A day off at Oasis
Good morning!
Good morning, Minette.
Good morning.
Minette-chan is so energetic this early in the morning.
Yes! I'm really energetic, you know.
This breakfast sure looks delicious.
It's been a while, Garnet.
Why did you suddenly come out on your own?
Shut up.
Who asked you not to summon me even once?
I was really bored!
Sorry...
We didn't find any chance to summon you.
Isn't there any blood-boiling adventure?
Nina-san, are there no quests today?
Yeah.
All the quests required long journeys recently.
It's good to just take a break once in a while.
Yeah, Clan Oasis shall have a day off today.
Looks like I won't have anything to do today...
Day off?
Then, will you be able to play with me today, Papa?
Sorry.
There was a sudden influx of items to be repaired.
I'll have to stay at the workshop all day.
I see.
What about Carina?
I also have duties.
Agnes...
I have to perform street acrobatics at the city square as usual.
What about Chelsea?
Chel-san has to attend the Knights Templar meeting.
Everyone is still busy even on a day off without any quests.
Honestly, humans of this generation are always so busy.
By the way, Nick-san went to repair his axe at the nearby blacksmith.
Oh right, there's still that guy...
I'm sorry about it, Minette.
Why don't you hang out with Garnet today?
I got it. I'll play with Garnet!
Oh dear, looks like it can't be helped...
That's right, Minette-san.
I'll need your help later.
What do you want me to help with, Nina?
The others are really busy, so I can only ask you for help.
Carrot, onions, potatoes...
What's this?
Ingredients for tonight's curry dinner.
I have some things to do so I can't go out.
I was hoping you could help me purchase them, Minette-san.
Well... is this counted as a quest?
That's right.
I will entrust this quest to you.
Yes, leave it to me!
I'll try my best.
And then...
Hello, Minette-chan.
You're cute today as always.
Thank you very much.
Running an errand? You sure are reliable.
Yes, I'll do my best!
That girl is very popular, isn't she?
Don't you know, Nee-san?
Minette-san is extremely popular amongst the upper-middle aged people.
She has taken the first place in "I want her to be my daughter" and has a dedicated fanclub.
She actually has that much support?
Even you are a member?!
The request we received from Nina-san was to protect Minette-san quietly.
We mustn't lose her.
Roger that.
Put these on too, Nee-san.
Thanks, Ritos.
Why am I the only one wearing something like this?!
Excuse me!
Welcome.
If it isn't Minette-chan?
Hello! I want to buy some vegetables.
Yes, thanks for your patronage.
Well... Carrots, onions and potatoes...
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Potatoes are sold out.
Really?
An accident right from the start...
I'm sorry.
But, it should be available at the shops on the other side of the city square.
Then I shall buy them over there.
Yeah, I'll draw you a map.
Here, take this as a compensation.
Thanks!
Alright! First stage: clear.
Though, the route is different from usual.
The other side of the city square is... quite far.
What's wrong?
Minette-san is walking in the opposite direction of the city square.
She should have taken this route, instead she is walking in the opposite direction.
This is bad!
We have to let her know!
But our task is to monitor her quietly...
It would be against the rules if we directly talk to her.
That's true. We have to observe her without being found.
From the grocery store to the city square should be...
It should be this way.
I see.
This music is...
Agnes' street acrobatics!
There you go.
Hey Agnes, isn't that Minette and Garnet?
Yeah.
Minette-chan.
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Hi, you're working hard with the errand, aren't you?
Yes.
The city square is...
We were about to head to the city square.
Then we heard your performance music and it led us here.
That's really great.
But under normal circumstances, you wouldn't get lost since the city square is huge.
Of course, unless you're Chel-san.
That's right.
Minette, instead of wasting our time here, we should really be heading to the next shop.
Right.
Is there really a grocery store in such a place?
That's...
It's Carina.
Carina!
Oh my...
What are you doing here?
Chel-san and I agreed to meet here.
What about you both?
There should be a grocery store around here.
Grocery store?
Do you know of such, Monte?
Search start.
There isn't any of the mentioned store nearby.
But...
Let me have a look.
I see.
Do you know?
I remember now.
There's indeed a grocery store that moved here recently.
Information missing. That store has yet to be saved inside the data bank.
That's because it only just moved here.
That's Carina for you!
You know everything about this city.
It's nothing.
The store is at the end of that street.
Are you both fine alone?
No problem.
This is a quest that I accepted.
I want to complete it on my own.
I am here too!
That's right.
Thank you.
Speaking of which, Chel-san is really taking her time.
Good. Stage two is also cleared.
I'm thinking there'll be more deviations to come.
Now, on to the next...
What are you two doing here?
This is the entrance of the Sacred Temple.
No, we're not suspicious-
What's with those pince-nez glasses?
Are you looking down on us?
This is my younger sister's...
Hey, say something Ritos.
I knew it! She's no longer here!
Come with us!
It's not like that, listen to me!
Incredible, the radiance of the sun.
Let's walk in the cheerful bell chimes while holding hands.
Waking up immediately upon hearing everyone's voices.
Laughing during breakfast time.
Thanks for coming.
You're welcome.
We bought it.
It's much faster over here.
What kind of adventure will commence?
Let's see... there's only meat left.
I tie the ribbon tightly on departure.
Yeah, we're nearly there.
It's all thanks to me for keeping you company.
You should be grateful.
At times, words and feelings are painful...
Yes, I am.
Minette-san.
It's Chelsea.
What are you doing here?
There's a Knights Templar meeting at the Sacred Temple today.
Sacred Temple?
Yes, the Sacred Temple.
This is the port.
Is that so?
Chelsea...
I'm lost yet again, aren't I?
Chelsea!
