Bear is far more chill than Nate about befriending yokai. Unlike Nate, Bear’s style is based more on sharing food with yokai rather than battling.
Instead of Jibanyan, Bear’s main “friend” is Blazion.
Bear still befriends Jibanyan, Jibanyan just lives more downstairs with Bear’s mom, and is less likely to be called.
Bear tells his parents. While they don’t fully believe him, they are supportive (especially since weird things keep happening around their house).
Bear easily makes friends with lower rank yokai through empathy and kindness.
Along with Whisper and Blazion, Bear is often seen with Tattletell, carrying her on his shoulder and helping her with her shopping.
Blazion is constantly found exercising on the roof outside Bear’s room.
Bear!! Starts trying harder in school, partially thanks to Blazion’s influence, and partially so he has more time to spend with his human and yokai friends.