I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 76

While showing Niimi around the instructors’ room and chatting over tea, Erika came to visit.

Apparently, Erika got permission from Croana to show Niimi around the school, and the two left the instructors’ room hand in hand.

Taking advantage of the moment, I sat at my desk and picked up my pen to finish some paperwork.

Normally, I spend time in the instructors’ room doing paperwork until around 5 p.m.

But today, I plan to leave the school with Niimi as soon as training ends.

As I worked through the documents, time flew by and the training hour approached.

I stood up and began walking toward the training ground.

I was a little curious about where Niimi and Erika had gone, but figured it was fine as long as they were still on school grounds.

–

Training ended, and we left the academy around 3 in the afternoon.

Niimi and I walked hand in hand down 12th Street, which was lined with stalls on both sides.

12th Street is always crowded because prices are relatively low and there are many rare items.

Travelers from other countries and up-and-coming merchants often set up shop here, making it fun just to look around.

Glancing at Niimi, I saw her covering her mouth with her free hand, shoulders shaking as she laughed cheerfully.

Truth is, Niimi had been laughing ever since we left the academy.

Smiling awkwardly, I turned to talk to Niimi.

“Niimi, you’re laughing too much.”

“Fufu, I’m sorry, but, Fufufu.”

The reason Niimi was laughing so much was something that happened during training.

During training, a girl tripped and fell. Niimi, who had been watching with Croana, rushed over to help.

She gently stroked the girl’s head and listened to her as she spoke.

Maybe it was the way Niimi listened, but more and more girls gathered around her, and the latter half of training turned into bonding time with her.

Even Lucy looked happy to be talking with Niimi.

Roy and I watched the scene from a short distance away, smiling wryly.

Roy told me that Niimi’s words have a strange way of being convincing.

Roy had said with a troubled smile that if someone speaks harshly, you can argue back, but when Niimi speaks so gently, you can’t help but listen.

Even after training ended, the students wouldn’t leave Niimi’s side, and in the end, Croana had to scold them.

Both Croana and Erika gave me troubled smiles as they said bringing Niimi to the academy was dangerous.

As we were about to leave the academy, a few students ran up to Niimi and said, “Please come again!”

That must have struck a chord with Nimi, as she continued laughing from then on.

Just when I think she’s done, she bursts into laughter again like it just came back to her.

“Because, fufufu, I didn’t think they’d try to get me to stay.”

“I thought the same.”

“Of course, I politely declined because I still had work at the Suzuya, but I told them that if they came there, I’d be around.”

“That’s good… Croana won’t have to worry.”

“That’s true, fufufu.”

Smiling with Niimi, I spotted the stall we were heading for.

It was the herbal stand that Niimi frequently visits.

The reason Nimi favors the herb stall is because her cooking uses a small amount of medicinal herbs.

It’s such a small amount that diners don’t notice, but she adds it with health in mind.

Even I wouldn’t have caught it without being told, so adventurers probably don’t notice either.

Approaching the stall, I made eye contact with a woman sporting violet hair tied in a ponytail that fell just past her shoulders.

Her name was Rukue, someone I’d come to buy from several times, so I knew her.

When Rukue spotted Niimi, her br3asts which were slightly larger than grapefruits, shook wildly as she waved one hand above her head.

Niimi smiled in return and quietly waved her hand in front of her chest.

…Is it strange that such a simple gesture makes me feel its maternal?

While Niimi chatted happily with Rukue, I browsed through the herbs on display.

Spotting a rare herb, I picked it up to examine it closely.

There’s no mistaking that unique palm-like form, it’s Shinisoe grass.

Its effect is to increase hair luster, and it’s also a medicinal herb I’ve been secretly searching for.

Rukue’s eyes lit up when she saw me with the herb and she called out excitedly.

“Reid-san, do you happen to know about this?”

“Hmm? Yeah, I know it, and I want some… How much do you have?”

“As expected! Um, please wait a moment… This much here.”

After saying that, Rukue started rummaging through the wagon bed parked behind the stall.

As expected, she quickly looked at me and pulled out two large baskets about the size of a grown adult.

When she brought the baskets in front of me, I saw they were full of Shinisoe grass.

Even holding it in my hand to check, the freshness was good and the shape was nice, maybe because of good harvesting.

I smiled and nodded, then asked Rukue for the price.

However, Rukue gave a troubled smile and replied.

“Well, you see~ I don’t know what this herb is used for, so the price isn’t decided yet~”

“…Is that so? Then, could you tell me how much it cost to gather this?”

When I asked, Rukue came closer and quietly told me it was one gold coin.

That made sense, considering horse care, travel expenses, and the unknown distance it was gathered from, I thought it was a reasonable price.

I crossed my arms and thought for a moment, then took some gold coins from my magic bag and smiled as I spoke to Rukue.

“I’ll buy everything for five gold coins.”

“What!? You’re joking, right? …Oh, this isn’t a joke, is it?”

“Too cheap?”

“It’s expensive! Eh? Really, what is this?”

I beckoned Rukue over and whispered in her ear as she tilted her head and came closer.

I told her about the hair shine improvement and that if it works well, I would buy continuously.

Rukue looked surprised and suspicious, so I told her to check tomorrow since it would be used on Niimi.

Rukue glanced at Niimi, who was smiling and tilting her head, then nodded in agreement during our exchange.

Though, it looked like she wasn’t completely convinced.

I put the Shinisoe grass I bought into my magic bag, and since I also got what Niimi wanted, we left the stall.

–

Returning to Suzuyа, I immediately started boiling Shinisoe grass in a pot behind the inn.

Using Shinisoe grass is simple; you boil it, cool the water, and apply it to your hair.

It has no smell or scent, is tasteless and odorless, and the color is slightly greenish.

Using it on hair produces some foam, so it’s best to apply it while bathing.

If you ask me if it’s shampoo, it doesn’t say anything about removing dirt, so I don’t think it’s shampoo.

If it just increases shine, then perhaps it’s more like a conditioner?

It was finished quickly, and as I transferred it into a small bottle, I smiled and spoke to Niimi, who was quietly watching with a curious look.

“Niimi, would you try using it?”

“Fufu, sure… How about we go in together?”

I nodded with a bit of embarrassment at Niimi’s response.

Seeing my reaction, Niimi smiled gently, took my hand, and led me to the living quarters of the inn.

Chapter length 3092 characters.