The Neighborhood High School Girl, Miss Isezaki, Is the Great Saintess Returned from Another World~ And I, Suddenly Awakened as Her Exclusive Mana Supply Uncle, Travel Between Earth and Another World with Time-Space Magic~ - 26. Second Deal

26. Second Deal

Riding the wave of high praise for the lighter, the next item I presented was a ballpoint pen.

Since during the contract negotiations here the other day, a quill pen was used, I thought there might be demand for ballpoint pens.

“This pen contains ink inside, so you can write without dipping it in ink. Not only is it convenient, but the writing experience is also quite good. Please give it a try.”

Immediately, Ryas nodded approvingly as he drew lines on a scrap of paper with the ballpoint pen.

“Ohh, this is incredibly convenient… Truly a pen of the new era! Of course, I’ll purchase it! How many do you have?”

“Yes, there are twenty. I’ll sell them all to you.”

“Oh, thank you very much!”

Ryas beamed with joy, but in reality, twenty pens seemed quite few.

However, in dealing with the Reymar Company, I had decided on a policy of selling in small quantities.

Selling a lot might bring in more profit, but eventually, the unit price would decrease, and complications would arise.

Moreover, sourcing them in Japan was quite difficult. Even when I went on a shopping spree at the 100-yen shop this time, the cashiers were clearly judging me, although they tried not to show it.

So, I aimed to maintain the rarity of limited sales, target the wealthy, and pursue a high-end strategy.

With negotiations progressing smoothly, I was in the middle of presenting other items, such as whiskey and chocolate, which had received good reviews last time.

There was a knock on the door, and when Ryas stood up and opened it, there stood a female employee. Ryas spoke to her somewhat displeased.

“Do you need something? We’re in the middle of a negotiation with Mr. Matsunaga—”

“Well, you see…”

The female employee whispered discreetly. Immediately, Ryas’ face turned to shock.

“Ah, um, I apologize, Mr. Matsunaga. Would you mind waiting for a moment?”

“Yes, of course. Don’t mind me, please take your time.”

“I’m sorry for the inconvenience. Then—”

With that, the two of them quickly left the reception room. I and Isezaki-san, left behind, drank the tea that had been served at the same time.

The taste was quite good. It seemed that not everything on Earth was superior. We would need to investigate further in that regard.

“Sigh… So, what do you think that was about, Isezaki-san?”

Isezaki-san pondered for a moment.

“Well, I suppose it was probably—”

Before she could finish her sentence, the door swung open with a bang. Suddenly, a woman with vertical golden curls, around twenty years old, appeared.

“You’re the traveling merchant named Matsunaga, right? I’m a huge fan of your sweets! Thank you so much for selling such wonderful treats!”

The woman approached me energetically, shook my hand, and leaned in excitedly to talk.

Seeing her like this, Isezaki-san, sitting next to me, turned turned to a bright red-faced expression reminiscent of a Noh mask.

(Note: A Noh mask is a traditional Japanese mask used in Noh theater performances. These masks are meticulously crafted from materials like wood or ceramics and are designed to represent various characters, such as spirits, deities, demons, and humans. Each mask has its own distinct features and expressions, allowing actors to portray a wide range of emotions and personalities without speaking. Noh masks are an essential part of Noh theater and are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and symbolic significance.)

It might have been quite realistic as a wife’s reaction, but I think that expression was dangerous while we still didn’t know who this woman was.

Before I could discreetly reprimand her, Ryas entered the room. He looked at me and the woman alternately and exclaimed rapidly in a flustered manner.

“T-This lady is the second daughter of Count Carius, Miss Levia. She wishes to personally thank Mr. Matsunaga—”

At those words, the woman named Levia seemed to gasp, then let go of my hand and stood up on the spot.

“That’s right! Let me introduce myself first—I am Levia Carius, the second daughter of the Carius family. Please remember me from now on.”

Levia-sama performed a splendid bow with her hand on her chest to someone like me, a mere commoner.

And next to me, Isezaki-san’s face, which had been bright red, turned pale blue this time.