Bonus Short Stories
A Day at Work
“Great work today.”
“Likewise.”
One night, the employees of Bamboo Forest, the laundry shop in Gimul, were relaxing in the break room as they awaited dinner.
“So, Ox, are you getting used to things around here?”
“Most certainly, thanks to you. In fact, I was surprised to be treated so well.”
“That’s great to hear. Our boss is very particular about doing right by his employees.”
“Plus, Chief always gets us souvenirs whenever he travels far away!”
“You always get so excited over them, Maria. Where did he go this time, Fina?”
“Fatoma, I think.”
“There’s a large lake in Fatoma, and they’re famous for their fish, ladies.”
“Okay, guess we’re getting fish for souvenirs!”
“They can be quite expensive at the shops.”
“Do you know the place well, Ox?”
“Gladiators often go on tour to enter tournaments so I heard about Fatoma somewhat when I fought at the colosseum in the neighboring land of Antrum.”
“Ah, but we didn’t know any of that...”
“We never really left the village until we came to work here.”
“I have always longed to travel, even for business... You are much more knowledgeable than us, Ox.”
“Is that so...? This may be the first time I’ve been complimented on my knowledge instead of my sword...”
“I wouldn’t have expected that.”
“You’re pretty easy to talk to, aren’t you?”
“I thought you were scary at first!”
“It isn’t uncommon for more popular gladiators to be invited to noble dinners and events, so I try to...”
“Heh, you’re blushing!”
“Um... Am I being mocked?”
“No, not at all!”
“Right. It’s getting a bit scary out there, so I’m glad we have someone strong on the team.”
“We’re also very glad that said someone is so easy to converse with.”
“Um...”
“Looks like the master swordsman can’t take on three girls in the verbal colosseum.”
“Apparently so.”
Every once in a while, the shop’s break room would be filled with friendly laughter...
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