The Coffee Shop in a Different World Station

The renovation of the station building, which had been under way for about two months, had been plugged from the middle to the end.

Work has begun on the installation of gas lights in the square, and repairs to damaged areas in the station building are proceeding at a rapid pitch.

And across from the coffee shop, the swordfish, a newly installed retailer was beginning to look like it.

The brand new store with the scent of white wood is finished by the hands of the artisans.

Beside it is the figure of one boy.

Fidel, who will soon be entrusted with this shop, was watching closely for construction that could go smoothly.

Even though I can do a new store, I can't tell you where Fidel's expression is.

Takumi, who noticed it, called out to the boy wrinkling between his eyebrows.

"Hello, you seem to have a rather difficult face, was it also something that bothered you?

It was Fidel, who was suddenly called out and freaked out for a moment, but he bows his head as soon as he realizes that the Lord of the Voice is Takumi.

"Oh, hello, Takumi. No, I imagined there was a line of products here, but I was hoping to say something else, this..."

"Hmm. And, okay?

"No, you remembered when you were doing it at Central Street (previous territory) T. When the steamed bread was served in the winter, it sold in the meantime. Then again, I wonder if it would be better if something like that could be made and sold in front of me..."

To Fidel's words, Takumi nods yeah.

"I see. If it's definitely a steaming bread or something, the steam that stands up will interest you, and the aroma will inspire your appetite,"

"Right! But isn't steamed bread warm? He said that the time when it's going to get hot is going to be just tough. Then I thought I needed something new that would be as easy to cook as steamed bread and would make me happy even in the summer months."

"Is that what happened? If we're going to have any cooking facilities, we're going to need to be ready by now."

"Yep. Even if we get Roland to do some planting, we'll need some equipment like a steamer when steaming bread, so if we're going to do something, we need to think fast..."

Fidel's eyebrows, saying so, were again in the letter (c).

Given the schedule, if we're going to have the equipment we need to work on, we have to ask for it now or we won't make it.

But it's impossible to ask for equipment before the idea hardens either.

Fidel's impatience was also fully understandable to Takumi.

"Uh, surely the example galator (sublet) and Madeleine will be sold in this store, won't they?

"Yeah, I plan on doing that. But..."

Two types of baked confectionery that follow the scenery of this city and the objects surrounding the station building.

It is a "souvenir in the form of memories of the journey” that inspired me to open this store. Fidel herself was looking to set up this baked treat, which she had devised with Roland and Luna, on the main product of the store.

The impact would be amazing if two of the main products could be shown in demonstration sales.

But things don't get that easy.

Fidel was well aware of the difficulties associated with the demonstration.

"Neither Galata nor Madeleine can show you where it's going to burn because it's going to be in the form of baking in an oven stove kiln, right? Besides, it's going to be hard to cook while you're cooking because you have to be tight and turn on the fire."

"Um, you're certainly right. In the first place, oven stoves can get quite big, and it can be a little rough."

"It is. Ideally it would be in the shape of just selling it after once it's ready like steamed bread if you could, but it's hard to have such a convenient thing..."

Fidel sends her gaze, trying to look up even as she leans down.

Though I don't say it as a word, it was commonly on my cheek that I wanted to use Takumi's help if I could.

(Well, what is it...)

Takumi puts her hand on her chin.

If you recall what happened before you came to “this world," you would be able to show some things that might meet his concerns

But I'm also a little hesitant to teach it as it is.

Even though he is close to the age of a "boy” the same age as Roland, Fidel is going to be a “shopkeeper” in public.

Takumi felt he needed to think responsibly about the “products" he handled in the store.

Nevertheless, it is also a fact that the construction of the store is nearing completion and that the time left is limited.

Usually it's where we orient ourselves to work with Roland and Luna, but this time they don't seem to have enough time to think from scratch.

Instead of being a “shop owner", it seems to be a good time to provide support for the new store to slide out smoothly as the "station manager's agent" entrusted with this station building.

Takumi, who had been thinking about how to reconcile the two positions with the "shop owner” and “deputy station manager", opened her mouth for a while.

"Right. Why don't we have it at home for dinner once in a while?

"What? Is that okay? But why??

Fidel surprised by the abrupt suggestion.

Takumi returned the words, smiling at the way the boy rounded his eyes looked.

"I know we're running out of time, but even if we're too focused and over-thinking, it's going to boil. At times like this, you have an idea that you should change your mood. And today, I think I can prepare a dish that Fidel wanted me to eat once."

"Heh, really? Yeah. Then let me sweeten you to that word. Should I interrupt you again in the evening?

"Yeah. I'll get ready here, so come back by sundown"

"Okay! See you in the evening, thank you."

Unexpectedly, you will be able to eat excellent dishes made by Takumi, a fidel that unwittingly breaks your face.

He began to look at the construction again, moving his trademark fox ears picturesque.

―――――

And evening.

Karan karan karan and bell sounds from the entrance to the "swordfish" coffee shop, which is closed.

A little earlier than promised, Fidel seems to have arrived.

"Good evening. I was sweet with your words -"

"Mr. Fidel, it's been a while!

"Ah, good evening, Luna. How have you been?

"Ha! I was fine!

