12. Who Are You?

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3rd Person PoV

The days seemed like they couldn't get any better. America, or Matthew Williams, was noticed by everyone. Even the days when someone got mad at him, they always came back friendly. Even England wouldn't yell at him or insult him during ever interaction.

As he walked into his house, he was immediately greeted by his bear. "You've been gone for a long time," Mr. Kumajiro said sadly. Matthew hugged him and apologized before getting up to go to his room.

"Who are you?" The bear asked, crooking his head to the side. "I'm America." Matt instantly responded, not giving any thought.

"No. Who are you?"

Matthew frowned. "I'm Matthew. Matthew Williams. Your owner."

The bear still didn't take that as an answer. "No. Who are you?"

"I just told you!" He looked at the bear in anger and confusion.

"I know," Kumajiro responded. "But that's not you. Who are you?"

The question finally made the Canadian remember who he actually was. His eyes seemed to lose a bit of light as he bit his lip. "I'm Canada..." he answered softly.

It hurt for him. He became so caught up in living as his younger brother that he forgot who he truly was. He thought the bear always forgot who he was, but Mr. Kumajiro never really forgot him.

Kuma always wanted him to remember who he was truly. That he was the personification of Canada. His country. His home.

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