Uketsukejo ni Kokuhaku Shitakute Guild ni Kayoitsumetara Eiyu ni Natteta

Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Dorami Sword’s Reappearance

Tomorrow morning.

After breakfast at the inn’s dining room, we headed into town to do some shopping.

“To have never known that melty feeling before this… Dorami has wasted half of her life…” (Dorami)

Under the clear sky, Dorami murmured with a mesmerized expression.

It seems like she can’t forget about the taste of the peach she ate earlier.

She even asked the owner for seeds so she could eat them at any time.

And now, those seeds were in Dorami’s hands.

“Dorami is going to raise it when we get home. It will grow beautifully and deliciously~” (Dorami)

“I’m looking forward to it.” (Jade)

“After harvesting it, we can have a party! We’ll invite Garnet and Marin as well~” (Dorami)

I hope we can find Onyx-san by the time the tree bears fruit.

Thinking about the peach party, Dorami smiled and looked up at me.

“Where are you going to buy souvenirs? Dorami recommends a fruit shop. Garnet will definitely be happy about it!” (Dorami)

“I’ll buy some peaches on our last day. If I’m gonna bring some peaches home, they have to be as fresh as possible.” (Jade)

“Agreed! Dorami’s already looking forward to the way home~” (Dorami)

She’s getting ready to steal some of the food.

Well, I’m going to buy a lot, so it’s fine.

“So, if you aren’t going to the fruit shop, where are you going?” (Dorami)

“Let’s go to a general store for now.” (Jade)

“A general store in a commercial city… It feels like there’s going to be a lot of rare accessories! Even just looking at them seems like it’s going to be fun~” (Dorami)

“If there’s something that would make a good gift for your grandma, you can buy it.” (Jade)

We don’t really know if Dorami’s grandmother is in this town, but there’s nothing wrong with preparing early.

“Yosh~! Dorami’s going to find a gift that grandma will approve of!” (Dorami)

Dorami is full of motivation. She looks like she’s about to run.

I held her hand so that we wouldn’t get separated as we looked for a general store.

And then, Dorami suddenly stopped.

There was a fountain in the square in front of us. Some uncles were throwing coins into the fountain and putting their hands together.

“W-what a waste…! If they don’t want it, Dorami will take it…!” (Dorami)

“They’re not throwing it away.” (Jade)

“Really?” (Dorami)

“Yeah. That’s the Fountain of Wishes, you throw in some money and make a wish.” (Jade)

“It looks interesting!” (Dorami)

“Since we’re already here, want to try it?” (Jade)

“Yeah! What should Dorami wish for~” (Dorami)

We walked to the fountain and I handed Dorami a coin.

She threw it in with a “se-no”.

T/N: せーの (Se-no), it’s something like heave-ho but not necessarily for heavy stuff.

—I hope that Garnet-san’s father and mother approve of our relationship!

I made the request in my heart and waited for a while. Dorami lowered her head while fidgeting.

She looked excited, waiting for her wish to come true.

“What did you wish for?” (Jade)

“That Dorami could play with Marin as soon as possible, that she can eat sweets, that she will find beautiful pebbles, that she can find Onyx, that she will find another Dorami Sword, that Dorami’s grandma will live peacefully, that the peaches will grow well, and for all her dreams to come true.” (Dorami)

“That’s a lot.” (Jade)

“Dorami wants it to come true soon~! Mmm? Somehow, it smells sweet! Aah! They sell donuts in a place like that!” (Dorami)

Dorami glanced at me.

Looks like she wants one of her dreams to come true.

“Should we have some after shopping?” (Jade)

“Yay! Dorami’s wish suddenly got fulfilled~!” (Dorami)

Dorami cheered as we moved on.

Then, we found a general store on the main street.

There were many small items like tableware, ornaments, stationery, small bottles, figurines, bags, and toys.

The designs ranged from cute to cool and then subdued to flashy.

“There’s so many….” (Dorami)

“Yeah, it looks like we could spend an entire day in this store alone. Ah, look at that, Dorami! Doesn’t it look like a good gift for Garnet-san?” (Jade)

“What a cute watering can! It’s going to make watering daily fun!” (Dorami)

“Exactly! Garnet-san will definitely like this.” (Jade)

A watering can with a flower motif.

