Blue, pink, yellow, white, and many more. Fabrid cloths of all color aure filled ead every er of the store. Even just when viewed from outside, one could already tell how beautiful it was, much less whes i was a fantastics pce for all textile needs.

  In front of su amazing store, two figures stood motionless as they stared at the establishment before them. Although their eyes were fixed oore and its products, their minds were on another pce.

  They were her than Grey and Yuna who are currently out shopping for what they will be gifting Kris and Aria on their wedding. Going out without mus in mind, they were at a loss at what to do. her of them knew what to buy nor what to do. It was all brought by Grey's thoughtless suggestion.

  They were also in their disguises once again. While it was fio go about normally oreets, it was different when it came to shopping. Every time they go iores, the employees would always bee stiff and surprised hence termeasures were taken.

  "Grey... You just wanted a shopping date, didn't you?" ［Yuna］

  Yuna's questioning stare b a hole in him, Grey's eyes immediately swam to another dire, scratg his cheeks a little out of guilt. He tried his best to hide it from Yuna, but with how much time they had spent wandering aimlessly, it was bound to be found out.

  To start their shopping spree, they headed straight into the market to have a light breakfast. After that, they went around a few pces and ehemselves there. In other words, they have only been having fun and have yet to touch the main purpose of their shopping.

  "It seems I have been found out, huh..." ［Grey］

  Grey could only give in to Yuna's stares. Now that he was busted, there wasn't much he could do about it. What was important was that the two of them had fun. It was a successful m.

  "Geez... You should have told me before if you wao have a date. It's not like I'm going to say 'no', anyways..." ［Yuna］

  Mumbled Yuna in a low voice as her cheeks started to burn bright red. She ot deny that she had a lot of fun. Just spending time together with Grey was enough for her to be happy. If possible, she wao go on dates more often.

  Of course, Grey felt the same as her. Seeing how cute and adorable his girlfriend was ag, he couldn't help himself but pat her head gently. It was something Yuna liked as well. Her cheeks became more flushed when Grey did so.

  "Alight, alright, I'll tell you ime, but... For now, I guess we should head to the "Rabbit's Den" for now, huh?" ［Grey］

  "Hm? Why so?" ［Yuna］

  Grey's hand still on top of her head, Yuna tilted her head a little as she wondered about the former's suggestion. She looked so adorable that Grey thought his heart was going to explode because of ess overload.

  "Well, we need some advi what to buy for a wedding gift, don't we? I figured Mister Gerd and Missus Selia would know a thing or two." ［Grey］

  "Ah, I see! That does make sense." ［Yuna］

  "Right. And while we're at it... should we get ourselves an early lunch as well? I'm getting famished." ［Grey］

  "Un!" ［Yuna］

  Happy expressions on their faces and their hands link with one aheir feet finally moved after quite some time of standing still. Their destination was to the southern streets where the "Rabbit's Den" was located.

  On the way, they stopped by a couple cafes and pastry shops, buying themselves some sweets and desserts for them to enjoy. They bought quite a lot for the journey ahead and ferd and family to taste as well.

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  Soft chimes resounded like musi the air as soon as Grey and Yuna opehe door to the inn. The first oo greet them was Helen's slightly surprised face which soon turned into a big smile.

  "Hello～!" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna! Grey! What brings the two of you here?" ［Helen］

  "We're happy to see you as well, Helen. As for the reason... Is Mister Gerd and Missus Selia still w?" ［Grey］

  "Mom and Dad? Yeah, they're i. Are you going to cook something delicious again?!" ［Helen］

  A bright expression bloomed on Helen's face with her eyes gleaming with sparkles. It has been ingrained in her subscious that whenever Grey mentions something about the kit, she'll get to eat a delicious dish.

  Grey could only ugh wryly at Helen's expression, feeling a little guilty over how he transformed a perfectly normal girl into a little gluttoarted to wonder whether it was some sort of curse. After all, Yuna and Eliza were also the same.

  Unfortunately for the aforementioed girl, it wasn't the reason why Grey and Yuna visited the inn for the day. She couldn't just be any further from the truth.

  "Sorry to burst your expectations, but no... Actually, we're here to look for advice. Though it seems we'll o wait a little bit for that." ［Grey］

  "Aww... No food, huh..." ［Helen］

  The moment she heard the word "sorry", Helen's hopeful heart was immediately and mercilessly crushed. She was so distraught that she didn't evehe tter parts of Grey's statement.

  She simply returo behind her desk with a little dejected expression. Well, it was one which didn't st long. She quickly cheered up when Grey offered her some of the cake they just bought. It was a strawberry shortcake.

