Later that same night.

Garamm strode around Sakura pondering about his plan.

They were staying at one of the taverns sponsored by the adventurer's guild. Special taverns and inns that have earned the favor of adventurers for room and food quality. But most importantly, these places were affordable for the adventurers.

These taverns were categorized according to the affordability for each adventurer class.

E-class inns were the cheapest, and accommodated E-rank adventurers. But that did not mean they were constructed with the bare minimum of essentials. Rather, they were considered quite nice.

A room in an E-class tavern would cost 6-8 bronze coins each day, the price of 3 meals for a commoner. Each room may be tight in spacing, but these taverns focused on providing enough housing for a large number of E-rank adventurers.

In addition, the meals themselves needed to pass a certain requirement of quality and quantity for the adventurers they served. For them, the quality of meals could be considered average compared to the normal taverns. Instead, it was the quantity of food they provided for the tired adventurer after a day's work. The quantity should satisfy the energy expenditures.

It cannot be said that the adventurer's guild did not take care of the adventurers they manage.

These taverns scaled according to the rank they were categorized at. D-class inns were better than E-class, but were affordable to D-rank adventurers. Room and food quality were also a cut above those provided by E-class taverns. The same could be said for higher ranked inns.

Garamm was staying at an A-ranked tavern. Preferring to slightly balance quality and price. But he was never one to overindulge.

Which was his current problem at the moment.

Spending a thousand gold coins on Sakura had eaten a large amount of his personal savings. Garamm was forced to draw from the allocated funds that the El Melloi Family provided. This fund was intended for his assignment in the Far East. Each time he used this fund, he was required to list the purpose of the purchase, the item, location, and other relevant details.

Garamm wasn't one to act out of line. His actions were known to have good results. Even if they failed, their intentions and goals were highly likely to be achievable.

The El Melloi Family knew him well. After all, Garamm was one of the best mages of his generation that the family produced. He was one of the few candidates to head the El Melloi family during the selection process a long time ago. But he didn't pursue that path due to personal reasons.

So searching for a suitable reason to explain his large expenditure for a slave was his first step. The only way to justify the purchase would be to yield results. A potentially powerful prodigy at his hands would only stay at the potential stage unless he acted upon it.

Since he wasn't going to return to the El Melloi headquarters for a year, he had some time to train Sakura's potential into a reality. But training a prodigy for its talent alone was not enough.

A plan needed action with a direction. The action would be to train Sakura, but without direction, it would be useless. Train her for what? Garamm didn't exactly specialize in discovering the talent in people, he excelled in boundary, mineralogy, and battle arts. None of which could be trained for a child of 8 years old.

8 years old…

Sakura was the same age as one of the future hopefuls that could lead the El Melloi Family.

Garamm's mind started running furiously as an idea unfolded. He could train Sakura into becoming a great mage that could support the future generation of El Mellois.

While his stance remained neutral concerning family affairs, people still tried to coerce him into supporting one or another leading candidate. It was expected, his reputation had a lot of weight behind it. Naturally, he was embroiled in the thick of things.

Why couldn't they just leave him alone to do his work? Maneuvering around the family politics was becoming more trouble than it was worth. Maybe it was time to throw in his lot with one faction already. Certainly far easier to handle one faction than to deal with all of them. Everyone knew it was difficult to change his mind. After all, he had remained neutral in family affairs for over five decades now.

It was a convenient reason that would perfectly match his character. He could train Sakura and allow her to deal with the family politics so that he could be left alone. As long as he taught her properly, she wouldn't join the family feuds based on her emotions, like some of them. It still surprises him that some members of the El Melloi family grew up that way. But would rather direct her activities based on an objective goal.

Similar to how he grew up.

He believed that results and their approaches mattered more.

Everyone would assume Sakura's actions were connected to his take on the matter. Giving him more space to maneuver around.

But first, Sakura needed to be molded into a capable supporter. Her age was already an advantage as it could help build a bond with the young candidate. Friendships were always easier to create when they were made early.

"Sakura, we are going to buy you books tomorrow. I need to teach you how to read and write. Furthermore, we will begin teaching you magic."

Sakura who sat on the chair nodded quietly. She had been waiting a few minutes for his orders, but never received any. If anything, it surprised her that the first discussion was about her education.

"Make sure to rest tonight. We will be waking up early tomorrow to begin your training."

