【Small Potted Plant】 1【Medium Potted Plant】 10【Large Potted Plant】 20【Vegetable Seed Set】 10【Fruit Seed Set】 10【Herb Seed Set】 10【Wheat Seed】 50【Rice Seed】 100【Brick】 5【Fountain】 1,500【Terrace Seat Set】 3,000【Bottle】 3【Room】 50【Bath - Extension】 5,000【Room - Extension】 2,000【Room - Extension】 2,000【Rooftop - Extension】 10,000【Basement - Extension】 30,000【Alchemy Room - Extension】 15,000【Small Potted Plant】 1×3 =3 points used【Medium Potted Plant】 =10 points used【Room】 =50 points used【Total: 63 points used】【Possession Points: 804】
« Hmm. I don't have enough possession points to extend Maro's room... »
I mutter to myself, glaring at the exchange diary.
It would be nice to extend Maro's room too, but well... I can earn points quickly by making healing potions, so I'll add it later. I return the exchange diary to the side table.
Additionally, the potted plants I exchanged for points are planned to be planted with flowers and displayed in the shop.
I returned directly from the inn without stopping by anywhere else, and now the three of us were discussing the shop's layout. Basically, it was just a matter of arranging things on shelves, so it wasn't too difficult.
The plan is for the signboard to arrive tomorrow, so we're scheduled to open the shop the day after tomorrow. Currently, my schedule since arriving in town has been quite busy.
Counting from the day after we entered the town...
Day 1: Registration at the Merchant Guild Day 2: Property selection Day 3: Selling healing potions at the market Day 4: Acquired property! Day 5: Signboard completion scheduled Day 6: Shop open! Day 7: Guild's beginner's course
Incidentally, it is currently Day 4.
Honestly, I wanted to enjoy the beautiful townscape of this country, go window shopping, and so on... but things just don't seem to go as planned. I should invite Thia-chan sometime when I have free time. Iku... I'm sure he'd dislike it. Yes, no doubt about it.
« Hinami~! I've arranged the healing potions! »
Maro's voice calls me from the living room, and I hastily reply and head downstairs. Or rather, has he already arranged them? He's too fast with work... I haven't done anything yet!
When I move to the shop, the healing potions were already arranged on the shelves that were originally installed.
« Maro, you're amazing... Thank you! »
« Hmph! Praise me more! »
« Amazing, amazing! »
*Pat pat pat.*
I did it! Maro's expression seemed to say so. Iku appears to be preparing the coins for change at the counter and handling other minor preparations.
« Hinami-sama, what about the daily sales limit? »
« Hmm... what should we do? How about 100 of each, and when they sell out, that's it? »
« That sounds good, let's do that. If there's a daily limit of 100 from the start, people will think that's the production limit... and we'll have free time for training and research. »
« Yeah. I need to study too... so I can be useful to God! »
We decided on the immediate management policy, or something like that.
Huh? Is this it for the opening preparations?
Next to the healing potions that will be sold as products, Maro has also placed price tags and appraisal certificates... Iku is handling the finer details... yes, there's nothing left to do. Ah, wait, there was one thing.
« Maro, I'm going to prepare flowers to decorate the shop, can you help me? »
« Yeah, okay~ »
And so, I finished the preparations by decorating the potted plants I had exchanged for points earlier.
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The next day, the day the signboard is scheduled to be completed and delivered, the weather is unfortunately rainy.
I glare resentfully out the window, sitting on a chair installed inside the shop, waiting for the signboard. As expected, I think having a place to sit inside the shop is convenient for various reasons.
"Hinami's Garden" is a shop with large windows that allow a good view of the interior from the street outside. The warm-colored building and the simple wooden door match very well.
We decorated the inside of the shop with small potted flowers, and also decorated the outside of the shop with potted flowers. Yes, I think it looks quite good with the shop's name.
*Sigh.*
I'm bored.
It's currently morning. I wish I had asked for the approximate time of the signboard delivery, and I think it would be easier if I had a mobile phone.
Iku seems to still be asleep, and Maro is currently running around the yard with the chickens. He's energetic even though it's raining.
But I thought Iku was usually an early riser... perhaps he stayed up late?
« ...Huh? »
« Sorry for the wait! »
« Ah! The signboard! Thank you...! »
While I was spacing out thinking about such things, the signboard arrived.
The craftsman who had been working on it earlier brought it, carrying a large bag. Wait, did he carry the signboard all the way here...? He's too strong...!
He then set down the bag and showed me the signboard.
« I-It's amazing...!!! »
I couldn't help but exclaim at how well it was made.
On the upper left of the wooden signboard was a single large flower, and on the lower right, many small flowers were blooming. Vines extended from them, accenting the signboard. And in the center, it read "Hinami's Garden".
The signboard, a slightly brighter color than the wooden door, was a very eye-catching finish, and I was very satisfied.
« Thank you...! It's amazing, it's cute! »
« Yeah. I'm glad you think so! Can I install it right away? »
« Please do! »
It seems it could be installed immediately, so I excitedly go out to the front of my shop in the rain. The rain has lightened considerably, so I think it will be fine and look at the wall where the signboard will be attached.
However, the installation position is around the side of the balcony... How will they attach it? There's no ladder, and it looks difficult to install from the balcony. As I was thinking about how to do it, the man threw the signboard.
« Oryaaaaa!!! »
« Eh!? »
W-What are you throwing!?
I hurriedly tried to raise my voice, but the next moment I held my breath.
Vines extended from the signboard and reached out towards the wall like hands.
