A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

After Ralph's tailor, I stopped by Rowe's liquor store and Bedford's fruit shop, but both of them were chatting about "For now, there are no particular matters to report", and were on their way.

The storefront of the Howarth Chamber of Commerce.



Takeshi is sneaking a peek.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like I'm busier than I was the last time... oh, I see, because the craftsman is going to Roach's."

The cooperative workshop under Master Kitamizato has unity beyond industry.

"... Dad, please don't talk to me normally from behind."

That's what Takeo said, looking back, Monica's father was there.

"Master Kitamizato, you don't have to peek and check."

Please come in normally. ”

Howarth Chamber of Commerce, you're busy, aren't you?

"Well, I'm not free."

Thankfully, the work is uninterrupted.

Now, let's talk in the back.

Oh, by the way, Monica and her sons-in-law are working outside. "

Yes.

Monica's father and Takeo headed for the reception room.





"From here on out, it's brass.

I received an order for a door knob from the capital, so I made it and sent it to you. ”

As soon as Monica's father sits down, she starts talking.

“Thank you.

Have you heard anything about the reception? ”

"Is it a quality meeting?... you didn't come.

Is there something there? "

I thought that using brass to compete with craftsmen in workshops in the capital and the provinces... might be like doing a different kind of craftsmanship appraisal.

"Huh... it's a battle?"

Monica's father narrows his eyes.

"It's not that much of a fight, and there's no prize money."

It seems to be a product review meeting about what kind of products can be made.

For the time being, I think the proposal was to have subjects such as doors and windows prepared. ”

I see, not only design, but also your skills as a furniture shop.

"I wonder if I'll be competing... well, comparing is competing and agreeing."

So, I think I'll ask the Howards Chamber of Commerce if I get a request to open a store.

If you come directly, please. "

"I was awed.

Are you comparing your abilities in the Kingdom... you can't lose. "

"Nh... I think it's good because it's purely normal."

Ah, since it's a product review meeting in the capital, I'd like someone to go and see it.

I want you to confirm the technical abilities of the capital and other regions and absorb any novelty. "

"I was awed.

It's also a good opportunity to see trends and skills from other regions.

I'll be happy to go. ”

Monica's father says.

"Since the furniture is ready for wholesale at Lord Bernard's and Lord Curtis's lodgings, would you like to take a tour?"

It is furniture with designs made of brass. "

I'll see!

"I thought that the brass design would increase the number of orders, so I increased the number of artisans."

"Eh?... I'll try my best to sell.

Do you have more employees... I'm sorry. "

Monica's father laughed, but Takeshi said, looking down slightly.

"Ah, don't worry, it's not like that."

I have a good job to do.

I'm sure that Kitamizato-sama's is a hook, but I can't force him to hire one. "

"By the way, how many more?"

"... two people are involved in furniture."

Monica's father looks away.

"... I'll do my best to pitch as much as I can."

Takeshi says with a bitter look on his face.

"No, that's okay.

Rather, when Kitamizato-sama moved, the work came at once and everyone was in a hurry.

I hired a craftsman, but he's new.

It's not just about hiring in anticipation of the future, it's not just about brass.

One of the veterans has a dexterous and interested hand, and the newcomer fills the hole while the person is working on the brass.

Well, I haven't filled the hole yet.

So if you increase your workload, you won't be able to tell me. ”

"Human resource development is difficult in any industry."

“That's right.

Our furniture artisans are chefs, blacksmiths, salespeople, agriculture, forestry... what we do in every workshop and shop is not something we can do in a few years, no matter how long it takes.

Some industries will take years to become popular, and even a dozen years to become popular. ”

"It's a big deal."

Are you sure you have enough work? "

“Yes, it's enough.

Ah, yes, the partition and wallpaper of the fireproof board room have begun to appear.

Lord Bernard and the owner of the Curtis lodge have hired someone else.

Gradually, but with an atmosphere of adoption. ”

"Oh, that's good."

By the way, do you know what wallpaper preferences are? "

"Hmm... yes... I think I can.

For the time being, it is from the wallpaper we have prepared, but he says that if he spends money, he will receive something custom-made.

I wonder if after a few dozen houses you will begin to understand your preferences.

So far, it's only grey or white. "

"It might be good if there was a pattern."

It might be a good idea to create a little irregularity in the white wallpaper and try to mask the hand painted wind with soil. ”

"... unevenness in the paper?... ahhh... I see, that's a good idea.

Hand painting makes it feel more luxurious, so it might be better not to over-emphasize it as white. ”

Monica's father puts his arms together and says, thinking.

"Oops... it looks like the wallpaper conversation is about to start."

Master Kitamizato, please take a tour of the designs decorated with brass. "

"Oh, that's right.

Thank you very much. "

Monica's father and Takeo took their seats and went to see the finished product.