Drop!! ~A Tale of the Fragrance Princess~ (WN)
Act 74 Preparation for Opening
On the day I refrained from opening the store a few days later, Cordelia was coming with Emina and Lara and then Ronnie to prepare the store for opening. The interior is already finished and the warehouse has no more problems. All you have to do is put down the exterior sign. Since I have come to work day after day in the last few days, various tasks are also going a lot further.
The name of the store where Cordelia opens was decided on "Cordelia Fragrance".
Cordelia intended to be 'Pameladia' or 'Eldiga'. I thought that would be easier to understand if I were going to make it a specialty of the territory, and I didn't think I would name my store in the first place.
But it was the women, including the Magic Master, who opined on it. Ugh, it seems that the image of a knight is too strong in Pamela. So too much power was out front for women, and concerns were also expressed that for those who did not know Cordelia herself, stickiness might come first. Cordelia said that in Eldiga then, but she still said that the female name was more gorgeous.
(... the store is still named after people, but you didn't expect me to be)
On the contrary, I find it rather embarrassing, but not just the women in the mage building, but both Emina and Lara agreed with that opinion, so Cordelia decided to go along with it.
I had to snort at Lara's phrase, "Even if adults know about the lady, I'll definitely think of the Count". Even though some of the names are starting to come through, it's still a "Daughter of the Count Pameladia" situation if you give it to Elvis. I respect Elvis, but I also know Cordelia well that it's not an advertising image of cosmetics for women.
Then we'll have to split this place up.
You have to hide some embarrassment when you advertise, but that's all.
"Well, get your mind back on it... I'll ask Ronnie to assemble the office shelves that came in yesterday. Emina and Lara need to box and tag a bottle of stock."
"Yes, ma'am"
"Leave it to me."
The bottle containing the cosmetics was made in a store that was introduced by the master of the magic tool shop. The price goes up a little, but the preservation works better than just sealing it because of the magic. Rather, it is an improved container completed with the full cooperation of the women in the magician building of the Pameladia family, so it can probably be considered to be of higher quality in terms of preservation than any cosmetic product sold in this country.
In addition, it is decorated in several different ways for appearance and fun.
We do it because we have some chance of winning, but if we got ahead of the production, we still got more nervous. I know you can't say that if you give me this far, but that's not what I'm talking about. The contents, too, have been the greatest effort I can make right now.
(If that's the case, then it's the sales office.)
That's right. When I got in the mood again, Karan Karan and the door bell rang.
It was Kaylee who showed up there.
"Good morning, Master Cordelia"
As usual, his gaze is down and his voice is small, but he still looks somewhat more nervous and softer than last time. However, I still can't wipe away my anxiety.
"Good morning, Master Kayleigh. Best wishes for today."
Cordelia greeted Kaylee back, worried about smiling as soft as possible.
Trial period, day one. It will probably be tough to talk to just a few people who meet for the first time, Cordelia decided to work with the two of us first today.
This was the first time anyone other than Pameladian family officials had entered this store, and I was a little concerned about the reaction, but Kaylee, who was already full, seemed unable to afford to see the interior, etc.
"… First, let me show you the outlet"
That's how Cordelia explained the products lined up in the store to Kaylee one at a time.
We also have people who deal with essential oils, scented oils, and lotions with lotions and lotions with lotions and other cosmetics and bathing relationships such as soap and shampoo. I can keep a lot of bath salts and bath bombs if the culture of immersion in the tub is pervasive, but their placement is somewhat modest. I wish they could try it once with foot water, etc., but Cordelia also knows that it is just difficult when it comes to remodeling your home. It's also difficult to get people interested if what Cordelia is doing is not noticed any more than it is now.
"We also put small items here for the rest. I knew I liked women, so I thought it would be fun to see them together."
"All of them, they're adorable.... this one?
"It's a jewelry box. If you think of it as a gift, I think it would be a box, so we have it."
Various things were prepared, such as those colored with natural stones, cameos, etc., or more naturally attracted only by wooden sculptures, and even those with orgols. Other than that, he also keeps populi and small ornamental plants. It is hard to see anything else in this country that has been coloured with glass vessels and coloured sandwiches, such as cactus, which requires less care. Nutrients for ornamental plants also take on the cutest possible form. Then the costumes that Christina introduced me to were also starting to add to the glamour of the shelves, not just as a product.
