Rebuild World

Akira is traveling with Cheryl through the subdivisions of the city. I'm dating Cheryl's shopping that we talked about before.

There is also information that a noisy monster named Bounty Neck roams the nearby wilderness. As soon as we go out into the wilderness, we are unluckily encountered with the bounty neck. To avoid such a situation, Akira had refrained from going out into the wilderness after seeing a little. It was also a leisure time crush in the meantime.

The location Akira and the others are aiming for is a shopping district around a hunter's office building that is integrated with the city's walls. The area surrounding the hunter's office is the safest place in the subdivision of the city. As a result, there are a relatively large number of luxury stores in the lower compartments.

It should also be noted that the real luxury stores are open inside the walls. I mean, it's impossible for Akira and the others to get there. It means that there are many shops that deal with relatively expensive products by standards outside the walls, and that security is good.

Cheryl is in a good mood and walks next to Akira. Akira asks Cheryl.

"You said you'd buy shoes, but are they good in stores around that hunter's office? There must have been a lot of expensive merchandise in that neighborhood.

I don't know more about Akira because she doesn't shop around either. That's what Alpha told me.

"According to store information gathered on the network, that's what happens. As long as it doesn't even mean that stores around it only have exaggerated ads on the network."

Alpha can't seem to say for sure either.

"It's rare that Alpha can't say for sure."

"I have a lot of things, too."

When Akira thinks of Alpha's words rarely, Cheryl answers with a little spiciness.

"I thought the only shoes that fit the clothes Akira gave me were around there. I'll give up if it's expensive and I'm not going to be able to buy it."

Akira confirms Cheryl's outfit. Cheryl wears clothes previously given by Akira. Sure, Cheryl's shoes are a slightly obsolete substitute compared to those clothes. It was negotiated and obtained by Cheryl with Katsuragi and is one way or another a shoe for the wilderness. Even though the sizes don't match, it's uncomfortable from the overall view of Cheryl wearing old world clothes. We can also say that Akira had no choice because there were no shoes among the relics found in the ruins of the old world.

Garments of relics of the old world are often treated as relatively luxury goods, depending on their quality. When it comes to buying the same amount of shoes as that garment, you will certainly need to go where Akira and the others are headed.

It should be noted that if a child from Slam Street tries to enter such a store, he will probably be expelled at ease. Even Cheryl's current outfit could be difficult if she was seen underfoot. That's why Cheryl invited Akira. With the hunters who are making money together, the likelihood of Cheryl being kicked out would be exceptionally reduced.

Akira and the others move on to the lower compartment for the desired store. Alpha has appropriately searched for the desired store on the network, and Alpha also provides directions to that point.

Cheryl has no idea what happened to Akira. Seeing Akira go on without hesitation, he was deciding that he would be used to going through enough to get familiar with the roads around here.

Akira and the others arrive at the desired store. Akira used to be an interesting, slightly shabby clothing store that seemed awkward to get into. But it wasn't as fancy as the restaurant I had visited at Siori's invitation before, so I was able to enter the store casually.

Cheryl follows Akira. Cheryl was able to enter the store with a natural look, as she wears the technique of not putting inner tension and agitation on the table. I mean, Cheryl walked into the store pretty nervous inside.

The clerk woman welcomes Akira and the others. She's the manager of this store and a woman by the name of Cashare.

Kashare looks at Akira and judges. One hunter boy wearing fortified clothes and a firearm. No problem.

Cashare looks at Cheryl and judges. One girl dressed partly uncomfortable. The girl's clothes are probably relics of the old world. I mean, it's luxury. But the size of the clothes doesn't match the girl's physique, and I can see she's about to misdemonize (sesame seeds) it in her outfit. Also, the shoes the girl wears are very inexpensive and dirty compared to the clothes she wears. The judgment of the girl alone is pending. No problem as an escort for the boy.

Kashare recognized Akira and Cheryl as customers. Smile softly and respond.

"Thank you for coming to the store. What are you looking for today?

"Uh, I came to see her shoes and stuff"

When Akira answers that, Kashare looks at Cheryl's shoes once now.