  While it was earlier than pnned, Grey took out a couple more cakes from his "Iory" and pced it on top of the reception desk. The three of them enjoyed a sweet snack time whilst chatting happily with one another.

  Time passed and the ers started p in. Helen had to go assist her parents in the dining hall, leaving Grey and Yuna aloh each other. Soon after, the lunch rush subsided and everythi back to normal.

  "I heard you needed something from us, Grey, Yuna." ［Gerd］

  Greeted Gerd as he removed the cloth c his head. Behind him were Selia and Helen who were currently taking their rest, seating themselves along one of the tables, clearly a little exhausted from their ret activities.

  "Yeah, well... It's more like we need advice." ［Grey］

  "Advice? For what? Did you two get in a fight again?" ［Gerd］

  "No! Not at all! Would we be headiogether if we were fighting?!" ［Grey］

  "Hahahaha, just kidding, kidding." ［Gerd］

  Despite being simirly tired like Selia and Helen, Gerd still mao let off a hearty ugh. As for the two in the receiving end, they were a little embarrassed, remembering what their fight was about.

  "Mister Gerd, that was mean..." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha, sorry, sorry... Anyway, that advice you were talking about... Let's hear out the problem first. I'll do my best to a." ［Gerd］

  "Thank you, Mister Gerd." ［Grey］

  From start to beginning, Grey and Yuna expiheir circumstao Gerd. Soon after, Selia and Helen joined in and they also listeo what they had to say, nodding their heads in silence from time to time.

  Even Helen, who has yet to attend any marriage ceremony was ied iopic. She acted as if she was an expert regarding such things, relying on the knowledge she obtained from the plethora of romanovels she read whenever she was free.

  "You're a smooth one, aren't you, Grey～? Luring Yuna to a shopping date without her knowing about it～. Such a bad boy～!" ［Helen］

  "Helen's that's... Well, I just thought it was o go on a date. And also... What's wrong with having a date with yirlfriend?" ［Grey］

  "Oh, nothing～ Nothing at all～!" ［Helen］

  Rather than giving them advice, Helen eeasing the two of them more. As for her parents, Gerd and Selia, they were thinking seriously about how to respond to Grey and Yuna's worries. Their years of marriage aren't for nothing, after all.

  Evehey weren't able to give an immediate answer. While they knew of Kris and Aria's hey didn't know them personally, and so, they didn't know what kinds of things they would like. All that came to mind were general gifts one would see in all sorts of weddings.

  There was also the fact that not only were the groom-to-be and bride-to-be, just like Grey and Yuna, they are also hailed as heroes of the kingdom. There was no way they could just half-ass their answers.

  "Right, Grey, Yuna, before ing here... What kinds of things have you thought of giving them?" ［Gerd］

  "Umm... Furniture, appliances, and such, I guess... But I doubt Mister Kris and Miss Aria would have any troubles aff them." ［Grey］

  "For me, I thought of gifting them fabrid a few accessories, but..." ［Yuna］

  "But you have the same problem as Grey." ［Gerd］

  "Un... I'm sure Mister Kris and Miss Aria could afford them. I wao give them something special if possible." ［Yuna］

  The hurdle only became higher after Grey and Yuna's statements. What they talked about were the general items people gifted people during weddings. Apart from it, there were paintings, luxury items, and food, but then again, they were things which would depend oaste of the receivers.

  There was ohing which came to Gerd's mind, but he wasn't sure if he should suggest such a thing. After all, the newlyweds might feel mixed emotions after receiving them. There was no way he could suggest aphrodisiad the like.

  "Oh! I get it!" ［Gerd］

  A deep voice echoed across the inn, apanied by a sudden cp. While it might cost a hefty sum to buy rare and top quality ones, with how wealthy Grey and Yuna were, Gerd was sure they could afford them.

  "How about wine? I think they would appreciate a good brew." ［Gerd］

  Like thunder on a clear day, Gerd's suggestion resounded loud and clear inside Grey and Yuna's minds. Being reminded of the postscript Kris had written previously, it was the perfect gift they could give.

  her of them may be knowledgeable about such things regarding alcohol, but they knew someone who would. It was only this time that they saw how important and valuable having es were.

  "Then since yifting them wine, how about some sweets too? I think they would like those chocotes you had us try a couple weeks ago?" ［Selia］

  "Ah! How about a music box?! I've read of it tless times. I think it'll work out perfectly." ［Helen］

  Oer another, more and more ideas came to mind. Some were perfect, some were vague, and some were straight up absurd. The one who pitched in the most suggestions was Helen who was only relying on her romanovel knowledge.