"Master Cordelia is really thinking about a lot of things."
"It's not all I've come up with. But it's a lot of fun to do what you guys might be happy to do with what you can. If it's my pleasure, but it's your pleasure, it's a lovely thing."
It may be all I haven't thought of without the knowledge of my previous life, and that's also something I haven't been able to accomplish without the cooperation of Elvis and Ronnies.
Still, I'd be happy if the result would lead to people smiling, and I'd like to repay you with the power I have from now on. The result is a huge benefit to Cordelia if you get to connect with people and find out a lot.
"This is what happens in the store, as you will remember the fine products later"
"Well, the product is different from the store I've seen so far and it feels so strange...... Um, I'd like to ask you one thing... What's your room?
Kaylee turned her gaze to the space that separated her from the store where the Cordelias were now located.
The lower half of the wall is a natural tree, and the upper half is glass. The room is connected by an all-over glass door that is rare in this country.
Cordelia smiled at the dust and Kaylee.
"This is actually where I'd like Kayleigh to help me today."
And Cordelia, who opened the door, encouraged Kaylee to come in.
In the room, like the partition walls, the natural wood colors were used as they were until about the height of the hips, above which they were covered with white walls.
The room is arranged with a moderate distance between the table and the chair, with a counter at the end.
"Is this...?
"This one set aside a space for those who bought it to take a short break. We are offering treats that are good for you on a daily basis."
Imagining a space for just a short break rather than a place for a real slow cup of tea, that's the opposite of the Crepe Garrett store, which sold the 'aristocratic experience' to ordinary people.
The purpose is to provide tea, herbal tea, and sweet tastings with a break, and I'm going to make it a place to offer cute little cups and a slightly health-oriented sweetness without taking the price.
I plan on doing a lot of things on a daily basis, such as donuts with cold weather jelly and touffs for sweetness, then muffins for cookies and pound cakes with vegetables, then dried fruit. And they're going to be able to buy them as well.
"I received a tablecloth this morning, would you like to put it on with me?
I could leave it to Emina and the others if I just wanted to, but Cordelia wanted to think about whether this was a really calming, aristocratic space. After that, I knew it was my shop, so I wanted to prepare it at first with my own hands, and I wanted some time to get used to it with Kaylee.
And after finishing all the tablecloths, Cordelia prepared a small card and a cubic card stand.
"This will be a card with the value and brief description of the product over there"
"The mark on the top right of the card is... the mark of the store?
"Yes, we have decorated it with stencils"
"Very...... nice. Master Cordelia is going to be a longing for more women."
You liked the ornament, and Kaylee's face was a little dull.
But Cordelia smiled bitterly at the words. Glad to hear it, but when I've been told so many times before, I can't help but feel like I'm making you expect more than I can. So I was a little embarrassed but shook my head.
"But there are aspects of this that cover things you don't like."
"Not good, is it?
"Yes, the truth is, at first, I wished I could paint a picture of each of those plants with each card, but it was difficult for me. So if we could just make it out of mold, we could handle it. We misled it with a stencil."
I also thought about outsourcing it, but I didn't want to give you any more information that Cordelia didn't have to give out before the store opened as much as possible than the servants cared.
"But the store logo is very classy. I think there's nothing else like coming here, so I'm better off here..."
Yes, laughing at Kaylee for following me, Cordelia removed a piece of postcard-sized paper from one of the crates she had placed nearby.
"As it turns out, I like it when it comes to cards, so I'm glad it's what it is now. But here's an example of a menu that we plan to offer on a daily basis… don't see"
The paper Cordelia offered Kaylee is a generating color, and she writes using tea-based ink.
"To a rare tea name...... here, carrot cake...... is it? Here... Something wrong...?
"The problem is not the contents, but the look of the menu. I really wanted to decorate this one, but it doesn't work like one size like a card when the menu changes every day and the size of the letters changes. And then I want to decorate it differently that day if I want to put on a menu because... I just can't afford the luxury."
I also thought about ordering it, but since there is not much custom in this country to put decorations in the menu in the first place, there are no craftsmen who will take it on, and when it comes to daily use, it is a little expensive.
Even as it is now, it never looks like a poor minister. I believe it should be simple but not bad, and for one thing I am thinking of using it as it is.
……
"Master Kayleigh? Can I help you?
"Um... the..."
Mouthwatering Kaylee eventually opened her mouth to Cordelia as she made up her mind as she let her gaze wander here and there.
