4/24 Sun
“I hear good things about that Sunday TV shopping show. Wanna check it out sometime?” Abigale askes, after I’m dressed, then I get a message.
<Today’s Sunday… Where should we meet to head into the Palace?> Rirī asks over IM.
<The rooftop’ll work.> Hayai states.
<Won’t it be locked though?> Rirī asks.
<Eh, should be fine. It’s always open.> Hayai points out. <And worst comes to worst, we can just go somewhere else.>
<Mm, got it.> Rirī continues. <Anyway, what’s our plan for today?>
<Eh, I’m still thinking about it, and doing preparations.> I reply.
<Let us know when you’ve made up your mind!> Rirī finishes the conversation.
With that over with, I head downstairs to check out the Sunday Shopping show.
“Hi everyone! It’s time to do some shopping!” The Host says. “Here’s what we’ve got for you today!|
“Oh, so this is the shopping channel that everyone’s been talking about.” Abigale remarks.
“It’s Party in a Can! A four pack of them! Since it’s spring, how about getting these for a picnic?” The Host continues.
“Oh, they’re perfect for big gatherings!” The Female Host remarks.
“This is a limited item! Today’s the one and only day it’ll be available!” The Male Host states. “And it can be yours… For the incredibly low price of 1980 yen!”
“We’re offering it for 1980 yen because it’s on sale for today only!” He continues. “Oh, the phones are already ringing off the hook!”
“Once we’re sold out, that’s it! Don’t miss out on this deal!” He finishes.
“A Party in a Can four pack? They’re just 1980 yen. Thinking of buying it?” Abigale asks.
“Let’s go for it.” I say, and call up, placing my order.
“Oh, another buyer’s just called in! Thank you so much!” The Female Host says cheerfully.
“We’ll try to get your order to you as quickly as possible!” The Male Host promises. “Goodbye for now! We’ll see you again next time with another fabulous product!”
“Goodbye for now!” The Female Host says, as the show ends.
“Now all we have to do is wait for it to arrive.” Abigale states, as I turn from the TV, having been curious about the man sipping coffee nearby.
“Ah… So you’re the young man who’s been lodging here now.” The pompous sounding man states. “I often come here to work. I’m a film critic, you know.”
“I turn my thoughts to the films crafted by legends, all the while enjoying a fine cup of coffee…” He continues.
“That’s actually pretty cool.” I state, as it sounds interesting.
“Hahaha. There’s no need for you to feel intimidated. Here, in this cafe, you and I are equals.” He states. “Please, feel free to come and talk whenever you see me here.”
“Your young, so I’m sure it must be incredibly valuable to converse with such a deep thinker.” He finishes. “Well, I’ll be going home then.” He then packs up and leaves.
I turn to see how Roast-san is doing.
“Are you looking after the dog? Don’t look at me for help.” He says, in his usual disinterested way.
Heading out, I check the supermarket, and buy a Spring Fruit Pack. After, I decide to head to the hideout and check on the others in person.
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“So, it’s finally time to send the calling card.” Abigale states.
“Why couldn’t we have just sent one at the beginnin’ of all this…?” Hayai asks.
“It’s not that simple.” She continues. “A Treasure won’t stay materialized forever. Once the impression is gone, the Treasure will disappear.”
“I think it should last around a day, at most.” She explains.
“The hell…? That’s almost not time at all…” Hayai complains. “Anyway, we can send a callin’ card right now, yeah? Let’s do it and steal that bastard’s heart!”
“Keep in mind, the Palace will go away once you take the Treasure. Make sure you’ve done everything you need to.” Abigale warns.
With that, I decide to hold off, for now, and study some more at the diner, with some of their average coffee. But before that, I went to the discount store on Central Street, and bought some Protein, just in case I need it, and overheard a conversation.
“I was only able to get ten phone numbers…” A guy, who sounds like a womanizer, says. “The ladies have their guard up with all that weird stuff going on, but… I haven’t lost my touch.”
“Amazing. You’re at a completely different level…” A guy who appears to be his apprentice says.
“If you want phone numbers, then strengthen your resolve. It’s all over once you give up!” The Womanizer says. With that weird conversation over with, I go have my coffee.
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When I return to the cafe in the evening, Roast-san gets my attention.
“Hey, did you buy and old TV?” He asks. “The owner delivered it. Had him put it in your room.”
Afterwards, I go upstairs to make more lockpicks, but remember I’m out of Silk Yarn. So, I head out to the Second Hand shop, and grab some, before getting to work. After making a Lockpick, and a set of elemental items, I finish for the night and head to sleep.