Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 557

Royal Capital Bedding Store

　After filling our stomachs with the numerous food stalls, we returned to the central square and the waiting carriage.

　Of course, standing for long periods of time can be tiring, so it's important to take some time to sit down and relax.

　We chatted leisurely while sipping juice that we had bought at a food stall on the way home.

　After spending 30 minutes like that, Ra-chan became restless as she wanted to play.

　Sensing this, Loretta and I both relaxed our expressions.

"Is there anywhere else you want to go, Alfried-sama?"

"Is there a bedding store that the Misfeeds have a favorite?"

　I couldn't think of an answer before, but I can answer it now.

　I can come to the royal capital anytime because of the teleportation system, but it's impossible to get into an introduction-based shop like the one I just went to by myself. So I should go now while I can still use the Misfeed family's connections.

I want to wake up.

"Do you want a bed, Al?"

"For now, I think I'll get a pillow. The one at Ra-chan's mansion was really good."

　The futon and pillows are fluffy. I'm particular about bedding, so I know the quality is high.

　It was a product of excellent quality that was not only stylish but also functional.

　Surely the bedding store that Ra-chan and her friends frequent must have some good pillows.

　I actually want a bed, but it would be difficult to carry it home.

　A high-end store would probably be willing to transport it to Koriat Village, but it would likely cost a lot more.

　If it's a type that can be disassembled, we can load it on the carriage and go home, but if we buy it without consulting her, there's no doubt that Elna-kaasan will scold us.

"The bedding store our family uses is in the northwest section. Shall we go there?"

"please"

"got it"

　When Loretta gave the signal, the stopped carriage slowly started to move forward.

　As you leave the central square and head northwest, the traffic becomes calmer.

　As we entered Kita Ward, luxury stores began to line the streets, and a horse-drawn carriage stopped on a corner of the street.

"This is the bedding store we use, Three Pass."

　Loretta pointed to a large bedding store.

　Compared to the flashy and glamorous shops, the bedding store in front of me is very calm, using wood and white materials. Perhaps they value a clean and reassuring atmosphere.

　Although I had never met the staff or the owner, I had a feeling that this store could be trusted.

　When I entered the store, there were many beds lined up on the spacious floor.

"...Paradise."

　With so many beds, it seems like it would be possible to sleep in a different bed every day.

　When Ra-chan and Loretta entered the store, a refined woman wearing glasses came out from the back.

　She has long, curly pink hair, her sky-blue eyes are droopy and she looks very sleepy.

　The woman first greeted the two of them and then came over to me, the person who introduced them.

"It's nice to meet you. My name is Name and I am the owner of Three Passes."

　Perhaps because of the soft atmosphere and drawn-out voice, just listening to it makes me feel sleepy.

"I am Alfried Slowlet, the second son of the Slowlet family. Nice to meet you."

"What would you like today?"

"If I find something I like, I'd like to buy a pillow."

"There are general-purpose and custom-made types. Which would you like?"

"What? You can get custom made pillows?"

　Ra-chan, who was nearby listening to Name's question, cried out in surprise.

　If it had been Eric or Thor who said this, they would have lectured her for about an hour, but Ra-chan is still a young child. It's no wonder she has such low awareness of sleep.

"Rah-chan, listen carefully. People spend a quarter of their lives in bed. Whether this time is a comfortable slumber or an uncomfortable time with lots of tossing and turning depends on whether the bed and pillow suit your body.

If you use something that doesn't fit your body, blood flow will be restricted, and oxygen and nutrients will not circulate sufficiently. Your body tries to solve this by turning over in your sleep, but turning over too much can affect the quality of your sleep.

By choosing the right bedding for you, you can sleep better even if you sleep for the same amount of time. You can see how important it is to be particular about your bedding, right?

"Huh? Ah, yeah."

　But Ra-chan only showed confusion.

　Loretta also looked shocked.

　An expression that seemed to not understand the excessive enthusiasm for bedding.

　Scientific development in this world is lagging behind compared to the previous world.

　If I were to talk about the importance of beds and pillows and sleep, you would never understand.

　He realized he'd done it after he'd said it, but one person's reaction blew the other two's reactions way out of the blue.

"That's amazing! Even though you're young, you understand the importance of bedding! I've never met anyone with such deep knowledge about sleep before!"

　Name seemed to be moved as she took both of my hands in hers and said,

　As you would expect from someone who runs a bedding store, she seems to have an extraordinary obsession with sleep.

"It's one of the three basic needs, after all. It's only natural that we want to deepen our knowledge."

　I tried to act calm, but it was the first time I'd been able to talk about sleep with someone other than Elna-kaaan, so I was also feeling excited.

"There are other desires, like appetite and sexual desire, but there's nothing else that's as cost-effective and easy to feel good with!"

　Name's excited voice caused several nobles in the restaurant to turn towards him with shocked expressions.

　I understand the excitement of finding someone like you, but I wish you'd think a little more about how you express it.

"Manager Name, your voice is too loud. Please think a little more about how you say things."

"I'm sorry! It's hard to find someone I can talk to about bedding on the same level as..."

　Name seemed to come to his senses after being warned by another store employee.

　His face turned red and he apologized profusely.

"No, as long as you're careful it'll be fine."

　By the way, it seems that Ra-chan couldn't hear it because Loretta had covered her ears. I'm really glad.

"Well, you said you wanted to see the pillow. First, please tell me about your sleeping environment and your pillow concerns."

"got it"

　Name and I moved to chairs at the edge of the store.

"Do you want to try making a pillow, Ra-chan?"

"me too?"

"Yes, why don't you try making your own unique pillow, one of a kind?"

"I'll make my own pillow!"

　He seemed to like the phrase "your own pillow."

　That's why I decided to talk to Ra-chan about sleeping environments as well.

"Slime as a pillow?!"

　As I was listening, Name took the bait with the slime pillow I was talking about.

"Ah, yes. It feels really nice to use a slime as a pillow. It fits any body so it doesn't hurt your body."

"That was the one at Al's mansion. It was really good."

　Ra-chan also tried out the slime pillow when she came to visit our mansion.

　Slime is versatile as it can be used not only as a pillow but also as a cushion.

"Using a monster as a pillow...I'd never thought of that!"

　Some people are disgusted when they hear about using slime as a pillow, but Neem, who is greedy for sleep, doesn't seem to mind at all.

"Um, more details about the slime pillow!"

"Ahem."

"Oh, no. Sorry. I was just talking about your pillows."

　Just as the name was about to get out of hand, an employee behind him cleared his throat.

　As someone who loves sleep, I can understand how they feel, but I would be happy if they could focus on their work for now.