guildmaster.

It seems that Mylene-san and Sheleens Guildmaster kept their word.

However, they said he would be supervised and must leave his guild card with his employer. Still, I think its better for him than being put in jail.

And the bandit watchman I caught was going to be an apprentice guard in the city to protect the citys security. He left his guild card (citizens card) with the guard captain.

Both of them will get their cards back in the future after a.s.sessing their performance.

Well, its good to give them a chance at rehabilitation. But a second time would not be acceptable. So I hope they will do their jobs seriously.

After all that happened, Noa and Finas birthday party will be at Noas house today.

I dont know if its really right for us to be there. (Tirumina)

I know, right. Were out of place. (Gentz)

Tirumina-san and Gentz-san were walking anxiously.

Tirumina-san asked us to go with them because she was nervous about going to Noas house, which was the lords house, by themselves.

We have invitations, so well be fine. (Yuna)

Tirumina-san and Gentz-san received invitations each. Incidentally, I also received one.

According to Fina, she made them together with Noa.

Fina, are you going to be okay? (Tirumina)

I attended Misa-samas birthday party, and Ive met Noa-sama many times. (Fina)

Fina made an enlightened expression.

For Fina, Noa was a friend and a kindred n.o.ble. She had been to Noas house many times. She stayed at Eleanora-sans house for Misas birthday party. She even had a meal and talked with the king, queen, and princess.

If you think about it, she might be the only one in this family who isnt nervous.

Will they have delicious food? (Shuri)

No, there was another girl who wasnt nervous. Shuri was so familiar with Noa that she even addresses her as Noa-neechan. She also played with Misa in the capital and at the sea, and Shuri feels more used to them now than when she first started.

Shuri was shy with new people she met but had the ability to befriend them quickly. However, getting too close was also a problem in itself.

But I dont really want to wear dresses because I dont look good in them, and I dont want to get them dirty. (Fina)

Fina doesnt seem to like wearing dresses, just like me.

Fina, youll be fine because you look good. I dont look as good as you, though. (Yuna)

Fina looks cute in her dress. But when I changed into a dress, people were surprised and just laughed at me.

I can even tell that im not suited to wearing a dress.

Im looking forward to seeing my daughter in a dress, but Im also looking forward to seeing Yuna-chan in a dress. (Tirumina)

And heres another person who seemed to be laughing at me.

Like Fina, I was happy to attend the birthday party, but I was uncomfortable changing into a dress. As we were having this conversation, A large mansion came into view.

Were here. (Yuna)

We arrived at Cliffs house. Weve come this far, and were hungry. There should be no danger. Ill just get laughed at.

When we arrived at the house, Lara-san greeted us and showed us to the room.

I am supposed to change my clothes at Cliffs mansion. I cant walk around town in a quirky dress outfit. For a moment, I wondered which would be less conspicuous, the bear outfit or the dress outfit, but it might be either of those.

Gentz-sama, please get change in this room. (Lara)

Of course, the changing room was separated into men and womens. As Gentz-san was the only man in our group. Gentz-san entered the room with an expression like that of an abandoned dog, looking all lonely.

Even if they ask for help, they cannot change clothes with you.

Tirumina-sama, Shuri-sama, and Yuna-sama, please change inside the next room. (Lara)

What about me? (Fina)

Fina, the only person whose name wasnt called, asked Lara-san.

Fina-sama, please change into a dress in Noa-samas room. (Lara)

But why? (Fina)

I understand that Fina-sama has not shown her dress to her family. If thats the case, the young lady told me it would be better to have you appear in it as a surprise. (Lara)

Yes, it would be impressive to show up in a dress rather than changing clothes together. It would definitely be a surprise.

I think its amazing that sometimes Noas head turns like this.

I think Noas idea is a good one, too, Fina. I think Tirumina-san and Gentz-san will be more impressed if you show them after you change your clothes. (Yuna)

But (Fina)

I see. Fina, well save the fun for later, so lets get dressed separately. (Tirumina)

When Tirumina-san said that, Fina nodded obediently.

U~u, I want to surprise Mom with Oneechan too. (Shuri)

Shuri made a point.

After hearing talks about trying it on, Shuri was supposed to borrow Noas childhood dress.

Shuri would also be unveiled for the first time. It wont be on Shuris next birthday, though. Its her first time in a dress. And it would be even more impressive if the sisters showed up together.

Lara-san, can Shuri change clothes in another room from Tirumina-san? (Yuna)

Its not Shuris birthday party, but thats about as good as it gets.

