Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear

Chapter 740

Bear-san, Drawing a Picture

“So, what do you think we should do?” (Noa)

“It would be a shame to change clothes straight away.” (Misa)

Noa and Misa said as they looked at their outfits.

True, it would be a shame to change clothes straight away after being given the chance to wear a kimono from the Land of Wa. And they even tied up their hair…

“If that’s the case, Yuna-sama, I have a small favor to ask…” (Sakura)

Sakura hesitantly asked.

“Well, would you mind drawing a picture for me? I want to remember the clothes that Noa lent me.” (Sakura)

I didn’t have a camera with me.

But the fact remained that it wasn’t here right now.

I understood what Sakura wanted, so I replied, “Okay.”

Sakura’s face broke into a big smile at my words.

“Then, please draw me too!” (Noa)

“I want you to draw me as well.” (Misa)

Noa raised her hand high in the air, and Misa also timidly asked.

“Sure, if you are happy with my drawing, I will also draw two of you a picture.” (Yuna)

“I’d love to be a subject of Yuna Onee-sama’s drawing.” (Misa)

It made me happy to hear her say that.

“Yuna Onee-chan, me too!” (Shuri)

“I’ll draw a picture of Shuri, as well.” (Yuna)

“Yes!” (Shuri)

“Of course, Fina too.” (Yuna)

Fina also looked happy at my words.

“But if I have to draw everyone, it will take a long time, so we won’t be able to go out…” (Yuna)

I turned my attention to Noa and Misa.

This time it was a trip for both of them.

Currently, we’ve only stopped by Sakura’s house to rest. There was still time for us to sight see more.

“This is one of those memories.” (Sakura)

“I don’t want to regret later, thinking that I should have had it drawn.” (Noa)

Well, if that was the case.

“If it’s for a memory, why don’t you draw everyone together?” (Shinobu)

Shinobu, who was listening to our conversation, suggested this.

“All of us?” (Sakura)

It was true that if everyone was together, it would be like a group photo.

“But then won’t we need Yuna-sama to draw five copies of the same picture?” (Sakura)

“We could have someone make copies of it.” (Shinobu)

It should be possible just like the picture books.

“That works, but only one of them will be the original drawn by Yuna. There might be a fight over it.” (Sakura)

“I don’t mind having a copy, so I’d prefer if everyone is in it together.” (Noa)

“I also prefer everyone to be together.” (Sakura)

Sakura and Noa replied, and Misa and Fina nodded, while Shuri tilted her head.

“If that’s what everyone wants…” (Yuna)

So I would be drawing everyone in one picture together.

“Well then, while Yuna is drawing, I’m going to go to the castle and get permission from the King for everyone to enter the castle.” (Shinobu)

Shinobu remarked.

“I don’t want to waste everyone’s fun time.” (Shinobu)

“I almost forgot. In that case, I should go too…” (Sakura)

“Sakura-sama, please let Yuna draw a picture of you.” (Shinobu)

“But…” (Sakura)

“I’ll be fine on my own. Besides, when Yuna asks for something, even the King won’t refuse.” (Shinobu)

The way she said it sounded like they would do whatever I asked them to.

“If you’re worried about Shinobu going alone, I’ll go with her.” (Kagali)

“Kagali-sama?” (Sakura)

Kagali-sama, who had been sitting quietly and watching us, suggested so.

“Can I leave it to you?” (Sakura)

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him, and I’m afraid he’ll get annoyed if I don’t show up from time to time. I’m going to go and see him.” (Kagali)

“Then, I’ll go with you.” (Suzuran)

“No, Suzuran, you should look after Sakura and the others. If everyone is gone, Sakura will be in trouble.” (Kagali)

Suzuran-san looked at Sakura, then at Noa and the others, and finally at Kagali-san.

“I understand. Shinobu-san, please take care of Kagali-sama.” (Suzuran)

“Leave it to me!” (Shinobu)

Shinobu and Kagali-san left the room.

We who remained in the room prepared for the drawing.

“Sakura, you’re in the middle.” (Noa)

“Are you sure?” (Sakura)

“Yes, of course.” (Noa)

Then they decided which position they would like to take.

Suzuran-san brought chairs and everyone sat down on them.

From the left, Shuri, Fina, Sakura, Noa and Misa were seated.

I prepared to draw with a piece of paper on the side.

“It’s a pity that Yuna-san will not be in the drawing, but it can’t be helped.” (Sakura)

“Well, I’ll be the one drawing. I’ll start now, so don’t move too much.” (Yuna)

Everyone was sitting there, staring at me.

I felt like I was being watched, and it made me a little uncomfortable.

“If you get tired, just let me know. We’ll take a break.” (Yuna)

Sitting in the same pose for a long time may be tiring, so there would be no problem if they took a break and moved around for a bit. And so, I started drawing.

“Yuna-san, you are good at drawing.” (Suzuran)

Suzuran-san, who had been watching from behind, let out her thoughts on my drawing.