  In the end, Grey and Yuled with a few things amongst the suggestions given. There was wine, chocote, a music box, tea, a bleo be made by Grey, good fabrics, and one which Grey just thought up of. He was going to be busy making a couple magic tools.

  The tool that Grey was thinking of was something which was quite on ba Earth. He wao give it to them so that they could orate the day of the wedding. Well, it was something he also wao make for him and Yuna to use. He felt very motivated.

  "Are all of that alright? We could pit more ideas if you want." ［Gerd］

  "No, it's more thay. Thank you." ［Grey］

  "Don't mention it. Just drop by if you ever need something again." ［Gerd］

  "Yeah! Our doors are always wele!" ［Helen］

  Warm smiles appeared here and there as everyone waved their hands goodbye. Now that they knew what they wao gift, Grey and Yuna once again headed straight to the shopping district, their hands linked with each other once again.

  The first pce Grey and Yuo was the clothing and fabric store they were staring at a couple ho. Just from the storefront, one could already tell they were only selling fabrics of high qualities.

  Upoering, they were greeted with colors with vibrand saturation they never ked. Silk so smooth it flows like the wind and wool products which already looked fluffy from far away. Eveore curtains were of high quality.

  Not only silk and wool, there was also cotton, linen, satin, chiffon, fur, and more. Some were pin, some embroidered and some were already turned into products. There were a lot of types to choose from.

  Grey and Yuna's heads turned arou and right, up and down, and to aheir is were drawn. They weren't experts in fabrid such, but even they could tell that it was a good decision to enter. Every product they saw was beautiful in their hts.

  "Wele to Farfelle's, how may I serve you?" ［Employee］

  Before they even noticed, Grey and Yuna were already in the middle of the store. They only snapped back to reality when an employee called out to them, a bright business smile f on her scarlet lips.

  "Ah, we'd like to buy some fabrics. Do you have something smooth to the touch, soft and fortable, light, cool, and tough. Ah, it would be nice if it's easy to as well." ［Grey］

  To Grey's demands, the female employee was made to think for a bit. While there were a lot of fabrics which met the first four descriptions. For ess, toughness, and ease of ing, it was a little tricky.

  While silk fulfill the easy requirements, it is very delicate. For ease of ing, there was linen and satin. For ess, cotton. But for toughness, fabrics with such quality aren't usually smooth, soft, and light, such as denim Grey often wore ba his high school days.

  Well, such standards only make sense whealks about Earth's standards. In Merusia where magic exists, it was pletely different. Even if Grey and Yuna fail to find ohey could just buy normal fabrid riddle it with entments.

  "There are three fabrics which match the descriptions, but they are quite expensive. Would they be fih you?" ［Employee］

  "Yeah, it's fine." ［Grey］

  "As you wish. Then, please follow me." ［Employee］

  Just like their shopping date back when they were shopping for furniture and such, the female employee led Grey and Yuna to the pce where the said fabrics were located. It was along the right where various fabrics were stored in open et-like shelves, rolled up ly and tucked in inside.

  After arriving, the employee searched for a certain item code amongst the ones printed over the shelves. She only stopped when she found a white fabric, taking out a little sample frey and Yuna to see.

  "This is Rimmel Cotton. Its specialty is thermal regution. No matter what the weather or how the temperature is, it maintains a stant temperature. It is very soft as well, perfect for summer clothing." ［Employee］

  Expihe female employee as she hahe cotton fabric frey and Yuna to touch. Just like the employee said, it was very cool to the toud its softness was something which could be pared to the familiars' fluffiness when they are in their wolf pup forms.

  "Now, here is silver spider silk. They are made of spider silk spun by Rheter spiders. It is known for its extreme durability and stretchability despite being smooth and soft. It even endure ks and fires." ［Employee］

  The sed one was an absurd fabric. Being made by beasts, it was very resilient to physical and natural elements. Fet getting it ruined, making products with it using normal means was impossible. One needs magic tools just to trim and weave them.

  If it was ba Earth, only a few syids rival it. It was the perfect fabric for secret prote. While it 't protect from impacts and suo sharp objects pierce it. Even bullets would only feel like a very heavy punch. It was like natural kevr, only lighter.