"If you don't mind... may I draw you once...?
"Huh? Are you good at it?
"Um, no, I'm not as good at that, and I don't know if you like it..."
Despite her determination, Kaylee had fallen back on her face again because of Cordelia's reaction.
Cordelia panicked and shook her neck sideways, anxiously wondering if her voice was enough to surprise her.
"If Master Kayleigh would be so kind, could you let me ask you once? As for the painting materials, there are a few that we use with stencils, but we will have them as soon as we have something else we need."
"No, no...! I'm sorry to hear that, but I don't know if you care. Um, if you don't mind, I'll have my own tomorrow..."
"Are you sure? Well, thank you."
This is probably the first time Kaylee has told you about herself.
Besides, that's about my own stunt. I said it in such a way that I wasn't sure right away, but I don't think Kaylee would make that offer from me if I wasn't really sure. I guess it's something I'm really good at.
"Oh, you know. Cordelia. Um, can I come back and get it now...? I'm sorry to keep you waiting."
"That, of course, if only Master Kayleigh would. We'll arrange a carriage soon."
Fortunately, the carriage is letting them wait nearby thinking about the possibility of going back to the house to pick up their luggage several times.
Cordelia was very excited when she had a chance to find out what paintings Kaylee was trying to accompany the menu and who Kaylee was.
It was quicker for Kaylee to come back than Cordelia thought.
Cordelia led Kayleigh to the office. Emina and Lara were working there and for a moment Kaylee looked surprised, but they were both relieved because they had graciously moved the workplace to the surface.
"I think we're going to have the two of us help with this a lot right now, so I hope we can introduce you later. Use your desk."
"Oh, thank you. Um, Cordelia... do you have any hopes?
"I have hope for something bright... I think of something gentle, such as plants and small animals, but I would be happy if you wrote something that I think Kayleigh would look good on"
Kaylee nodded at Cordelia's order with a tense face before spreading the picture material she had brought.
Kaylee's paint was like paint in multiple small glass cases. I'm interested to see what it's like, but I thought I might get nervous if I saw too much, and Cordelia thought I'd take her seat off. But that's where I realized I was already unconscious of Kaylee.
As Cordelia stared silently ahead, Kaylee took the brush and dipped it in the water. And after wiping the water with a little cloth, I glanced directly at the paint on the case with a brush. And I included the colors and was getting used to them a little on a plate that would change the palette before running a brush on the paper. The paint didn't do anything to mix it up, and when I wanted something thin, it seemed to adjust the intensity with the remaining color water on the palette.
(It just looks like that, maybe it's actually totally different...)
I'm not sure because it's a lot different than the use of paint Cordelia learned in art classes in her previous life. It seemed like a strange sorcery to Cordelia to start writing directly in the first place without a lower painting.
The painting finished by Kaylee, who proceeded with more and more of his hands while doing so, was that of Akatsumexa and Clover. It was very soft and gentle and colored to enhance the menu. Above all, the time it took to write it up was only a moment.
"Master Kayleigh, it's amazing. And... very, very nice."
"Oh, thank you......"
Cordelia accidentally fell in love, but you were surprised what she'd been watching, and Kaylee's voice had been turned upside down, even though it was small.
"I don't know, it's a waste of time for you to write about it on a daily basis"
"Well, that's... you're right, you can draw really quickly, and the... I don't have anything else to use, so if you can help me..."
"Master Kayleigh's hand is a magical hand to be able to do such lovely things right away."
Kaylee glared at Cordelia's words with her ears bright red, but Cordelia came up with one thing when she saw how it was.
"Um... if you don't mind Master Kayleigh, why don't you make further use of that stunt?
"Huh?"
"Perhaps, as a souvenir or gift from now on, some people will buy the product here, and I was thinking of a service to attach a message card to it. We were going to provide you with a relief on the card...... if you don't mind Kayleigh, would you also like to sell the special card Kayleigh writes as a product?
Kaylee opened her eyes to the words and then shook her head beside her with momentum.
"No, but I..."
"That's not true. I don't think I can, because it's Master Kayleigh, to please visitors. Of course, we'd like you to earn Kayleigh."
And I looked at Kaylee, who nodded small, and Cordelia was relieved.
I'm also wondering why I'm not so confident in myself, but I was glad that I found something good about Kaylee that I was going to work with.