Chapter 35.1
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Chapter 35.1
Among the vast capital, residences of middle-class commoners are concentrated in the eastern and southern parts of the capital... the areas called Tōkyō and Nankin.
Well, to be more precise, the residences and warehouses of court nobles, feudal lords, and wealthy merchants, as well as government-related facilities were concentrated in the north, and the industrial area with many craftsmen's cities and workshops was concentrated in the west. The fact that the southern and eastern parts of the country are geographically difficult to defend is also a factor. After all, many temples and shrines were built in the south and east of the capital to serve as fortresses in case of emergencies.
...Oh no, I'm getting a little off-topic here. In other words, for Tachibana Kayo, whom I am escorting here, she has visited the northern parts of the Capital many times, And because the western parts of the Capital have a strong craftsman city flavor, such a place is not suitable as a playing place for a woman. Therefore, the place she will visit this time is either east or south of the capital. In other words...
"Ha~a... Although having passed by the place several times by oxcart, it has a different atmosphere when walking directly there, doesn't it?"
Kayo mutters in admiration as she peeks out through the gap in her bamboo hat.
Of the markets authorized by the Imperial Court in the east, west, south, north, and west, East Market is the most spacious, chaotic, and lively. It is no wonder since it is intended to meet the demands of the common people who make up the majority of the capital's inhabitants.
In the blocks arranged like a grid, there are grain shops, grocery shops, fish shops, clothing stores, bookstores, barbers, pharmacists, bathhouses, florists, restaurants, taverns, general stores, street stalls, etc... A variety of goods, from daily necessities to luxury goods and foreign and imported delicacies, are lined up in rows of stores. Along the city streets, vendors paraded around touting their goods in hand. Despite the large number of people, the city is safe and secure, since the official from Kenhiishi responsible for the security of the city makes periodic patrols.
However, this is still the standard for the commoners of the capital, which is not a good place to play around, especially for the court nobles, feudal lords, exorcists, and wealthy merchants who are concentrated in the northern part of the Capital. Therefore, although Kayo had been passing by in an ox cart, it seemed that this was the first time for her to walk directly along the street and see the sights. Well, when an ox cart is used, the moment people see her family crest, passers-by open the street and become silent.
"Where should we look around first, Yuzu?"
"Didn't you know that? Since you declared it yourself, you should at least lead the way."
I ask, and the girl orders in a tone of voice so grim that I can tell even from under her shades. Well, well, well... I can't argue with her.
(Though I can't argue with that...)
I think about my schedule again, considering her expectations, and also those of the watchdogs.
For her... Tachibana Kayo, this trip out is probably something she has been looking forward to, expecting a lot of things. This is not in a romantic sense but in a purely recreational sense.
Born into a wealthy merchant family, she does not have the official status of a feudal lord or a noble family. Even so, she would have been treated practically the same way.
And her father was overprotective... She may have played among the lower class (although living in the capital, she was above the middle class for a person of this country) in disguise. However, her position and responsibilities probably did not allow her to play so freely. In the words of the old maid, she didn't have the freedom to do what she wanted, probably to the displeasure of her father, the chairman of the trading company. And so, it would have been a harmless sight-seeing.
(I would have done the same for her, but...)
The Kizuki family's tour of duty and guard duty in the capital is almost over anyway. In a month or so, leaving some of the retainers behind, we will be back in Kizuki's domain. It is possible to respond to her properly and leave her as it is. But...
(...I know it's unlikely, but I don't want to drag the main character down because of me...) This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.
It is possible, though not very likely, that she will be more hard on Kizuki's family because of me. Especially, Tachibana Trading Company has a good selection of rare items.
Even if it is not so, if I make her displeased, her father, who has a soft spot for his daughter, might put pressure on the Kizuki family for this or that. If that happens, my position in the family will become severe, and it might be a death flag for nothing.
No, if that's all, it's still fine. The problem is that it may spread and make it difficult for the main character to contact and get support from her. This would be bad. As a matter of fact, it is impossible for me to help the main character after he has become a daruma (主人公が達磨になったり?) or is locked up. Anyway, the only way to save the country lies on the main character, and to do that, the flags falling on him must be eliminated. I must make the situation not difficult for him.
