In Episode 1 of "Mori no Kuma-san, Toumin-chuu." (Caressing My Hibernating Bear), the story introduces Nowa, an anthropomorphic bear living in the forest, who adopts a young puppy named Airi. Concerned about Airi's dependence, Nowa hopes the pup will become more self-sufficient during his hibernation. However, upon awakening months later, Nowa is surprised to find Airi has matured into an adult dog with unexpected desires. Airi expresses his long-held affection for Nowa through intimate actions, leading to a complex and evolving relationship between the two characters.
