Simmering Jams at the Edge of the Forest

Maintained streets, well-fitted cobblestones. The wheels of the carriage going down the street also make a mild noise. A lot of people go out and dress up, and that's how gorgeous the scenery is again.

Different shops lined up at both ends of the boulevard, all of which are novel to me.

"... you've changed a lot"

It's been about a decade since I've stood on the corner of the Wang capital. Although I never used to be that familiar with it because I didn't even walk around often when I lived there.

I just didn't expect to find out that the store was almost gone.

"Surprised?

"I'm surprised."

I honestly nod at Daniel peeking into my face for fun. I'm sure I look pompous right now.

"Totally, it's you."

"Wang Du has a lot of store replacements. Well, let's go."

Put your hand on the arm that will be offered that way. Daniel, who smacked my hand satisfactorily inside his elbow, and slowly started walking down the street lined with novel stores.

- Since yesterday, I've been coming to Wangdu.

All you have to do is go back to Meeserie after the errands that were the purpose. If I had, Walter would have advised me to spare a little time and shop.

I didn't have anything in particular I wanted, but I came because of it, and the totally unusual streets are like a country I don't know.

Walk on the front street, pulled by your arms. Both shops and restaurants that sell goods naturally have an unparalleled number of houses. The same number of people, that's the castle town of the Wang capital.

Most stores take large windows by the entrance, from which you can peek inside. Hats are displayed in the hat shop and books are displayed in the bookstore, but there were various elaborate decorations to deceive the features of the store everywhere.

Margaret thinks she'll enjoy herself if she sees it, too, and thinks of her daughter who's not here as natural.

"If there's a store you want to go inside, I'll stop by."

"It's fun enough just to watch...... alas, what store is this?

"Hmm? Flowers, they don't seem like the only ones."

Flowers are sold in outdoor stores. Yet in a normal shop structure, I stopped to pause because I was a little concerned about this shop, which is decorated with plenty of cut and potted flowers.

A peek into the show window - oh, I see.

"Yeah. That sounds interesting."

Fresh flowers, flower making, flower utensils and... I mean, it looks like a store that collects things related to "flowers".

When Daniel urged me into the store, it wasn't just that, it was groceries too. Starting with cards, horticultural books, floral textiles, dishes and cutlery, even shawls and gloves.

"It's thorough."

Handkerchiefs and pouches with embroidered seasonal flowers. Poor flower patterns, too, with laces for inscription. A loving clerk says it's the owner's preference. Apparently, the outdoor reputation is good and the store is busy.

I had a glimpse, but the smaller costume was adorable and I took it. It's quite exquisite and beautifully crafted.

"What's that?

"It's not me. I was wondering if I could put it on Margaret's hat."

"Oh, right. Maybe this way too - oh, Addy. There's a ball root over there."

It's like a treasure hunt in a store, and Daniel seems to enjoy it. Look, get lost, choose. I decide to look at some things and ask for them.

Enjoy it a lot, finish accounting and go outside. I took a serious look at what was in Daniel's hands and noticed.

"Addy? I knew if I bought one for myself too?

"I'm not... Hey, Daniel. Shopping for someone is fun."

I've never been able to choose a souvenir in a long time.

I didn't think I could walk through the store with Daniel.

Daniel's big hand wraps my hand around saying that.

"... right. Shall I come back?"

You can all come, and I'll squeeze Daniel's hand back, narrowing his eyes behind his glasses and smiling.

"Right. Will you bring me back, Mr. Dan (...)?"

"If you want to be behind me (...)"

King's capital where the two of us laugh at each other and walk.

A long time had passed since then, and not only the streets, but also myself - this land, which was just hard, eventually became a place of important memories for me.