2 days later.
Shin left to go on the request asked by the queen. With him are Shana and Iris. As for Layla, she stayed behind to look after Misomi.
While Shin was away, business at Guardian were the same. And as for Itadakimasu, it was a whole lot different than it was when it first opened.
Ever since the 1st day of opening, the customers coming began to increase more and more. Before she know it, a line of people began to form outside the store. Misomi who saw that got very emotional, knowing that there are a lot of people who are interested in the food that she makes.
At first, she was uncertain whether the amount of people who came only did so because of the princess's recommendation. But when she confronted with the customers after getting enough courage, she finally understood that the people who came, honestly loved her food.
Such praises like, "This food is amazing!", or "This food called 'Sushi' is surprisingly delicious! How did you thought of it?". But what peaked her uncertainty the most was what one person said, "Amazing! This ramen taste evem better than the one that RamenSuki sells!"
That praise alone means that in a way, her food is even better than the one her mother used to make. But even more so is the fact that there was someone who finds the food that the new owner of that shop to be lacking. So it was a morale boost to her. So from then on, her motivation to work increased. She was more determined then ever to further imrpove her cooking so that more people would prefer hers over the ones that RamenSuki currently makes.
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"Boss, the girl that seems to be the owner of Itadakimasu, is definitely the one I saw back then in Guardian."
"Really? So does it mean her employer is Eric? What are your thoughts, George?" <Harold>
"That could be the case, Boss. Either way, she must be someone important to him. So if we can kidnap her, we can definitely use her to threaten Eric. What do you think, Boss?" <George>
"That's a good idea. If I have her, then I can make that boy submit to me once more. I will definitely force him to give me the rights to his company. How dare he try and challenge me, I'll show him that Fortuneprise is the only one that can stand at the top of the merchant industry!" <Harold>
"That's right, Boss!" <George>
"I'll leave you in charge of this task, don't disappoint me. And if you do succeed, I'll reward you." <Harold>
"Thank you, Boss!" <George>
George immediately left the room to start working on the task.
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"Erm... Layla-Sama, how long till Shin-Sama returns?" <Misomi>
"Well, it's gonna take them at least 2 days to reach Rakan city. So right now, they should just be reaching already." <Layla>
"I see..." <Misomi>
Seeing her looking down made her look abit cute at the same time. And Layla knows why she suddenly became like that. Though she too feel that it was a bit unfair, since she too wanted to follow them. But since Shin entrusted such a task to her, she gladly accepted it.
"So tomorrow is your day off, right? Why don't we go out shopping? I think you should get some new clothes. Maybe if you start wearing some cute ones, Shin will like you even more?" <Layla>
"Eh!? Such a thing..." <Misomi>
As usual, whenever Misomi was hit with a Shin bomb, she will get flustered.
"Am I wrong? All of us know that you have feelings for Shin. So isn't about time that you express those?" <Layla>
"W-W-W-What!? H-How!? And, what do you mean all of us?" <Misomi>
Misomi's face got even more red when she was told such a thing. She thought that she hid it well, but since Layla knew, that means even Shin could have noticed it.
"Shana-Sama and Iris also know it." <Layla>
"..." <Misomi>
Misomi covered her face with both her hands in embarrassment.
"Well, it's all up to you. Knowing Shin-Sama, he can wait for your answer. So you can take your time. And I'm just telling you about it, so that you know that the 3 of us are okay with it. Since Shin-Sama wants to make a harem. It's just left whether you can accept it, understand? "<Layla>
"...Yes." <Misomi>
Misomi was staring at the floor while in deep thought. Contemplating on what Layla said to her.
"Alright, that's all I have to say. It's time we head home. Tomorrow is gonna be a fun day." <Layla>
They proceeded to close shop and then made their way home.