I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 69

Classes at the academy had ended, and I was walking down 7th Street, bathed in the setting sun.

Beside me, Erika and Felica chatted cheerfully.

Today, Erika was guiding me to a shop where she usually buys skincare products.

Felica came along since she was running low on her own supplies and wanted to buy some more.

When it comes to women’s care products, I figured it was best to ask a woman.

I mean, I do have female acquaintances, but it’s best to hear from someone who actually uses the stuff.

The place we are heading to is Flower Garden.

I’d thought it was just a clothing shop, but apparently, they sell skincare too.

Marika’s surprisingly involved in all sorts of business ventures.

…I suppose that’s what it takes to run a business in the royal capital.

Soon, a vibrant shop came into view, bustling with female customers despite the late hour.

The green-based exterior had an appeal I figured would resonate well with female customers.

Because it’s neither overly flashy nor extravagant, even commoners would find it approachable.

As Erika and Felica went into the store, I followed behind them, admiring the atmosphere of the storefront.

Even though the genre is different, it’s the same owner, so there are many things to learn.

When I entered, what caught my eye were clothes and the pillows that Dill and the others made.

They did carry men’s clothing, but unsurprisingly, the women’s items were more numerous.

The prices were set at a level that even commoners like us could afford.

If you look toward the back, there are some clothes that look expensive, probably for the wealthy or nobles.

…Over there, there’s a pillow embroidered by Meiya-san on display.

That means the prices are also set on the higher side.

Erika seemed to be enjoying herself as she grabbed my hand and guided me to the spot with cosmetics.

I picked up the cosmetics I rarely come to look at, examining them with curiosity.

Then, suddenly curious, I tilted my head and asked Erika and Felica, who were cheerfully playing around with the cosmetics in their hands.

“Come to think of it, you two don’t really use cosmetics that much, do you?”

“…Indeed. I only use light makeup when I’m going to see you, Reid-san.”

“Same here. But I put on proper makeup when attending a party or getting invited to the castle.”

“…Hmm.”

Seeing my reaction, Erika and Felica gave troubled smiles and continued explaining.

They said putting on makeup is fine, but removing it after getting home is a pain.

They told me that with light makeup, it doesn’t take much time to remove, so they prefer to wear it lightly rather than heavily.

As I folded my arms and rubbed my chin in thought, Erika gave a charming smile and tapped her lips with her index finger as she spoke.

“But when I meet you, Reid-san, I do put effort into my lips, you know?”

“M-Me too…”

“…Thank you.”

In response to Erika’s words, Felica also spoke with a shy expression, her cheeks slightly red.

I smiled and thanked them, and they both smiled back happily.

It’s a man’s greatest joy to have someone dress up just for him.

Smiling, Erika showed me a cute, round, palm-sized box.

She said this was the cream she uses for skincare.

Upon opening the lid and showing me, I saw that it contained a white cream.

“The ingredient used in this cream is Ryoe.”

“…Don’t you mean Roe?”

“…Eh?”

“Hm?”

While I don’t know much about cosmetics, I do have confidence in my knowledge of items and medicinal herbs.

The ‘Ryoe’ Erika mentioned was described in the game as having burn prevention effects.

I remember that ‘Roe’ was described as preventing rough skin.

I knew players who made and sold cosmetics to townspeople while playing as adventurers.

Since it was a VR game, the townspeople used the cosmetics right in front of them, and I remember them saying how happy they were that their skin became noticeably shiny.

I picked up a small bottle containing a clear liquid that looked like lotion and asked Erika, who was blankly staring.

“This one?”

“…That one uses Soie.”

“…It doesn’t have ‘Myoe’ or ‘Hoshor’ in it?”

“Eh, I’ve never heard of them…”

As I tilted my head and glanced at Felica, she too shook her head as if she didn’t know.

Actually, while I played as an adventurer, I never made any myself.

But from message boards and conversations with players, I knew the names of the herbs used in the formulas.

The ‘Soie’ that Erika mentioned provides UV protection, the ‘Myoe’ I mentioned has moisturizing properties, and the ‘Hoshor’ has hydrating properties.