(Should I say that the happy ending with their union at the end is still a story?)
The world is full of things that do not end happily. So, I guess people want happy endings at least in a story. This is especially true for girls who came to see a love story.
"It was very interesting! To tell the truth, I was worried that Gonbei-san might be ignorant of this kind of performance, but I'm glad to hear that my fears were unfounded!"
Kayo praised me in a terrible way after we left the theater among many ordinary people. Her smiling face is even more cruel than usual.
"...I'm very flattered by your compliment."
I can't do it respectfully, so I bow to her with a nonchalant gesture. In fact, there is no reason for me to be praised so much. One of the reasons why I was able to choose a performance that she was satisfied with is that there was an event in the original game in which the main character had a date with the heroines in a theater cottage. And the other reason is...
'You seem to be very good at putting people in a good mood.'
A calm, yet cold voice whispered in my ear. It was from a little finger-sized bee on my shoulder, hidden from my surroundings... or more precisely, it was from a shikigami in the shape of a bee.
"Hahaha... I apologize for imposing you, Botan-dono."
I replied in a whisper that the people around me could not hear over the din and bustle. In fact, it was a terrible thing to say. From her (Botan) point of view, it would have been absurd for me to help her with this kind of thing.
It's in the capital. I knew that it was not an easy thing to do, but just in case, I asked the old man Matsushige Ou for support, and one of his granddaughters, Matsushige Botan, who works with him, took over his role. She is a poor girl who plays a minor role in the main game without any visuals, but her appearance is set in the side stories and manga that follow, which is a depressing setting for a depressing game. But I never thought I'd see her instead of the old man.
'...are you thinking of something strange? '
"It can't be."
Matsushige Botan asks in a grumpy tone through the shikigami. I was just thinking of the fact, that's all.
"Then, Gonbei-san. What are your next plans?"
Tachibana Kayo, who had not noticed our exchange, turned around and asked about our next destination with an expectant look on her face. As expected, she was a brazen brat, who wanted to entertain herself more and more. Well, well, well, what's the next destination?
"It's about time for us to get hungry, isn't it? I'd like to take a break and go to a store somewhere... Ah, that's right. I don't mean to be rude, but do you have any likes or dislikes?"
"Likes and dislikes, you mean? Well... natto and pickled plums are not so good for my palate?"
Both of them are the usual faces of Japanese food that foreigners don't like. And to tell the truth, I don't like them either. What a coincidence.
"To tell the truth, I don't like them much myself. So, taking that into consideration, I guess we can go to... Well, since it's a capital event, I'd like to spend a bit of money too. Shall we go to that store?"
I look around as I walk down the street, and I choose a restaurant a short distance away from the Kabuki theater, which is more of a diner than a ryotei (high-end traditional Japanese restaurants that serve kaiseki cuisine).
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Chapter 35.1
Among the vast capital, residences of middle-class commoners are concentrated in the eastern and southern parts of the capital... the areas called Tōkyō and Nankin.
Well, to be more precise, the residences and warehouses of court nobles, feudal lords, and wealthy merchants, as well as government-related facilities were concentrated in the north, and the industrial area with many craftsmen's cities and workshops was concentrated in the west. The fact that the southern and eastern parts of the country are geographically difficult to defend is also a factor. After all, many temples and shrines were built in the south and east of the capital to serve as fortresses in case of emergencies.
...Oh no, I'm getting a little off-topic here. In other words, for Tachibana Kayo, whom I am escorting here, she has visited the northern parts of the Capital many times, And because the western parts of the Capital have a strong craftsman city flavor, such a place is not suitable as a playing place for a woman. Therefore, the place she will visit this time is either east or south of the capital. In other words...
"Ha~a... Although having passed by the place several times by oxcart, it has a different atmosphere when walking directly there, doesn't it?"
Kayo mutters in admiration as she peeks out through the gap in her bamboo hat.
Of the markets authorized by the Imperial Court in the east, west, south, north, and west, East Market is the most spacious, chaotic, and lively. It is no wonder since it is intended to meet the demands of the common people who make up the majority of the capital's inhabitants.