Lara-san pondered over my words.

I understand. Please wait a moment. (Lara)

Lara-san said that, then went into the room and came out of it in less than a minute.

I brought Shuri-samas dress. (Lara)

Lara-san showed us the inside of the item bag.

Apparently, she retrieved Shuris dress that was prepared in the room.

Then, Fina-sama and Shuri-sama, please go to Noa-samas room. (Lara)

Is that okay? (Shuri)

Shuri felt like she was being selfish and asked in a small voice.

Yes, no problem. Its not your birthday party, Shuri-sama, but lets surprise your mother. (Lara)

Lara-san smiled gently at Shuri.

Shuri happily replied Yes!.

I hope were not bothering you. (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san asked anxiously.

I am sure its fine. The young lady considers Shuri-sama an important friend as well. (Lara)

When Lara-san said that much, Tirumina-san couldnt say much more.

Then take good care of my daughters please. (Tirumina)

When Tirumina-san bowed her head, Lara-san said, Yes, Ill take care of it, and walked away with Fina and Shuri.

Tirumina-san and I, who were the only ones left, entered the room.

Ha~a, that was nerve-wracking. (Tirumina)

After entering the room, Tirumina-san lets out a small sigh.

It hasnt even started yet. (Yuna)

Unlike Yuna-chan, I get nervous just entering the lords mansion. And when I think that I am about to meet Cliff-sama, I am so anxious and nervous that I feel like I am going to be crushed. (Tirumina)

Youve already met Cliff, right? (Yuna)

Yeah, just to say h.e.l.lo to Cliff-sama when he comes to the shop. But that doesnt mean I dont get nervous. (Tirumina)

Well, its okay because hes not royalty. Fina already talked to the king. (Yuna)

Hearing that story, I still cant believe it. Conversing with the king. Besides, when we met Eleanora-sama, she didnt look nervous, and now Im wondering to whom she got it from. Roy maybe? (Tirumina)

Roy was her late husband, right?

Fina was nervous and timid in the beginning. I think the experience is helping her. (Yuna)

Fina had been to Noas mansion many times and met Cliff. She attended Misas birthday party. She met and even conversed with the entire royal family. Tirumina-san and Fina have different experiences.

Normally, it would be unthinkable for Fina, who does not live in the capital, to have the opportunity to see or even converse with royalty.

But the king, queen, and princess remembered Finas face and name. When you think about it, Fina might have done something amazing.

I guess my daughter grew up without her mothers knowledge. (Tirumina)

Ah, no, shes not off to marry someone, so please dont look at me like youre looking into the distance.

I urged the nervous Tirumina-san to change clothes.

Honestly, its like me being reluctant to change, and someone was trying to force me to put it on, but if I were to be unreasonable here, even Tirumina-san might not change too, so for today, I will change on my initiative.

I took the black and white dress out of the bear box. I never thought I would wear it again after Misas birthday party, even more so to wear it three times.

As I took off my bear gear and began preparing to change into my dress, Tirumina-san took off her formal wear borrowed from Naru-san and began to change.

After all, dresses are embarra.s.sing.

I wont ever get used to it even after three times.

But its Fina and Noas birthday party. So I have to put up with it at least for today. I put on my bear shoes, wore my white bear puppet in my left hand, and put away my bear suit and black bear puppet in the bear box.

Now then, Im done changing clothes.

Tirumina-san, have you finished getting dressed? (Yuna)

I asked Tirumina-san, who was wearing clothes different from other dresses, like those worn by aristocrats.

Yeah, Im done. (Tirumina)

When Tirumina-san looked back, her eyes were dazzled.

Yuna-chan? (Tirumina)

Yeah, go ahead and laugh. (Yuna)

I wont laugh, but if I ran into you on the street, I wouldnt recognize you. (Tirumina)

As I imagined earlier, I dont walk around town in a dress, so its fine.

Fina would also make quite an impression. (Yuna))

Fina also made a different impression, as if she were a young lady somewhere. Ive never seen Shuri in a dress, but I can imagine how pretty she would be.

Im looking forward to that. (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san smiled as she said this.

Indeed, it was probably a good thing we didnt change clothes together. If we changed together, it would have been less emotional. It would be a memorable birthday party for both Fina and Tirumina-san.

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Authors Note:

I was able to get to the birthday party venue without a hitch.

This will be the first time for Tirumina-san to see Fina and Shuri in their dresses.