令嬢はまったりをご所望 (HIATUS)

V1 Chapter 2.4

Looks like there’s no traces of any customers coming in.

That’s right, I should take up this chance to read a book.

Up till now, I was unable to read books which I personally am interested in. All I read were always books popular among the nobles. Even when I have possession of a few books which I was interested in, there was no time to read them.

Popular topics would definitely come up during parties and tea ceremonies among nobles. As a daughter of the Gavizera house, I am obliged have knowledge of these topics, lest I my family will be looked down upon due their daughter’s insufficient education. Hence why, I relentlessly read these popular books. Among them, most were novels which were far off from my taste, but now I can indulge myself with my favorite types of books.

Since it’s such a rare chance, I would love to take the time to slowly read the novels of this world. I then went up to the second floor, took the unfinished novel, return back to the first floor and brewed a cup of latte.

Sitting down by the counter, I opened the book and quickly immersed myself in it.

A short story about a certain young girl going on adventures, and the portrayal was to my taste.

Immersed, I keep on flipping the pages… Finished the whole book in one go, I then raised my face to realize that the sky had turned dark. Flustered, I checked the time and it was 8 in the evening. It was closing time.

“Please help me with cleaning up”, I called the Rotos to help out with the cleaning. It was evident that my eyes were exhausted when I put pressure on my glabella (the area between your left and right eyebrow where you frown), then I felt a tug on my skirt.

Looking down towards the floor, the Rotos looking upwards looked very worried about me but I smiled back with a ‘I’m fine’. But they continued tugging on my skirt with an ‘Aye!’ and dragged me towards the stairs. As if trying to tell me that it’s fine to just rest.

“I’m not that tired today”, so please be at ease or so I wanted to convey, but the Rotos were fussing with an ‘Aan!’ while shaking their head to the sides.

…I’m sure it’s because they are worried about me who continuously had an exhausted face these days. Though it’s true that handling the shop by myself is hard, but thanks to the help of the Rotos before opening and after closure helped me a lot.

Speaking of, most of the spirits does not appear before humans. The Rotos too are among them and are shy creatures.

Touched by the kindness of these small sprits, I let out a gentle smile.

“…Thank you, then I will take up your offer. Please take care of the rest.”

I bowed and lowered my head, the Rotos then replied altogether with a salute with their small hand. They then scattered to continue the cleaning with a cheer of ‘Waaa-‘. After thanking them once again, I headed up to the second floor, towards the bath.

Today was a wonderful day. Although the morning was hectic but I was able to meet with a demi customer, and I am able to spend the afternoon relaxing. Humming a song whilst in the bath, I then realized something.

…Thinking it back properly, isn’t the shop in a pinch if it goes on? If the customers doesn’t come back tomorrow, wouldn’t it turn into a graveyard* soon? What should I do…

I spent the night with worries on my mind.

The next day, my worries turned out to be in vain. As soon as the shop opened, the regulars all came along. Feeling relieved after seeing the usual busyness, I craved for the time I spent yesterday. Nevertheless, seeing the customers enjoy the coffee and cakes makes me glad.