Chapter 2046: At the New Stores ㉓

Chapter 2046: At the New Stores 23

About ten days have passed since the opening of Nifty's stores, and things have been going very smoothly...... It's even been featured in a magazine already.

Since my name wasn't mentioned at all, Alice probably had a hand to make sure that's the case. I'm glad the store was featured, but it's a relief that I'm not being introduced as the owner when I haven't really done anything to deserve it.

Speaking of Nifty, I received a thank-you letter and a beautiful handkerchief from Eris-san, who had accompanied me to the store. The handkerchief has elegant embroidery, including Nifty's logo, which surprised me. In the letter, Eris-san wrote, "I'm embarrassed as it's just amateur work", so it seems she embroidered it herself.

It seems it's common for noble ladies to take up embroidery as a hobby, but the craftsmanship was so fine that it could be sold in a shop, leading me to think Eris-san must be quite skilled.

How should I say this...... Receiving such a heartfelt, handmade item rather than an expensive one makes me really happy. I’d like to return the favor somehow.

[......By the way, what are you three up to?]

[Milord, good morning! Together with Illness-san and Canalis-san, we're just getting ready to make some glass.]

[Good morning, Nebula...... Oh, is this about making glass products like you mentioned before?]

After a quick greeting with Illness-san and Canalis-san, I glanced around but didn’t see any kilns or equipment.

[That sounds good. That spot wouldn’t get in the way of anything.]

The three of them were chatting excitedly, and watching over them like that somehow felt so heartwarming. If they start making glass, I’m sure they'll create something beautiful, and combining it with woodworking or other crafts could be interesting.

Well, knowing the three of them, they’re bound to make something amazing. We probably won’t be selling the glass products, but I’m interested, so I’ll make sure to watch when they start crafting.

Come to think of it, I remember Cien-san mentioning at the Founding Festival that he collects glass products. If Nebula and the others are okay with it, maybe we could give her one as a gift once they finish making something.

After returning to my room from the garden, I took out a wooden box containing a table clock from the magic box. This is the last one left, aside from the one I gave to Eris-san and the one I’m using myself...... but what should I do with it?

I’d like to give it to someone before I forget, but no one who particularly likes wooden items comes to mind...... Maybe Lilia-san would like it? It seems like something she could use on her desk for work...... Unnn, I'll give it to Lilia-san as a gift.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [Rather than gifting something expensive, giving something she made herself shows that she really understands Kaito. It’s probably why he likes Eris that much...... Well, that aside, just when I thought she managed to avoid the stomachache, it seems that the Ultimate Stomachache Warrior was just about to get hit by a delayed stomachache......]