In the blocks arranged like a grid, there are grain shops, grocery shops, fish shops, clothing stores, bookstores, barbers, pharmacists, bathhouses, florists, restaurants, taverns, general stores, street stalls, etc... A variety of goods, from daily necessities to luxury goods and foreign and imported delicacies, are lined up in rows of stores. Along the city streets, vendors paraded around touting their goods in hand. Despite the large number of people, the city is safe and secure, since the official from Kenhiishi responsible for the security of the city makes periodic patrols.
However, this is still the standard for the commoners of the capital, which is not a good place to play around, especially for the court nobles, feudal lords, exorcists, and wealthy merchants who are concentrated in the northern part of the Capital. Therefore, although Kayo had been passing by in an ox cart, it seemed that this was the first time for her to walk directly along the street and see the sights. Well, when an ox cart is used, the moment people see her family crest, passers-by open the street and become silent.
"Where should we look around first, Yuzu?"
"Didn't you know that? Since you declared it yourself, you should at least lead the way."
I ask, and the girl orders in a tone of voice so grim that I can tell even from under her shades. Well, well, well... I can't argue with her.
(Though I can't argue with that...)
I think about my schedule again, considering her expectations, and also those of the watchdogs.
For her... Tachibana Kayo, this trip out is probably something she has been looking forward to, expecting a lot of things. This is not in a romantic sense but in a purely recreational sense.
Born into a wealthy merchant family, she does not have the official status of a feudal lord or a noble family. Even so, she would have been treated practically the same way.
And her father was overprotective... She may have played among the lower class (although living in the capital, she was above the middle class for a person of this country) in disguise. However, her position and responsibilities probably did not allow her to play so freely. In the words of the old maid, she didn't have the freedom to do what she wanted, probably to the displeasure of her father, the chairman of the trading company. And so, it would have been a harmless sight-seeing.
(I would have done the same for her, but...)
The Kizuki family's tour of duty and guard duty in the capital is almost over anyway. In a month or so, leaving some of the retainers behind, we will be back in Kizuki's domain. It is possible to respond to her properly and leave her as it is. But...
(...I know it's unlikely, but I don't want to drag the main character down because of me...) This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.
It is possible, though not very likely, that she will be more hard on Kizuki's family because of me. Especially, Tachibana Trading Company has a good selection of rare items.
Even if it is not so, if I make her displeased, her father, who has a soft spot for his daughter, might put pressure on the Kizuki family for this or that. If that happens, my position in the family will become severe, and it might be a death flag for nothing.
No, if that's all, it's still fine. The problem is that it may spread and make it difficult for the main character to contact and get support from her. This would be bad. As a matter of fact, it is impossible for me to help the main character after he has become a daruma (主人公が達磨になったり?) or is locked up. Anyway, the only way to save the country lies on the main character, and to do that, the flags falling on him must be eliminated. I must make the situation not difficult for him.
(Should I say that the happy ending with their union at the end is still a story?)
The world is full of things that do not end happily. So, I guess people want happy endings at least in a story. This is especially true for girls who came to see a love story.
"It was very interesting! To tell the truth, I was worried that Gonbei-san might be ignorant of this kind of performance, but I'm glad to hear that my fears were unfounded!"
Kayo praised me in a terrible way after we left the theater among many ordinary people. Her smiling face is even more cruel than usual.
"...I'm very flattered by your compliment."
I can't do it respectfully, so I bow to her with a nonchalant gesture. In fact, there is no reason for me to be praised so much. One of the reasons why I was able to choose a performance that she was satisfied with is that there was an event in the original game in which the main character had a date with the heroines in a theater cottage. And the other reason is...
'You seem to be very good at putting people in a good mood.'
A calm, yet cold voice whispered in my ear. It was from a little finger-sized bee on my shoulder, hidden from my surroundings... or more precisely, it was from a shikigami in the shape of a bee.
"Hahaha... I apologize for imposing you, Botan-dono."
I replied in a whisper that the people around me could not hear over the din and bustle. In fact, it was a terrible thing to say. From her (Botan) point of view, it would have been absurd for me to help her with this kind of thing.
