Originally published in Japan in 2008 by Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishers.

This English-language edition first published in 2011 by Gecko Press.

Translation of: Kuma to yamaneko.

When the Bear's friend, the little bird, dies, Bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in his house and ventures out again only when the smell of spring grass blows in through his window. He meets a wildcat and finally feels understood. As the cat plays his violin, Bear remembers all the fun he had with the little bird. Now he can say goodbye to his friend, because he knows he'll always have his memories.

In English, translated from the Japanese.