Fidel bounces her chest off the energetic voice of the girl she hasn't seen in a long time.

Taking off the hunting hat he was wearing, he asked Luna what he was most concerned about until he came here.

"Don't you have that big rabbit today?

"Roland, if you're your brother, you just left? Takumi was inviting me to help her eat at home today..."

"Yeah, that's too bad."

This means that for today, Roland (the competitor) will not interrupt us.

Hugh sighs and shows a shameful look, but I can't stop laughing inside.

But when Luna learns about it, Fidel desperately grins by holding her mouth.

When I was interacting like that, I heard voices with high tension when I did.

Apparently, Nyarch has arrived about this store's billboard daughter.

"Ah, there you are! It's Takopa today! Taco, taco, taco!

Always a cheerful Nyarch, but tense with a ring to it today.

The trademark cat ears are also playing more pique than usual.

Lowering her gaze, Nyarch was carrying something like a cookware, trying to hold it with both arms.

While receiving that package, which looks slightly heavier, Fidel asks what the spell-like word Nyarch means to mumble.

"Takopa...? Is that the name of today's dish?

"Takopa is a Takopa! We're all screwing around! Tak, tak, tak, tak, tak, tak, tak."

Having finished carrying her luggage to the table, Nyarch began to circle as she sang in a good mood.

Well, Fidel laughs bitterly when she feels that way, sending her gaze to Luna.

The girl also laughed bitterly and began to answer Fidel's questions.

"Uh, Mr. Takumi said," Takoyaki. ”Anything, they use this plate to cook for everyone."

Luna said so, taking one plate out of the tools Nyarch had carried. Round plates made of slightly thicker plates of copper are lined up neatly with hemispherical indentations.

It seems a little inconvenient to use like a frying pan because the handle is not attached either.

"Hmm, I have no idea what dish this is going to be... Has Luna ever eaten?

To Fidel's simple question, Luna probably shakes her neck to the side.

"This is my first day, too. What the hell? Looking forward to what kind of food."

"Takopa is delicious and fun! Fidel-kun and Luna will twirl together."

That's what Nyarch said, and now he started turning around twirling from himself.

Looks like you're in a good mood.

Fidel and Luna face each other.

"I don't really know how to twirl it..."

"But you know it sounds fun just watching Mr. Nyarch."

"Right. Well, it's about Mr. Takumi, and I'm sure he'll make something that surprises you again."

"I'm not going to surprise you so much."

"Wow! I'm so happy!

Suddenly voiced from behind, surprised Fidel.

Takumi lowers her head to the boy she invited to dinner, smiling calmly, as usual.

"Welcome. Have fun today."

"No, thanks for inviting me over. Still, that sounds like a dish that uses a very unusual tool. I hear“ Takoyaki, "but what kind of dish is it?

"Shall I enjoy that after seeing it? Okay, I'm going to start getting ready at this table, so are you sure you want to give me a little help? Nyarch and Luna would be helpful if they could bring ingredients from the kitchen"

"I get it." "Aiya! Taco Taco Pa" "

Takumi, who sent Nyarch and Luna to pick up the ingredients, began preparations while Fidel helped him.

What Takumi prepared was a "firewood seven wheel” that they made together when they made copper plates for Takoyaki.

The white cylindrical shape, made from hardened soil, has a burning opening on the side and a small window with a metal door on the back of it.

Opening and closing this door allows the thermal power to be adjusted.

The inner part of the cylinder is then placed a plaid made of cast, plus four legs on the bottom.

This will not transmit the heat of the internal flame, so it will be safe to use even if placed on the table or on the floor.

If you look closely, the upper edge area is also dented by the way, and the fire outlet will not be completely blocked by placing the pan or plate.

A seemingly simple but very ingenious tool.

Fidel mouths her thoughts as she lines her burning mouth with thin firewood for the fire.

"I see. This sounds handy. They say it's easy to carry."

"I really hope you get charcoal. Thanks to Gustav for making something convenient."

"That's a great guild leader. But Mr. Takumi's got the original idea, right? I always wonder, how can you come up with so many pompous ideas?

"The idea and nothing, they're just reminding me of the tools I used to use where I used to live and making them. That's even rough shape and usage. Thanks to all the craftsmen, including Mr. Gustav, who are actually getting it shaped. This firewood seven wheel was arranged by Gustav based on what I told you."

Takumi's seven wheels are fueled with charcoal.

However, charcoal was apparently not commonly used in this world and was difficult to obtain.

Initially, I thought about using the fuels, but the residue burns quickly, unlike charcoal.

So what Gustav came up with was "interfacing with the rocket stove."

What can be done by repeating the prototype several times combines the goodness of seven wheels so that firewood like a rocket stove can be used as a heat source and also on a tabletop.

It may have been Takumi's knowledge that triggered it, but Takumi thought it was undoubtedly through the power of Gustav and his craftsmen that he was able to produce this “firewood seven wheel”.

"I see. Takumi and Gustav are both amazing"

"Fidel, if you've come up with anything, you can ask for it."

"Right. When the time comes I'd love to...... Looks like you're back."

Fidel looks up to the cheerful singing she heard from the kitchen.

What appeared in his eyes was the appearance of Nyarch holding a large bowl and showing a very good mood.