Summary
The world is a fantasy/anthropomorphic (animal‑person) one, where talking animals with human-like features (tails, ears, etc.) live in a rural forest town.
In a forest inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, Nowa, a gentle black bear, finds an orphaned puppy named Airi and decides to raise him. Over the years, the two form a close, loving bond — with Nowa acting as a parental figure.
As winter approaches, Nowa enters hibernation, and Airi continues to grow. When Nowa awakens in the spring, he is shocked to find that Airi has become a full-grown adult — both physically and emotionally. Airi, who has harbored deep romantic feelings for Nowa, confesses his love.
Nowa struggles with the sudden shift in their relationship — from guardian and child to potential lovers. Through emotional conflict, self-reflection, and help from their friends, Nowa gradually comes to understand and reciprocate Airi’s feelings.
Together, they navigate the complexities of love, growth, and changing roles in a quiet, emotional story set in a peaceful, forested world.