“Yahoo!” [Mizelia]
“Ryouma, it’s been a while, nyaa.” [Miya]
“Are you doing well?” [Wereanna]
“Barley Tea for four please.” [Syria]
This ti it was Miya-san and Wereanna-san’s party.
“It’s been a while. Haven’t seen you lately.” [Ryouma]
“It’s because we left town for a job. Miya was with us too.” [Wereanna]
“I’m glad you ca back safely. Here. Barley Tea. I’ve chilled it for you.” [Ryouma]
The custors ca one after another.
I worked the stall while taking turns with others so I could eat and rest.
We were really busy, but I could feel the zeal and the liveliness of the town on my skin.
Before I knew it a faint darkness had already covered the world. The distant setting sun leaving behind nothing but a lingering mory. But despite that, the surrounding crowds seed to suggest that they were just starting, as they grew even noisier.
“I’m back~. Boss~ I’ll take over, so you can have your supper~” [Maria]
“Thank you very much. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.” [Ryouma]
I quickly ate my supper. I say ‘supper’, but all I would really be eating is our stall’s special hot dog.
“Are you going to be having supper here tonight too~?” [Maria]
The preparation period included, I’ve been eating here a lot lately, so that’s why she said that.
The food tastes good, I can get the food without having to line up, and I can go back to work imdiately, so it’s really convenient.
Hot dog provides carbs and at. If I eat it with stir-fried vegetables, the nutritional value I can get is surprisingly good. I suppose the oil and salt content is a bit high, but it’s hot throughout the day and with how much energy I consu, I think it’s probably fine… Yeah, it won’t be a problem. I’m young too.
People say that this kind of thinking is a trap when soone becos aware of their age, but… I never had any problems in my past life, so I’ve never really experienced it. As such, I ordered 4 hot dogs without a care and one plate of stir-fried vegetables. After pouring myself a cup of tea, I leave the cash and find myself a seat.
…Oh, is that seat free?
There were three won seated on a four-seater table, who looked like they were about to stand up… And then they did.
Imdiately, I secured the seat for myself.
“Itadakimasu.” [Ryouma]
I bit my hot dog. Soft bread greeted my teeth, followed by an elastic skin, out of which poured out the juice of the at. As I tasted the sourness of the ketchup layered over the hot dog, more and more of my saliva ca out. There was quite a bit of girth to it, but it gradually managed to pass through my throat.
“Ladies and gentlen!” [Prenence]
Prenence-san’s voice resounded loud and clear . Even though I’m seated by the entrance, I could still hear his voice clearly despite all the tumult from the other tables and the crowds of people.
After announcing that the performance would be starting, three female dancers went up the stage. They danced along with the music, gathering the attention of the onlookers and quietening the crowd.
I’ve seen them many tis during practice, but they really are amazing.
Maybe it’s because of the influence of light novels, but when you talk about dancers, most would imagine them to be scantily dressed. Unlike that usual image, however, these won don’t show much skin. The girls all wore the sa dress, which was a one piece with a thick fabric and many colorful frills. Only a little bit of the sleeves and the feet were shown, and they would dance while lifting up their skirts a little.
Moreover, because the tip of the skirt had weights, when they turned, from ti to ti, their skirts would expand.
As such, the male custors near the stage would try to look up at their skirt and the female custors around them would glare at them coldly. For one, a husband who brought his family had just been slapped by his wife.
“This looks to be a success.” [???]
“Yes, fortunately. …? Guild master!” [Ryouma]
I wondered who it was that was talking to , but then I found out it was actually none other than the guild master of the rchant guild, Grisiera-san. Moreover, behind her was the guild master of the tar guild’s Gimuru branch, Taylor, and a young man I wasn’t acquainted with, who was carrying a tray.
“Is sothing the matter? Why are you here?” [Ryouma]
I believe this is actually the first ti we’re eting outside the guild by chance.
“It’s not good for the body to stay cooped up inside all the ti.” [Grisiera]
“We’re using the festivities as an opportunity for us old people to walk around town.” [Taylor]
“I see. If it’s no trouble, won’t you accompany ?” [Ryouma]
“I’d be glad to.” [Grisiera]
“Excuse . Oh, sorry to make you carry my food.” [Taylor]
“Sothing at this level, please don’t mind it.” [???]
