I have to admit, mornings have been hard these days.

　Liberty Village has many places that are still under construction.
　I try to look around those places as much as possible during the day.

　As a result, all of my paperwork has to be done in the afternoon and after hours, and there are often days when I can barely crawl into bed before dawn.

　Still, we have work to do, and we have to work hard today...

　With that in mind, I got dressed and opened the door.

"Master, today we're going to play with the Koroks!
　In front of me, Korok, Aura Era, Unja and Eldena were lined up in a line, waiting for me to walk through.

No, Korok, I have a job to do...
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
I'm sure that today's inspection is full of places that would be enough for me to go around in your place. It's just that the lord has been working without a break for more than a month now, so you should have a good rest today and tomorrow.
　I thought that was what was said out of the blue, but then Unya and Eldena took me away in a hug on both sides...but, hey, wait a minute!

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''Well you wouldn't be able to get your work out of your head if you were in the village anyway, would you?''
　As Erdena said this, an aura came in the cave, transforming into a dragon form.
　The aura rode the group of us and in the blink of an eye, it soared high into the sky.

''It's a great feeling bear~!
　Korok is having a blast.
　Everyone else is smiling and looking around, but it's been so long since I've been able to forget about work and go somewhere, that I suddenly have trouble sleeping.
''Well fine, just sleep until we get there.
　I felt like I could see Eldena's smile just before her eyelids closed.
　It felt so soft and nice under my head....

　And.
　I wasn't quite sure how long it had been, but I woke up on Eldena's lap pillow.

'....Good morning.
　Eldena smiles as she says that.

　When I woke up, Eldena's smile was there, could it be that she had been watching me sleep for a long time?
　Erdena only smiled at my question, but did not respond to my question.

　I'm feeling very bothered....


　I woke up, and when I got up, the aura had already landed.
　Apparently, they're at their destination... and...

　Za-zas.

　Zaza~........

　Um..........what is that thing in front of you, all spread out in front of you......could it be the ocean?
...Isn't it the ocean, by any chance?
　Erdena said and handed me a bag in her handbag.
I'm not going to be able to get it right. I'm sorry to have chosen at random, but use it if you want.
　Erdena smiles smugly as she says that.

　As I recall, the ocean is the closest thing to Liberty Village, isn't the Halwai Coast to the south?
　That place is supposed to be a stagecoach ride of about half a month... Oh, but he flew in on his aura, so I guess he got there in a few minutes.

　With that in mind, I looked up at the sky and the sun was still low.
　It looks like it will be a long time before noon.

''Master~!　I can't wait to swim with you, Bear!
　Korok, who's already changed into his swimsuit, buzzes me with his hands buzzing.

　Right.
　Since it's a favor to all of you, I'll let you rest well at least for today.

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　I changed into my swimsuit and walked to the beach, where Unja had already set up a parasol to make a place for us to rest.
You haven't been getting enough sleep because of all the hard work you've been doing every day," she said. First of all, you need to get a good rest here...
'Master!　Come on, bear!　Sea bear!　Swimming Bear!
　Despite being in the middle of Unja's story, a super high-spirited Korok grabbed my arm and pulled me straight into the ocean at once.
'Korok!　My little one is tired from hard work day after day!
'Right now I'm busy playing with Korok, bear!
　Korok runs away happily, taking my hand, not even bothering to look at Unja as she chases after him.

　Five seconds later.
　Wunya grabbed me by the top of my head and lifted me straight up.
I'm sorry, bear - I was just too excited.
I wish I knew. I wish I knew...
　The Koroks had raised the white flag so easily.

　As I thought it might be dangerous to move around so quickly, I decided to enjoy the feel of the seawater in a relatively shallow area.
'Master!　Watch me for a minute, bear!
　Around me, Korok swims in a strange form.
'How's the bear?　An awesome bear?
That's great, Korok can already swim.
　When I was impressed, Korok chuckled happily.
"More and more bears!　I'm looking at you, bear!
　With that, Korok swims offshore.

Five minutes later.

　A little further down the road, my foot goes out.
They'll be able to get it done.
　Korok started screaming.
　I rushed to swim to help him.
How much do we have to do?
　Unja swam at a great pace, and in no time at all, she was back to collect her Korok.

　How fast that swim was.

　Korok was saved, and he was firmly lectured by Unja.

　While saying that, Erdena, who had changed into a swimsuit, came over.

　.........eh.

　What can I say?

　I wasn't usually very conscious of it...well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't.
　It might be accurate to say that I try not to be conscious of it.

　Yes, Erdena is a beautiful woman.
　She looks great in a bathing suit, too.

　I couldn't help but admire her appearance under the sunshine.

''.......What's wrong?''
　I finally came to myself after being asked that.

'Sorry, I'm sorry I was just staring at you...'
　I couldn't help but say that honestly, but Eldena heard it.
Really? ...Does it look good on you?
　She looked into my face, cheeks slightly stained.
　I could only nod my head in confusion at such an Eldena, and

Hey, little guy, we're barbecuing.
　If Una hadn't called out to me, Erdena's smile would have sucked me in....
　Yeah, if I really kissed her, I'd be mad as expected, Eldena too.

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The food in these places tastes even better than usual.
　Aura and Aela in their swimsuits were smiling and chewing on their meat.
"We'll be adding more seafood soon, so everyone is going to eat it.
　Unja says that while putting this and that on the net.

　Well, she's already gotten some seafood from somewhere.

　In front of me, Unja runs toward the rocks, arms around me.

　A few minutes later.

Meow.
　Unna came back with an armful of shells and fish.


　Oh, um........is this area safe for fishing rights and such?
　What a strange worry I had.
We're on the free coast, so that kind of thing is okay.
　I was relieved that Erdena had done her research well in advance.

''Maybe....''

　...Wait a minute, Eldena did you just mutter something scary at the end?　Hey?

　I was really curious about that.
Come on, little girl, come on, eat up.
　With that, Unja took me in her arms and led me to the grill place, and this story is now a moot point.......
　I mean, Unja, if you hold on to me so tightly, the feel of my chest directly on your arm...

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　After all, on this day

　We played in the sea until late in the evening.

　Anyway, Korok's energy was incredible.
　Aura and Ela seemed to be having a great time with them.

　Una was like a mother to all of us, always watching over us, so I was able to take it easy and relax.

　If it wasn't for Una, Korok would have been drowned five times.

　The sun was getting low, and I told him it was time to go back.
"...what are you talking about?　I'm staying here today.
　And, Erdena.

　If you look closely, you'll see that Unja has already set up her tent in the shade of a rocky area...

　I thought carefully about what Foldente said before we left.
　I think he said 'today and tomorrow'...

　I can't believe I'm just being surprised.
　Seeing Korok and Aura enjoying themselves while looking at the finished tents made me think that this kind of thing might be a good idea from time to time.

　Besides.....

"...?　What's wrong?

　No, no, it's nothing, Eldena.
　After the incident in the daytime, I've been conscious of Erdena, and so...

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Here's a third party perspective*.

I see that you are asking where my lord went!
　At Biblina's words, Foldente turned away.
Well, I'm sure he's got his wings spread out somewhere. I don't know where he's going.
　Then he chuckles, as usual.
　Biblina turns to Foldente and
"Nuh-uh...
　And then he gritted his teeth.
'Tell him immediately when he comes back!　This Biblina here says she's offering to give you dinner to thank you for your hospitality!
　After saying that, Biblina turned her back to Foldente and started walking towards her room.



　Foldente was chuckling as he watched Biblina's back as she walked away, her shoulders angry.