[The Merchant reserves the right to change the prices of items at any time he chooses].
Upon reading this warning, Kaito lets out a deep sigh, a mixture of exasperation and weariness. He feels that he is trapped in a dilemma, where his basic needs are being manipulated by the Merchant, and this is not the first time, the same thing happened when he sold the rat he had in his apartment on the first day of his awakening.
A wave of anger mixes with his thirst and fatigue, and Kaito clenches his fists in frustration.
"This is completely unfair..." he mutters through clenched teeth, staring at the shop window with eyes aflame with rage. He knows that his situation is precarious, but he won't be manipulated by the Merchant's move, because if this store is indeed alive as it seems, it will try to abuse him again if Kaito continues to accept it.
