We opened the big doors and entered the mansion.

  Upon entering, the room was a bit spacious, with aisles on either side and a staircase visible in front.

  As expected of a big mansion, it‘s so vast.

  “It’s been a long time since I’ve been here.” (Kagali)

  Kagali-san looked around nostalgically.

  “Kagali-san, you seem to know about this mansion. Have you been here before?” (Yuna)

  “Yeah, I’ve been here a few times. Suou told me the hot springs here are nice.” (Kagali)

  I wonder what the effects of hot springs were.

  Even though I said that I don’t think we can do a scientific analysis, so I don’t know what the benefits were.I hear that it’s good for your beautiful skin, joint pains, illnesses, and so on.

  None of these things matter to me right now, but I hope it’ll make me feel better and less tired.

  ……Maybe it has the same effect as a white bear?

  No, no, hot springs were different. The bathing in them was soothing.

  “She wasn’t on that island all the time, you know.” (King)

  “I’ve been out of the house, I’ve been all over the place. Otherwise, I’ll be asleep for years.” (Kagali)

  Sleeping for years, does she mean hibernation?

  But foxes don’t hibernate, do they?

  If anything, it’s the bears that hibernate.

  “Kagali occasionally come to the city for a drink.” (King)

  “You don’t bring me much to drink, after all.” (Kagali)

  “You just drink too much, Kagali.” (King)

  From what I have heard, Kagali-san seems to drink a lot of liquor. As for me, I don’t need alcohol, but I do miss juice and cola. The combo of potato chips and Coke was great. I can make potato chips, but I can’t make Coke.

  “Yuna-sama, please come here.” (Sakura)

  While I was thinking about Coke, Sakura called me from the stairs.

  “Jubei. I’m sorry, but you’re going to have to stay here.” (King)

  “But then…” (Jubei)

  “We’re in the mansion, so we’ll be fine. Besides, Yuna, the one who defeated the Orochi, is here. Or are you saying Yuna will attack me?” (King)

  Jubei-san looked at me. Then he turned back to King Suou.

  “……I don’t think so.” (Jubei)

  “Then stay here and keep watch.” (King)

  “I understand.” (Jubei)

  Perhaps there’s something he doesn’t want Jubei-san to hear? It was a bit aggressive to let Jubei-san stay behind. Since he’s his escort, it would be better to let him stay by his side.

  Leaving Jubei-san behind, we head for the stairs where King Suou, Sakura, and Shinobu were.

  By the way, Kagali-san was still on top of Swaying Bear.

  “Yuna-sama, this way.” (Sakura)

  “I’m coming.” (Yuna)

  Sakura was waving happily from the top of the stairs. Looking at the cheery Sakura, King Suou opened his mouth.

  “The smile is back on Sakura’s face. I really appreciate it.” (King)

  King Suou, who was walking beside me, thanked me.

  “I’m glad she’s feeling better too.” (Yuna)

  The first time I met Sakura, she had a mature tone, a sad face, and was caught up in the moment. When she learned that I had defeated the Orochi, she cried. I was happy to see her smiling now.

  “It’s too bad you’re not a man, Yuna. I would have married Sakura to you otherwise.” (King)

  King Suou made an outrageous statement.

  “You have that kind of thought in mind?” (Yuna)

  “You would normally think. Sakura is opening up so much to someone she just met. Do you think she would easily do such a thing to the other strangers?” (King)

  “It’s probably too early to say who Sakura is going to marry.” (Yuna)

  “I’ll have to find her a solid marriage partner to take the place of my late sister, you know? I want Sakura to be happy. It’s good for her to decide on a partner early.” (King)

  “I’m telling you, don’t force it on her. Let her choose her partner properly.” (Yuna)

  A daughter of a former royal mother. Her mother died and was indirectly taken care of by King Suou. I don’t know how much freedom she has in terms of love, but I want the girl I know to be happy. I know King Suou has that feeling too, so I don’t think he will force her to do so. The question may be whether Sakura can say no. Sakura would likely say “I understand” to the man that King Suou brought to her. I hope Sakura will choose her own partner.

  Still, marriage, huh? Fina, Shuri, and Noa will all get married when they grow up. That makes me a little sad. But before that, Anzu and Karin-san would come first.

  “I know. That’s why I said I wish Yuna was a man.” (King)

  Unfortunately, I am a girl. I can’t marry Sakura. Moreover, I am not even interested in boys at present. I have a sad image of the future me growing old alone in my mind.

  At that time, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cried “ku~n”. Could it be that they sensed my feelings?

  “That’s right, I have the two of you.” (Yuna)

  “Ku~u ~ n”


  Kagali-san, who was riding on Swaying Bear, tilted her head, seemingly unable to understand my words in response to Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, who suddenly cried.

  Sakura and Shinobu lead the way up the stairs to the third floor. Sakura and Shinobu continued walking and opened the door opposite where we entered.