…Who is this man? I thought he might have been soone from the guild, but the atmosphere about him says otherwise.
“My apologies for my belated introduction. I am Arnold Bernheid. You are Ryouma Takebayashi-sama, yes?” [Arnold]
He knows who I am. Anyway, I should return the greeting for now.
Still, he looks to be human. He has a slender build and looks to be in between the latter half of his 20s to the first half of his 30s. His dress gives a feeling similar to that of Carm-san, but his sharp eyes and his black glasses gives a strict impression… At the very least, I shouldn’t have t him before.
“I’m sorry, have we been acquainted before?” [Ryouma]
“Not directly. But I have heard of you from above.” [Arnold]
“Ryouma. This kid is… You know… You rember how those guys from the public office got scolded severely? He is the successor of the chief back then.” [Grisiera]
“Oh, that ti.” [Ryouma]
Oh~ I’d heard that soone new had taken up the post… So, that’s him.
“I’ve been hearing rumors of you for so ti now. Not only did you provide the impetus for discipline to co down upon the corrupt officials, you even provided support for the cleanup afterwards. Moreover, just recently, you accepted a job and contributed again.” [Arnold]
By recently, I assu he’s talking about the tunnel ants.
“Thanks to you, my work has been greatly reduced and I am able to focus on disciplining my staff.” [Arnold]
“I was simply doing what I wanted, but I’m happy to have been of service.” [Ryouma]
“By all ans, please do continue to use your abilities as you have until now.” [Arnold]
It seems he’s wanted to et ever since taking up office, but due to the suddenness of his appointnt, he had too much to deal with, from the leftover work to dealing with the subordinates, and it wasn’t as if he could actually summon just to thank . Moreover, because they were investigating and exposing cris of embezzlent and collusion, he didn’t want to et carelessly. Looks like they chose a rather prudent person.
Well, in order to straighten what is bent, it would be a problem if they didn’t do that much. It also helps a lot that they’re not causing any trouble. If I can continue living and managing the store as I have until now, then I don’t mind cooperating.
“Thank you. Although I can’t give you special treatnt because of my position, I will do my best to ensure that the law is followed dutifully.
Of course, if you are able to contribute sothing, and provided it is true and is reported to the upper brass, then as a result of that, I might be able to give you so special privileges.” [Arnold]
“He said a lot, but basically, he’s saying that you’ll be treated like everyone else.” [Grisiera]
“It’s not easy to make a contribution that would give you special privileges.” [Taylor]
“What I ant was that I was expecting much from Takebayashi-sama.” [Arnold]
“Well, let’s leave it at that.” [Taylor]
“He might actually do it. Who knows?” [Grisiera]
As Grisiera-san said that, she glanced at Serge-san’s stalls.
“…Did you tell him sothing?” [Grisera]
“What ever could you an, I wonder.” [Ryouma]
Although I don’t really feel like hiding it from her, but I’ll play dumb for the an ti.
“By the way, Ryouma-kun.” [Taylor]
“Yes?” [Ryouma]
“How is life in town going for you? It’s been so ti since you ca here. Is there anything you find inconvenient?” [Taylor]
“If you have anything on mind, just say it. You only et this gramps rarely.” [Grisiera]
“Right… Everything is certainly different from before, but I’m not particularly inconvenienced by anything. If I had to say then it’s actually convenient now that I can buy whatever I need easily.” [Ryouma]
…Still. I was originally born on Earth and was brought here after death. And then from the Forest of Gana, I ca to Gimuru… I sure traveled a long distance.
When I look to my left, I see my comrades who work with at my store. When I look to my right, I see my business partners. When I look in front of , I see the troupe, who I beca acquainted with just recently, currently performing. And beside is the big wig of the public office, whom I just t today.
Other than that, of the custors that ca today, there’s also the son of the book store, Dansbel-san. There’s the gramps from the pharmacy, whose na I don’t even known. There’s also the neighboring wives, who I ca to know during the preparations for this festival, and the mbers of the guild who rember from our last job.
I’ve gotten to know a lot of people.
I don’t know if this place is better than the forest.
The forest has its own charm.
But…
“Hmm. From the look on your face, I guess you’re doing just fine.” [Taylor]
“Yes. I think so too.” [Ryouma]
My current life isn’t bad.
As I reflected upon this happiness, the night gradually passed.
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