Contrary to its na of Wild Buddy, the store was painted in soft pastel colors, giving it a cute appearance. Mariana had to explain that in the past it used to reflect its na more.
Wild Buddy used to sell items for hunting pets, which accompanied adventurers. But as the tis changed, more people began having pets for companionship, which eventually overtook the market. Mariana had heard that directly from one of the employees.
The store had followed the trends of the market, and had been renewed into its current appearance, welcoming cute pets.
「They seem to be doing well too.」
There were a lot of custors visiting the store, even outside on the street, either because it was such a popular place, or because of the sale. Mira and Mariana also joined them and slowly made their way through to enter the store, but they hit a snag almost right away.
The reason for that was Luna, who was still in Mira’s arms. The people there would never overlook such an adorable animal, which was also rare to see.
「I knowww, she’s so cuteee. Also she’s called Luna.」
「I’ve never seen a Pure Rabbit from so close up, it feels like a dream co true!」
For a mont, all the people there forgot about the store and were looking at Luna instead. But that only lasted for a few minutes, as Luna soon got overwheld, not being used to being surrounded by so many people.
Luckily, the people there understood and respected pets, so when Luna squeaked and rolled up into Mira’s chest, they stepped back and went on their way.
「I knew you could do it Luna. You managed to stay calm!」
「Yes, Luna did very well.」
Mira was proud of having the cutest rabbit, and Mariana agreed with everything she said.
Seeing that reaction from both, Luna understood that being called cute would make both of them happy like that, and a growing desire appeared in her mind. And that would push her to get over her skittish nature.
That was sothing that would happen way into the future, but in a way this was the mont that gave birth to Luna’s future as a rabbit idol. Either way, that was not sothing that would co into play yet.
「This looks even better inside.」
Once they made their way inside of Wild Buddy, Mira looked around and admired its construction. Everything was painted with soft pastel colors, really making it look like a fancy shop for won.
That was sothing new for Mariana too, as before it was remodelled, the store was going more for a hunter’s cabin look, with strong woody accents.
It really was a dramatic change, but seeing the custors’ reactions, it was clear it had been a positive one. On top of that, they had added various accompanints for pet lovers.
Mira and Mariana began looking around, searching for sothing new to give Luna, and along the way they noticed the new additions.
First was a cafe, which allowed people to spend a nice ti together with their pets. And obviously enough, they also had a nu for pets. The items on both were roughly just as varied and nurous, with the cake section being especially big.
「It’s quite expensive too…」
Mira was shocked to discover the items on the pet nu were priced nearly the sa as those for humans, likely because of how much work went into preparing them. When she looked around, she realized that actually the pets were the main clients there.
It was a bit strange to see so many people gathered who were all spoiling their pets as much as possible. But when she looked at Luna’s twinkling eyes, Mira realized that Luna also wanted to try that food.
「Do you want to eat too, Luna?」
That also reminded Mira that Luna’s diet had been mainly vegetable sticks as of late, so she wanted to know if Luna wanted to try sothing new, and she replied with an excited squeak.
「I see, I see, so you do want to try sothing.」
Luna’s eyes started to twinkle even more, showing her emotions. So Mira decided that it would be nice to stop there and have sothing before heading back ho.
「In that case, I could make a cake for Luna tonight.」
But then Mariana interrupted them.
That was sothing that happened very commonly when going out with one’s mother. When seeing sothing good served by a shop, they would just say they could make it at ho.
Usually, that was accompanied by a feeling of disappointnt, as one wanted to eat the one from the shop. But in contrast to that, Luna actually seed even more excited. And Mira understood why.
Knowing Mariana, she would make sothing even better than the cafe.
「Aren’t you glad now, Luna? We’ll have cake tonight~」
Mira spoke to Luna, and then began mumbling, 「A cake…hmm…I’m also craving sothing sweet now…」 while making sure the key words were audible.
「We’ll have to buy the ingredients on our way back then. And it’ll be…a carrot cake for Luna, right? And a Mont Blanc too while I’m at it.」
Mariana had noticed the items Mira and Luna had been looking at on the nu, and deducted what they wanted to eat. But just to make sure, she said that out aloud, which was t with a happy nod from Mira and a squeak from Luna.
With that sorted out, they resud looking around the store.
Other than the cafe, other additions to Wild Buddy included a gym and pool to workout, and a photography studio. And all of them were made to be enjoyed together with one’s pets.
And that was just the side additions, it was still a store packed with items for pets, and Mira had already picked up various toys she wanted to buy for Luna. Mariana had also picked up more essential things, like litter for Luna’s toilet.
「Hello there, Mariana.」
After they passed through the checkout line, soone approached them, who turned out to be the store’s manager.
Mariana had already beco a recognizable client of the store, as a proud owner of a Pure Rabbit. Because of that, she was granted a special early access ticket to so of Wild Buddy’s new facilities.
That was a pretty generous gift, but there was a proper reason behind it. Pure Rabbits were extrely rare, especially as a pet, so if the store beca known as a place frequented by the owner of one, it would attract a lot more clients.
Then again, at ho, Luna could only go between Mira’s room and the aide’s room, so she could use so more space. Knowing there was a place she could co to play around safely was sothing that made Mira feel at ease.
(A pool… That sounds perfect for this season. And Luna is such a good swimr!)
Mira was happy that she had found new ways to play with Luna. But then she caught sight of sothing in a corner of the store.
That was the only place of the store that was not painted with soft pastel colors, and it preserved its original forest appearance. There was a burly looking man there, clearly a hunter, who was accompanied by a black wolf on a leash.
Seeing that, Mira realized that first and foremost, Wild Buddy’s primary target was a store for hunters who had animals helping them.
As she looked more closely, she also saw what kind of items were sold in that corner.
There were nets to catch small animals, wire rope that could co in handy in many situations, strong armor that could withstand strikes from monsters, various hunting knives, Magic Wares, and even actual weapons.
Everything was also centered around the concept of hunting together with a pet, so once that black wolf was fully equipped, he would also be a force to be reckoned with. Or at least that was what Mira saw, seeing that experienced and strong man with his wolf.
But at the sa ti, she began to wonder what it felt like to be in that corner, when the entire rest of the store was so colorful and cutesy. It was like being in a small bubble living in the past.
And yet he was there, a serious look on his face as he looked through the armor on sale. Mira almost felt bad for him, carrying out a lifestyle that was starting to feel antiquated.
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