  “This is it, Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)

  Apparently, she wanted to show me something.

  I went towards Sakura, who was calling me.

  “This is……” (Yuna)

  Beyond the door was a blue lake in deep green. The lake was in the middle of a large forest, and it was a beautiful sight.

  “Yuna-sama, the view from here is beautiful, isn’t it?.” (Sakura)

  “Yeah, it’s breathtaking.” (Yuna)

  As a?hikikomori, I have never seen a lake in the real world. I have seen views of lakes on TV and on computer monitors, but they were different from the scenery I have seen before. When I took off my bear hood, the wind blowing around me felt good.

  Shinobu and Sakura looked at me as if they were dumbfounded.

  “I thought Yuna was cute, but she is actually a beautiful woman.” (Shinobu)

  “What was that, so sudden? Flattery will get you nowhere.” (Yuna)

  Perhaps it’s a spirit of flattery and a desire to be allowed to use this mansion?

  You don’t have to flatter me. I don’t mind at all if you use it. Of course, I will ask you to clean up after using it.

  “I think you’re beautiful, too.” (Sakura)

  Shinobu was flattering me that even Sakura learned how to use flattery.

  “When you grow up, you will be more beautiful than I am, Sakura, because you’re already so cute.” (Yuna)

  I am sure Sakura will be beautiful when she grows up. Unlike me, she will probably have no trouble finding someone to marry. Just don’t be fooled by strange men.

  I put on my bear hood because they’re both fussing about my beauty.

  “But then again, the scenery here is always beautiful.” (Sakura)

  A beautiful landscape spreads out before me.

  Certainly, I have seen and experienced many things in this world.

  Every once in a while, I like to travel to other places in this world because of these things. And with the bear gate, it’s easy to get back home.

  “How is it? Do you like it?” (King)

  “If you asked me if I liked it, then yeah, I like it.” (Yuna)

  I haven’t seen the hot springs or other rooms yet, though.

  “The previous king loved the view of this lake.” (Kagali)

  Kagali-san looked at the scenery from the top of Swaying Bear with nostalgia. This was a place full of memories for Kagali-san, wasn’t it?

  “I don’t know if I can take such a mansion. I have my bear house, so it would be enough if you let me borrow a corner of it. Even if I were given such a splendid mansion, I would only use it occasionally.” (Yuna)

  Personally, I wish they would let me put a bear house in the corner.

  “That wouldn’t be much of a thank you, wouldn’t it? Don’t you realize how much you’ve done?” (King)

  “Of course. I just got rid of Sakura’s nightmare.” (Yuna)

  “No. You saved the country.” (King)

  I said it half-jokingly, but The King seriously rebutted it.

  But seriously, I took the job primarily because I felt sorry for Sakura. If she had been a girl with a bad character or the king was arrogant, I would have just put on a blank face and gone back to Crimonia.

  The rest was for rice and Japanese food. It would be a loss to the world if it were to disappear.

  “If you don’t like it, I’ll live here myself.” (Kagali)

  “Kagali-san?” (Yuna)

  “Well, someone has to live here.” (Kagali)

  “Is there no one else here?” (Yuna)

  “There is a hot spring here, so there is no problem.” (Kagali)

  I would be relieved if Kagali-san would live here.

  “We’re close enough to go to town. It would be easier for Suzuran to come here than on the island.” (Kagali)

  Suzuran was the one who took care of Kagali-san, right?

  Would it be safe if it’s that person who took care of Kagali-san?

  But then, all I had to do was not cross paths with that person when he or she was there.

  “If you want to live here, Kagali-san, It’ll help a lot, but do you want to live here alone?” (Yuna)

  “I’ve been on that island for over a hundred years, and I feel more at home when I’m alone.” (Kagali)

  Kagali-san said so, but was that okay?

  “I will come to visit you, Kagali-sama. So that you won’t be lonely. It will be easier for me to come here because I won’t have to use a boat after all.” (Sakura)

  Sakura raised her voice.

  Certainly, it would be easier to come by horse and carriage than to take a boat when it comes to transportation.

  “Oh, and when you do, bring me some booze.” (Kagali)

  “Don’t make Sakura carry liquor!” (King)

  “Then I’ll bring it, so I can stay here.” (Shinobu)

  “You are welcome to bring booze, but you have to ask Yuna if you can stay.” (Kagali)

  “If you’re going to clean it afterwards it’s okay.” (Yuna)

  “You mean, by myself?” (Shinobu)

  “You can live here if you want.” (Yuna)

  “I don’t want it, I don’t want to live in a place like this, where there is nothing else here. I would only visit occasionally.” (Shinobu)

  I agree with her. It’s a nice place to visit once in a while, but it’s not a place where I want to live.

  Besides, I’m not comfortable living in such a big mansion. I’m used to living in a bear house after all. Moreover, considering security, it can’t be compared to the bear house.

  It looks like Kagali-san will be living in the mansion.

  Next post, about 3-4 days.