After my conversation with Emi, a week had passed. On that day, Emi seemed to be happy with my answer, although I don't know why she asked me such a thing. I felt it was for an important reason. I just hope my answer was able to satisfy the doubt she had. Other than that, this week I also received updates about the shopping mall project. It seems they have finished buying the land, obtained the license, and will now prepare to start construction. It is expected to be ready in less than 2 years.
The classes were also very smooth, as always. I continued to have an easy time with the classes. Although in the beginning, I was a little afraid that my answers would be different from my past life, except for language and geography. The rest is almost the same, including mathematics, physics, and biology. If I had to point out a different class, it would be chemistry. In this world, chemistry is called alchemy, although it is not so different from the chemistry of my previous life.
The fencing classes also went smoothly. After I defeated Edward, I seriously thought he would try something, but unexpectedly he did nothing. Or rather, I basically didn't see him this week. Not that I went from room to room asking for him, but even in the classes we were supposed to attend together, he wasn't there. With these thoughts in mind, I headed towards my store. It was the end of class anyway, and as long as the students have a place to stay and permission, they can leave the academy premises. On the way to my store, I saw a nostalgic stand. It was the same hot dog stand I had seen a while ago.
(And it's impossible for him to remember me when he gets customers almost every day, right?)
I thought as I approached the tent. While walking towards the man's stand, I felt that he had been watching me for some time, although I didn't know why. I mean.
(And there's no way he remembers me when he gets customers almost every day, is there?)
With that thought in mind, I ordered a hot dog.
"I'll have one, please"
After hearing my request, the man nodded and turned around, starting to assemble the hot dog. Even though it is just bread and sausage, while he was preparing the hot dog, I noticed that there were three jars in the front. I wondered what could be inside these jars. Curiosity overcame me, and I opened them. In the left jar, there was a red substance. In the middle jar, there was a yellow substance. And in the right corner jar, there was a green substance. I looked down my nose and sniffed the jars, trying to understand what it could be.
(It smells like ketchup, mustard, and green sauce, although it doesn't smell exactly the same)
I thought as I looked at the jars.
"Here it is"
My thoughts were interrupted by the man who had finished preparing my hot dog.
"Thank you"
I said as soon as I took the hot dog from his hand. After that, I looked at the sauces, wondering if I should put them on my hot dog or not. After thinking for a few seconds, I decided to put all three on. With every bite, a different sensation filled my mouth, causing a smile to appear on my face.
"Is the taste to your liking?"
The man asked.
"Yes, it is much better than last time"
I said with a soft smile on my face. Hearing my words, the man also opened a soft smile, looking satisfied.
"Glad to hear it"
After that, I continued on my way, and after a few minutes of walking, I reached the front of my store. Since it was late afternoon and early evening, there was not as much traffic as in the morning. Going to the back of the store, I opened the door and went to the second floor. The reason I came here today was to introduce a new product that will be sold in my store in the future, basically soap. In this world, people don't use soap when they shower, but that doesn't mean that they don't use anything. The important thing is that it's quite inconvenient not to have soap when you shower.
I haven't made soap in this world until now simply because I couldn't find any plants good enough for that. But recently, I finally managed to find a plant that would make good soap. So, after extracting the oil from this plant, it was relatively easy to make the soap since all I needed was caustic soda. With a smile on my face, I knocked twice on Rebecca's office door. After a few seconds, a voice came from inside.
"Come in, the door is open"
Said Rebecca from inside. Following the voice's words, I opened the door and found Rebecca signing several documents that were on her desk.
"I really need to thank her for all the help she has given me"
I thought as I approached. As soon as Rebecca lifted her head and saw me, her face was visibly surprised. I don't blame her for that since I came unannounced.
"Ren, I was not warned that you were coming today... do you need anything?"
Rebecca asked, unsure what to do. Usually, when I meet Rebecca, I already inform her in advance about my visit and the reason. She probably prepares beforehand with that in mind, but since I came here today unannounced, she must be at a loss.
"You don't need to worry. I apologize for coming at a time when you were busy"
I said, making Rebecca visibly calmer.
"No... it's okay"
She said with a soft smile on her face.
"Anyway, the reason I came today is this"
I said as I showed Rebecca a soap tablet that I had brought wrapped up.