Konbini Ossan Volume 2 Chapter 16 – Cave Dwarf, Befriended

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I followed Isabella's lead and went out of the building and into the garden. There, many children were running around and playing.


“Everyone! Please gather around!”


When Isabella called out in a loud voice, the children all gathered at once.


“What's up, teacher?”


“Who's that old man?”


“It's a cave dwarf!”


The children were chattering excitedly. Some of them seemed to be laughing at my appearance.

Apparently, my appearance is really well-received in this world. I feel like I've gained something.


“This old man is Otogi-sama. He will be buying the things you make during your sewing time.
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You will be seeing him many times from now on, so please remember him, okay?”


The children replied, “Yes, ma'am!”, to Isabella's words. 

The younger children didn't seem to understand, but those over ten years old seemed to understand and responded.


“Also, Otogi-sama will even donate the cloth you use for sewing. From now on, you won't have to use tattered cloth, but proper cloth for sewing.”


“R-really?”


One of the girls looked at me with a surprised expression.


“Yes. It's true. I plan to sell robes in my shop. To help you make better products, I will provide the materials here.”


“Thank you very much!”


When I said that, the girl bowed her head in gratitude.


“That girl loves sewing and is like the leader of everyone. She's the one who started making robes during sewing time.”


“I see, I see. The leader of the sewing team, huh?”


I heard something good. I'll make sure to get along with her later.

I can't take individual time today, so I'll prioritize having the children as a whole remember me.


“Since we have this opportunity, would you mind if I joined in the children's play?”


“Yes, that's the best way to get along. Please, play with the children. They'll surely be happy.”


I confirmed with Isabella, so I walked towards the children.

I approached them, and first squatted down to match their eye level.


“Hello. It's nice to meet you. My name is Otogi.”


“Otogi?”


“Yes. If it's hard to say, you can just call me old man or uncle.”
(E/N: Ossan or Oji-san! 🤙)


“Uncle!”


“Old man!”


The children happily echoed me. It was originally a nickname used in the gossip of the women at my part-time job, but I'll make good use of it here to make a deep impression.


“I want to get along with you all too, so can I join in the play?”


“Okay! Then, let's continue the tag game!”


A boy who seemed to be the leader of the play called out.

This won't do. Because of Shuri-kun, the boy looks sexually appealing for some reason.

I mustn't let them know I have this perverted desire. I'll have to hold back. Let's pretend to be a normal old man.

(E/N: Aw hell naw! 😭 Where tf is FBI when you need them?! Should we give him a new nickname? Pedo-tradh Unc 😬)


“Tag, huh. Am I the one chasing or the one running away?”


“Um, then you're the one running away!”


“Understood.”


I stood up as I was told. And I braced myself to run away at any time.


“Alright. I'm ready to run away at any time. Chase me from anywhere.”


“Alright! Then, everyone, attack!”


What a surprise. At the boy's command, the children all started running towards me.

I was surprised, but I dealt with it. I ran away, making use of my physical abilities enhanced by my level.

It was dangerous because of the sudden start, but I managed to escape.


“The old man is fast!”


“Amazing!”


“Kyahahaha! Wait for me!”


“The one who catches the cave dwarf old man is the best today!”


When the boy who was the leader of the play said that, the children chased after me even more enthusiastically.

Apparently, they just enjoy chasing after me, who looks like a cave dwarf.

Well, it's true that they would be excited if a creature from their imagination was in front of them.

It's probably a similar feeling to chasing butterflies and dragonflies.

Now then. Then I'll go along with the children's assumptions.


“Hohoho~ Try to catch me. I, the cave dwarf, will give a good thing to the brave one who catches me.”


“Wow! It really was a cave dwarf!”


“What's a good thing?”


“I want candy!”


“Candy!”


They got excited among themselves, and it was decided that I would give them candy. I didn't bring any candy, so I'm in trouble.

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E/N:

…This is what working in a Konbini till middle-age does to a man…

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