The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 275: Shopping for troublesome items

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"Hey, old man. These vegetables look really delicious. Are you growing them yourself?"

"Yeah, that's right! Our field has good soil. Plus, we sprinkle plenty of fertilizer, so we get tasty vegetables, you know?"

"Oh, impressive, old man. The vegetables must be happy being grown by you."

"Hahaha, well, something like that!"

"Amazing. You must have a big heart. Because of that, you might give me a little discount, right?"

"Well, Tina, you're something else... Alright! I'll give you a 10% discount!"

"One more thing!"

"Hmm... then 20%!"

"Bought it!"

After a somewhat incomprehensible back-and-forth negotiation, Tina managed to buy the vegetables at a 20% discount.

Tina, being in a doll's body, couldn't carry the vegetables, so I took them for her.

"Rain-sama, shall I carry the bags for you?"

Luna, who was accompanying us on the shopping trip, said that.

"Hmm... it's better to leave it. These bags are quite heavy."

"I need a bit of exercise. It's just right."

"Oh!"

Luna somewhat forcefully took the bags from me...

"Hnngh!?"

She flipped over on the spot, crushed by the bags. I hurriedly lifted the bags and helped Luna up.

"Are you okay?"

"Ugh... it was unbelievably heavy. I thought I was going to be squashed."

"Rain has a contract with Kanade and has strength. If Rain says it's heavy, it must be quite something, right?"

"Shut-in spirit beings are supposed to behave quietly..."

Today, I was shopping with Luna and Tina. There was no particular reason for this combination; it was just a turn.

Originally, it was just Tina and me, but Luna seemed to want to help with something, so she joined us.

"By the way, that was impressive earlier."

"Hmm? What are you talking about, Rain-sama?"

"The bargaining negotiation. It's not just about asking forcefully; you also praised the other party properly. I couldn't do that, so I was quite impressed."

"Tina is like a seasoned housewife."

"Thanks. But when you call me a housewife, it feels a bit awkward. Especially since I don't have a partner. Haha... sigh."

Tina sighed, seemingly concerned about not having a partner.

"You don't have to worry too much, right? Tina is popular in the town."

The ability to negotiate came from Tina's skillful eloquence, but more than that, Tina was loved by everyone in the town.

Initially feared as a ghost, Tina's cheerful personality naturally made everyone in town smile, and they became close friends.

"I envy Tina's popularity."

"Huh? Luna, says that but she's popular too?"

"Mmhm, I know I'm popular, but... I feel like I'm being treated like a grandchild. It's rude. Even though I'm such a charming and sexy lady! Don't you think so, Rain!?"

"Oh, uh... yeah."

I struggled to come up with a response.

"Well then... chatting is nice, but we should focus on our original purpose, shopping. What else do we need?"

"We need some miscellaneous daily items. It's nothing major, and since it's just us, Rain-sama can go home first."

"Huh? We can't do that. I'll stay with you until the end."

"No, no. Rain is fine. Leave it to us. Besides, the items I'm going to buy are a bit... embarrassing, so it would be inconvenient for Rain to be with us."

Blushing slightly, Luna averted her gaze.

Did I do something wrong...?

"But still... leaving you two and going home first feels a bit..."

"Oh... in that case, Rain-sama, could you wait outside the store? That's the maximum concession we can make."

"Why can't I go inside the store with you?"

"T-That's because..."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"I-I'm going to buy panties! That's why, it would be inconvenient for Rain to be with us!"

"I'm sorry."

I deeply bowed my head to the blushing Luna.

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Despite various events, shopping somehow came to an end. Now, all that's left is to go home.

"Ah!"

On the way back, Luna suddenly exclaimed.

"Oh no, I forgot to buy it..."

"What's wrong, Luna?"

"That's... it's that! That! Didn't I tell Tina earlier!?"

"Oh!"

Tina nodded with a somewhat understanding expression. But I had no idea what they were talking about.

"So, I'll go back and buy it real quick!"

"Hey, wait! Luna!?"

Without stopping, Luna dashed back the way we came.

"Tina, let's go after Luna."

"Oh... let's just leave it."

"Why? Leaving her alone..."

"Um... yeah, Luna forgot to buy something. It's panties. She forgot to buy spare panties. It's a panty issue, so it's better to let her go alone."

"I see... I understand, but please don't keep saying 'panties.'"

I felt more embarrassed.

"...Sorry to keep you waiting!"

After a short wait, Luna came running, out of breath.

"You're fast. You could have taken your time."

"I can't relax when I'm keeping Rain and the others waiting."

"Is that so? But, um... shouldn't you take your time choosing something like that? It's, you know, an important thing..."

"Important? What do you mean?"

Luna's gaze turned to Tina. Tina quickly averted her eyes.

There was a guilty air, as if she had done something wrong. Luna gave Tina a stern look.

"Tina... what did you say to Rain? I feel like there's a huge misunderstanding going on."

"Um, well... Luna forgot to buy panties, and..."

"Th-th-th-that's not it! I already bought panties! I didn't go back to buy something like that!"

So please, don't mention panties in public...

"Mm. What I bought is this. Here, Rain."

"For me?"

Luna handed me a small bag.

Apparently, this was the original purpose of the shopping.

But... what could it be?

"Um... may I open it?"

"Yes."

With permission granted, I opened the bag. Inside, a brand new wallet emerged.

"What's this?"

"It's a wallet. Can't you tell just by looking?"

"Well, I can, but... huh? Can I really accept this?"

"Yes. It's a gift for Rain."

"We pooled our money for it."

"But... why? It's not my birthday or anything..."

"It's a token of gratitude for always taking care of us. We wanted to express our thanks in a tangible way for once."

"So, don't hesitate and take it."

"...Thank you. I'll use it carefully."

I never expected such a surprise hidden in a simple shopping trip. Today felt like a good day.

TL Note- This arc should be slice of life arc....

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