"I'm scared. I'll show you around. Come here."

Cashare guided Cheryl and the others without changing their faces.

Cheryl sits in a chair as recommended and indulges in the various shoes recommended by Cashare. Cheryl's expression is serious. All the shoes recommended by Cashare are good. That's understandable to Cheryl too. But it is also reasonably expensive and cannot be purchased at Cheryl's disposal. Cheryl had also noticed that the price and quality of the shoes recommended by Cashare was slowly decreasing.

The reason Cheryl buys shoes is because Akira asked him to sell them. Because of the outfit at the time of customer service. Cheryl understands that improving his appearance will be a way to move the negotiations forward in his favor. In order not to be seen underfoot by the negotiators, we need a pair of shoes to match the clothes that Akira gave us. Cheryl was seriously choosing shoes to get shoes that met that condition within a poor budget.

Akira was looking around at the products in the area. In the store stands a mannequin that decorates itself with products from the store as an example of mature clothing. There's something unmistakable floating around in Akira's look at it.

Alpha asks a little strangely.

"Akira. What's wrong?

'No, I wonder what I don't particularly feel when I look at these mannequin clothes. Is that because you're a mannequin?

'Shall I try it on?

Alpha turns her outfit into the same as a mannequin. I adjust the size to fit my physique, but other than that, I dress exactly the same. The alpha stands beside the mannequin.

Akira compares the alpha to the mannequin, but she still never got any particularly big feelings.

'I knew you wouldn't get any particular impressions. Neither acceptable nor impossible. Ordinary clothes. This is a very expensive shop in the lower division, right?

"At least I'm sure it's not cheap like Akira's underwear."

"It doesn't strike me as particularly impressive to see clothes of considerable value worn with mature clothes that should look good as the experts thought. I guess I don't have the fashion sense. '

Akira was impressed with the flavor when she had an expensive meal at that fancy restaurant. I was definitely impressed by the cost of an expensive meal.

But the clothes on this occasion don't have it. Regardless of the difference in the amount to be paid, could something happen a little more? Akira thought so.

Alpha turns clothes into something else. At any rate, there is quite a sense of luxury in the lady-style outfit. You'll need an escort if you're leaving Slam Street in this outfit. Or (some) yes, if you get your hands on it badly, they will kill you, and you need the power to make that decision.

'What does Akira think of my clothes now, compared to the clothes I just had?

"Isn't that good? At least it looks expensive, and I know it's different from the normal clothes there. If I find and sell that garment as a relic in the ruins, I feel it would be quite expensive '

At a time when the valuation of someone else's outfit is mixed with the valuation at the time of the sale, Akira has also had quite a hunter's thought. Perhaps that's one of the factors that's blunting Akira's fashion sense.

"If you look at my outfit and feel that way, maybe Akira's used to it already."

"Get used to it? I do think I'm starting to get used to a lot of Alpha outfits..."

'Maybe it's not what Akira thinks. All the clothes I wear are the finest, even though they're just footage. Because we can do a lot of luxury without having to worry about fabric consumption, Ning (Mutsu) is beyond real clothing if it's just about appearance. Including design.'

'... I mean?

"Akira's fashion sense is getting very dull because she sees me in very good quality clothes all the time and she's used to that quality. Maybe."

'... you mean my fashion sense is a little strange after all. Well, let's just try to figure out why.'

Talk to Akira, who feels a little stubborn, smiling as if Alpha is stubborn.

'It's nothing good. I want to see a beautiful woman in beautiful (beautiful) clothes. That greed can be dissolved at any time if you look at me, right?

Akira laughs bitterly. I didn't deny it.

Cheryl's customer service Cashare arrives on Akira's side (soba).

"Customer, do you feel a little comfortable?

"Yes. What is it?

"Is it appropriate to ask about your budget this time? Your company is very concerned about the price. I was wondering if I could recommend a more suitable product if I could get some indicators even with us."

Kashare seems to think it's Akira who actually makes the payment. Akira sees how Cheryl is doing. Cheryl looks at the shoes on the table with a very harsh look. The expression is engraved with a deep grit. Seems pretty troubled.