Training? It hadn't been a whole day since the auction and she was already going to begin learning lessons. For some reason, Sakura couldn't stop the interest bubbling up inside her.

"T-training my magic sir?"

She made sure to ask as politely as possible, although her apprehension was apparent. Sakura was not used to her new role. At least, showing respect should keep her new owner satisfied.

"We cannot begin training your magic until we buy you books. No, we will be training other necessary skills. Starting with proper etiquette. As a servant of the El Melloi family, you are expected to carry a certain degree of finesse."

Sakura didn't understand the meaning of etiquette and finesse, but learning new words would come naturally with time.

Since it was already late, Sakura went ahead and slept. Garamm stayed up longer, thinking about how to go about teaching her.

At least he should start with the basics.

Reading and writing was already required to build a foundation to educate Sakura. In addition, simple mathematics would be a good pairing to jumpstart her critical thinking skills. Language should also be a focus early on, so that she could develop a diverse multilingual background in the future. History could be put on the backfoot for now, it should be taught later by the family instead.

Since he was training Sakura for support, she should also learn some physical skills too.

Culinary arts would be a great start. Preparing food by herself would decrease her dependency from unreliable sources. Therefore, safer from attacks in the coming years.

Garamm himself doesn't trust strangers, and it reflected on his experience with Analysis magic. His Analysis spell is influenced by his intention to examine objects for "systematic differences" instead of "structural weaknesses". Allowing him to see if the objects in front of him have been tampered with. With a lifetime's experience of Analysis on simple foods and objects, Garamm is able to see small differences between common materials, easily finding any dangerous additions.

A stark difference to Shirou's application of Analysis.

There was a reason Garamm stayed at adventurer sponsored taverns. These taverns were less likely to be targeted due to being moderated by older and retired adventurers too. Adventurers who found interest in pursuing other fields aside from adventure and glory. Yes, even adventurers past the age of their prime can still find jobs which the guild is happy to provide. Plus, the adventurer guild performed periodic checks to keep up the maintenance of the inns.

That was why the Adventurer's Guild had managed to expand so rapidly. With many retired adventurers joining other kinds of work, all they needed was to provide support and the returns in the later years would help them. It was all a cycle. Now, the Adventurer's Guild had hands on multiple fields aside from supplying manpower for quests. Of course, they stuck towards their main goal of being an adventure guild. They didn't try to exert influence on different markets they had no experience over.

Garamm would plan Sakura's training for the upcoming years late into the night.

The following morning.

Sakura blinked her sleepy eyes open. Garamm had nudged the young girl awake at dawn. The sun was slowly creeping its way towards the horizon. The sky outside the window slowly transformed from dark blue to a deep shade of violet the closer the sky was to the horizon.

"From today onwards, expect to awaken at the break of dawn like I do. We need to maximize time whenever we can." Garamm called from the bathroom door. He would take the bath first while Sakura remained half asleep.

"By the time I am finished, be ready to take a bath. Then we are going to head down and eat breakfast before leaving to buy your books."

The door closed and Sakura was left in the quiet room, eyes attracted to the beautiful sight of the changing sky. It was probably an hour or two earlier compared to the usual time she awakened back at home.

A difference, but it should be one that she could easily adapt to.

15 minutes later, Garamm left the bathroom dressed in black pants with an accompanying long black coat.

Sakura noted the new clean looking clothes in comparison to hers. Her only clothing was the small white dress that the Black Fortune Guild provided yesterday. The same dress she had slept in the night. Sakura briefly questioned if it was a good idea to go out in ruffled clothes.

The worry on her face clearly showed because Garamm answered her questions before she uttered them.

"If you are worried about your appearance, then it does not matter for now. We will be buying you suitable clothing. It will be part of your training to appear presentable."

Sakura scurried into the bathroom after the answer.

Once inside, Sakura gulped at the bathroom's quality. She had not yet accustomed herself to the difference between her life and the life in the city. Especially with how high the standards she had experienced recently.

You didn't spend two months suffering the worst lifestyle then become comfortable living in the finest you've experienced soon afterward.

The bathroom was large, not quite the same size as the one from the Black Fortune Guild, but it was very roomy. The bathtub was similar in size, enough to fit more than two people. Warm water was already settling within. Sakura was surprised Garamm had seen fit to prepare it for her.

Then again, she wasn't familiar with how to use bathtubs either. It took her a long time to find out how to use the ones in her old room at the Black Fortune Guild.

