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“Huh? Are you really not going to answer me? Even if it’s like this? “Even if it’s like this?”

Erintina, who pretended to be pretty in every way, was quite powerful.

“Talk quickly. I even do this. “Isn’t it possible for anyone to do something like this to a friend at this age?”

“If it’s hard, don’t do it. “My answer isn’t important.”

What is the point of forcing an answer like this?

Besides, I couldn’t even answer Erintina’s question with empty words.

They were friends, but Negi was meant to be family.

“Is it important? “Is it really important?”

“You do the comparison yourself. “Don’t ask me.”

“Seeing as she doesn’t answer until the end, I guess she’s really pretty. Chiit!”

Suddenly, Erintina takes out a mirror and checks her face.

“I’ve been so busy with work these days that I’ve neglected decorating.”

“… “It’s not like that.”

Erintina knew very well that her appearance was special and had no hesitation in taking advantage of it.

Right now, I wasn’t properly dressed up because I was working, and my hair was so frizzy that I wondered if I had washed it or not, but it didn’t mean my beauty was gone.

Even if you don’t make up your appearance, you’re pretty enough.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen myself properly decorated, so it’s time to forget about it.”

“… … .”

Since she has never been attracted to anyone with her good looks, she seemed disappointed that I didn’t respond.

Even though there’s no way she wouldn’t know that she’s too pretty to be jealous of someone else’s beauty.

In order to negotiate a truce with Erintina, I tried to use invincible logic to stop.

“Once things go beyond a certain point, it becomes a matter of taste.”

“Then you can choose according to your preference.”

“… … .”

“I asked you to tell me because I’m curious about your tastes?”

“I’m sorry.”

I just thought losing meant winning and raised the white flag.

Then Erintina bursts into laughter.

“Ahaha!”

The sight was so disgusting that I couldn’t help but raise my hand.

Taaaak-!

“Squeak!”

“It’s childish.”

“Ugh!! The goal rings. How hard did you hit me?!”

Erintina whimpered and tried to escape the pain, but when she saw her reddened skin, she put away her resentment toward me.

“What a compliment to this pretty face! “How could you do something so cruel?”

“Stop talking about other things. “I’m so crazy because of you that the conversation keeps taking strange turns.”

I feel sorry for asking a busy person to take time off to get help, but it’s embarrassing when I, the person who is busy, tries to do something else.

“I’m going to the general store right after work, so I’m waiting.”

“Aren’t you very busy?”

“I’m busy. “To the point where I can’t even catch my breath.”

“I was just thinking of asking you to send me clothes and accessories that would make me look like a nobleman?”

“I need to know what you look like so I can send you matching clothes. And if you’re a commoner, you probably don’t even know what to wear? “Just sending clothes isn’t everything.”

Even though I’m busy, I’m going to go see your face, so what can I do?

“okay. “I’ll be waiting.”

All I could do was say that I would wait obediently.

※ ※ ※

It seemed like he was disappointed that he didn’t tell me that you were prettier until the end, but I think that’s a feeling that will go away when you come to the general store and check Negi’s face.

He’s a quick-witted kid, so when he sees Negi-san’s face, he’ll immediately think of Fran.

It is impossible not to know because the resemblance was at a level that would make no sense unless they were related by blood to just bring in someone who looked similar to them.

Then you will understand why I couldn’t answer.

‘I shouldn’t have asked that question in the first place.’

I think he should be sorry for asking me such a difficult question.

Anyway, I wonder if I should have asked Erintina to help me with something that could have been done by just buying me some expensive clothes, but just because they are expensive doesn’t make me look like a nobleman.

‘It’s not like there are no wealthy commoners at all.’

I have heard several conversations between nobles despising commoners who act like nobles.

It seems that the commoners don’t know about it, but it is said that their superficiality is evident in the eyes of the nobles.

Therefore, I thought that even if I dressed Negi in expensive clothes, he would only look like a wealthy person in the eyes of the nobles.

And I also asked expert Erintina for a favor.

‘Negi, you have something to do too.’

Additionally, there was something Negi had to do in order to act like a noble.

“What is this?”

“I thought it would be good to know for when dealing with customers.”

A book of etiquette that nobles learn when they are young.

I didn’t intend to teach it intensively, but it was necessary to have some level of familiarity.

“It is a book of etiquette handed down from a noble family.”

“If it’s from a noble family… “Shouldn’t I see it?”

“Usually it is. “It’s employee welfare.”

“now… Won welfare?”

I feel embarrassed as if this is my first time hearing such a word.

But what can you do if the owner says he wants to run the store like that?

“Can you do it? Do you think it will be very difficult? “I don’t have much to do these days, so I can teach you to some extent.”