Akira thinks a little before answering.

"If it's going to be over a million aurums, give me a shout."

Kashare, who heard Akira's reply, solidifies for a moment.

"... a million aurums, so, would you like to sit down"

"Yes. Payment is by Hunter's Certificate. If you need cash, I'll put it down."

"Don't worry. We also support payments via Hunter Certificate. Is it advisable to keep the hunter's card for confirmation?

It is not uncommon for hunters to lose or break their hunter cards in battles at ruins in the old world, etc. But Kashare was asking (to) confirm Akira's ability to pay. That's an indication of Cashare's upset behavior, which he would never normally do.

Can you really pay that amount? [M] Kashare has asked Akira that in the dark. A short-tempered hunter could be angry. Cashare later realized about it and managed to disguise herself as calm by letting her affectionate grin stick to her face.

Akira normally hands the hunter's card to Kashare without realizing anything about it. Kashare reads Akira's Hunter ID on his own information terminal and manipulates the information terminal to verify the results. Cashare's expression solidified for a moment.

Cashare undone her expression and returned her hunter's card to Akira.

"We're sorry for the inconvenience. We recommend products that take into account your budget presented to you. Please feel free to let me know if you need anything."

Kashare had a light meeting and walked away from Akira.

Alpha asks Akira.

'Are you glad I said that? Maybe they'll buy you up to your budget limit, huh?

'It's fine. Maybe today's shopping is Cheryl's prep for selling artifacts at a high price?

"Maybe."

'Then it's like a necessary expense. If that sells artifacts at a high price, I'm not complaining. Just a little interest and confirmation later. "

"Confirm?"

"How far will Cheryl change in a million aurums? Look at that Cheryl. What do I think? If I didn't know the difference, I wouldn't give a damn about fashion in the future."

If you can't spot the difference for a million aurums, I guess you have no fashion sense. That's what Akira thought.

'Mm-hmm. It involves the clerk's fashion sense here, and there's a lot of uncertainty, isn't there?

"If that's gonna be a disaster, it's my bad luck for walking into such a weird store."

"I'm the one who chose this store."

'At that time, it meant that even Alpha's abilities could not be fattened by my bad luck. I'm gonna have to give up my fashion sense. "

Akira replied and laughed lightly.

Alpha suddenly sees Akira starting to try her luck with a slightly dazed (awkward) look. I'm not talking about Akira's life or death, but it must nevertheless be an element that denies Alpha's ability, albeit marginally.

Will it need to be addressed in any way? Alpha had an idea.

Kashare away from Akira enters the store's employee room without going back under Cheryl (originally). In the meantime, Kashare's expression changes from a smile (cheeky) to a vegetarian merchant's smile.

"Selene! I'm awake!?

In response to Cashare's call, a girl called Selene comes out of the back.

"Sister, don't speak up. You know I'm up all night at dawn, right?

Seeing Kashare with Selene's disgruntled look. Kashare suddenly (let) selenium with no concern at all.

"Get dressed quickly, get dressed, and go to the store."

"Your sister will be in charge of customer service at this hour, won't she? Let me sleep. I'm sleepy."

"Be quick because it's good! And I told you to call me manager at the store!

"... also."

Selene starts getting ready to go out to the store even though she looks troublesome. Cashare went back to the store as soon as she confirmed it.

Cheryl is roaring at Kashare's recommended shoes. Whenever Cashare recommends another shoe to Cheryl, the price of the shoe is down. Not being introduced to the next shoe means that this shoe is most likely the cheapest shoe in this store.

It's not an amount that Cheryl can't afford, but if she asks me if it suits the clothes she's wearing, it's no. But still, it's certainly better than the shoes I'm wearing right now.

Cheryl's hand is a fund that must be used for other purposes as well. Whether that majority should be used for the cost of this shoe. Cheryl kept worrying.

Cashare returns to the troubled Cheryl. Cashare had brought another pair of shoes to recommend to Cheryl.

"If you don't like your product, how about this one?

Cheryl looks at the shoes recommended by Cashare, wondering if she had cheaper shoes. Cheryl's expression turns into something slightly puzzling.

