The child couldn't make a sound.
Even though she was the one who'd chased after him...
"Hello."
Hm?
The child's pupils unconsciously contracted.
In her gradually clearing vision appeared...
A white, soft paw?
The child blinked.
Ah...
Wonder filled the child's eyes.
A-a beautiful Little White Fox!
The child was so captivated by Little White Fox's beauty that she completely forgot her fear and nervousness.
Her eyes and heart were filled with wonder and affection for Little White Fox.
"Little one, were you looking at me just now?"
The child's whole body trembled unconsciously.
"Did you need something from me?"
"Is there something you want to tell me?"
"Or do you need my help with something?"
The big brother's voice kept reaching her ears.
One question after another...
The child pressed her lips together, wanting to answer the big brother's questions.
But she was so nervous that her mind went completely blank.
She even forgot to nod...
"Little Bear."
"Ask your little owner..."
"What does she need my help with?"
She wanted the big brother to help her scoop up a little goldfish.
The child, who was close to giving up all hope of catching one herself, saw a new possibility.
She couldn't catch a little goldfish herself.
She could ask the big brother, who could catch them, for help.
The big brother could catch one for her.
Then she could give the little goldfish to Uncle...
Wouldn't that be the same?
"How about this..."
"I'll say it."
"If I'm right, nod your head."
"Little Bear can nod too."
"If I'm wrong, shake your head."
"Of course..."
"Little Bear can shake his head too."
"Do you understand?"
The child's eyes lit up a little.
She immediately nodded Little