A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World
Episode 35 Grocers in the City.
Takeo and Alice were going for a grocery store.
"Dear Takeo. Glad you could use the magic.
"Yeah. You won't be able to use it as a force of war, but it's going to work in everyday life.
and Takeo answers in a flamboyant manner.
"Really? Come to think of something funny, don't you think, Takeo?
"Hmm? It's not funny, is it?
If you want a cup of tea when you go away somewhere, you'll have hot water soon.
No igniter is needed to ignite the fire.
It'll take a little while, but I think I can make an open-air bath too.
See, you can enjoy your journey, right?
I like this little but seemingly convenient magic.
"We don't have the idea of using magic that way, do we?
Because magic is a force of war.
"I see."
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They've arrived at the desired store.
"Dear Takeo. This will be the grocery store.
When the two of us entered the store. The clerk says hello.
"Miss Alice. Welcome."
"Yep. Today, let me take a look at a lot of things.
And say hello.
Takeo and Alice each decide to look around appropriately.
Takeo looks inside the store and thinks "ho".
Cookware in books, shovels, baskets, backs, shelves, dishes from small storage...
All sorts of things were arranged in a narrow line.
By the way, Alice looks at the accessories.
Takeo wants to find his wallet first.
Until I got here, it was just bills and change, but currency dominates here.
Takeo wished he had a crooked purse... but he didn't.
On second thought, I stumbled on my suit... and laughed bitterly when I thought of him lowering it off my neck.
It's surreal.
So I decided to look for a wipe bag.
Lose as much and find the skin wipe bag.
I thought I would be fine with this and decided to buy it.
The next thing I know, I wonder what kind of underwear is available for men.
Something like clothes caught my eye, so I grabbed my arm trying to go further back.
It was Alice.
"... Dear Takeo. Not beyond that.
"Huh? Really?
"... beyond that... of your lady..."
Takeo notices. It was an underwear store for women.
"Oh. I see it's for women.
"Yes. So Master Takeo can't come in.
"Okay.
and honestly change direction.
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Alice stopped them from calling themselves perverts.
"Master Takeo doesn't know where he's going when he looks away.
and say a little stupidity.
One clerk comes to Alice like that.
"Miss Alice. This is interesting. Actually..."
The clerk recommends the book to Alice.
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Takeo found a male clerk and asked where the men's underwear was.
Trouble finding a place to sell.
I wonder if this is a trunk... but it's a scuska...
It's good to be a little more fit, but...
The fabric isn't very good either.
But this is all I have, so I decided to buy a few pieces of underwear.
Takeo looks around and looks at Alice, wondering what to look for next.
There's a book open in my hand, but I'm just looking at this one as a "jeez" without looking at the book.
Takeo decided that Alice's behavior was too unnatural to go through.
The next thing I noticed was a mug.
I was just talking to Alice. When I went away, I would find something useful for my phone so that I could have tea.
Maybe Alice will accompany me, so I thought I'd buy two pairs of tea and tea, and I'll pick a cup and a small box.
After choosing and looking around, Alice is still looking at this one.
The outfit is pretty much the same as it was earlier.
However, I can see that it is nicer than earlier.
Takeo said, "What the hell is in that book? I think."
and the flash there comes to mind. No way.
"Miss Alice is usually beautiful today, but you look beautiful all the time today.
Speaking of which, I blushed and was adorable when I hugged you before.
The lady had a good style, so I felt good too, and I'd love to see her again someday.
Equally, I'll think about it, including a little obscene. And when I saw Alice, she was turning her face bright red.
That's... that's pretty sure. Takeo thinks.
But all of a sudden, it's my fault, so I'm looking for a backpack to pack the cups I have right now.
The fabric looks sturdy, has a large capacity, and has side pockets. I immediately find the backpack and decide to buy it.
and Alice turns to those who wait.
"Miss Alice. Thank you for waiting.
"No. I don't mind because I'm having fun.
... you're enjoying the nani...
"Really? What book were you reading, by the way?
Biku... Alice stiffens her body a little.
"... it's a little book.
"Really? I want to see it too."
"No.
"Huh?"
Alice's refusal to let her hair in surprises Takeo.
"... never?
"No.
Alice doesn't try to look stubborn.
I think Takeo doesn't have to look that far either. I'll cut it up here.
and there was somehow a children's book on the shelf beside it saying "it sells best".
Takeo casually takes it in his hand.
"Ah."
Alice starts looking a little surprised but suddenly unfamiliar.
Takeo feels uncomfortable with Alice's change but goes through it and lightly reads the book.
Purchase decision.
"Miss Alice. Is it time to go?
and try to take the book and do the accounting.
"Huh? Will they buy that book too?
"Yeah. Because it's a good story.
"Ugh... is that right?
Alice follows with a shy face.
During accounting, the clerk looks at the book and next looks a little surprised at Alice, but does the accounting without saying anything.
Takeo will take care of the purchased product by putting it in the backpack he bought with me.
Of course I would buy the book Alice had earlier with me.
They had to finish accounting and leave the store behind.