The rest of the room was designed for maneuverability and comfort. Sinks were near the toilet, each one probably large enough to fit her. Large varieties of stone combined into intricate designs all around the room, particularly on the floor, providing a good counter to the slippery effect of water. Stone was very resistant to water compared to wood. It made sense to use it as the main material for a bathroom.

Sakura hastened her bath. She didn't want to keep her new master waiting.

She still wasn't comfortable with thinking this way, but it was her new reality.

Garamm had been cleaning the desk of his work, placing the papers and books into his spatial ring when Sakura emerged from the bathroom. Her short hair was messy and wet, but at least she didn't wear her dress with a soaked body.

"Come here."

He placed his hand over her head and casted a small warming spell to dry her hair quickly. It was a convenient spell he picked up during his travels, saving him lots of time. Teaching Sakura the spell later would be useful.

Sakura blinked in surprise at his gesture. So far, Garamm had yet to do anything like the slavers or the guild. The slavers treated her badly, while the guild made it obvious that she was for profit. On the other hand, Garamm's treatment was different. He wanted to educate her, which was good, but it was intended for someone else in the future. Who would it be?

With her hair cleaned up to its pristine form, they were ready. Garamm and Sakura walked down to the tavern's dining area on the ground floor. It was situated beside the front desk near the entrance, making it quick to access by hungry adventurers returning from jobs. In addition, it also attracted customers since it doubled as a restaurant open to the public.

There were already a few adventurers eating breakfast already once they arrived. A party here and there, while others were eating alone. It looked like they were going out on a quest if some of them ate this early.

Sakura and Garamm sat at one of the tables beside the windows facing the street. It was empty compared to the hustle and bustle Sakura saw yesterday, but there were still a few people walking around. A horse with its coach passed by, the horse's feet clopping lightly on the road towards its destination.

"Sakura, choose your order."

Her attention was brought back to the menu in front of her. There were lots of dishes she didn't recognize. Thankfully, all dishes had images so that Sakura could glean some clues about the food.

Most of the menu was new to Sakura. Being the border of civilization really didn't give you much options when it came to food. Pretty much all of the dishes she cooked were sourced from their little corner of the world. Here, the dishes were cooked with ingredients from many places.

The dishes in front of her looked radically different from the ones she knew. Hence, her upbringing near the mountains already started showing from her lack of knowledge.

"If you are having trouble, I can pick a meal that would be familiar to you." Garamm offered to the struggling girl.

Sakura nodded silently in gratitude. Picking food with no idea in mind was proving to be troublesome for her. She handed the menu to him and opted to look out the window, taking in the sunrise appearing on the horizon.

Garamm went to the counter and ordered the dishes. He also picked up the day's newspaper from the stand beside the cashier and brought it back with him. Much of the news was useless to him, but finding useful information was still essential to his plans. It was something to do until the meal arrived.

Once it did, Garamm introduced basic table etiquette to Sakura.

"When eating food, your focus should be on the dish. Think of it as a form of respect for the food and the cook. The only exception is when you are conversing with someone. If you are, swallow your food before replying. It is not good to talk with a full mouth."

"Move smoothly, don't rush when eating. Chew with the mouth closed, showing your teeth biting into food does not leave a good impression. For now, it would be best for you to try and copy my movements."

The meal was eaten in silence. Sakura tried to emulate Garamm's fluid motions, but only looked funny instead. He had to give her credit for trying at least.

After breakfast, Garamm paid for the meal and the pair went off to buy Sakura's books.

Sakura watched the sun rise on the horizon, casting its light on the waking city. Houses and streets brightened as rays of sunlight bounced off them. Unlike the near empty streets earlier, there were more people moving around now. Sounds of city life were beginning to echo around the duo as they walked towards the main road.

Sakura recognized the same large road she and her fellow slaves passed a few days ago. It was busier than the streets around it. Carriages, wagons, carts, and horses were travelling back and forth in the middle while the sides remained relatively free of people. It was also far less congested compared to the crowd Sakura saw before.

Some shops on the main road were already beginning to open as the master and servant walked by. Sakura peered at the contents each establishment contained as they passed. The variety of services being offered were astounding. Gemstones, iron smiths, herbs, and many more.

