Chun-chun.
Shake. Shake. Shake.
Hn?
What’s going on?
Someone’s shaking my body.
Last night, after we all had dinner, we washed the dishes and took turns taking baths, and I’m sure Shiro and the others really did fall asleep at Sue’s place.
Because of Horn, I didn’t lock the door to my room just in case, so maybe someone came in?
“Shun, wake up. It’s morning already.”
When I opened my eyes, Sue’s face was right there in front of me.
“W-whoa!”
I almost jumped. That was a surprise.
Lately it had always been Fran or Horn who shook me awake, so I never imagined Sue would be the one to rouse me today.
“It’s pretty rare for you to wake me up.”
I said, blinking away the last of my drowsiness.
“I thought I’d try it for a change. Shiro and the others are still asleep.”
“I see. Then, before they wake up, I’ll get started on breakfast.”
“Okay, I’ll help too.”
Sue offered warmly.
It had been a while since something startled me like that, but talking with Sue helped me calm down quickly. I got up from bed, and together, we headed toward the dining hall.
Sue’s cooking skills had been steadily improving, so maybe I could leave some of the simpler dishes to her this time. That thought lingered in my mind as I think of what to make for breakfast.
“Wow, look at all the shops lined up!”
“There are so many people here!”
“Mmm, something smells really good.”
“Alright, hold hands so you don’t get lost.”
“““Oka~y!”””
After breakfast, just as planned, we set out into town. From early morning the streets were crowded with people, bustling with energy. Hand in hand, we wandered along the avenue, peeking into the shops that lined the roadside.
“Ah! This spoon is really nice!”
“This plate is so cute!”
“And this cup looks great too!”
When we stopped by a shop selling tableware and trinkets, Shiro and the others each picked out pieces they liked and happily bought them. They actually had pretty good taste.
“I’ll take five sets of these plates and cups, please.”
“Certainly.”
Sue also purchased a set of teacups that had caught her eye.
But… why five sets?
“Sue, why five?”
“Fina has an older brother and his wife, you see.”
Ah, I see. So with the Northern Margrave and his wife included, that makes five.
Sue, beaming with a bright smile at her purchase, explained why she had bought enough for five. Since we were at it, I decided to pick up five teaspoons as well.
Next, we headed toward a slightly larger merchant house.
“Sue, what are you planning to buy here?”
“I thought I’d get a full set of things for a baby. In Fina’s letter, she mentioned that her brother and his wife just had a child.”
“Oh~, then Shiro wants to buy something too!”
““Me too!””
Most likely, this would be the Margrave’s household’s very first grandchild. Since Shiro and the others were busy picking out baby goods, I decided to buy some diapers and the like as well. We also stocked up on rare fruits and ingredients. With this, our provisions for the road were more than secure.
“Is there anything else we need to buy?”
““““Snacks!””””
When I checked to make sure we hadn’t forgotten anything, even Sue and Ao shot their hands up enthusiastically along with the kids.
But just now, the four of them plus one slime had bought a lot of sweets.
“I mean to say anything other than snacks.”
““““Ehh—””””
Un. I guess we shouldn’t go shopping any more.
I dragged the four grumbling kids along and headed to the cafeteria.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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