Bye, Mr Polar Bear

What is Mr. Polar Bear looking at? Is he saying "Bye" or "Welcome"?

Mr. Polar Bear is looking at Ladybug!

He must be saying "Welcome, Ladybug!".

The weather has warmed up, and the biting cold outside is gone. We welcomed the warmth with open arms, and the boys were more than happy, as they could now ride their bikes to school every morning.

In the bento, we have Japanese-style meat patty (Hanbagu), florets of broccoli, and rice sprinkled with some furikake.

Bye Mr. Polar Bear ... see you at the end of the year!