Similar to the Black Fortune Guild and the A-tier tavern they were staying at, shops and buildings closer towards the center of the city were of a higher standard. Sakura, who had been astonished with the massive size and bustling city, kept track of the small details, wishing to compare them to her life in the village.

The walk lasted for half a kilometer or so. Streets and houses brightened as the sun climbed up from the horizon. More people were now streaming into the streets and the city was beginning to become as active as it had been on the afternoon Sakura arrived. At least she was able to enjoy the cool morning walk before the crowds started swamping her.

Garamm stopped in front of a large storefront. Only a simple double door with a plaque hanging over the doorway, no windows to show the space within. The Page Sage by Jiraiya was the plaque's name that was hung on top of the entrance. It was a weird design for her, the words "The Page Sage" took up a large amount of space while "by Jiraiya" was all written in a smaller font underneath. It was certainly different compared to the single picture-like script on others.

The issue is, Sakura could not read yet.

Sakura's confusion was noticed by Garamm.

"If you're wondering why it's fashioned differently from other shop names, it's because this shop is part of a larger brand. Particularly named after the owner Jiraiya of The Sannin, hence his name underneath the shop. I should warn you that some contents within are to be avoided at all costs."

"A-avoided at all costs?"

"Despite Jiraiya's reputation for being an S-rank ninja. He is a well-known pervert. Especially his personal line of eroge. But what we are here for are books. Jiraiya is a master at infiltration and espionage, but his skill at identifying information is equally as great. Those three talents of his are ranked S, if not S+."

"In the past, his brand was only limited to eroges and other perverted works. But that changed after some time. Jiraiya started putting his espionage skills to use outside of subterfuge and worked with his fellow Sannin Tsunade and Orochimaru. Together the three started collecting entire volumes of books and summarizing content from other authors."

"The result is what you see here today. Jiraiya's brand of eroge paved the way for the works of Tsunade and Orochimaru to also hit bookshelves everywhere. His bookstores are stocked with all kinds of information that the trio found useful. General information, history, medicine, economics, you name it, they most likely have it. Of course, anything harmful is filtered from being released. Even better, many great author works are reviewed by the Sannin. If they pass the criteria, their books are immediately added to the stocks for each bookstore. When you have three S ranks reviewing books together, the best works are easily found."

Sakura's eyes widened. She made sure to listen properly to each word Garamm uttered. Again, some words she didn't understand. But Sakura pieced together the clues to grasp the information.

This bookstore was run by S ranks, and they have some of the best information around.

Garamm pushed the thick wooden door open then waited for Sakura to enter.

Upon entering, Sakura gaped at the sight in front of her. The bookstore's interior was far larger than what it could've been from the outside.

Magic. It was the only reason possible.

The bookstore didn't look extravagant like other establishments, as if they were attracting customers. No, the atmosphere was calming and magical, like it was intended to be a bookshop, or a library in this case.

Magical was the only word Sakura could describe it as.

The interior was like a massive library. The entrance was on the ground floor facing a common area filled with tables. Students from the local academy pouring over books and papers, hot drinks steaming beside them.

A small cafe was situated beside the common area, serving drinks to the customers. Some people manned the counter, casting spells that levitated finished drinks to different people sitting on the long tables.

It was a good idea that all books were enchanted to be waterproof, or else spilled mugs would damage them.

Overlooking the common area was a second floor with balconies on all sides, also filled with more tables and customers. Shelves of books surrounded the center, looking like hallways branching off in different sections. Many people were traversing between bookshelves, some carrying books in their arms, others choosing to levitate them.

Yet the more striking characteristic was not loads of magic being casted by the customers. It was the high ceiling combined with tall windows showing the morning sunlight from outside.

Light? Sakura rubbed her eyes and looked again.

Yes. There were windows. Somehow, the two story bookshop that had no windows outside was able to show the fine morning in all its glory.

It was deliberately planned by the mages who worked with Jiraiya to design The Page Sage. Sunlight was a great way to lighten up an atmosphere, especially when the indoor space was dark. But sunlight damaged books over a long period of time. So it was decided to simulate the weather outside from the windows. Just to bring more life to the atmosphere within the bookstore.

Except The Page Sage was designed with too much expertise. That it transcended from a bookstore branch into a pseudo-library for the local magical academy. It quickly became one of the favourite venues for professors and students to work in.

The system was also convenient. Books could be rented for a fee if people could not afford buying them. After all, some professors studying for research could not purchase several batches of volumes from different authors in regards to their topic.

