Konbini Ossan Volume 9 Chapter 11 — Yairo’s Worry
After defeating Metidovan’s homunculi, we returned to the feast as if nothing had happened.
“Otogi, you win?”
“Yes, of course.”
When I nod, Govagova smiles happily.
“I see! As expected of strong one!”
His hearty laughter eases the tension left from the battle, and we relax completely.
After returning to the feast, I spend some time enjoying conversation with Govagova.
“So, this ‘money’… is it necessary?”
“Yes. For example, you obtain meat. But you want berries. So you want to trade with someone who has berries. But today, no one has any.”
“That can’t be helped. Then make dried meat.”
“Yes. But with money, it’s different. You give meat to someone who wants it in exchange for money.
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Then, on another day when someone has extra berries, you exchange money for berries. That way, you can obtain what you wanted.”
“Oh! Amazing! Very convenient!”
The conversation naturally shifts to money, and I explain it in very simple terms. It seems to have sparked his interest.
At this rate, they may quickly become interested in trade using currency.
“Master, shouldn’t we rest soon?”
At that moment, Yairo speaks to me. Indeed, the feast is already winding down. It is late, and it would be better to prepare for tomorrow.
“Then, excuse me, Govagova-san. We will take our leave for today.”
“Gahaha! Otogi, interesting! Teach me more next time!”
“Yes, another time.”
With that promise, I leave the feast.
Yairo and I head toward the armored vehicle. There are three simple tents loaded, and one of them is for the two of us.
As we walk toward the vehicle to set it up, Yairo speaks again.
“Master. May I ask you something?”
“Yes. What is it?”
Her expression is not very bright.
“Am I… doing well?”
“Doing well? In what sense?”
When I ask for clarification, Yairo hesitates for a moment before speaking.
“You have many wives besides me. They are all wonderful people, and I can tell they’ve always supported you. Now that I’ve become your… wife, I also want to support you as much as they do.”
She lets out a small breath.
“But I’m not confident I’m doing it well. It’s different from just watching over you from the shadows. Now that I’m actually by your side, I realize how difficult it is. Everyone else is truly amazing.”
“Yairo…”
As she speaks anxiously, I gently pull her closer and comfort her.
“Master… am I being useful? Am I doing well as your wife?”
“Yes. You’re doing very well, Yairo.”
After affirming her, I continue.
“And besides, Yairo, being a wife doesn’t mean you have to constantly prove yourself. There’s no such thing as not being recognized as a wife just because you lack results or achievements.
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You are already my wife, and someone precious to me. So don’t feel anxious. No matter what, I will cherish you.”
As I say that, I pat her head and kiss her on the forehead.
“Ah~ M-Master…”
Her face turns bright red as she grows flustered.
“I’ll do this as many times as it takes until your worries disappear.”
“Y-yesh…”
Like that, while sharing a bit of affection, Yairo and I head toward the armored vehicle.
And so, while continuing our closeness, we set up the tent and prepare to rest.
That closeness eventually led to something further inside the tent, but that is a story for another time.
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E/N:
😏😏🤣 I was screaming in glee in my mind since my Dad was sitting beside me while I edited this chapter!
Uooooooooo! Ossan, yer a freak, but ya still get the huzz, damn it! So jealoussshh!
Ahem… Stay tuned!
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