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

At the grocery store on the front street.

"Give me this... four...?

If they were to make it, it would take nearly a month to deliver... "

The manager answers as he sweats at the counter.

"Yes, four tabletop stands of this type.

Do you have it in stock?

Tracy is talking to the manager at the counter.

"We have one.

If you look in this city too... there may be something we can do.

However, since tabletop stands are made by hand, it is unlikely that they will be exactly the same.

"Hmm... how long does it take to find out?

The ringtone is heard.

"Right..."

The manager starts thinking.

"Mr. Suzune, either way, I'm going to make a division of the lab, so you don't have to go away.

"But you want to see it early, right?

"I know how you feel.

But you can't collect it right away.

"I thought to Takeo, 'I'll buy it'.

"The director doesn't mind, I guess.

Tracy and the ringtone are talking.

Victor is waiting behind him to watch what happens.

"... Laboratory... Director... Laboratory!?

Ah... um... are you... Kitamizato-sama's?

"Yeah, I'm from the second lab.

The manager asks terribly, but Tracy answers normally.

"Oh... did I?

Oh, you think you can find it by the next bell, don't you?

"Huh!? That's fast!?

The ringtone surprises me.

"Master Kitamizato has made it his favorite, and if you ask within the company, you will know that there is none.

Besides, tabletop stands will not be bought by the general public.

"Well, that's right.

Tracy laughs bitterly.

"Is it one bell... I have plans this evening and...

Mr. Tracy, why don't you check it out and go check on the stores later?

"Right.

It's not that I want it now, and you should just check which store it's in by tomorrow.

So can you do me a favor?

"Okay.

Then tomorrow at 13: 00, ah... after the 6: 00 section bell, please.

I'll have a list by then.

"Mr. Store Manager, is that your pocket watch the way you say it?

Tracy asks.

"Yeah, I finally got it.

What about the customers, by the way?

"We all have it.

Not necessarily because it belongs to the workshop attracted by the director in the first place, but it will be given priority for the price.

"I envy that.

Will there be a day when we can create more of that workshop, too?

"Ah... he said something about increasing the number of personnel.

The ringtone answers.

"That's good information.

We have to show off to everyone before we get more out there.

"Ha, if you do too much, you'll buy an unhappiness.

"It won't be a problem for you to look chilly.

I can't say much about that superiority.

"Don't I have to make sure you guys can buy pocket watches too soon?

The bell tone made the manager's words look subtle.

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Coffee shop on the ground floor.

Takeo enters through the door on the stuffing side of the test platoon.

"Welcome ~"

Flora greets her as a maid.

"... Huh? Are you starting today?

Takeo says a little surprised.

"Yes, in the order of me, Enma and Bona on a daily basis.

Dear Kitamizato, I will show you to your seat.

"Uh... yeah.

Takeo is surprised by the unexpected event when he says, "You have the feeling that you have come by accident to a store where your niece you know works part-time."

"What will you do with your order?

Flora asks Takeo, who has taken his seat.

"I'll be back for lunch later, but have some dandy tea.

If you make it in the pot, I'll go back to the director's office.

"Okay.

I'll tell the kitchen.

Flora leaves under Takeo.

"... I wonder if people are coming.

Takeo groans as he looks inside the store.

"Oh, Takeo, are you here?

The head chef of the Elvis family comes to Takeo's seat.

"Chef, are you over here today?

"Yeah, it's my first day.

Look at the sunset now. I plan to come by tomorrow at noon to help and supervise.

Preparing with the family of today's exam platoon is no longer a problem.

"Thank you.

Takeo bows his head.

"You're revealing to the civilians today, aren't you?

"It was really yesterday.

Kind of crazy to plan on bringing ingredients in.

Starting today, yesterday was the final confirmation of everyone's movement, but... well, we'll figure it out.

"Did you hear about the sales of food vouchers?

"You heard.

I hear you've sold quite a few.

"Didn't you say you'd do it in the morning if you said so?

It wasn't open this morning.

"In the end, the first two weeks were only for the day of the civilians.

She's not used to eating near work in the morning because she won't be used to it.

"Either way, you need to get used to it.

"We'll be catering, and so will the civilians who are guests.

Today's daily menu is stewed chicken tomatoes.

I guess the Takeos are coming for some, too, huh?

"Yeah, I'll come and eat when the Victors get back.

"Oh, come before I get busy.

"Okay.

"Dear Kitamizato, I put it in dandy tea and pot.

Flora comes with a pot.

"Yeah, thank you.

Be careful Flora is on her first day too.

"Yes, I understand.

"Ooh, Takeo, later.

"Yes, then."

Takeo took his seat and left the coffee shop with a pot.