Chapter 241 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [12] (1/2)

241. Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [12]

The sakura product that was at the end of Ria’s gaze was a beautiful accessory.

(Sakura ring… 10 thousand gold, huh.)

Expensive.

…No, considering that it’s a ring, you can say it’s relatively cheap.

However, from my sense of money and wallet situation, the price of 10 thousand gold is extremely high.

(But why is she making such a troubled face?)

Ria is so rich that I could never compare with her.

(Something like 10 thousand gold, should be of no problem to her.)

The moment I was thinking about that vaguely, a blitz across my mind.

(Speaking of which, Paula-san said something a long time ago.)

If I remember correctly, it was on her birthday.

When I was twelve years old at the time, I planned to present an apron to Paula-san as thank you for taking care of me everyday.

(I went out far to the next town to look for it, but… I couldn’t find a size of more than two meters at all. I just stood in the crowd not knowing what to do.)

I still remember the anxiety I felt at that time very clearly.

I searched around desperately, but I couldn’t find the right apron.

In the end, when the sun started to set, I bought the biggest apron at a nearby shop.

But when you compare it to Paula-san’s huge frame, it was undoubtedly “small”.

And that evening, when she received the non-fitting apron, she was so happy, almost jumping in joy.

I asked「It’s not that expensive, and the size doesn’t fit. So why are you so happy, Paula-san?」. Paula-san then replied, with a powerful smile.

【Listen well, Allen. Girls are extremely weak creatures for “presents”. Let’s see… When you find a girl you like in the future, you should give a present which speaks of your feelings. It’s not the appearance or the price that is important, it is the thought that counts!】

(Maybe this moment is the “future” that Paula-san mentioned.)

I remembered the advice from three years ago and decided to see if Ria really wanted it.

「Naa, Ria.」

When I called out to her like that,

「Uh-oh!? A-Allen… When did you!?」

Ria raised a surprised voice and pulled her hands to her chest.

I seem to have surprised her a little.

「S-Sorry. You had a troubled expression on your face, so I was a little worried.」

「I, I see… Thank you, it’s nothing, so it’s okay.」