Status Window Chapter 16 : Negotiations Concluded

16. Negotiations Concluded

When the staff member left, Dad let out a huge sigh.

"Ah, I was so nervous. When Rio said she'd explain it herself, I thought my heart would stop."

"No, I thought they wouldn't understand how amazing it is unless I explained it myself."

"You explained it properly, and you looked cool doing it."

Dad smiled and patted my head. Ehehe, I never thought I'd be praised for something like this. I'm happy.

"However, if those tools start getting used at the Merchant Guild, it's going to be a big deal."

"Yeah, that's what I'm aiming for."

"...I figured. You're shrewd, aren't you? But I didn't know Rio had an interest in business too. When you grow up, will you become a shop owner? But Leon is inheriting our shop, so what will you do, Rio?"

"Talk of the future? It's not decided yet~. I plan to decide after trying various things from now on."

The conversation shifted from tools to what I want to be in the future. With this skill, it seems like I can do various things. Becoming an adventurer is a given, but being a merchant selling items produced by the skill, or maybe a restaurant recreating Japanese cuisine sounds good too.

Ugh, so many options are coming up that I can't decide. It seems best to decide while trying out different things.

Then, Dad crossed his arms and spoke with deep feeling.

"Rio's future, huh... You'll grow tall, become ladylike, and surely turn into a beauty. And then... sniff"

"W-what's wrong? Crying all of a sudden."

"Thinking about if Rio gets a boyfriend or something, I just hate it..."

"H-haah..."

No, no, this Dad is leaping way too far ahead in the conversation. Why does it progress to that point?

Well, since there is an Affection system, I guess eventually I might get a lover or something... But right now, doing various things using this Window seems more fun. I'll think about that stuff after I accumulate some Affection points.

"Ugh... Rio can stay home forever, you know."

"He's still saying it..."

Good grief, this father of mine. I wish he'd pull himself together.

While I was consoling Dad, the staff member returned.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"No, it's fine. So, how did it go?"

"Yes. It has been decided that pencils and erasers will be used at the Merchant Guild."

"Really!? Yay!"

Alright! With this, I've got a big client!

"Now, regarding the price, what shall we do?"

"Ah, right. What kind of price seems appropriate?"

"As a result of our discussion, how about 1000 Del for one?"

1000 Del... Since a meal is about 500 Del, that's double. It's more expensive than in my previous life, but it means they think it's worth that much.

"I think it's a little expensive, but please go ahead with that price."

"Understood. Let's review the pricing again after verifying the usability."

"I think that's best."

If they're going to use a lot, keeping the price down is better, but since it's a first-time product, they probably set it high. For now, let's see how it goes at this price and adjust later.

"Moving forward, the Merchant Guild would like to use these two products. Could you deliver about 300 of each?"

Oh, as expected of the Merchant Guild! The quantity is large!

Let's see, one dozen has 12 pieces for 2 points... so with 100 points, I can prepare 300 of each. To think I can sell so many products with just 100 points. Kukuku, this is delicious.

"Then, we will go home to fetch them now."

"Yes, we'll be waiting."

Saying that, we left the reception desk. Then, looking puzzled, Dad spoke up.

"Going home... couldn't you just produce them right there with your skill?"

"No, no, that's dangerous. If I produce products from thin air, they're bound to be surprised. I want to keep it a secret that those products appear just by me thinking about them."

"Ah, I see. It is risky."

I don't want them to realize yet that I'm using a skill to produce the goods. So, I intend to keep this a secret until absolutely necessary.

"Rio's first transaction, huh... That's right, let's go to the bank and make a card. If you're going to be receiving money from now on, you'll need a dedicated account for Rio to put the money in."

"Eh, is that okay?"

"Whether it's okay or not, those products are things Rio produced with her skill. Rio has the right to receive the sales revenue."

"Dad... thank you!"

So that means I can keep the sales money. This makes me happy! ...Hmm, wait a minute.

"Don't I have to keep sales ledgers and stuff? Plus, I have to pay taxes..."

"If it's just that much, I'll handle it for you. I'll pay the taxes too."

"No, no, I can't leave everything to you. I'll do it too, and part of the sales will go to the shop's profit."

If I'm doing business, keeping ledgers is essential, and along with that, taxes must be paid. Taking all the sales revenue would cause trouble for our shop. I'll pay what needs to be paid properly!

"Let's discuss it properly. Since it's like I'm doing business borrowing the shop's name, I want to think about the shop too."

"For Rio to think about the shop...! Dad is moved!"

"Geez, Dad! Pull yourself together!"

Dad hugged me, overcome with emotion. No, no, this is a scene where we need to think properly!

...Well, but. I do think having a family is nice.