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~ - 38. Play to Impress

38. Play to Impress

The next day, I spent my time holed up at home without going outside, indulging in the internet and games. This was truly the way of life for the unemployed.

By the way, I may not be as much of a fan as Isezaki-san, but I do like retro games to some extent.

So, prompted by yesterday’s conversation with Aihara, I pulled out Ar*on Champion from the closet and played it for the first time in a while.

Well, since it gets boring quickly with just CPU battles, I stopped soon after.

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Having spent time like that idly, I realized evening was approaching.

It was about time for Isezaki-san to come over. I needed to tidy up the game console before she arrived.

Because, although Isezaki-san usually praises me and cares for me in various ways, when it comes to retro game battles, she’s merciless. She doesn’t hold back at all, and she even impressively hunts me down with her plays.

For example, in Ar*on Champion, while I aimed for victory by using punches of varying strength, Isezaki-san achieved thirty consecutive victories using godlike sways and blocks. That event is still deeply engraved in my mind.

So, hurriedly cleaning up the game console and waiting for a while, Isezaki-san arrived. She was wearing her blazer, so she probably came straight from school.

Today, the plan was to jump to the other world and deliver Isezaki-san’s favorite shampoo to Levia-sama at the Reymar Trading Company.

Since I returned from the other world the day before yesterday, it should have been about twenty days there. Timing-wise for peddling, this should be just right.

I had Isezaki-san change into her otherworldly clothes in my room, while I changed as well. And then, we teleported to the other world.

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We arrived at the reserved room of “Emmy’s Inn”. From the window, we could see the town wrapped in morning mist, so it seemed to be early morning.

And from the other side of the wall, we could hear noises and voices of men and women. It seemed that there were guests in the neighboring room as well.

The second floor of “Emmy’s Inn” had several private rooms lined up, and we had rented the corner room. However, it was the first time guests had been in the room next door.

But there was no point in eavesdropping on the neighbors. I and Isezaki-san decided to leave the room immediately—and we coincidentally met the guests who also left their room.

“Oh? I heard this room was reserved, but this is the first time I’ve seen the residents.”

“Come on, Geeta? That’s rude.”

The one who came out from the next room was a slender, muscular boy and a quiet-looking girl wearing glasses. They both looked to be around eighteen years old.

The boy had a long sword, and the glasses girl had a long staff hanging from her waist. They seemed to be adventurers, making a living from occasional rough work seen around town. …But enough of observing, it’s time for greetings.

“Hello. My name is Matsunaga, and as you said, I am the one staying in this room.”

“I’m his wife, Isezaki.”

As usual, Isezaki-san emphasized ‘wife’ and bowed her head. Well, whatever.

In response to our self-introductions, the boy answered cheerfully with a smirk.

“Hey there, I’m the adventurer Geeta. And this here is my partner, Cyril.”

“I’m Cyril. You two… don’t look like adventurers, do you?”

With a quick tilt of her glasses, Cyril spoke.

“Yeah, we’re merchants. We’ve been doing business in this town lately. But we often can’t secure a place to stay when we go in and out of town. So we’re being graciously allowed to reserve this room by Mrs. Emmy’s kindness.”

Although I just made up something on the spot, Geeta nodded in understanding.

“Hmm. Even though it costs a lot to reserve, you guys must be making good money. …But hey, we’re about to enter the prime earning time.”

“Huh, is there something going on around here?”

“Haha, don’t you know, old man? There’s a rumor that a large-scale battle is about to begin soon. The magistrate secretly hired several mercenary groups, and even the adventurer’s guild is recruiting troops. Nosey folks with a good sense are flocking to this town as we speak. I’m definitely gonna make a name for myself here!”

Geeta clenched his fist and spoke with determination. It seems he’s quite fired up.

Until now, I’ve led a pretty ordinary life, so seeing young kids burning with ambition feels a bit dazzling, you know?

However, despite Geeta’s passionate speech, he calmly returned to his usual self and continued speaking with a shrug.

“Nevertheless, it’s not like the big fight is starting right away… Just waiting around will make us rusty, so we’re gonna go hunt some monsters in the forest. See ya later, you two.”

“Wait, Geeta~”

With Geeta turning his back and Cyril chasing after him, Cyril clung to Geeta’s arm and the two of them happily descended the stairs together. It seems they have that kind of relationship.

For some reason, I found myself staring at them intently, and I spoke to Isezaki-san.

“Isezaki-san, it seems like the town is going to be in turmoil.”

“No, sir. This territory has been dealing with such matters for over ten years. There’s no use worrying about it now. More importantly, sir, shall we also go to the shop?”

Saying so, Isezaki-san tightly linked her arm with mine, just like Cyril. In that moment, Isezaki-san’s ample chest softly enveloped my entire arm.

“Um, Isezaki-san? Please try to refrain from such closeness—”

If it were for marital display, it would be fine, but there was no need to do it now when there was no one around. However, Isezaki-san directed a cheerful smile at me.

“Oh? Sir? I saw you last night being embraced by Aihara-san. The person is good, so could you please tell me why I’m not? In as much detail as possible.”

“Heh.”

A cold voice echoed from Isezaki-san’s smiling face. I thought the misunderstanding was resolved last night, but it seems she’s still holding onto it.

“Uh, yeah. Well, there’s no particular reason why you’re not good… Let’s go to the Reymar Trading Company then…”

“Yes, sir♪”

Isezaki-san answered in a lively voice. And so, with Isezaki-san still clinging to my arm, we headed to the Reymar Trading Company.