“It’s time to go home!”
A group of children were running around in the garden of my temple. They stopped in their tracks when their mothers called, then waved goodbye to each other and hurried home. I watched over the scene while basking in the evening sun.
Before long, Lune came and sat down next to me, her tail brushing against mine.
Humph! If she’s feeling lonely, why not simply say so? There’s no need for her to silently endure it.
Despite my exasperation, I climbed onto her lap. Her fox ears perked up instantly.
“Can I pet you, Lord Reineke?”
“Do as you will.”
I flopped over to show my belly. Lune gladly pressed her face against it, her hands gently petting me all over. Golden light seeped from the tips of her fingers, signifying her faith in me.
I live because there are people who believe in me.
That beautiful light and her unparalleled petting filled me with bliss. My eyelids were getting heavy...
“Lune? I’m here to pick you up!”
A gentle shadow fell over us, and we both looked up.
“Brother!”
Lune smiled radiantly and stopped her petting. She stood up, holding me in her arms.
I wish that could’ve gone on for a little longer, but I suppose seeing her this happy isn’t so bad either.
I rested my chin against her shoulder and let out a quiet sigh.
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Thank you for reading Fluffy-Eared Realm Restoration: Taking It Slow with My Cool Big Brother! I’m the author, Iota Aiue.
Tenmofu is a tale of a little fox girl being reincarnated by going back in time and restoring her domain. I revised a lot of things from the web version to make it even more fluffy and satisfying. Please show your support to this little girl and all her efforts!
Tsukasa Kuga drew all the adorable and lively illustrations. I had always pictured Lune and the others in Kuga’s style, so it was incredible to actually see the drawings for myself! Thank you so much.
I’d also like to express my gratitude to my readers, my manager Fujiwara, and all the staff who assisted with the novelizing process. Thanks to you all, my story turned into a wonderful book. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I hope we can meet again soon.
Iota Aiue