It's in the capital. I knew that it was not an easy thing to do, but just in case, I asked the old man Matsushige Ou for support, and one of his granddaughters, Matsushige Botan, who works with him, took over his role. She is a poor girl who plays a minor role in the main game without any visuals, but her appearance is set in the side stories and manga that follow, which is a depressing setting for a depressing game. But I never thought I'd see her instead of the old man.
'...are you thinking of something strange? '
"It can't be."
Matsushige Botan asks in a grumpy tone through the shikigami. I was just thinking of the fact, that's all.
"Then, Gonbei-san. What are your next plans?"
Tachibana Kayo, who had not noticed our exchange, turned around and asked about our next destination with an expectant look on her face. As expected, she was a brazen brat, who wanted to entertain herself more and more. Well, well, well, what's the next destination?
"It's about time for us to get hungry, isn't it? I'd like to take a break and go to a store somewhere... Ah, that's right. I don't mean to be rude, but do you have any likes or dislikes?"
"Likes and dislikes, you mean? Well... natto and pickled plums are not so good for my palate?"
Both of them are the usual faces of Japanese food that foreigners don't like. And to tell the truth, I don't like them either. What a coincidence.
"To tell the truth, I don't like them much myself. So, taking that into consideration, I guess we can go to... Well, since it's a capital event, I'd like to spend a bit of money too. Shall we go to that store?"
I look around as I walk down the street, and I choose a restaurant a short distance away from the Kabuki theater, which is more of a diner than a ryotei (high-end traditional Japanese restaurants that serve kaiseki cuisine).
* * *
Chapter 35.1Among the vast capital, residences of middle-class commoners are concentrated in the eastern and southern parts of the capital... the areas called Tokyo and Nankin. Well, to be more precise, the residences and warehouses of court nobles, feudal lords, and wealthy merchants, as well as government-related facilities were concentrated in the north, and the industrial area with many craftsmen's cities and workshops was concentrated in the west. The fact that the southern and eastern parts of the country are geographically difficult to defend is also a factor. After all, many temples and shrines were built in the south and east of the capital to serve as fortresses in case of emergencies. ...Oh no, I'm getting a little off-topic here. In other words, for Tachibana Kayo, whom I am escorting here, she has visited the northern parts of the Capital many times, And because the western parts of the Capital have a strong craftsman city flavor, such a place is not suitable as a playing place for a woman. Therefore, the place she will visit this time is either east or south of the capital. In other words... "Ha~a... Although having passed by the place several times by oxcart, it has a different atmosphere when walking directly there, doesn't it?" Kayo mutters in admiration as she peeks out through the gap in her bamboo hat. Of the markets authorized by the Imperial Court in the east, west, south, north, and west, East Market is the most spacious, chaotic, and lively. It is no wonder since it is intended to meet the demands of the common people who make up the majority of the capital's inhabitants. In the blocks arranged like a grid, there are grain shops, grocery shops, fish shops, clothing stores, bookstores, barbers, pharmacists, bathhouses, florists, restaurants, taverns, general stores, street stalls, etc... A variety of goods, from daily necessities to luxury goods and foreign and imported delicacies, are lined up in rows of stores. Along the city streets, vendors paraded around touting their goods in hand. Despite the large number of people, the city is safe and secure, since the official from Kenhiishi responsible for the security of the city makes periodic patrols. However, this is still the standard for the commoners of the capital, which is not a good place to play around, especially for the court nobles, feudal lords, exorcists, and wealthy merchants who are concentrated in the northern part of the Capital. Therefore, although Kayo had been passing by in an ox cart, it seemed that this was the first time for her to walk directly along the street and see the sights. Well, when an ox cart is used, the moment people see her family crest, passers-by open the street and become silent. "Where should we look around first, Yuzu?" "Didn't you know that? Since you declared it yourself, you should at least lead the way."I ask, and the girl orders in a tone of voice so grim that I can tell even from under her shades. Well, well, well... I can't argue with her. Though I can't argue with that... I think about my schedule again, considering her expectations, and also those of the watchdogs. For her... Tachibana Kayo, this trip out is probably something she has been looking forward to, expecting a lot of things. This is not in a romantic sense but in a purely recreational sense. Born into a wealthy merchant family, she does not have the official status of a feudal lord or a