「Well then, that concludes our
discussion. Good work, both of you. Let me take you back to your inn」
Shinji was about to send them back to
the inn, but Hayate intervened. She raised her right hand hurriedly, insisting
that the conversation was not over yet.
「Onii-san! I still have something
to tell you! Do you have time?」
「Hmm...? After this, I just have to go home,
So, I have time」
「I need to talk to you. It's
about the store」
Shinji had no idea what kind of
advice Hayate wanted to discuss. If she wanted to talk about
<Heliotrope>, shouldn't Haruto, the owner of the store, have been there?
It was understandable that Shinji couldn't help but look suspicious.
「It depends on what you want to
talk about, but... okay. Let's talk about it」
「If that's the topic, can I go
home first?」
Shizuku, who had nothing to do with
<Heliotrope>, raised her hand lightly and opened her mouth. Shinji, who
had no reason to reject her request, nodded.
「I'm fine. Hayate is good too,
right?」
「Yeah. See you later, Shizuku!」
「Okay, See you later」
Shizuku immediately teleported back
to her room. She's very happy with the outcome of the discussion.
For Shizuku, who doesn't know that
Hayate wanted to break up with her and that Eve was a honey trap sent by
Shinji, it means that they have agreed to end their relationship and have a
partner to live with while maintaining their friendship. Shizuku was in such a
good mood that she felt she could thank Shinji for this, considering that it
would resolve the delicate atmosphere that had existed between her and Hayate
for some time now.
After seeing Shizuku off, Shinji and
Hayate confirmed that the magic circle of <Teleportation>
had
completely disappeared, and then opened their mouths.
「Onii-san! Everything went well,
right?」
「Yeah. Now Hayate won't be so
attached to her」
「The bad ending avoided...! Thank
goodness...!」
After feeling deeply relieved, Hayate
put her hand on her chest and exhaled heavily. Hayate couldn't have reached
such an ending if she hadn't been aware of her obsession with her, and she
feels grateful to Shinji once again.
（I need to thank him again... ♡）
Hayate felt an itch in the depths of
her belly. It was a reaction that Hayate's body had learned, a reaction that
could be called Shinji-only conditioned reflex. Shinji, who pretended not to
notice the flames of lust that were beginning to grow in the depths of her
eyes, returned to the subject at hand.
「So, is it true that you need
advice about the store?」
「...Uh, yeah. The store has been
getting busy lately. I need to help out at the store while I'm practicing
magic. I can stop being an Apostle now, right?」
Hayate, who had regained her
composure, tilted her head and asked.
After all, until an official report
and approval is received from the Goddess, Hayate's actions will be under
Shinji's control. It is not up to Hayate to decide to concentrate on the store.
「Oh, that's all right. Anyway, it
looks like working at <Heliotrope> suits Hayate better than I thought it
would」
「Actually, I've been allowed to
make a few things! Like this one」
Hayate raises her left arm, and
Shinji can see a gold-colored bracelet on her wrist. The bracelet was made of
two layers of thin metal strips, and although it was simple, it had beautiful
curves that made it hard to believe that it was made by an amateur. Shinji
couldn't help but admire her workmanship.
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「Hee~... you must be proud of
yourself. You're good」
「T-thank you. Tencho-san's teaching is
good enough, but my hidden talent has blossomed」
Hayate smiles, embarrassed by the
unexpectedly honest praise. Watching her, Shinji sent a thought to Sylphy.
『Sylphy. How are things between Hayate
and Haruto?』
『I'd say they're in a good mood, but I
doubt it's as a man and a woman』
『I see. I was wondering if it was
because of the way she called him...』
Shinji, who remembered that Hayate
used to call Haruto as Haruto-san, suspected that the reason why she had
changed to the more casual Tencho-san was a sign of affection.
「So... You learned it from
Haruto. You said it was busy, but is it true that it's thanks to us?」
「Definitely. People in town know
that Alvin-san has been in and out of the store. You know the ring Alvin-san
gave to his future wife? I get a lot of orders for the same design ring, only
with cheaper stones」
「Oh... so people want the same
thing as famous people...」
「People from all over the world
want the same thing, don't they?」
After becoming an Honorary Knight,
Alvin's name quickly spread among the commoners. The rumor that the ring he
bought and gave to his wife was purchased in <Heliotrope> was spread by
people who saw Alvin going in and out of the store. Since it was possible to
create similar designs by lowering the grade of the stones in the rings, the
majority of <Heliotrope>'s sales came from the rings.
Hayate recalled that even in the
original world, celebrities repeatedly advertised their products on TV and
people were eager to buy them, which made her think that there was no
difference in the nature of people in other worlds.
「Tencho-san, he will be summoned
by a noble tomorrow. I wonder how much a fully ordered ring will cost...」
「Oh... that's great...」
「Well, I'll be here while
Tencho-san is away, so it's okay! Nanaka is pregnant with his second child and
I don't want her to be overwhelmed」
The reason for the noble's guest is
because Alvin and Milis mentioned the name of the store when they were talking
about the ring at the party they were invited to, but Shinji has no way of
knowing that.
The sales would increase considerably
if they could attract noble customers. And this would increase the income of
<Heliotrope>, which could lead to the possibility of Hayate becoming the
second wife. Shinji smiled inwardly at this unexpected coincidence.
「I see. Then it was a good
decision to introduce Hayate to Haruto and the others. Hayate, I hope, you will
become more skillful and be able to make various ornaments of your own design」
「Well... Yes, I'll do my best.
And, besides, as a result? Thanks to you, I have a better outlook on the future
and I've found a job I think I'll like」
Shinji's grateful tone did not make
Hayate feel repulsed. Rather, Hayate's cheeks flushed as the flames of lust
that had begun to burn within her flared even more. And Hayate swallowed her
spit and took a step forward, unsteadily.
Moreover, the hypnosis of <Repaying a
Gratitude with the Body> and her past sexual experience quickly brought
Hayate's body into a state of estrus.
「Onii-san, you said you had
time... ♡ I'll pay it back again... ♡」
「Oh... then, I'm looking forward
to it...」
Shinji nodded at Hayate, who had a
woman's face on.
- Talking with Hayate-chan.
- Heliotrope seems to be busy. It seems that making things suits Hayate-chan just fine. Otherworldly accessories are becoming popular! Maybe, maybe...?
- Next time, Hayate-chan's chapter