I made serious preparations to prevent myself from getting lost this time.
In your case, it's a unique talent.
That's right!
Garnet, bring Chelsea to the Sacred Temple.
But the quest isn't complete yet.
We only need to buy the meat, I can manage alone.
But Minette-san...
I understand.
I'll be responsible for taking Chelsea there.
Garnet-san.
Just accept this act of kindness by Minette, Chelsea.
I see, I understand.
I'm counting on you.
The rest is up to you, Minette.
Yeah!
You're horrible.
You sure took your own sweet time, Nee-san.
Hey! Why did you abandon me?!
Look over there, Nee-san.
There's a sudden turn of events.
Those Knights Templar didn't listen to a word I said.
They said "How can we believe the words of someone who wear those glasses."
The only companion, Garnet-san, has withdrawn from the battle field.
How will Minette-san, who have been left alone, escape from this crisis?
You're still ignoring me flamboyantly?!
Let's see... Carrots, onions, potatoes, spices...
The butcher is up ahead.
Hey, are you alright?
It's nothing.
Does it hurt anywhere?
No, I'm just a little giddy.
But it's fine, I'm always like this.
But... you seem to be in a lot of pain.
I'll be fine if I rest for a while.
Hmm, let's see...
Oh, right!
Place this on your forehead.
Y-Yes, thank you.
It's cool and comfortable.
I know!
You really saved me.
I'm Miriam.
I'm Minette.
Seriously, she still has time to talk?
So you're saying she should ignore a girl in pain?
As expected of Nee-san...
Do you want to exterminate any rival?
You're making me look bad!
I don't mean it that way, it's just... it's just..
I'm going to tell Minette.
I see.
You're from a Clan.
I may not look like it, but I'm also an adventurer.
I'm envious.
My body is weak, so I can't travel to far away places.
I'm sorry.
No, it's fine.
If it's alright, I want you to tell me more about your adventures next time.
Yes, I'll be happy to.
Sorry, you're still in the middle of an errand, right?
Ah, I almost forgot!
I only have the butcher left.
It's already this late!
Then you should follow me.
Eh?
It's a shortcut if you walk through here.
You really know a lot.
The cat in my house always comes here to play.
So even I'm familiar with this place.
You have a cat at home?
Yeah, it seems to have become the boss of this region.
There are many cats indeed.
Look, there is one too!
There seems to be something wrong with it.
Could it be that it can't come down?
This is bad!
I can climb up through there.
Minette-san, it's dangerous.
But I can't leave that cat alone.
Alright!
Minette-san!
Come here, little kitty.
This way.
Come.
I did it.
Minette-san!
Are you hurt anywhere, Minette?
Papa!
Thanks a lot, Papa.
No, it's nothing.
Minette-san, are you alright?
Minette-san, down there...
Down there?
Wait a moment...
I'll retrieve it immediately.
Yes.
I don't know how to thank you.
No, I didn't do anything.
If you want to, you should thank her instead.
Thank you, little miss.
For saving my house's cat.
It's nothing really.
I'll surely return the favor.
Well then, I'll take my leave.
Goodbye.
Speaking of which, what is Papa doing here?
Well... I just happened to pass by.
So that's why.
What's wrong?
I'm sorry.
I just feel that Leicester-san resembles my brother.
You have a brother?
Yeah, he's a very kind brother.
Show me next time, and the cat too!
Y-Yeah...
My house is over there.
I had so much fun today, Miriam.
Yeah, me too.
Let's talk again next time.
Sure.
Make sure you do!
Well then, we should also be heading back.
Yes.
Minette?
I forgot to buy the meat.
Oh my...
I'm back.
Welcome back, both of you.
Welcome back.
I bought the ingredients.
Thanks for the hardwork.
You see...
Yes?
I'm really sorry, I didn't manage to buy the meat.
Oh my...
Have I failed the quest?
No way...
It's true you didn't buy everything.
But, you did something much more important than that.
Papa...
Just leave it.
You don't have to use meat to cook curry, you know.
Vegetables curry.
Yeah, I'm on a diet. It works well.
But...
Yahoo.
Good evening.
Sorry to bother.
Oh my, what's going on at this time of the day?
We bring a delivery.
Wow, it's huge!
Premium grade meat...
The butcher at the central street asked us to deliver this.
He said it's for Minette-san in Oasis.
He said "Thanks for saving our house cat."
That's...
Looks like that cat belonged to the butcher.
How do you handle this situation, Nina?
Yeah, naturally...
Minette-san, congratulations.
Quest complete.
Congrats, Minette.
Isn't that great?
Congratulations, Minette-chan.
Congratulations, Minette.
Papa....
Yes, thank you!
I'm home...
I'm also back...
Oh, Chelsea and Garnet!
Did something happen, Chel-san?
You didn't come to the meeting.
The Knights Templar were really worried.
It's a long story.
Why are this generation's city routes so complicated?
That's right.
Why don't the two of you join us for dinner?
We can?
Of course.
I love curry!
But Nee-san, have you forgotten?
We are destined rivals with Clan Oasis.
You're actually accepting the kindness of your enemies, Nee-san?
I don't recall ever teaching you this.
I don't recall having you teach me in the first place!
But that's true.
The mood might have been lax, but we're still rivals.
I refuse!
Well, I'm very willing to accept the invitation.
I knew you would do this...
Can you help me, Minette-san?
Sure.
The quest this time is to make delicious curry, Nina.
Next Episode
Wow, a party!
I'm happy to know of your intentions...
I have other things to ask of Minette-chan and Annie-chan.
It's dangerous, come back!
I also reduced the weight by 20%.
I'm alright with it.
On the Night of the Party
Those few are together with me.