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Chapter 15 – Isn’t This Dress a Little Transparent?
After returning home and having a quick lunch, Wataru and the others finished transferring the patterns and characters of the shrine to paper and once again visited the other world.
Their destination was the Welcome Trading Company.
At that time, it had become a habit for them to fill their backpacks with sugar every time they went to the other world.
As consumption increases in the future, people will probably carry their groceries on a cart instead of a backpack.
“The problem is what happens after that, isn’t it?”
“That’s right. If we continue to take the same amount of sugar with us every time we move, it might not be long before we exceed the demand.”
“Hey, Master, should we carry it for a whole day?”
“That’s fine, but I feel like we need to make some drastic improvements.”
Wataru can’t carry sugar all year round.
There are so many things he wants to do and should do.
He passes through the gate and arrives in the other world.
As usual, he didn’t attract much attention, but the shrine had been cleaned up, and somehow, the air felt fresher and more pleasant.
The ‘cooling robe’ that Wataru wore was something like a summer sweater that you put on over your clothes, but it had the effect of keeping you cool, which was essential for Japanese people.
It was also quite cheap, costing only five silver coins compared to the other items he was given.
Apparently, the technology needed to make it was quite common.
William had told Wataru that they weren’t always available, but if they were in stock, Wataru really wanted one for himself as well as for Mariel and Aire.
As powerful as they were, Wataru couldn’t help but worry about the sweat and dirt that would accumulate on them if he wore them every day without changing in the middle of summer in Japan.
They were only effective in suppressing the heat, not completely controlling it.
When they arrived at the Welcome Trading Company, William was in the middle of a business meeting with another client.
Instead, they were greeted by one of the clerks standing at the front of the store, who politely directed them to the back of the store.
After waiting in the meeting room for a while, William came in with his usual smile.
He seemed to be smiling with satisfaction.
Perhaps the business meeting had gone well?
“Thanks for waiting. Oh, you’ve filled the sugar again, thank you. I’ll pay you later.”
“You’ve been selling well every time I’ve been here lately, haven’t you?”
“Yes, thanks to you, our store is doing very well. In fact, we’ve just been appointed to supply the royal family. We owe that to you, Wataru-sama.”
“Yes, that’s amazing!”
“We look forward to working with you for many years to come.”
“Of course.”
Even today, in countries like the United Kingdom, the system of royal warrant still exists, and strict criteria are set, but in feudal society, the mark of “royal warrant” has an even greater significance.
Especially when it comes to the royal family, the significance of the mark is unparalleled.
It is safe to say that they have built up an unrivaled position in the sugar trade.
It was only natural that William would treat Wataru, the foundation of his growth and survival, with respect.
“What can I do for you today?”
“I would like to buy a replacement for the ‘Cool Summer Robe’ and some new ones for these two as well. Do you have any in stock?”
“I’m sorry, but we don’t have any in stock. Even though they’re easy to sell, the number of clothes granted is small to begin with, and as the hot weather continues, even if we get some in, they’ll sell out quickly.”
Although the other world is cool by Wataru’s standards, it must be unbearably hot for the local people.
At this time of year, not only at the Welcome Trading Company but also at neighboring stores, the clothes with the cool breeze granted to them sell like hotcakes.
Wataru was able to get them just in time because he bought them in July, but they would have sold out in a few days.
“I see. That’s too bad.”
“There are some, but they’re a little hard to recommend to other people.”
“Do you have them? Can I just take a look?”
Although he was a little hesitant and his words came out a little awkwardly, William’s words made him wonder, but there was no way to know without taking a look.
When Wataru asked, William ordered one of his workers to fetch the product.
Perhaps because of their thorough training, the product arrived with little delay.
“I’m sorry if you don’t like it. This is the product that has been given the effect of coolness.”
“Hey, isn’t this dress a little too immodest?”
“It’s see-through… It could be more embarrassing than being naked…”
“What is this? It’s even less cloth than underwear!”
Wataru and the others were speechless when they saw the dress spread out in front of them.
There was so little fabric that it looked more like a string bikini than a dress.
The back is cut straight across, and the sides and front hem are mostly cut as well, with only a thin string-like material barely outlining the shape of the dress.
Even where there is fabric, it seems to be made of see-through material, so you can just barely see the skin underneath.
Mariel, imagining how she would look in it, had her white skin flushed bright red and waved her hands as if to say it was impossible.
Aire’s attitude was a little different, and she smiled in amusement, wondering how one would wear such a dress.
The reason why she didn’t feel embarrassed was not because she didn’t have a sense of shame but because she didn’t expect to wear it at all.
After seeing the reactions of Wataru and the others, William nodded his head in agreement.
“That’s why I didn’t offer it to you. I think this is something high-class prostitutes would wear. It’s shaped like that, but the material it’s made of is top quality.”
“I think it’s a really wasteful use of technology.”
“As a seller, I can’t say anything. Maybe it was a wealthy man who had his mistress wear it, and how people enjoy their purchases is up to them. We merchants don’t interfere with what happens after the purchase. I can prepare two of them for you, but what would you like to do?”
Wataru looked at Mariel and Aire out of the corner of his eye.
If the two of them went outside in those sexy dresses…
They might be treated as lecherous women and be picked up by men, or they might get a warning from the police.
Most importantly, they would be exposing their beautiful bodies to the public.
Wataru sometimes felt a sense of superiority when he walked around with beautiful women, but he also had a strong sense of possessiveness.
He didn’t like exposing hidden parts to the public.
“I’ll give you a discount now. As it is, it’s a product like this, so it’s actually quite difficult to find a buyer.”
“I appreciate the coolness, but…”
“Well, I guess so.”
Even after the discount, the product is quite expensive.
Besides, if the uses for it are too limited, even Wataru wouldn’t think it’s worth buying it because he’d feel like he’s wasting money.
Even if Mariel and Aire wanted to buy it, from its appearance, they didn’t.
“It has multiple functions, and the performance is guaranteed, but it’s such a waste.”
“By the way, what kind of functions does it have?”
“That’s right; it completely prevents the breasts from sagging, prevents the breasts from sweating, has a supporting effect, and has position correction when exercising. It also prevents the accumulation of fat around the abdomen.”
“It has so many functions? It’s an amazing technology.”
“P-please buy it, Master!”
“Eh, but Mariel was also embarrassed by it.”
“I’ll just wear it at home! It’s okay if I only wear it when I sleep!”
He is surprised by Mariel’s sudden enthusiasm.
What skill has touched her heartstrings so much?
“R-really? Then I’ll buy this one.”
“Aire, you should wear one too!”
“Huh? Me too? That’s embarrassing…”
“Thank you for your purchase. I’ll wrap it up for you right away.”
Despite the fact that Mariel and Aire were arguing, William immediately handed the product to his employee.
It was a brilliant business sense that completely saw through who was in charge at that moment.
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Thanks for the treat
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Wataru maybe able to find a battery powered cooling garment back in Japan. 🤔
Thanks for the treat.
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I saw such on a short video on YT.
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