Sakura was busy taking in the scene all around her while Garamm asked a librarian for directions on each section.

Soon, they were off to one side of the bookstore-turned-library going through different shelves. Garamm ran his eyes on many books, looking at authors, the book's contents, even going as far as briefly scanning over some pages.

Someone bumped into Sakura while she was following him.

"Oh sorry. I didn't mean to- wait. Aren't you too young to be here?"

The words came from a witch, carrying a few books in her hands. Sakura's eyes were drawn to the female mage. The witch carried a wooden oak staff with an emerald inlaid within. She was dressed in a red robe. Nothing special, it looked like a generic robe that would fit in any crowd.

Then her eyes were pulled towards the books. She could not read the words, so they appeared as a jumble of scripts for her.

"S-sir Garamm is buying me books."

Sakura answered honestly. Not sure if talking to a stranger would be acceptable for Garamm.

The witch's eyes flickered to the old man skimming through another bookshelf.

"Garamm? The Garamm Archisorte? I did not know he was taking apprentices."

Sakura blinked. The lady had recognized her master immediately. She knew Garamm had a reputation, but for a stranger to just speak his name was astounding. Then her eyes were drawn to a picture on the book the witch carried.

The picture was of a phoenix.

"What kind of bird is that?"

Sakura was still an 8 year old child. It was natural for her to be interested in new things that caught her eye.

"Oh? This is a phoenix, a species of phantasmal beasts."

"Phantasmal beasts?"

"Think of them as animals who can use powerful magic. My party and I are studying them."

The lady showed Sakura the front cover of the book. Followed by some pages showing different phantasmal beasts like unicorns, chimeras, and some others.

Off to the side, Garamm had been attentively keeping track of the conversation. So far, he guessed that it was Sakura's childish interest that started it. Nothing wrong from his point of view.

"Here, take this book. If you like it, you can ask Mr Garamm to buy it for you too."

The witch smiled and patted Sakura on the head before giving her the book on phantasmal beasts. Sakura held the book in her arms with interest while the lady disappeared.

At least she could look at the pictures while Garamm was busy.

Half an hour later, Garamm and Sakura left The Page Sage, her books safely tucked away in his spatial ring.

The roads were now busy and full of people. A magical clock sat in the middle of the street, displaying the time for everyone. It was 8:30 in the morning.

But for Sakura, it was her first time seeing a clock. Another new object to add to her list of questions.

"Now that we are finished with your books, let's get you some clothes. It's not good walking around with the same white dress all the time."

Then the pair were off to the nearest clothing boutique.

Garamm didn't check one store. He checked several.

Compared to the books, the amount spent on clothes was greater. A lot greater.

"Since you are going to be accompanying me, you are expected to partake in the same events. We will first get you garments for special events. Afterwards, we can find you some adventurers and travellers outfits."

Attires for events and travelling, Sakura could understand. But for adventures?

"S-sir, do I really need clothes for adventures?"

"Of course you do. As part of your training, you need to become experienced in these sorts of things. I will be bringing you on quests to learn."

The master and slave entered the first shop. Beauté et Dames was the name that hung outside. In front of the shop, glass panes magically enhanced with durability showcased women wearing beautiful dresses on magical paintings.

They were moving in the paintings.

Sakura couldn't even imagine such a thing was possible.

Inside, it was another magically expanded space. Not as large as the last one, but still larger than what was expected from outside.

Is space expansion a common theme for cities? Now that Sakura thought about it, the amphitheater she was sold at seemed larger inside than it was from outside.

"Oh my, what a lovely young granddaughter you have there sir! Are you interested in looking for a good dress that would match her perfectly?" A saleswoman greeted them as she approached.

Sakura was young. But anyone could tell she would grow into a beauty in the future.

The shop catered to many customers, and it was rare for the ladies working inside to find such good base material to fashion dresses for.

And Sakura was just that beautiful.

It would be a shame if they couldn't find a gown to suit her. If they couldn't, then they would at least make sure to design one specifically for her. After all, custom-made orders were always sure to prioritize the client's needs.

"Yes, she needs a dress. I am no expert in fashion, so can you find or make a dress for her? The best you can provide. I will pay for it."

Garamm didn't think to correct the women. It was easier to let them assume that Sakura was his granddaughter. They wouldn't see the slave brand because he made sure to turn it invisible using the contract's settings.