noble family. Even so, she would have been treated practically the same way. And her father was overprotective... She may have played among the lower class although living in the capital, she was above the middle class for a person of this country in disguise. However, her position and responsibilities probably did not allow her to play so freely. In the words of the old maid, she didn't have the freedom to do what she wanted, probably to the displeasure of her father, the chairman of the trading company. And so, it would have been a harmless sight-seeing. I would have done the same for her, but... The Kizuki family's tour of duty and guard duty in the capital is almost over anyway. In a month or so, leaving some of the retainers behind, we will be back in Kizuki's domain. It is possible to respond to her properly and leave her as it is. But... ...I know it's unlikely, but I don't want to drag the main character down because of me... This chapter's initial release occurred on the n0vell--Bjjn site.It is possible, though not very likely, that she will be more hard on Kizuki's family because of me. Especially, Tachibana Trading Company has a good selection of rare items. Even if it is not so, if I make her displeased, her father, who has a soft spot for his daughter, might put pressure on the Kizuki family for this or that. If that happens, my position in the family will become severe, and it might be a death flag for nothing. No, if that's all, it's still fine. The problem is that it may spread and make it difficult for the main character to contact and get support from her. This would be bad. As a matter of fact, it is impossible for me to help the main character after he has become a daruma ? or is locked up. Anyway, the only way to save the country lies on the main character, and to do that, the flags falling on him must be eliminated. I must make the situation not difficult for him. Should I say that the happy ending with their union at the end is still a story? The world is full of things that do not end happily. So, I guess people want happy endings at least in a story. This is especially true for girls who came to see a love story. "It was very interesting! To tell the truth, I was worried that Gonbei-san might be ignorant of this kind of performance, but I'm glad to hear that my fears were unfounded!" Kayo praised me in a terrible way after we left the theater among many ordinary people. Her smiling face is even more cruel than usual. "...I'm very flattered by your compliment." I can't do it respectfully, so I bow to her with a nonchalant gesture. In fact, there is no reason for me to be praised so much. One of the reasons why I was able to choose a performance that she was satisfied with is that there was an event in the original game in which the main character had a date with the heroines in a theater cottage. And the other reason is... 'You seem to be very good at putting people in a good mood.'A calm, yet cold voice whispered in my ear. It was from a little finger-sized bee on my shoulder, hidden from my surroundings... or more precisely, it was from a shikigami in the shape of a bee. "Hahaha... I apologize for imposing you, Botan-dono." I replied in a whisper that the people around me could not hear over the din and bustle. In fact, it was a terrible thing to say. From her Botan point of view, it would have been absurd for me to help her with this kind of thing. It's in the capital. I knew that it was not an easy thing to do, but just in case, I asked the old man Matsushige Ou for support, and one of his granddaughters, Matsushige Botan, who works with him, took over his role. She is a poor girl who plays a minor role in the main game without any visuals, but her appearance is set in the side stories and manga that follow, which is a depressing setting for a depressing game. But I never thought I'd see her instead of the old man. '...are you thinking of something strange? '"It can't be." Matsushige Botan asks in a grumpy tone through the shikigami. I was just thinking of the fact, that's all. "Then, Gonbei-san. What are your next plans?" Tachibana Kayo, who had not noticed our exchange, turned around and asked about our next destination with an expectant look on her face. As expected, she was a brazen brat, who wanted to entertain herself more and more. Well, well, well, what's the next destination? "It's about time for us to get hungry, isn't it? I'd like to take a break and go to a store somewhere... Ah, that's right. I don't mean to be rude, but do you have any likes or dislikes?""Likes and dislikes, you mean? Well... natto and pickled plums are not so good for my palate?" Both of them are the usual faces of Japanese food that foreigners don't like. And to tell the truth, I don't like them either. What a coincidence. "To tell the truth, I don't like them much myself. So, taking that into consideration, I guess we can go to... Well, since it's a capital event, I'd like to spend a bit of money too. Shall we go to that store?" I look around as I walk down the street, and I choose a restaurant a short distance away from the Kabuki theater, which is more of a diner than a ryotei high-end traditional Japanese restaurants that serve kaiseki cuisine. * * *
