Konbini Ossan Volume 3 Chapter 4 — Rosa and Joan’s Help
“First, Rosa. You’re good at sewing, aren’t you?”
“Um… yes.”
Being a quiet girl, Rosa answered in a small voice.
“I’d like you to polish that skill even further. I’ll give you books about sewing, as well as various kinds of clothes.
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Using those, I want you to learn to make all sorts of garments.”
“Uh… okay.”
She probably didn’t fully grasp what I meant, but she nodded. Likely, she thought it wasn’t anything too difficult.
But this was important. In the future, I hoped Rosa would work as a manager overseeing clothing-related business.
For that role, being exposed early on to a wide range of knowledge about garments would be a major advantage.
So I planned to give her books and clothes as study materials. Of course, just studying wouldn’t exactly count as “work”.
To keep the pretense, I also explained the actual tasks I wanted from her.
“And so, Rosa, I’d like you to take the knowledge you gain and use it to create all kinds of clothes, pants — anything made from cloth.
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I’ll buy everything you make and sell it as merchandise.”
“Um… what about the robes I’m working on now?”
It seemed she was worried about her current robe-making work. I had already considered that.
“You’re not the only one making robes, right? Leave that task to the other children.”
“But then it’ll be hard for them. They’re not as good at sewing as I am.”
“Then teach them. Show them the good methods you’ve learned. You can also share what you pick up from the books and clothes I give you.
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And remember, robe-making isn’t a quota. Just finish them however you like, at a comfortable pace.”
“O-okay. I’ll do as you say, Otsugi-oji-san!”
Rosa clenched her small fist in determination as she replied. At the same time, I turned my gaze to Isabella.
She seemed satisfied with our exchange, smiling warmly without issue.
Now, it was time to discuss things with Joan.
“Next, Joan. I’d like you to help with product delivery.”
“Uh, what do you mean?”
“My shop will soon be selling all kinds of goods. To do that, I’ll be bringing in items from various places.
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This means I’ll need to visit many shops to make purchases, but it’s very time-consuming. That’s where I’d like your help.”
“You mean… you want me to run errands?”
“That’s right. Something like that.”
“Then leave it to me!”
Joan thumped his chest with a ton as he accepted.
“Please wait.”
Isabella interjected.
“Isn’t it dangerous to leave such a job to a child? Regardless of the hour, I cannot agree with sending children into the streets carrying money.”
A reasonable concern. It was only natural she worried. But of course, I had already thought about that.
“There’s no need to worry. I don’t plan on giving him money.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll pay the shops in advance. All Joan has to do is go around and collect the goods.”
This wasn’t only to protect him. By paying in bulk, I could secure lower prices, and it also prevented money from being handled at the lowest level where records could become unclear.
“E-even so, letting a child walk the streets alone is still dangerous!”
“I agree. Which is why I’ll be giving Joan a magical tool for protection.”
With that, I took several magical tools out from my item storage bag.
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E/N:
2/3 chapter, getto!
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