The lotion was made by combining those herbs with others, if I remember correctly.

Of course, because each player’s skill was different, not all the herbs were the same.

The herbs used in the mix were arranged differently by players, and while there was no fixed formula, there should have been three kinds included.

At least, it shouldn’t have been made with only one kind of herb.

“Welcome, so you have come, Erika-sama, Reid-sama, Felica-sama… What is the matter?”

While the three of us were tilting our heads, a voice called from behind.

When I turned around, Marika-san was standing there smiling.

Seeing our faces, Marika-san asked us with a puzzled look.

When I asked Marika-san about the herbs, she tilted her head thoughtfully and said, “Please wait a moment,” then went to the back of the store.

Erika, with a puzzled look, slightly tugged on the hem of my clothes and spoke.

“Reid-san, where did you learn the names of the herbs?”

“…I used to be an adventurer in my youth… that’s when I learned.”

“Come to think of it, Reid was an adventurer before going to the war…”

“…Yeah.”

While talking to Erika and Felica about my adventurer days, I waited for Marika-san to come back.

Since it was something Reid truly experienced, it didn’t feel strange to talk about it..

Soon after, Marika-san returned holding three small bottles with clear liquid and one palm-sized cream box.

It seems the alchemist tried making samples for us.

Smiling, she said she would provide them free of charge and asked to be told the results.

Looking briefly at Erika, who was intrigued by the cream Marika-san brought, I smiled and nodded at Marika-san.

…Erika, you seem happy, but if the results are good, you will be the one investing, okay?

Erika was happily applying cream to the back of Felica’s hand.

After watching the two of them happily for a moment, I selected some goods and left the shop with them.

The three adventurer girls waiting outside told us they had been shopping at Flower Garden while waiting.

While happily chatting together, we set out on our way home.

–

The time was just after 1 a.m.

After closing the tavern at midnight, the table where we dinner had also been cleaned.

I was holding the cream given by Marika-san and looking at it.

I was unsure, tilting my head, whether it would make sense for a guy like me to use it and give proper feedback.

Then Niimi, who had been doing the dishes, came over smiling while wiping both hands.

“Is that the cream you mentioned earlier?”

“Yeah, that’s right… Niimi, could you hold out your hands?”

“Sure.”

As Niimi came close and held out both hands, I gently pulled her and had her sit on my lap with her back facing me.

Niimi sat on my lap without resistance and turned only her face toward me, smiling in a troubled way.

“Geez…”

I rested my chin on Niimi’s shoulder and reached around from behind to rub cream into both of her hands.

I carefully massaged it in, starting at the palm, moving to the back of the hand, then between the fingers and out to the tips.

Niimi smiled and leaned her back against me as she spoke.

“You’re very gentle with your hands, aren’t you?”

“…Well, of course I am.”

“Nn… That place doesn’t have anything to do with the cream, does it? Ah… nn…”

I move my hands from Niimi’s hands to her marshmallow-like chest.

As I sank both hands into her chest and kissed her neck, she gave a wry smile and said, “You’re such a handful.”

As we talked, I brought up the idea of going out somewhere since Suzuya would be on break in two days.

Niimi smiled happily, and the two of us talked about where to go.

By the way, the next morning, Niimi happily reported that she felt her hands and skin had gotten better.

[Profile]

*Rain

Height: 158 cm, Age: 16. Red hair, styled into twin tails that go down to her waist.

Her expression still carries a trace of childlike innocence, and she has a bright personality.

She has a slender build, with a chest slightly smaller than an apple.

One of the three songstresses who are starting to gain popularity.

She’s often referred to as a mischievous or “little devil” type based on how she acts, speaks, and looks.

She’s unaware that her words and actions can seem like she’s looking down on others.

So even though she’s popular, being called a “little devil” type makes her a bit downhearted.

When she’s feeling that way, she often turns to Winn to be spoiled a bit.

Since being helped by Reid, she’s recently started thinking about being more honest and straightforward with him.

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