Uketsukejo ni Kokuhaku Shitakute Guild ni Kayoitsumetara Eiyu ni Natteta

Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Cute Contest

Before noon that day.

After clearing a quest, we arrived at the capital of Lingoc.

There were stalls lined up on the streets and there was a parade of dolls being held.

In the face of the town’s liveliness, Dorami’s mouth was wide open.

“It’s like a festival…” (Dorami)

“It really does. Look.” (Jade)

The poster talked about the king’s birthday celebration.

It’ll be held for five days and today seems to be the second day.

“Looks like we’ve arrived at the right time.” (Jade)

“Umu. We have no other choice but to play! …Are you okay with the time?” (Dorami)

“Yeah, it’s alright.” (Jade)

There’s an unavoidable plan to go to Garnet-san’s parents’ house.

My first visit to my lover’s parents’ house.

There are only 10 days left until that fateful day. I don’t have time to relax.

…But, I came here to find information about Onyx-san.

We’ll head to the guild, but it’ll still take several days to investigate, just like the last time.

In other words, we can enjoy the festival.

“First thing’s first, let’s go to the guild.” (Jade)

We then searched for it.

It’s the first time I’ve come to the capital of Lingoc so I asked a passer-by about its location and headed there.

When I entered the guild, there was the smell of alcohol.

Seems like there was a bar right next to it, and it was crowded with people drinking.

“Excuse me, I have something I want to ask.” (Jade)

I called out to the receptionist at the counter.

After explaining the situation and showing the guild master’s letter of introduction, she told us to wait for a bit.

A while later, an old man walked up to us. He was the guild master of the capital. He might’ve been an adventurer, he seems very strong.

Dorami looked frightened by the stern-looking old man and retreated behind me, but she was relieved when he gave a friendly smile.

“I have read your letter of introduction. Jade-sama, I will help you to the best of my ability.”

“Thank you very much! I’m sorry for requesting this when you’re already busy.” (Jade)

“It’s nothing, the number of people visiting the guild has decreased because of His Majesty the King’s birthday celebration. But, it’ll still take around five days to investigate…”

“There’s no problem!” (Jade)

If it’s only five days, I’ll be able to get home in time. The fact that investigating takes that much time means that there are a lot of people in this guild.

It’s highly likely that Onyx-san has visited here.

“Then, please return in five days.”

“Yes, I’m counting on you!” (Jade)

Maybe this time, we’ll find a clue about Onyx-san!

Filled with anticipation, we left the guild.

Now then.

“Want to eat something?” (Jade)

“Yeah! There was some meat over there just now!” (Dorami)

Dorami guided me through the street lined with stalls.

There was a sweet smell, a spicy smell, and then a slightly burnt smell wafting through the air. Then, Dorami stopped wistfully.

But it looks like she was still in the mood for meat, she shook her head and continued walking.

“This is it! This is what Dorami wants to eat!” (Dorami)

I bought a few meat skewers and took a bite.

“Hot!” (Dorami)

“It’s dangerous to eat it in a hurry.” (Jade)

Fuu-fuu, she blew on the meat and bit into one—pulling it off the skewer.

Haa haa.

Munch munch.

She couldn’t take a second bite, so she just kept chewing.

Is she unable to swallow because her mouth is too full?

“The more you chew it, the better it tastes…” (Dorami)

“Oh, so that’s it…” (Jade)

It’s true, the more I chewed, the more the meat’s flavor came out.

The amount of salt is just right, and it looks like it also suits a child’s tastes.

I kept on chewing the meat and savored the taste.

“Thank you for the meal~!” (Dorami)

“It was delicious.” (Jade)

“Umu. After eating salty food, Dorami wants to eat something sweet! Let’s go back to that shop earlier!” (Dorami)

We returned the way we came and bought some fried bread.

Dorami bit into the fried bread sprinkled with sugar and her cheeks slackened.

“This crispy texture… it’s addictive. Jade, have a bite too.” (Dorami)

“Thanks. …Hmm. Yep, it’s sweet and delicious.” (Jade)

But, my throat is getting a bit dry.

“What do you want to drink?” (Jade)

“Juice is good! There was some juice over there!” (Dorami)

“Oh, you’re right. Good job spotting that.” (Jade)

I bought some juice for Dorami who was stuffing her face with the fried bread and we rested on a bench.

After eating what she wanted, Dorami rubbed her stomach in a good mood.

“Puha~! Dorami’s full~” (Dorami)

“After a break, should we go and look for an inn?” (Jade)

“Dorami wants to go around a little more! A bit of exercise after eating~” (Dorami)

“Then, let’s go find some souvenirs.” (Jade)

“Yeah! Dorami wants to find a great souvenir so she can surprise Marin!” (Dorami)

“I also want to amaze Garnet-san’s mother!” (Jade)

I need to find the perfect souvenir so Garnet-san’s mother will think of me favorably!

We toured the stalls and started picking souvenirs.

“Ah, it’s a cake!” (Dorami)

“It’s a cute cake. But, if you don’t eat it right away, it’ll just rot… wait, this is an aroma candle.” (Jade)

“Is it the cake’s friend?” (Dorami)

“Yeah. It’s a candle so you light it so you can enjoy the scent.” (Jade)

“It can’t be eaten…?” (Dorami)

“If you eat it, you’ll get an upset stomach… but, it’ll make for a good souvenir.” (Jade)

Wrapped in this pleasant scent, the fatigue from work would disappear.

I think I’ll buy some for Garnet-san.

“There’s something strange over here!” (Dorami)

“Those are opera glasses. They’re like binoculars, you use them when you go to the theater.” (Jade)

“Marin would like this!” (Dorami)

“Did Marin-chan have a hobby of watching theaters?” (Jade)

“She’ll be able to watch Dorami concert up close…!” (Dorami)

“Then, she could just come closer…” (Jade)

“And, Dorami wants it too.” (Dorami)

“You do?” (Jade)

She fell asleep at the theater right away, so she doesn’t seem to have any interest in that…

“If she has this, she’ll be able to see monsters from a distance. With this, she’ll be able to tell Jade where the monsters are!” (Dorami)

So she wants to help me.

In that case, binoculars would be better, but those would be too heavy for a child’s hands.

“Alright. I’ll buy it for you and Marin-chan.” (Jade)

“Yay! Dorami’s going to find lots of monsters with this~” (Dorami)

After buying two opera glasses, Dorami put one in her backpack and peered into the other.

“What do you see?” (Jade)

“A donut! It looks delicious…” (Dorami)

“Should we have one later?” (Jade)

“Yeah! We’ll walk a lot and we’re going to get hungry…” (Dorami)

Dorami suddenly fell silent.

What happened?

“What are you looking at it?” (Jade)

“What is that?” (Dorami)

Dorami pointed to a signboard.

There was a picture of a cute girl drawn on it.

Apparently, the “Cute Contest (Children’s Division)” will be held on stage in the square tomorrow.

When I explained what the contest was about, Dorami expressed her interest.

“Dorami wants to attend! …Is it alright?” (Dorami)

“Of course.” (Jade)

If she wins this, Marin-chan will definitely say that it’s amazing.

I’ll cooperate so that Dorami can have a wonderful souvenir story to tell.

As soon as we finished signing up for the contest, we continued shopping.

Uketsukejo ni Kokuhaku Shitakute Guild no Kayoitsumetara Eiyu ni Natteta 38

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