“Thank you.” (Yuna)

Suzuran-san commented as she watched me saying, “It’s wonderful”, “You’re drawing more and more,” “It looks just like Sakura-sama”, “The other girls as well”.

Suzuran-san provided a sort of live commentary every time I moved my drawing tool.

“Suzuran, you mustn’t disturb Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)

“I’m sorry.” (Suzuran)

Suzuran-san took a step back after Sakura warned her.

Then, after some time, while I was drawing and showing the progress to everyone occasionally, Shinobu and Kagali-san came back.

“I’m back.” (Shinobu)

“I’m tired.” (Kagali)

“Welcome back.” (Sakura)

Sakura replied to the two.

“Kagali-sama looks tired.” (Sakura)

“Sou almost didn’t let me come back.” (Kagali)

“I also couldn’t come back earlier either because of that situation.” (Shinobu)

It appears that permission to enter the castle was granted immediately.

According to Shinobu, she simply said, “Yuna brought her friends. They are asking whether it is possible to see inside the castle.” and was given a “Sure,” immediately.

After that, they talked a little about us and Kagali-san, and finally came back.

“He must have been happy to see Kagali-sama for the first time in a long time.” (Sakura)

“If he wants to see me, he can simply visit me at my house.” (Kagali)

“No, he can’t go to see you easily because of his job and position.” (Sakura)

“He used to skip work a lot. How serious has he become?” (Kagali)

Well, it was His Majesty, the King, and I didn’t think it was easy for him to leave his work and go somewhere.

When one was in that position, one had to behave in a manner befitting that position.

So I always believe that.

It was not a great position to be in.

It was just more responsibility, more work, less freedom and more trouble.

In novels and manga, the protagonists who were sent to another world aimed to become a great King or a noble Lord thinking that it was a great position. However, if it were me, I would never aim for that.

I’d want to escape from being a princess or a young lady of nobility, participating in parties and wearing dresses.

Noa and the others were living in that kind of noble society, right?

Maybe they were just suffering in a way that I didn’t know about.

But it might be nice to use power, run the economy, be the ruler behind the scenes and take it easy.

“Yuna-san, you’re making a wicked face.” (Noa)

Oops, it looked like what I was thinking was showing on my face.

I pinched my cheeks to loosen my face.

I hated the hassle, but I thought it might be a bit of fun.

The picture was completed after a certain amount of time.

“I’m done~!” (Yuna)

“Finally finished, huh?” (Kagali)

Kagali-san yawned, and Sakura and the others gathered around me.

“Yuna-san, you can be a great painter.” (Sakura)

“Your work is like that of a real artist.” (Noa)

“You can’t distinguish it from the real thing.” (Misa)

That’s too much praise.

Professionals paint every day to keep their skills up. There was a world of difference between me, who only paints occasionally, and them.

“I’ll ask them to make a copy of this later.” (Shinobu)

Shinobu carefully placed my drawing in a wooden box and put it in her item box.

“Excuse me, Yuna-san.” (Suzuran)

As I stood up to stretch, Suzuran-san called out to me.

“What is it?” (Yuna)

“If it’s not too much trouble, could I ask you to draw one more picture for me? (Suzuran)

“A second drawing? Do you want me to draw Suzuran-san?” (Yuna)

“No, not of me, but of Kagali-sama.” (Suzuran)

“Me?” (Kagali)

“I will do what I can to repay you.” (Suzuran)

I looked at Suzuran-san and then at Kagali-san.

Suzuran-san had been taking care of Kagali-san for a long time. So I assumed that she probably wanted the picture of Kagali-san because of her work and as a keepsake.

“If you don’t mind my drawing.” (Yuna)

“I haven’t given you permission yet.” (Kagali)

“In any case, I will draw you and Suzuran-san together.” (Yuna)

“Oh, thank you!” (Suzuran)

“I said, I haven’t given you permission!” (Kagali)

No one listened to Kagali-san’s words.

“Why should I…” (Kagali)

Kagali-san complained, but still modeled for us.

Two chairs were arranged and Kagali-san and Suzuran-san sat down on them.

“Kagali-san, don’t make such a sulky face.” (Yuna)

“Kagali-sama, I apologize for making you do this for me.” (Suzuran)

“I’m always indebted to you, so it’s fine.” (Kagali)

“Then, smile.” (Yuna)

“My face is always like this.” (Kagali)

I never noticed Kagali-san ever smiling at all.

She was always drinking.

“Kagali-sama, you’d be cute if you smiled.” (Suzuran)

I agree with that, but Kagali-san had a rather mystical image.

She was a demon fox, but she also used to look like an adult, so even in her current childlike body, she still had an adult demeanor.

So I drew Kagali-san in such a mystical way.

Suzuran-san was drawn to look like a motherly figure looking after Kagali-san.

“Yuna-sama, you’re excellent at drawing.” (Sakura)

“I also want to see Kagali-sama in a picture!” (Shinobu)n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

And soon enough, Kagali-san and Suzuran-san’s picture was also completed.

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