Chapter 562 - Forgotten Homework
Monday
"Thank you for your hard work. You'll be coming to the headquarters studio tomorrow, and we look forward to continuing to work with you."
Yes.
Mion's first day of album recording. Two songs were successfully completed as scheduled.
Tsubaki-san and I were just observing, but Mion would occasionally smile at me... which was a little embarrassing.
"Then, if you'll excuse us."
Tsubaki-san and I bowed, and we returned to the usual Virtual Studio.
"Good work."
Yes. Shou-kun, weren't you bored?
"No, not at all. Mion's singing voice is truly amazing."
I truly believed that.
Normally, her voice sounded like clear notes flowing on a breath, and her high notes resonated powerfully.
I got so engrossed listening that I had no idea why retakes were being called...
May I confirm tomorrow's schedule?
"Ah, yes."
She mentioned a studio at the headquarters, but it was apparently about a 30-minute drive, so it should be plenty of time even after seeing my sister Mashiro off.
In fact,
"What about lunch?"
A nearby restaurant has been reserved, so you can relax there until it's time.
She said. It would be covered by expenses, so there was no need to worry.
It sounds like it's going to be a super expensive restaurant...
"Then, I'll return to report to the President."
Saying that, Tsubaki-san exited the studio.
It was past 4 PM, so I wondered if I could still go to IRO.
"Shall we go to IRO for a bit?"
"Got it. Mion, is there something you need to do?"
I need to copy Masterpiece Score Collection Vol. 2 for the reward. Shou-kun, you also need to finish Lupi-chan's wood carving soon.
"Ah! Sorry, I forgot..."
I'd spend tonight on that too.
And I needed to make one for Sweee as well. I already had the Green Gold Steel Ingots ready.
"Then, let's hurry."
Yes.
*
After talking with Mion, I sorted through the past requests.
The reward for the piano repair request was the Transfer Magic Circle, which had been delivered and completed.
The request for purchasing the Masterpiece Score Collection had arrived, and the corresponding medium wine barrel had been delivered, completing that. However, I had forgotten to copy and hand over Volume 2, so I asked Mion to do it.
The request for Purple Steel Ore procurement was also completed, as I had given them Mithril Ingots equivalent to what I received.
For the Raw Crystal Ore procurement request, I had received the ore but forgotten to hand over the "Wooden Statue of Lupi," so I needed to finish it quickly.
"Is that everything?"
Yes. Will you be posting any new requests?
"Hmm, I can't think of anything right away, so I'll consider it. Oh, Mion, is there anything you want?"
I'll think about it too.
So, I resumed work on the "Wooden Statue of Lupi," which I had put on hold.
I asked Mion to make a copy of Masterpiece Score Collection Vol. 2.
"I just thought of something..."
?
"What if they find out it wasn't me who copied it?"
Mion's handwriting was overwhelmingly neater than mine.
Mine, I wouldn't say was neat by any stretch. Though it was better than my sister Mashiro's...
Your letters, Shou-kun, haven't been shown on stream, so it should be fine, shouldn't it?
"That's true."
The only possibility was the inscription I'd put on the wood carving I was making now?
Well, that one I was carving, so it should be fine. No, wait.
"The request forms, the ones I wrote, are over there, right? What if they compare them?"
Ah...
"Well, if they bring it up, I can just say a Dragonfolk helped me."
The White Dragon Princess and El-san would be coming soon anyway, so having El-san help was a viable excuse.
"Lupi. Turn around for a bit."
"Woofn"
Lupi understood perfectly and sat facing away. So smart and cute.
Even so, I felt like she'd grown so much since I first met her...
"I want to carve Leda and Roy too."
Yes.
As we were talking about that,
"~~~?"
"Don't worry, Sweee, you're next."
"~~~♪"
When I answered Sweee, who had piped up, she seemed satisfied and flew off to the bed, apparently for a nap.
Ah, Shou-kun. I just thought of something I want.
"Oh? What is it?"
Could you ask Jinbee-san to make me a vase or a flowerpot?
"Oh! That's a great idea! I want to use it as a reference too..."
But this was more of a request for President Bell, rather than a general quest.
Would a nominated request work? But...
"If it's a nominated request, wouldn't it be hard for the recipient to refuse?"
I felt it might come across as a bit too much pressure.
How about asking players who have broken the skill cap in Pottery to make one vase and one flowerpot each? We can tell them they'll be displayed in the mansion and backyard.
"I see. In that case, having several would be fine... I guess? Just in case too many come, maybe we should set a limit?"
Yes.
The garden was large, so I could easily place 20 to 30 items.
Well, there were probably only a handful of players who had broken the cap in Pottery Skill.
"Speaking of which, the higher-tier skill for Pottery Skill is... Pottery?"
Yes. Unlike other Crafting skills, it's apparently a rare skill.
"Oh, really?"
I wonder what the rare element is?
Perhaps you can make ceramic items.
"Okay, I'll talk about the next request on the live stream... Oh, no, for the next live stream, I wanted to go upstream with True and the others."
The plain where you saw the horses?
"I'm thinking of going even further upstream from there."
I wanted to go as far as the Small Magic Boat could take us and see if I could find anything interesting there.
Please be careful, okay?
"Yeah. It's a live stream, so I won't do anything reckless."
Saying that, I had a feeling something strange was going to happen...