CH 45

“Alright! Let’s start shooting! All three of you, look at this ca-me-ra!”

“Naoya, what are you planning to do? Can we eat this cutlet-ish dish?”

“Wait, Chloe-san. The hamburger given to me doesn’t have warm pottery.”

“…Can I drink the beef stew?”

“Wait! You can eat it after we finish, but wait a moment!”

I stop the three of them from peering into the container of side dishes I handed over. I went through all this preparation, and if they eat now, it’ll be ruined.

“Well, that works out. Let’s capture a scene of eating after the group photo is done.”

While they were distracted by the side dishes after being in swimsuits, I took photos. I take countless photos. After finishing the group shot, it’s time for individual shots.

“Alright. Now, Chloe, take this.”

“Naoya, what is this?”

“I told you earlier, ‘I have an idea for the product.’ This is one of them, or rather, it’s a new product derived from it.”

“It’s just a hamburger sandwiched between bread, isn’t it? I’ve had hamburgers placed on top of bread and eaten beef stew with bread… a new product?”

“Look closely, Chloe. It’s not just bread, it also has leafy vegetables that the ladies brought, right? Plus, pickles and a special sauce adjusted from demi-glace sauce… well, never mind. Give it a try.”

“That’s right. What was I hesitating about in front of a new meat dish? Well then, let’s dig in!”

With both hands holding the new product I handed her, Chloe takes a big bite of the Ham-bur-ger.

In this world, there’s bread and vegetables from the old ladies, homemade pickles I experimented with, special sauce, and the hamburger that I started selling as a side dish.

There are quite suspicious ingredients, but well, you could still call it a hamburger.

But there’s no hamburger in this world. I wonder what happened to the translation ring.

“W-What is this?! What is this?! It’s just sandwiched between bread! It’s delicious, it’s really delicious, Naoya!”

“Thanks for the expected reaction, Chloe. With this, I can capture some good photos.”

Despite her beautiful and elegant appearance, Chloe opens her mouth wide and takes a big bite of the hamburger. She seems completely engrossed and has forgotten about her swimsuit and the camera.

I approach and take photos. I take countless photos.

“N-Na-Naoya-san? Aren’t you getting a bit too close? Ah, Chloe-san! The sauce is dripping onto your chest—”

“Chloe is truly excellent as a model! Reactions like that can’t be captured in photos.”

“Hm? What’s wrong, Anna? Ah, you wiped away the spilled sauce for me. Thanks… Naoya? Why are you so close?”

After finishing the hamburger, Chloe finally seems to be able to see her surroundings.

“Why are you getting so close to me when I’m dressed so lightly?! You’re dressing me in a swimsuit that’s no different from underwear! You’re planning to attack me after all! Kuh, kull me!”

“It’s a bit late for that. Besides, Chloe is stronger, so I don’t think there’s any need to give up on “killing” her. It’s more likely that I’ll be the one killed.”

“What! So, Naoya, you really intend to attack me!”

“Yes, yes, shut your trap. Well then, for the next shoot, Anna-san, I’ll be relying on you. Anna-san, please take this.

“Naoya-san, what is this?”

“Are you even listening, Naoya? If you were stronger, you must have intended to attack me! You beast!”

“You’re just playing with words. Well, this is a new product derived from cutlets. It’s called a ‘Cutlet sandwich’ It’s exactly what it sounds like.”

“I see, sandwiching croquette between bread… If you don’t mind getting messy, you can eat this and the hamburger with just one hand… Amazing, Naoya-san!”

“Na-Naoya? Hey, are you even listening? Isn’t it a bit rude to ignore me like that, Anna? Hello?”

“It’s not that amazing, it’s actually… Well then, I’ll take pictures of you while you’re eating that.”

We continue shooting at the Aion Mall in the early morning, before it opens. There are also costume changes, so it’s probably best to finish shooting with the three of them now. After surviving the morning rush, I plan to shoot each product.

Once the shooting is done, I’ll start preparing to utilize the photos we took. We should be able to do some promotion before the late afternoon rush.

“Barbara, please listen, Naoya and Anna are being mean.”

“…you ‘kay? Want some beef stew?”

Barbara, the plate is empty. When did you eat it?

And beef stew is not a drink. I’m glad you liked it, but still… It was gone just like that.

“Oh, the floor manager-chan. Why are ya not wearin’ clothes?”

“Right’? Well, whatever. Give me one of those ye were munchin’ on!”

“Understood! Takeaway or eat here?”

“Takeaway, I can eat while driving the carriage. The only downside is getting my hands dirty.”

“Thank you for your purchase. Three hamburgers, three cutlet sandwiches. Thank you for waiting.”

“Hah, amateur. Hey, Barbara-chan, one of the new items for each, and also beef stew!”

“…got it grandpa.”

After 3 PM.

The special booth in front of the Aion Mall otherworldly store was bustling with people.

As I planned, it seems like I was able to attract passersby heading to the city.

“By the way, who drew that incredibly detailed painting that looks so real? It stimulated my appetite.”

“Hey old merchan man, you’re saying that because you were attracted to the lightly dressed lady, right? Just like us!”

“That sign was made by Naoya! But it seems like he didn’t draw it himself?”

The Aion Mall otherworldly store faces the road connecting one city to another.

The customers who have visited so far were the people using that road.

Of course, not everyone passing by the road stops at the Aion Mall otherworldly store.

After all, the city is just a short distance away.

The strategy I came up with for promotion is the banner facing the road.

And not just any banner, but one featuring the three of them showcasing side dishes and hamburgers in swimsuits.

“There are more customers than usual. Just as Naoya-san planned.”

“Yes, Anna-san. It worked out well. I thought it would be easier to target people passing through rather than attracting people from a distance. Plus, during this time, there are mostly men passing by.”

“I see, that’s how it is. But, um, that swimsuit… It was really embarrassing…”

“Hey, what’s going on here?”

While talking with Anna-san, we heard a loud voice.

“Excuse me, what seems to be the matter, sir?”

“I thought there would be women in underwear, but there ain’t any! Bring out those women in those clothes!”

It’s the ninth day since I became the store manager of the Aion Mall otherworldly store.

The plan doesn’t seem to be going smoothly, even though the initial moves were successful!