Suddenly, Sakura was at the mercy of ladies who found a cute doll to dress up. Garamm watched her get whisked away to another room for measurements to be taken.

"Do you supplement your dresses with spells? Charms to keep them clean and new? Maybe some protection as well?"

"Yes sir. We have a tailor who can weave the spells into the cloth after your purchase. It would take some time though, depending if you want a custom-made dress or one from the shelves."

"It would be better to have them tailor-made for her. Once you have a design in mind, please show it. I want to decide for her."

15 minutes later, Sakura returned. She ran behind Garamm, hiding from the predatory women. Their excitement unnerved her and she wanted to get away from them.

Some designs were drafted and presented to Garamm, a couple of which he picked. He would return in a few days to fetch the finished dresses.

But for now, on to the next shop. Having a variety of clothing options was always a necessity.

Garamm asked for Sakura's measurements on a note. It would be faster if he showed it to the other shops to skip the time spent measuring.

This pattern was repeated for each shop they visited.

After Garamm bought a decent number of clothes for Sakura, it was finally time to acquire the last item on his list.

A wand. So that Sakura could start practicing magic.

It was small, light, and convenient, perfect for her. Wands acted as conduits for mana. This would be the first step for Sakura's introduction to casting. Once she is able to conjure magic, he would teach her to cast without it.

It was always better to rely on your own ability. Tools were only used to enhance them.

A bell jingled as the pair entered a shop catered to selling wands.

Behind the counter, an old man with monocles looked up towards the new customers.

"Well well well, I wouldn't have ever thought I would see the day a legendary S-rank mage would enter my store."

"I am here to purchase a wand. This was the only store in town that could produce wands suited for their owners."

"Of course. Wands are very special tools. The art of creating a wand that perfectly matches the caster is difficult. That is why only few people take up such an art. Come, come, let me appraise her."

Sakura and Garamm followed the old shopkeeper to the backroom. She recognized the familiar magic circle, the same one used to appraise her several times.

After all, the circle was required to be able to examine a person's magic. Filtering out the ambient mana of the world inside its space.

But this time, the procedure happened differently.

The wandmaker appraised not one hand, but two. He also analysed the center of her back, then muttered to himself for a few minutes before discussing it with Garamm.

"She's an impressive one if I've ever seen any. Not only are her pathways awake, they are balanced. She's going to grow ambidextrous. Both sides of her body can cast spells equally. Unlike the average person whose body and circuits tend to favor one side or another. Similar to when they develop a tendency to be right-handed or left-handed."

"What about her magic? Can you tell me anything about it?"

"Mellow. Magic tends to mirror the caster's character. Her magic is smooth and soft. But don't mistake it for weakness. She's very powerful for her age already. It just means that her spells are stronger when they are supportive in nature. Attack spells and the like will perform normally as her magic grows, but healing and other kinds of arts will scale higher."

"She could grow into a powerful mage in a roundabout way then. Someone who can stack spells together to buff herself. A mastery towards more fields because of her magic's smooth characteristic?"

"Yes. I'm already going through my stocks to see which materials suit her. Unicorn hair already sounds like a perfect match. It should take me a week to craft the wand for her."

Garamm nodded. A week was acceptable, he could start teaching the girl while they waited for the clothes and wand.

"Very well. I shall return when it is ready."

Sakura was already starting on the path to become a mage, 5 years ahead of her time.


Author's Note

Finding Japanese breakfasts from Google, then I found the Michelin Guide instead. How did a simple breakfast search result in premier-class restaurants instead?

Holy crap. Michelin has 15,678 catalogued restaurants. I think I found my go-to place for dishes when I write cooking scenes. Sakura is going to be learning international culinary arts, while Shirou is stuck in the middle of nowhere ehe.

Looking through the Michelin Guide website made me hungry while writing breakfast. Sadly, I don't think I'll ever taste those kinds of food…I'll cry in the corner instead.

The Page Sage idea actually came from the Michelin restaurants. The names of restaurants were followed by the Michelin starred chef who established them. So I went ahead and yoinked the naming scheme. Then added Jiraiya to make it more comedic, with additional changes to make it more wholesome. After all, who expects an eroge writer to establish a large brand of bookstores? Especially when they become popular not for the eroge, but for the quality of books and atmosphere.

Alright everyone, hope you're excited for a strong Sakura in the future hehe.

SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE.