Title: Bountiful Market! - Isn’t Even Worth Killing Time With
Characters: Jade, Epel, Idia, Sebek, Grim, Woodwork Store Owner, General Store Owner
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Isn’t Even Worth Killing Time With
Harveston - Apple Square
Jade
There is quite a large throng of people over at that store, isn't there?
Epel
That's a souvenir shop that specialises in woodcrafts.
As Harveston is surrounded by forests, our forestry industry has always flourished even back in the olden days.
That is also why we are excellent at carpentry.
Jade
So what you mean is that they are a common souvenir from Harveston, correct? Please allow me to take a look.
Grim
Wow! There's all sorts of stuff being sold!
Epel
This is a store that sells handicrafts made from wood acquired from Mount Moln.
Sebek
Ornaments, photo frames, diningware and coasters… There's really a large variety of products here.
Jade
…I have decided.
Jade
I would like to purchase these whistles shaped like little blue birds for Floyd and Azul.
Epel
Ah, those whistles are actually one of Harveston's specialty products as well.
It's said that whenever you're feeling down or anxious, all you need to do to feel better is play it.
Jade
That is wonderful news. It means that Azul and Floyd can both feel the warmth of Harveston if they were to blow these, correct?
Epel
Yeah! I think it'd make a great present!
Jade
Indeed, they will. I can imagine oh so perfectly how the two of them would play these in full earnest. I'm confident that they will be overcome with pure joy at these presents.
*Jade walks away*
Sebek
…Would those two really play such small and adorable whistles?
Epel
I-It's certainly tough to imagine them doing so.
Idia
I'm gonna go find something for Ortho too.
Something among what Harveston has to offer that could make him happy… Quite the trial indeed.
Epel
What kind of things does Ortho like?
Idia
S-Stuff like board games and card games, I guess. I mean, I don't expect them to be sold here anyway.
Epel
W-We certainly don't have board games and the like here, but… Oh, right!
How about this wooden 3D puzzle, Idia?
Idia
Hmmm… It forms an apple when complete, huh. And there are about 50 pieces in total, I see.
Sebek
Oh, that's interesting. I guess I'll give it a shot too.
Epel
While it may be no board game, Ortho would probably enjoy problem-solving games like these as well…
*Clack clack clack!*
Idia
Done. Way too easy.
Epel
A-Already?!
Sebek
S-So fast!
Idia
This isn't a puzzle, it's just a set of building blocks.
Epel
Wh-What about this rabbit-shaped one then? It has about 10 times more pieces than that one, but…
*Clack clack clack clack clack!*
Idia
SIGH… You've gotta have guts to call something like this a puzzle.
Epel
A-Amazing!
Sebek
Guh…! If I had just a little bit more time, even I can complete such a puny puzzle…!
Epel
Excuse me! Could we know which of these puzzles is your most difficult one?
Woodwork Store Owner
Our most difficult one, eh? Hm… 'ow about this 'ere castle based on 't Fairest Queen's?
Sebek
That's huge! It must be at least 50cm tall!!
Woodwork Store Owner
I've got it 'ere as a display piece, but even with 't instruction manual, the blinkin' thing still took me an 'ole year to put together all proper.
For a regular ol' fella, well… I'd say even ten years wouldn't be enough 't finish it.
*Click clack click click clack clop… Clack clack clack clack clack clack clack clack clack!*
Idia
GAAAAH! This just won't cut it! This isn't even worth killing time with!
Epel
He's broke the castle apart and put it back together again!
Woodwork Store Owner
I-I can't believe me eyes!!
Idia
SIGH… Goodness gracious. Such a plaything wouldn't… Oh ho? Scratch that, this is actually quite something!
Looking at it carefully, this finish is pretty high-quality!
Handmaking such detail… This truly looks like the work of a top-class crafter!
Alright, I guess I'm gonna buy this three-dimensional puzzle.
Keeping this kitty-cat in my room would be a confidence buff, I'm sure.
Woodwork Store Owner
Eh? O-Okay then! Thanks fer yer patronage!
Sebek
For all his complaining, he sure did buy that without hesitation…
Epel
I guess he isn't the kind to linger too much once he's decided he wants to buy something.
Idia
It's basic knowledge to be quick when it comes to sales.
Noobs regret holding back from buying the stuff they want, and normies regret after making their purchases.
Those who are engulfed with pleasure from buying stuff are the true pros! And it's the same in the otaku life! Nothing but self-satisfaction for the soul!
Sebek
…That doesn't resonate with me at all.
Jade
Nothing short of what one would expect from Idia. You have opened my eyes.
Epel
Is there anything that catches your eye, Sebek?
Sebek
Ah, yes. I'm interested in this cushion. It feels very comfortable to touch.
Epel
Oh, that! It's made using the shed feathers of waterfowl that visit Harveston's river.
We have one at home too. It's super fluffy and really comfy, so everyone in my family tries to snatch it for ourselves.
You could even use it as a pillow since it's so comfortable to rest on.
Sebek
Oh? Are the feathers that excellent in quality?
Epel
Yep. People say they're so comfortable, that you could fall asleep on a single feather.
Sebek
If they are that brilliant, then they'd make a perfect gift for both Lord Malleus and Master Lilia.
Epel
If you tried buying them in the city, they'd be extremely expensive. Over here, they're sold at half the price and you could get them for even less.
Sebek
Alright, I'd like to get two of these feather cushions then.
General Store Owner
Sure thing~ Thank you for your patronage~
Idia
Oh, Sir Sebek~ That's a fine purchase you made without hesitating there~
Epel
Oh? Is two enough? What about Silver's?
Sebek
He'd never wake up if I gave him such a comfortable cushion.
Epel
Ahaha… Sounds right.
Ah, then how about…
Sebek
This is a woodcarver stall, right?
Epel
Yeah. How about…this. A wooden cuckoo clock.
Sebek
Oh? It has some exquisite embellishments.
Epel
Every house in Harveston has a cuckoo clock of its own.
So our day's schedules, from waking up in the morning, to our meals and going to bed at night, are synced entirely with the cuckoo clock's every alarm.
My household goes to sleep when the clock strikes 11 at night.
Sebek
I see.
Sounds like it'd be a good alarm for that eternally drowsy Silver.
Alright, I'll buy this as a souvenir for him!