—
Will had to admit.
Shopping with won was an exhausting ordeal.
But…
Having won shop for you and buy you clothes?
That was actually pretty enjoyable.
—
Novice Town’s Premier n’s Clothing Store.
“Let’s start with the shirt. That undershirt of yours is practically falling apart,” Treya said, pointing critically at Will.
“Yes, and we’ll need to replace your pants and jacket too. Since we’re here, let’s get outfits for all four seasons,” Leah added, sounding like a mother who had taken on too much responsibility.
“Young Master! You should replace your underwear too—”
“That’s sothing you don’t need to say out loud!”
And so, the three girls, with more care than they ever showed for their own clothing, began scouring the n’s store, grabbing anything they thought might suit Will.
anwhile, Will…
He stood at the entrance of the fitting room like an emotionless mannequin, changing into outfit after outfit.
However…
Their standards seed impossibly high. After two or three changes, none of the outfits satisfied them, prompting them to head back and search for more.
“This is so unusual. It’s my first ti seeing a man co in here with three won, all picking out clothes for him,” the store clerk comnted, clearly baffled.
“If you don’t mind asking… what’s your relationship with them?”
Will glanced at the three girls, their backs turned to him as they combed through racks of n’s clothing.
“Teammates. Really… just teammates.”
After a mont of thought, he added—
“But… I’ve taken good care of them, so this is probably their way of… uh… repaying ?”
—
What surprised Will the most was…
He had assud that a princess born into royalty, an older witch, and a maid with little exposure to fashion would have vastly different tastes in clothing and no chance of agreeing on anything.
But…
To his surprise…
The three of them managed to reach a consensus when it ca to dressing him. There was no fighting, no disagreents.
“I think this shirt’s color is perfect.”
“The cut is wrong. Will-sensei is too slim to pull off a deep V-neck like this.”
“Eir thinks it needs a jacket. But not sothing too formal, or it won’t feel like the Young Master.”
Their “ideal look” for him seed remarkably similar—they all had a shared vision of the “perfect outfit.”
However…
Not only were their tastes peculiar, but their standards were absurdly high!
After an hour of trying on clothes, they still hadn’t found a single outfit that received unanimous approval.
—
Two hours later…
Will stepped out of the fitting room and glanced out the window. The sky had already turned dark—it was almost dinnerti.
So this is what shopping with won is like…
They were incredibly ticulous, determined to find the perfect choice no matter how long it took!
While his body wasn’t tired, his mind was definitely worn out.
“This one! This one’s amazing! Eir loves this one!”
“Not bad. It captures that playful yet dependable vibe perfectly.”
“Still missing sothing. Add this little red tie.”
“Perfect!”
“Great job, Treya!”
—
Will hadn’t even had a chance to look in the mirror before the three girls unanimously declared, “This is the best look!”
He walked over to the mirror.
Leah had chosen a gray inner shirt, slightly loose with a flat collar. Upon closer inspection, the gray fabric had subtle white patterns resembling a corner of the galaxy.
The shirt gave off a bit of a playboy vibe.
On top of that was a black jacket with a waistcoat design, suggested by Eir. She said it made the Young Master look more dependable.
The jacket wasn’t designed to be buttoned up, so it hung open, giving him a carefree, roguish appearance.
Treya’s choice of pants didn’t stand out much, but the slim-fit design made his legs look longer and more elegant.
But…
The red tie Treya added at the end was the finishing touch, making him look even more like a “charming yet cheeky team captain.”
Overall…
The outfit was both stylish and dependable.
It actually looked pretty good?
Wearing this to et S… he’d probably think Will was a reliable junior… right?
“What do you think? Are you satisfied, Young Master?”
“Hmph, we spent so much ti picking this out. You’re not allowed to say you’re unhappy with it.”
“If you’re not satisfied, we can keep looking.”
“Hmm…”
Will thought about it. His standards definitely weren’t as high as these three, who were clearly in their pri (Leah probably counted too).
Besides…
When it ca to clothes, the opposite gender’s opinion always carried more weight.
Alright, this would be the outfit!
This was the one he’d wear to et Mr. S!
“It’s fine. As long as you all like it. Let’s take these clothes. I’ll wear them ho and wash them later. I’ll pay—”
Will had just pulled out his wallet and was about to ask the nearby clerk for the total when…
Treya’s cool, pale hand stopped him.
This ti, it was Treya who leaned in close to Will’s ear, lowering her voice and speaking in a slightly husky tone:
“My family gave plenty of spending money for this trip. As my fiancé, this outfit is on .”
“Th-that’s very kind of you…”
But before Treya could pull out her wallet, Leah’s ponytail whipped through the air, interrupting her. Leah leaned into Will’s other ear and said:
“You’ve helped so much over the years, and I’ve earned plenty of project funding thanks to you. I’ve been aning to buy you a new outfit for ages. It’s only right that I pay for this.”
“Uh? Well, that works too—”
“Hold on!”
Eir stepped forward from the front.
“Why are you here too?!”
“The Young Master should pay for his own clothes! He already split the cost of the equipnt we bought earlier. His clothes should be his responsibility.”
“And now you’re not on my side?”
“Hehe, but the Young Master’s wallet is in my hands. This is the travel fund Mr. Carver gave for both and the Young Master…”
Eir pulled out the small wallet from her bag.
Oh, right. No wonder Will couldn’t find his wallet earlier.
So Eir was in charge of the finances!
“It’s not right to make a servant pay. I should cover it.”
“I’ve owed him this for three years.”
“The Young Master’s matters should be handled by the person who knows him best—”
Wearing his new outfit, Will stood to the side, dumbfounded.
He never imagined he’d live to see the day when won fought over who got to pay for him.
But…
He had indeed invested a lot in these three over the years.
And they were no longer the shy, tsundere, or clueless “losers” from the original story.
Now, they were genuinely thoughtful, emotionally healthy, and… adorable young won who wanted to repay the kindness he had shown them.
However…
This wouldn’t do.
He needed to keep things fair!
“Alright, alright—stop arguing. I’ve got a solution!”
Will finally stepped in to break up the debate.
“How about you each pay a third? That way, it’s like each of you is gifting one piece.”
““““Deal!”””
As if they had been waiting for Will to say that, the three of them imdiately agreed and rushed to the counter.
But…
Watching them argue over which piece each of them would pay for…
Will couldn’t shake the feeling that he was being divvied up between them.
It was a bit unsettling… What if Mr. S showed up to their eting in plain adventurer’s gear while Will arrived in this flashy new outfit?
Wouldn’t that scare him off?
After all…
S probably… maybe… hopefully wasn’t the type to care about appearances, right?
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