The sprinkler was shaped like a flower, and the surface was painted with heart petals.

Every time she uses this, she will be reminded of my love. Yes, that means my love will be nurtured along with the flowers!

“This is the first gift… Dorami, go buy a watering can for yourself too.” (Jade)

“Why?” (Dorami)

“A watering can is essential for growing peaches.” (Jade)

“Yay! Dorami is going to buy this snail watering can~!” (Dorami)

“Do you like snails?” (Jade)

“Yeah! A long time ago, when Dorami was sheltering herself from the rain alone, a snail became her companion! It was a very good listener…” (Dorami)

Dorami said as she hugged the snail watering can.

As we continued shopping, Dorami suddenly paused.

While trembling, she picked up—

“T-this is…! It looks just like the Dorami Sword!” (Dorami)

“It’s a flute. It’s an instrument that you blow into to play.” (Jade)

“What a cool instrument… It’s definitely the reincarnation of the Dorami Sword…” (Dorami)

She kept sending glances at me, wanting to buy it.

It can’t be used as a weapon, but… it’s common to walk for long periods of time when traveling, so a flute would be a good way to pass the time.

“It’s alright. I’ll buy it for you.” (Jade)

“Yay! Dorami will practice a lot and let everyone hear it~” (Dorami)

Dorami held the watering can and flute to her chest as she happily followed me around.

Stationeries, bags, toys, tableware, accessories, hats—

“A muffler, huh.” (Jade)

This might be good.

It’s been getting cold lately. I always feel chilly in the morning.

If I give her a muffler this season, she’ll definitely like it! If I play my cards right, we might even get to wear matching ones!

A pair look with Garnet-san~ …Just imagining it is making me feel embarrassed.

But, I need to overcome it! If I don’t, we’ll never be able to get closer as lovers!

“—Huh? Wait, Dorami?” (Jade)

Before I realized it, Dorami had disappeared.

Where did she go?

As I looked around, Dorami ran up to me excitedly.

“D-Dorami found something amazing!” (Dorami)

“What is it?” (Jade)

“A Dorami Sword?” (Dorami)

“Again?” (Jade)

There are a lot of Dorami Swords, apparently.

“What kind of Dorami Sword is it?” (Jade)

“This! It’s this!” (Dorami)

She showed me a sword-like keychain.

A dragon was wrapped around the sword and there was a red stone embedded in its eyes.

“This Dorami Sword is pretty small.” (Jade)

“Its power is condensed…! And also, it can be attached to a pouch so you don’t have to worry about losing it! It’s a really big bargain…” (Dorami)

Dorami made a sales pitch as she glanced at me.

If you like it that much, I can buy it for you but…

“Shouldn’t you find a weapon for your grandma first?” (Jade)

“T-this is a present for grandma!” (Dorami)

Dorami continued with moist eyes.

“According to Dorami’s memories, grandma wants a weapon!” (Dorami)

“If she wanted that, we should buy it at a weapon shop…” (Jade)

“If she uses a real weapon, she might get seriously injured! That’s why it’s better to use a small one! But, she might not like it, so let’s also buy a different souvenir!” (Dorami)

“In that case, what would happen to the Dorami Sword?” (Jade)

“It’s a waste to just throw it away, so Dorami will keep it.” (Dorami)

She really used her brain a lot just so she could keep the Dorami Sword.

She’s already planning to buy the watering can and the flute, so she probably thinks I won’t buy her another one.

“I’ll buy it for you, so let’s find one for grandma.” (Jade)

“Eh?! R-really?!” (Dorami)

“In exchange, I want you to be a good girl.” (Jade)

“Dorami will do it! She’ll fold her clothes properly and she won’t drink juice after brushing her teeth!” (Dorami)

“Then, let’s buy it.” (Jade)

“Yay! With this, Dorami has joined the ranks of the strong…!” (Dorami)

As if imagining striking down monsters left and right, her expression was more resolute than usual.

“So, I was looking at this muffler earlier, do you want to just buy this?” (Jade)