The shoes were clearly luxury goods. Definitely more expensive than any shoe Cheryl has ever recommended. Cheryl's confusion is natural. Cashare had recommended the store's most expensive shoes to Cheryl.

Cheryl tells Cashare that she is sorry so that she can recommend a cheaper product.

"Thank you for recommending this kind of product, but the price of this kind of product is a little..."

Too expensive. It blocks Cheryl's words, which she tried to continue to do, and Cashare starts talking with a very loving smile (cheeks) on her face.

"I thought it was a bad imitation, but you asked me for a budget guide. I can only recommend items that are significantly below the desired budget. I was wondering if there is anything wrong with them other than our inappropriate products."

Cheryl's confusion got stronger.

Cashare thinks Cheryl's attitude is due to her reluctance and apologies for getting Akira to give her something too expensive. So Cashare just tells us that she doesn't care because it's end money for the giver. Cashare also has to respect the opinions of the paying side as a merchant.

"We will bring you other items. Please wait."

Cashare says so, putting the most expensive shoes he has just recommended on the table, and taking the cheapest shoes he has ever recommended off the table, he gently meets and leaves. To remove the cheapest shoes from Cheryl's choices and replace them with the second highest.

Not knowing the circumstances, Cheryl sees Cashare leaving in a slight panic. And I saw Akira, who would know the circumstances.

Akira was in front of a man's clothes. Sometimes it's from a luxury store, which is higher than what Akira usually uses.

"Should I buy underwear or something?

'I won't stop, but I wouldn't recommend wearing it under fortified clothes. They're not for hunters, so I'm sure they'll be worn out soon.'

'So is that. Do you want to stop it?'

Akira put the underwear she had in her hand back on the shelf. So far, there seems to be no product in this store that meets Akira's demand.

Cheryl was looking at me earlier.

'Hmm?'

Akira checks on Cheryl. I felt strongly that I wanted you to come back here, so I decided to go back to Cheryl.

Cheryl came back. Finished hearing what was going on from Akira and finished grasping the situation. It's a thankful story for Cheryl. Because at Cheryl's disposal it's quite difficult to buy shoes that meet the conditions. But you can't be happy to raise your hands.

"... are you sure?

"Oh. As I said earlier, that would be good for me if I could sell the artifact for a little bit higher. If you're curious, think of me as temporarily replacing it and pulling it off Cheryl's share when the artifact is sold."

Smile like Cheryl's relieved.

"Okay. Let me sweeten your words."

I already owe Akira a favor. Cheryl felt easier when Akira asked me to pay him back.

Cashare comes back with another shoe, the second most expensive shoe in this store and the third most expensive shoe. Selene, who was finished getting ready to go out to the store, also came looking a little sleepy.

Selene recalls the price of shoes lined up on the table. And I saw Cheryl and Akira dressed up to get an idea of the situation. I think as Selene looks sideways at Cashare.

(Because he's a hunter who seems to have gold, he's a little outspoken. I can understand that though)

Not all hunters have a lot of money or are generous. However, some hunters sometimes have good wings in insane areas. Hunters and others who found tons of artifacts in ruins of the old world can suddenly get a lot of money and have a crazy sense of money. Some hunters are reluctant to pay large amounts of money for their expensive equipment. Such hunters pay large sums of money at all costs, making them superior to merchants.

However, when asked how much effort should be made by the store side to make the customer a regular or regular customer, it is difficult. Because hunters don't know when they're going to die. It's hard to do business with hunters in view of their long-term relationship.

Therefore, sales to hunters tend to be as good as possible at that time. Of course (of course), except for the highly-ranked hunters. Long-term responses will be taken to hunters who are not dying.

Cashare recommends a variety of products to Cheryl, mainly shoes. Though I'm almost done worrying about the budget, Cheryl isn't willing to buy wasted stuff either. There was no change in Cheryl's serious attitude towards the recommended product.

Selene was paying attention to Cheryl's outfit. Cheryl's clothes are all relics of the old world except under her feet. But it's obvious to anyone involved in decorating that the size of the clothes doesn't match Cheryl's physique. And when I realized it, Selene was the person that made me worry about it.