« Huh? What's going on? »
The vines that extended from the signboard skillfully clung to the wall. Huh? I don't remember there being such a large protrusion, so why did it stick? No, more importantly, what is that?
« Haha! Is this the first time you've seen it? »
« Ah, yes! »
« It's a signboard made of magic wood, so this is easy. Well, my skill is good too! »
The man explained vaguely with a laugh, "Haha."
« The vines extending from the signboard synchronize with the wall and stick to it. Convenient, right? »
« Hmm... I don't quite understand, but I understand that it's convenient and amazing! »
« Yeah, that's enough if you understand that! »
I look at the attached signboard.
The flowers that are blooming change with the seasons, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Surely, the autumn leaves season is coming soon... I'm already excited.
« That's all for the work. Please take care of it. »
« Yes. Thank you! »
I wave goodbye to the man as he heads back and call out my thanks again.
Wow, the fantasy world is amazing! I never thought they'd just throw a signboard.
Now then.
After finishing that, I suddenly felt like I had nothing to do. The shop preparations are complete, and I have no other plans for today.
I thought about visiting nearby shops to greet them, but they weren't open. As expected of an alleyway, everyone is so free.
As I was thinking about watering the flowers I'd placed in front of the shop, someone called out to me.
« Hinami! »
« Huh? Isn't that Tact-san? »
« Just Tact is fine. »
« Hmm... Well, if you say so, I will. »
As I reply, Tact laughs and says, "Ooh." His soft hair, which had bounced outwards, swayed, and I felt a slight flutter.
This world feels quite casual, like a foreign country. Or perhaps, Japanese people are just too stiff.
« What are you doing here? »
« I'm opening a shop here. We'll be opening tomorrow. »
« Wow, that's amazing! It's worth wandering around the alleyway. »
Saying that, Tact looks at the healing potions visible through the window with a smile. When asked, "How much are you selling them for?", he was surprised by the price I told him.
« But, if it's a healing potion that instantly healed my leg, it should be around that price. I'll come buy some when I become a better adventurer, so don't go out of business before then! »
« I won't go out of business! »
Probably. I add in my mind.
« Ah! Right, right, I wanted to tell you when I met you. »
« Hm? »
« I defeated a slime...!! »
« Whoa! That's amazing, you did it! »
As I clap my hands and praise him, he proudly tells me, "Just a little while ago!" Because of that, he seems a bit too energetic and is exploring the town, which he doesn't usually do, he tells me secretly.
I still can't defeat them alone, so I genuinely think Tact is amazing.
« However, I'm thinking about countermeasures in case two appear at once. I wish there were some good items or equipment for sale, but there aren't many, are there? »
« Hmm... Yeah. I'm weak, so I can't offer advice on practical combat. »
« Well, if I think about it, I'm sure I'll figure something out. »
After defeating one, the next target is two. Tact plans ahead, which seems contrary to his appearance. After all, he looks like a handsome guy who's good at sports and might be good at dancing. To be a strategist type.
As I think about it alone and chuckle slightly, he retorts, "What is it?"
« Ahaha, it's nothing. Oh, right! »
« Hm? »
« If you'd like, please take some of my healing potions. We've become friends, and it's a celebration for defeating the slime! »
I beckon Tact and enter the shop. While we were talking, the rain had completely stopped, but it was a bit cold from being wet. Tact was also wet, like me, so I wonder if I should prepare some warm hot milk.
When it's cold, I think hot milk is the best.
« Eh, really? »
« Yeah. Ah, but I just assumed we were friends. »
« Haha, we're already buddies! »
His smiling reply makes me happy. Everyone I meet is so kind, and I feel this world is so warm.
« But I don't have anything to give you... »
« You don't have to worry about it? »
Tact looks down and says, "Hmm...", seeming unconvinced, even though I tell him he doesn't need to give me anything. It's a celebration for defeating the slime, so he doesn't need to worry.
Ah, but... if that's the case, maybe I can ask him for a small favor.
« Then, can I ask you for one thing? »
« Oh? What is it? »
« I'd like to know how the healing potions feel to use. I don't fight much myself, so I don't have many opportunities to use them. Is that okay? »
« If that's all, it's a piece of cake. I'll report back after I use them! »
Tact thumps his chest, showing with his attitude that he'll handle it.
I pick up three of each from the shelf and hand them to Tact.
« Congratulations on defeating the slime! »
« Thanks! But, is this much okay? »
« Yeah! But please give me your feedback, okay? »
« Ah. After I finish these, I'll come buy them with my own earnings, so wait for me! »
« I'll be looking forward to it! »
We both laugh and make our next promise. I don't know when it will be, but I believe Tact-san will surely become an amazing adventurer. I have no basis for it, though.
Right now it's one slime. Next is two. Yes, the path ahead seems quite long.
I hope he doesn't get injured, but I also think it's probably impossible. That's why I gave him the healing potions as a celebration. It might be overthinking it, but monsters are truly dangerous...!
« Oh, right. I have a beginner's practical training course at the Adventurer's Guild today! »
« Eh! Is there enough time? »
« Hm, it's fine! But it's getting close to the time I need to leave, so I'm going. See you at the lesson the day after tomorrow! »
« Yeah, see you! »
I watch Tact, who seems to have completely forgotten, hurry out of the shop and then proceed with the final checks of the shop.
Although, there isn't much to check.
After working for a while, Iku appears at the shop, rubbing his sleepy eyes.
I greet Iku with "Good morning" and start preparing lunch.