After a while, I was able to reunite with the Lechuza. I didn’t know what to call it when it didn’t have a name yet. The unnamed Lechuza poked my shoulder with its beak. It was sharper than I thought and I felt pain.

“It hurts.” 

“Guruk. Gruruk~”

It was still young so its method of expressing affection was a bit awkward. I thought it would be better for the Lechuza to make friends.

“Punghee~”

There was a gentle breeze and Punghee appeared in the air. These days, Punghee enjoyed going to the Ring World. She was becoming bigger and it was hard to keep staying on my head. In any case, she was currently holding acorns in her hands. Maybe it was her meal.

“Puuuung~♡”

I couldn’t help smiling at the cute act I hadn’t seen in ages. For me, Punghee was like my youngest daughter.

“Punghee, let me introduce you to a friend.”

“Puung~?”

Punghee giggled while holding the leftover acorns. It was so cute that my heart almost fell. I showed the Lechuza on my shoulder and Punghee’s face filled with curiosity.

Sniff sniff.

After sniffing a few times, Punghee licked the Lechuza’s cheek. The Lechuza came down while flapping its wings.

I watched closely. “Do you like it?”

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