We left the inn after finishing our meal.
And now, together with Katherine-san and Yugo-san, we're heading to the adventurers guild.
We're currently walking on the streets inside the city. The streets are lively and full of life. While most of the people are wearing simple clothes, there are some too who are walking around wearing weird ones.
It actually feels like I'm inside of a fantasy book or a movie.
[ Oh, right, Haruto-kun, are you sure you're going to the guild wearing those clothes? how about we buy some equipment first? ] asked Yugo-san as he leaned towards me.
That's right... I've been wearing nothing but these villager clothes since I got into this world.
Since I got some extra money too, I might as well buy some new clothes too for me to blend in with this city.
[ I think that might be a good idea Yugo-san. I still have a few coins left so it might be a good idea to buy some clothes and equipment. ]
If I'm going to try to become an adventurer, I need to get some weapons or armor to protect my self.
I'm sure it would be difficult hunting creatures I don't know anything about with bare hands.
[ Hmm... we might be able to buy some good stuff at the flea market... ] muttered Yugo-san.
[ what do you think Katherine? ]
[ u-umm, I think everywhere i-is fine...! ]
It seems like Katherine-san is still flustered to what happened earlier...
This feels awkward...
[ Haruto-kun... what did you do to Katherine-sama...? ] Yugo-san whispered as he leaned towards me again.
[ huh...!? I don't even know what I did...! ]
Since that time at the inn, Katherine-san started to act differently from when the first time I saw her.
I just asked her to become friends with me because I too don't have any... and now, this happened...
[ Haah... her uncle might kill me if he sees her like this... ] muttered Yugo-san.
***
After touring Haruto-kun to the city a little, we finally arrived to our real destination which is the flea market.
[ How about this, Haruto-kun? I think it suits you. ]
I picked up the clothes most new adventurers wear and showed it to him.
[ Re-really...!? ]
It seems like Haruto-kun is still a bit conscious of me.
Well, we just met this morning so I will not be surprised if he still thinks I'm a bad guy.
[ These clothes are what most new adventurers choose to wear. It's cheap and it's also light compared to the heavy ones. ]
[ Is that so...? ]
Haruto-kun then stroked his chin like an old man while looking at the clothes I'm holding.
[ Hmm... I think it's okay. ]
[ Yes, then how about your weapon? ]
[ I already bought these. ]
[ Oh~? ]
What Haruto-kun has shown to me was a short sword and a bow.
I can see that he knows what's he's doing...
The sword he picked doesn't have any dent or scratch on it and the bow he picked looks sturdy and easy to use.
I thought that he was just a normal village boy but it seems like he's already used dealing with these kinds of weapons.
[ Then, do you have any other stuff you want to buy Haruto-kun? ]
[ Um, no, I think these are enough already. ]
[ Is that so? ]
[ Yes, is there any place where I can change clothes? ]
[ Ah, yes, just go to that room there. ] I pointed at the changing room.
Haruto-kun then enthusiastically went inside.
And now that Haruto-kun is gone -
[ Then, how about you Katherine-sama...? ]
I need to deal with my boss, Katherine-sama, who's just watching us two since we left the Inn.
[ Me-me!? ]
[ Yes, do you have anything you want to buy? ]
[ n-no, I got all I need... ] Katherine-sama said with a satisfied look.
[ look, Katherine-sama, this is the first time I ever saw you like this... you never accepted anyone other than your family before. Is there something special about that guy that you see? ] I asked.
Katherine-sama's expression suddenly then became serious and she returns to her fierce and intimidating look.
Yes, this is the usual expression of the noble girl Katherine Scarletheart. She never trusted anyone that she even doubts her own family.
[ I... I never had any friend when I was a kid because I can feel what other people thinks of me. They... they treated me like an object that can be bought and disposed of. ]
That's right... even noble kids have some hidden motives hiding behind their backs, and Katherine-sama can see those motives as clear as the day.
That's why she never trusted anyone...
If that's really true... does that mean Haruto-kun doesn't have any dark motives inside him...?
[ That kid, Haruto-kun. It seems like he doesn't know anything about how the people of this city works yet, maybe he thinks that the people here are just the same from the people from his village. Who knows if one day he'll turn out just like the people you hate the most. ]
[ ...that's right... maybe I should avoid these feelings that are growing inside me... or I might get hurt if the situation you said might happen. ]
Feelings...? what does she mean by "feelings"? she said it's growing inside her...?
I don't get what my boss is saying...
I just wanted to say that one day, Haruto-kun, who just became her friend might use her for his self-gain in the future.
But I don't think my boss and I are having the same thoughts...
[ hey, hey, do I look okay? ]
Before we knew it, Haruto-kun came back wearing his new adventurer clothes.
[ yes, I think it's okay. How about you Katherine? ]
[ I think it's okay too. ] Katherine-sama said in her usual tone.
Oh...! I guess Katherine-sama is acting normal now...!
Or so I thought...
I just noticed that her ears have the same color as her hair now... which is scarlet red.
[ hmm...? did anything happened Yugo-san? ...I think Katherine-san is acting normally now. ] Haruto-kun whispered to me as he went to my side.
[ I... I guess so... ]
***
I think I look good in these clothes...
I hope I look cool.
Ah...! I almost forgot.
[ By the way, Yugo-san, Katherine-san, thank you for accompanying me today. I hope you really don't mind helping me like this... ]
I said while bowing my head a little.
After touring me to the city and helping me buy the equipment I need, this is all I can do to give my thanks to them.
[ oho~ don't worry about that, our actual plan this morning too was to go shopping for equipment, then we go to the guild after that. So it doesn't really bother us helping you. ]
[ Is that so...? ]
If that is true, then I guess it was the right choice to ask them for help.
[ That is so. Right, Katherine? ]
[ Yes, we don't really mind. ]
Oh...? it seems Katherine-san is really acting normal now...?
Well, I think that's better than her acting like a Tsundere.
[ Oh, we're about to arrive at the guild now. Be prepared Haruto-kun, okay? ] said Yugo-san.
[ Yes. ]