Selene suggests to Cheryl.

"Customer. If appropriate, how would you like to adjust the size of the clothes while the customer selects the product?

Cheryl alternates between her clothes and Selene. Akira speaks simple questions.

"Are you all right?

Other humans respond with their own interpretation to Akira's unclear questions.

Cashare says with a confident smile.

"Selene's re-tailored arms are guaranteed with confidence by our store. I was hoping you'd be satisfied."

Selene looks sideways at Kashare and exhales gently before answering.

"Your clothes are relics of the old world, aren't they? Often regarded as current garments by re-tailoring, their value as relics of the old world is significantly reduced. I would not recommend that garment if you consider it as an asset. I was wondering if re-tailoring it to be more suitable for the customer would definitely make it more suitable for the customer"

Added precautions when Selene re-tailored the artifact's clothing. Kashare sees Selene.

(Hey, why are you distracting me by suggesting it yourself?

(What would you do if you tailored it without explaining it and they claimed the damage later? Your sister will be careful as manager, won't she?

Kashare and Selene smiled (cheeks) and looked at each other, completing many years of dating.

Even though Akira already gave it to me, imitations that diminish its value may undermine Akira's mood as a hunter for relics from the old world. That's what I thought. Cheryl confirms Akira's will.

"What do you think of Akira?

"You can do what Cheryl likes because it's Cheryl's clothes, but what do you do with Cheryl's clothes while they're re-tailored?

Yes, Akira pointed me out, and Cheryl noticed a lot. I don't think the re-tailoring of clothes will be over soon. Cheryl doesn't have any more clothes to match this store, even if she goes back to the base to change to keep her clothes. You can't come here in the clothes of a slum city dweller.

There is also a way to complete Cheryl's measurements here and ask Akira to give and receive her clothes. But that means Cheryl annoys Akira's hand over and over again. Not the preferred thing to do as Cheryl.

Akira didn't think about it that much. I was just asking a few questions.

Tell Cheryl how Selene is lost.

"If we're talking about clothes, I think tailoring will be over in the evening or so if we start measuring now. How about trying on our clothes in the meantime?

Cheryl asks Akira after a little trouble.

"Well, would it be a good idea if you stayed with Akira until the tailoring was over?

"Oh. I don't have plans, and I don't mind."

Thank you. I'll sit down.

Cheryl smiled at Akira and thanked her and asked Selene and the others to re-tailor her.

Having finished measuring, Cheryl gave Selene all the clothes she had ever worn, except underwear. He had since repeatedly tried on the clothes recommended by Cashare.

Cheryl dresses in the recommended clothes, shows it to Akira and asks what she thinks. Akira sits in a chair waiting for the tailoring to end. Many times Cheryl has asked me what I think of my clothes, but I have returned a dull reply each time.

Akira has no confidence in her fashion sense. Cheryl already knows about it in what happened when she was with him at the Higalaka Residential District ruins. For that reason, I never cared about Akira's careless reply at all, and I enjoyed showing Akira what I looked like in all sorts of clothes. Of course (of course), if Akira reacts well enough, she is going to buy the clothes.

Serene contacts Kashare's information terminal. Kashare tells Cheryl and the others to take their seats off and head under Selene.

Selene, finished getting ready to re-tailor, was waiting for Cashare as she observed Cheryl's clothes. That's where Cashare comes back. Kashare already thought Selene was starting work. Kashare gently scolds Selene.

"Selene, was there a problem too? You haven't even got your hands on it yet."

Selene answers calmly without panic.

"I'm ready. I'm just starting now. I called you because I have something to ask you before I do."

"What? We're keeping our customers waiting, so let's get this over with."

"How much can I charge for this tailoring?

To Selene, who asks a strange question, Kashare answers with a slightly strange look.

"Claim as much as you deserve. Of course, right?"

Selene thinks a little before rethinking.

"It was a bad way to ask. After your sister sells a lot to them, do you have enough left for me to charge? The other way around. After you deduct my tailoring bill from your opponent's budget, do you have enough left for your sister to sell?