“I’ll study on my own for now.”

I wondered what would happen if he didn’t want to do it, but fortunately, Negi showed his enthusiasm and said he would give it a try.

Thanks to this, I was able to talk to her with confidence.

“Besides this, there will be a few more employee benefits.”

“Is there a lot to learn?”

“No, it’s not something you learn, it’s something you need to maintain your dignity.”

“Maintain dignity… .”

I had no choice because if I didn’t make this excuse, I would have to give a reason.

“Do not worry. “It’s not difficult, we’ll just provide you with separate clothes to wear.”

“Clothes?”

“From now on, when I’m away, Negi will be the face of our general store, right? So it would be convenient to think that uniforms are provided. “It’s better if you wear it everyday.”

Speaking of uniforms, it seems like it was persuasive enough to just ignore it, even though it was a bit confusing.

“All right.”

I answered with relief, probably because I thought it wasn’t a big problem other than asking me to learn the book of etiquette.

When Erintina comes to visit, she will probably realize that I explained things strangely, but I believed that Erintina would be able to enchant her and make her wear clothes.

※ ※ ※

Erintina, as expected, showed up at the general store late after working overtime as planned.

Erintina’s hands were so fast that she was holding an armful of clothes in both hands.

“Have you brought your clothes already?”

“I just took what I had and tried it. “Just to see what kind of clothes look good.”

He said that he had selected a variety with a similar feel and brought it to him, and asked him to introduce the staff.

“I have to go in and take a break now.”

“ah… “Is it rude to call you now?”

“It will be fine.”

I asked him to call me whenever he had anything to do.

Because I knew it wasn’t just empty words, but sincerity, I was able to call her while she was resting.

“I’m sorry, it’s late at night. “I had to come from work, so I came right after work, but it’s still around this time.”

At Erintina’s apology, Negi smiled brightly and said it was okay.

“are you okay. “I was just lying down doing nothing and was bored.”

“I don’t know how far he explained it, but I am his friend and business partner.”

“This guy is practically running the top.”

“ah! really? You were a great help by selling me combat rations. thank you.”

“He took the lead in providing combat rations. All I did was take it and sell it. So, you can say thank you to him.”

“… Anyway, I’m calling you today, so I’m bringing clothes to wear. “You remember the uniform thing I told you about earlier, right?”

“yes. “But are those clothes over there really the clothes I’m going to wear?”

“no. “I brought different types of items to see what would suit them.”

From now on, it was up to the women to take care of themselves, so they decided to take a step back.

“All of this?!”

“I didn’t wear it, so don’t worry. “I bought them because they were pretty, but I didn’t wear them because they didn’t suit me.”

“It looks too classy for me to wear.”

“That’s right. “These clothes were bought at a high price, but since they have never been used, wouldn’t it be a joy for them to meet a new owner?”

As expected, I left it to Erintina and she took care of it well.

Erintina disappeared into the building, taking the hesitant Negi with her.

I moved into the kitchen to help Erintina, who obviously hadn’t had dinner yet.

If you don’t have anything to eat even after you’ve done all the favors, you’ll get really upset.

“Isn’t it so pretty?!”

“oh.”

Mr. Negi, who disappeared with Erintina, appeared as a completely different person.

She was lowering her head and wiping the back of her neck, probably feeling awkward about making it up like this.

“If your posture is bad, you won’t look pretty even if you dress like this. Stick out your chest and lift your chin. “You remember what I told you, right?”

“yes yes.”

At Erintina’s words, Negi quickly changed his standing posture.

As her posture changed, her stunning figure was revealed, blending in with the outfit she was wearing.

“how is it? “Negi’s appearance.”

“It’s perfect. “It was a good thing I left it to you.”

“It would have been prettier if I had done the hair setting and makeup here, but it’s not something I can fix right away, so I’ll hold on. “I will purchase the rest of the clothes and send them to you, so you can receive them and wear them.”

“You’re giving me more clothes here? “Wouldn’t this be enough?”

“This is just a rough outfit I had, so there’s no use saying that it suits you perfectly. “I’ll send you clothes that really suit you next time, so you have to get them.”

“I get this for what I did.”

Since we haven’t even opened the general store yet, we haven’t done anything.

“As much as I appreciate it, I can work here for a long time. That’s probably what he wants most.”

“you’re right. I hope you can work for a long time. I can give you money without any worries. “I don’t like people constantly changing.”

Erintina seems to have clearly figured out Mr. Negi’s identity.

So, he would have been sensible and asked to work for a long time.

I happily watched Negi, who felt burdened after quickly receiving Erintina’s help.