Three weeks have passed since I was summoned to another world.
I’ve gotten completely used to life in the palace, and I’m living fairly comfortably now.
My room is spacious and clean, and thanks to Brother Tohma , the bed is soft and cozy. I entrusted the kitchen with the seasonings and sauces, and the taste of the food has dramatically improved.
“I’m satisfied with food and lodging, but unfortunately, clothing… that’s another story…”
I sighed, a little troubled.
The clothes I packed for camping—six days’ worth including changes—are all I have.
A hooded mountain parka, two pairs of denim pants, a UV-cut cardigan, a thin down vest, two pairs of leggings, half pants, five long-sleeve T-shirts, two short-sleeve T-shirts, one maxi dress, and a pair of sweatpants for pajamas. And, of course, underwear, socks, and a hat.
Fortunately, everything I brought from Japan seems to be protected by the blessing of the Creation God, so it’s in perfect condition without any deterioration.
“Sticking to an outdoor style in the glittering palace is tough…”
In the country of Shiran, the priests and attendants wore white garments. Even high-ranking royals and nobles seemed to wear white-based outfits.
The royal family dressed in luxurious dresses and suits embroidered with gold thread, all in white.
The people of this country have sun-kissed skin, pale blonde hair, and eyes that are either green or blue—exotic beauties in the eyes of a pure Japanese person.
“People like that, of course, would look great in white dresses or formal attire.”
Although I might look good in them, I couldn’t imagine myself, an average Japanese high school student, pulling off a white gown.
After some research with Akimi, I learned that everyday clothes in this country are made of linen. The noble class wears silk garments.
They even tried to offer us, the summoned heroes, expensive silk dresses, but the three of us firmly refused.
The fabric is light and pleasant to the touch, but it feels too much like pajamas, and I couldn’t get comfortable in it.
In the end, the clothes we brought from Japan are the most comfortable, so we’ve just been wearing them. Thanks to the cleansing magic that keeps everything clean, they don’t look bad, at least.
“I managed to get some innerwear through Tohma ’s magical online shopping, so it’s a bit more bearable than before.”
It’s really helpful that I can get cute designs, even from a 300-yen shop, through him.
Not only innerwear, but also camisoles with bra cups, shorts, fluffy slippers, girdles, tights, and boxer-style pants.
I was too embarrassed to ask my older cousin, who’s five years older, to buy these for me, but I decided to just go ahead and order them.
The comfortable, high-quality undergarments quickly made the princesses and the queen fall for them.
Like when I had them try cosmetics and beauty creams, they became obsessed with the items almost immediately, and I secretly smiled to myself.
“Since they’re personal items, I don’t have too many…”
When I apologized like usual, they piled up silver and gold coins in front of me and eagerly begged me to sell them some.
Akimi had warned me, so I didn’t sell too many. I’ve been quietly making money by selling small amounts of various goods.
(But seriously, in our world, the idea that we carry all our belongings in an [Item Box]—how can they believe that so easily?)
It’s thanks to that lie that I’ve managed to sell a lot of new goods, undergarments, and beauty supplies, so I’m grateful.
“Still, even if I make money, the design of the clothes here isn’t great…”
When it comes to formal occasions, their dresses become even more extravagant. The kind of bulky dresses with Elizabethan collars and pleated collars—I have no interest in wearing something like that.
The dresses designed to cinch the waist with a corset and use a wooden pannier to puff up the skirt remind me of the fashion of medieval Europe on Earth.
Either way, they’re not the kind of dresses that a modern Japanese high school girl can wear comfortably.
“If only they had simpler long dresses…”
I muttered with a sigh, and the maid who had been standing by the wall tilted her head elegantly.
“Well, Lady Natsuki, if that’s the case, wouldn’t it be fine to just have a dress made in the design you like?”
“Ah, but I’m not good at sewing…”
I’m the type who had to ask my cousin to help me with sewing an apron for a home economics homework assignment.
The maid giggled lightly.
“Well, of course, the seamstress will do the sewing. You only need to provide the design sketch.”
“…I see, that’s an option…”
Ah, right. I don’t have to do everything myself—there’s a dedicated seamstress in the palace.
I gave the maids hand cream and lotion as gifts, and since we’ve become friendly, they’ve been really kind to me, the one from another world.
(Well, in my world, I only use olive oil for skin care. Even though it’s from a 100-yen shop, the lotion and beauty creams here feel like a dream.)
They were really curious about the belongings of the heroes from another world.
“Forget the dresses, but I’d like a one-piece that won’t make me stand out too much in this country. Do you think I can ask you to sew it?”
“Of course! I’m already looking forward to seeing how beautiful the dresses from another world are!”
“Thank you. It’s a small token of appreciation, but would you like to have some tea together?”
“Gladly!”
I smiled slightly at the maid’s beaming expression.
The maids, who had become close to me, were totally hooked on Japanese tea and sweets.
I took some apple tea bags, sugar, and cookies out of my [Item Box].
The maid, as if prepared, set the plate of sweets and the teapot on the table.
While I boiled the water with magic and brewed the apple tea, a soft knock sounded on the door.
“Come in.”
“Good day, Lady Natsuki.”
“Welcome, Princess.”
I couldn’t help but smile.
The sweet, candy-like princess always sneaks into my room around tea time to play.
She was two years younger than me.
Her soft, wavy blonde hair and dreamy sky-blue eyes made her an adorable beauty. The golden embellishments suited her sun-kissed skin perfectly.
“Was it tea time? I’m sorry to intrude.”
“No, not at all. If you’d like, would you join me for some sweets?”
“Gladly!”
Her response was the same as the maid’s, and I couldn’t help but chuckle. Despite how disappointed she must have been, the capable maid maintained a cool expression and stood by the wall.
I thought I’d give her some cookies later, and while I added more sweets to the table, I made sure she would get a little something too.
“I’ve made money again today.”
The princess became completely captivated by the ramune candy and chocolate chip cookies she tried for the first time.
She happily hugged the sweets, paying over twenty times the regular price, which made her look so cute.
I also managed to sell towels, scarves, and handkerchiefs, involving the head maid in the process.
She seemed to particularly love the towels, excitedly planning to use them as pillow covers. They’re so soft, after all—I understand her feelings.
The handkerchiefs were simple cotton ones, but she was thrilled that they were easier to use than silk ones.
(I guess fabric from the 100-yen shop really is better quality.)
The fabric I’d intended to use for the one-piece dress might be better to leave to Brother Tohma .
I’m pretty sure the 100-yen shop has a lot of crafting tools.
There were so many different types of yarn, and I’d once gone with a friend from the home economics club who was buying up everything she could.
(It wasn’t proper fabric like you’d find at a craft store, but they were selling scrap pieces, so if I piece them together, it should be fine.)
There should also be plenty of ribbons and lace.
If I use chiffon georgette fabric, it could still look like a gorgeous dress.
“Speaking of which, I bet they sell cotton too. It’ll take a lot, but if I use enough cotton, I could even make a quilt.”
I’m sure neither Haruto nor Akimi knows that the 100-yen shop has crafting supplies.
This will be great news for Akimi, especially since she’s so fixated on having a soft, fluffy bed.
“I’ll have to make dresses in between combat training for leveling up… Looks like I’m going to be busy.”