  "Finally, we have Samsara. This is a newly ied fabri the west. While not as resistant nor thermally reguted as the other two, it offers a unique characteristio other fabric does... It doesn't let liquids pass through nor stick with it. The same goes for small particles like dust and dirt. In other words... It's pletely resistant to all kinds of filth!" ［Employee］

  "A-Amazing!" ［Grey］

  "Waah～! It's so soft as well!" ［Yuna］

  Grey and Yuna couldn't hide their surprise at the employee's words. Having such a fabric would save a lot of time in the long run. Evehey use magic, it is still a hassle to . It roduct everyone would surely love.

  Amongst the three fabrics presented, Grey and Yuorn apart with the Rimmel Cotton and Samsara. While the Silver Spider Silk was good, they have no need for such extreme resista would only be troublesome to process.

  "Alright, we'll take the Rimmel Cotton and the Samsara!" ［Grey］

  "Great choice, dear er! That would be 1,900 kiels per square meter of Rimmel Cotton and 2,300 kiels for the Samsara." ［Employee］

  "Ah, yes... Then we'd likeー Eh?" ［Grey］

  It had a little dey, but when Grey realized how high the prices were, he was frozen in shock. It felt like his chest stopped. He already expected it, but they really were very expensive. Just a single square meter could almost devour a normal person's monthly sary.

  Even ba Earth, Grey's most expensive clothing did not e close to a tenth of the amount. It was more and shog, it was stupefying. Not only him, but Yuhe same as well.

  "Is... there something wrong?" ［Employee］

  "A-Ah, not at all..." ［Grey］

  Said Grey as he hesitantly chose to purchase the fabrics. In the end, they settled on buying rolls rather than per meter as the former was cheaper. Even then, after buying two rolls each, they almost arrived at a total of 200 thousand kiels, more than a quarter of their house's worth, including the furnishing.

  While Grey and Yuna still had billions in their pockets, spending an amount which could buy a pretty fortable property was still shog. It was their most expensive purchase, not to mention they were only 4 rolls of fabric.

  "Here's your ge. Please check if everything is alright." ［Cashier］

  "... Yes, it's perfect." ［Grey］

  Said Grey as he put the ge and the fabriside his "Ste Ring". After all, it would only do no good walking around with such expeems. They would only be targeted by ill-mannered people, not that it stands as a problem for them.

  With his business finished, Grey's eyes wandered around the store in search of a certain someo was Yuna who had go of his sight again. He only found her when he looked at the far left side, looking curiously at some clothes.

  "Aprons...?" ［Grey］

  "Ah, Grey...! Are you doh everything now?" ［Yuna］

  "Yeah... These aprons, do you want to gift it to them as well?" ［Grey］

  "Un. I was thinking it would be useful ohey settle down." ［Yuna］

  Following Yuna's answer, Grey also looked at the aprons avaible. They were of pretty good quality a smooth as well. Just like Yuna said, they would be pretty useful for newlyweds who had just settled down.

  "Ah! But I did find something which may be more appropriate. e here, follow me!" ［Yuna］

  Without any warning, Yuna grabbed Grey's hand and they headed into a nearby aisle. The tter just went along with her without much resistahough the moment he saw what Yuna was talking about, he was a little surprised.

  "Baby... clothes...?" ［Grey］

  "Un! Since Mister Kris and Miss Aria are going to marry, isn't the step having a family? This would be perfect!" ［Yuna］

  Enthusiasm resent all over Yuna's face as she expined her train of thought. While she wasn't wrong, married couples wouldn't have a baby immediately after marriage. Even if Aria regnant, it would still take 9 months. It was too early for such gifts.

  "No, Yuna, that'sー" ［Grey］

  "I wonder what Mister Kris and Miss Aria's first child will be? Will it be a birl?" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna, listー" ［Grey］

  "Ah! Maybe they'll have a twin girl and boy! Grey, what do you think?!" ［Yuna］

  Grey tried time and time again t Yuna back to reality, but the tter was already off to her own world. Grey couldn't even finish his words because of Yuna's endless rambling. Yuna only stopped when...

  "Oh! What a young couple!"

  "Are they newlyweds?"

  "Oh my, they're looking at baby clothes. How cute～!"

  ... the voice of other ers reached her. Before they even noticed, they have already bee the ter of attention. After all, when such a beautiful and young couple are looking at baby clothes, it was only bound to cause misuandings.

  Realizing the situation they were in, Yuna's face quickly turned bright red. She quickly pced back the bib she was holding on to where she got it and shied away behind Grey. As frey, he was the same case.

  "Y-Yuna, I think we should head to aore already..." ［Grey］

  "U-Un... Agreed..." ［Yuna］

  Their faces flushed red, Grey and Yued the store, all the while the dies who were talking about them looked at them warmly. It took them quite some time to calm themselves down. It was another unfettable and embarrassing memory.

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