Cashare looks surprised and asks back.

"If it's going to exceed a million aurums, they're asking me to give you a shout. Even if Selene's tailoring costs are high, it's about 300,000 orum, right? I was gonna sell you a lot of the rest of your budget, Selene, but how much the hell are you gonna charge?

"If your opponent's budget doesn't have limits, up to 1,500,000 aurum"

Selene tells me five times the amount I assumed, and for a moment Cashare's thought stops. Cashare hurries back to me and says.

"... Ha!? 1.5 Million Orum!? Hey, are you kidding me!?

"I called because I'm sorry for the joke. I can still stop now. Explain the situation and ask me to pick clothes to re-tailor or to increase my budget. Customer service should be the role of your sister, whoa, store manager"

"No, no, wait. Why is it taking so long? You made a few quotes, and then you suggested tailoring, right?

"That's my mess there. All I can say is that the quote was sweet. It was a better quality artifact than I expected. Tailoring techniques and materials commensurate with the quality of the artifact become commensurately expensive. I'm not willing to sell my technology cheaply either. Especially her underwear was a pretty good substitute"

"How much substitute was that underwear?

"Prediction, but I'll do at least 10,000 aurums"

"It's no big deal. Our underwear is higher."

"At least, I said. If you do poorly, it's over a million aurums."

Cashare complains. And I manage to listen back.

"... a joke, right?

Selene answers her dissatisfaction.

"I don't joke about clothes. In order to get an accurate idea of the price of underwear, we need to do a lot of research on the quality of the material, the rate of elasticity, the touch and the confirmation of the brand in the old world. So I don't know the details. However, if you are an old world-made underwear that involves and contests even upper class humans, it is not uncommon to price over a million aurums. In some cases, there's even a Cologne payment item."

Selene answered with great seriousness. I'm talking about a world apart from the commerce of Cashares, such as clothes paid for by Cologne. Selene just gave him an example, too, and I don't expect Cheryl's underwear to go that far. But to the extent that I take that as an example, it looked like expensive underwear in Selene's eyes. That was understandable to Cashare as well.

"... can't you find out more about that?

"I want to know the price of your (your) underwear, so let me do a lot of research on it, although it has nothing to do with re-tailoring it. You think you can ask for it? If you ask, the manager will do it. I can't."

Cashare takes head that Cheryl has rapidly changed from just a superior to a difficult customer to handle.

"Why are people wearing such cheap shoes wearing such expensive clothes?"

"Maybe that clothes are for you. That's why the size of the clothes doesn't match her physique. The person I gave it to was the hunter next door. Probably an artifact found in some ruins. There were no shoes among the artifacts I found. That's why I came to buy shoes. Well, I expect this too. If you're concerned about the right answer, the manager will ask."

"Tsujitsu..."

"The question is, did that hunter know and give the value of the artifact, or did he give it without knowing it? If you knew and gave it away, you'd be in big trouble if you did a bad tailoring job and ruined your clothes like that. There are limits, though, to gaining prior recognition of the decline in value. It simply makes no difference that it is expensive clothing simply because it loses its value as a relic of the old world. Although I do not intend to lose touch with the original product, the materials used to re-tailor the product need to be tasted accordingly. Naturally, re-tailoring costs more"

"Did you know and give, or did you give without knowing? You think Selene knew and gave it away? Reason?"

"If you know, you can also be convinced that the budget for the cost of shoes is a million aurums. The Tsujitsu (Tsujitsu) of those who know fit. The stranger Tsujima is your sister, whoa, the manager thinks."

Kashare was also convinced of Selene's opinion. If hunters know the market for clothes and are willing to buy more than one pair of shoes to match, a million aurums would be a reasonable budget.

Cashare realized it was there.

"... wait a minute? I'll confirm that area, or negotiate a budget increase?

"Customer service is in charge over there. Good luck. Let me know when you decide. Once you stop tailoring, I'll apologize with you."

Selene's tone hasn't changed, but I guess there's a feeling she's pressing for trouble. The look had an atmosphere that seemed somewhat sorry.

Cashare returned to Cheryl and the others with her head in her arms.