A tiny bear plush appears before a weary Maple, glowing with a gentle, otherworldly light.
And a recipe book nearly as big as the bear itself.
In a small village, our hero finally opens the restaurant they had long dreamed of.
Making people happy with delicious food — that was all Maple had ever wished for.
But for someone stepping out into the world for the very first time, running the shop alone proved harder than expected.
The never-ending stream of tasks, and the tall wall standing between dream and reality. Letting out a deep, tired sigh every night soon became a part of daily life — until the moment came when Maple even began to wonder whether the restaurant should close for good.
And then, one night —
as Maple sat curled up in a corner of the kitchen, lost in thought, a tiny bear plush appeared, glowing with a gentle, shimmering light.
Beaming with the brightest smile, the little bear leapt into Maple's arms and proudly held out a book nearly as big as itself.
Once we finish this Recipe Book, all of Maple's worries will come to an end!
Maple gave thanks, but couldn't help asking —
why go to the trouble of helping them? The little bear just laughed brightly and said it was only doing what a fairy ought to do. But Maple felt it, faintly.
That bright, warm smile — they had seen it once, a very long time ago.
