Come on in.
Welcome to the library café, Moon Reader.
Hello.
Oh, Owner.
To uya.
Well? How's the café going?
It's going rather well.
Even the girls seem full of life, now that they've found jobs.
--Sorry for the wait. --Thanks for your order.
Same for us, too, of course.
We're keeping it well guarded!
Yeah, thanks.
The business idea came to me on a whim,
but I guess it was the right choice.
The trader, Olba-san really helped out here
by paying a high price for the bicycles I mass produced at the Workshop.
Thanks to him we got everything together.
The books that Linze bought for us have been especially popular with women.
Wow.
Everyone seems to be enjoying it.
That's great.
Buying books is expensive after all.
We might be charging an entry fee, but I figured it would be nice
if people could enjoy a meal and read them casually like this.
You made all the furnishing here yourself, right?
Huh? Yeah.
Must be nice.
My dead grandpa was able to use Null Magic,
but I don't have any aptitudes, so I'm jealous.
What kind of Null Magic did your grandpa have?
He had the spell "Gravity" that let him make anything he touched heavier.
Gravity?
Well, it only made things slightly heavier,
so honestly there wasn't much use for that spell.
I don't think that's right.
Huh?
Depending on how it's used, that might be an ultimate spell.
Gather up your tears
And release your unhindered light
That shines like a diamond
Don't worry, don't care
Follow your heart
Every time I spoke of my dreams, they felt closed off
Even that bird and that sky seemed monochrome to me
Yet you were there in my path, your eyes brimming with strength
Time then stopped, and deep within my heart something began to stir
Don't be afraid, and run forth
If we only have one life to live
Then be true to yourself, so you don't regret it
Gather up your tears
And release your unhindered light
That shines like a diamond
Don't worry, don't care
Follow your heart
"Chapter 3 Collecting Books and a Library Café"
An extermination date...
I'm looking forward to it!
That's an awfully violent date though.
It's fine!
I'm happy to have you to myself,
and besides...
I want my Guild Card to be Red like everyone else's.
I see.
"Bloody Crab"?
A crab?
It's a red crab monster that has four large pincers
and is known for its very hard shell.
Its shell can be sold as material for equipment
and I hear its meat sells for a high price, too.
Hmm... I guess we'll accept this one for now then.
Umm...
Mr. Mochizuki, you're the owner of the library café, Moon Reader, right?
Yeah, I am.
My name is Prim.
Prim-san.
So, umm.
There's this series of books in the Refreese lmperium, the Order of the Rose,
but I was wondering if you had any plans to stock them?
Uhh, is that series already complete?
Yes! It should be complete with 15 volumes in total!
If it's complete... then sure.
I'll go ahead and order it.
Thank you so much!
I'm really, really looking forward to it!
Prim-san was super happy about that.
I guess she loves books?
Touya, do you know what the Order of the Rose is about?
No, I don't.
Do you?
Yes, well.
It's a story about a nation's order of knights,
and the series depicts the conflict between the male-only Order of the Rose
and the female-only Defenders of the Lily,
as well as the romance that develops
between the knights within the order amidst that conflict.
Within the order? Huh?
But all the knights are guys?
Huh?
Mhmm.
Wait...
Does that mean it's the same kind of book that Linze insisted on buying a lot of?
--Mhmm. -- I see...
I did promise her though,
so it would be pretty bad if I didn't buy them...
That's true.
Still, I'm surprised you knew what kind of series the Order of the Rose was.
Oh, well, you see...
I actually know the author of those books.
That's why I knew about the series.
Huh? Who is it?
Is it someone I know?
No, I don't think you know her, Touya.
She's famous so she can't exactly publish under her real name,
and she writes under the pen name of Riel Rifrese, but...
........you can't tell anyone else, okay?
It's Reliel Rehn Refreese.
The first princess of the Refreese lmperium.
Huh?
The Refreese lmperium and the Kingdom of Belfast
have always had our families get together as fellow monarchies.
So I've known Sister Riri for a long time now.
Well, at some point she found herself into such things,
and ultimately she began writing them herself.
Ugh, I'm getting a headache.
Well, let's go exterminate that Bloody Crab first.
Hup!
Rush, rush, rush, rush...
So that's a Bloody Crab?
It's huge.
It looks as big as a dump truck.
Entwine thus, Earth! Earthen Curse, Earthbind!
A<:<:el.
Gravity!
There.
What did you do?
I used a spell to double this guy's own weight.
Its body became too heavy for it to move.
This spell allows you to alter the weight of things you touch.
Lack of magical capacity is probably why Will's grandpa
could only make things slightly heavier.
But with your vast magical capacity...
Congratulations.
With these points, Yumina's Guild Rank has gone up.
Now I'm the same rank as everyone else.
That just leaves...
Prim-san.
Yes? What is it?
I'm thinking of heading out to buy those books now.
Huh?!
So... if you wouldn't mind,
I was wondering if you would list some books from that genre
that seem like they'd be popular?
D-Does that mean you would buy and stock those books?!
Yes, assuming they have the inventory.
I'm good on money after the reward from that extermination quest.
P-Please hold on a moment!
Everyone!
Mr. Mochizuki said he'd stock up on the books we want!
Huh?! Huh?! No way?!
Hold on, hold on!
Really?!
I can finally get that book I wanted?!
Y-You're really okay with this?
Oh, yeah.
Th-Then they're written down here.
Order of the Rose, all 15 volumes,
Butler's Secret, all 5 volumes,
The Fallen Prince's Oath of Servitude, all 8 volumes,
Boy in a Cage, all 6 volumes,
A Sweet and Dangerous Embrace, all 12 volumes,
Burning Nocturne, The Two Who Never Returned, all 5 volumes,
The Mage and the Sweet Trap, all 12 volumes,
The Immoral Bridegroom, all 17 volumes,
Rose Magical, all 9 volumes,
and Master is Watching, all 18 volumes!
If you could please acquire them!
Uhh, I'll give it favorable consideration.
Yes!
This is like a dream!
Yumina, I want to go to Bern, the capital of Refreese,
so would you share the memory with me?
Of course.
Excuse me, I'm looking for some books.
The ones on this list.
Yes, let me take a look.
Uhh, you see, I'm looking for those books because my customers requested them.
Ohh, yes, I understand!
We have a full collection of these, so please wait a little while!
She definitely didn't understand me.
This is a tale of adventure.
This one's a war chronicle?
I need to stock up without leaning too heavily into one genre.
At this rate those kinds of books will take over the whole café.
You're sold out?!
MY apologies.
This was the last of our inventory,
and its uncertain when we'll get our next shipment.
No way!
Oh, Sir, I've retrieved all the books you ordered.
Would you like these as well?
Oh, yes. I'd like them together please.
Huh? He's the one who bought RoseMagi?
What seems to be the matter?
Well...
The final volume of Rose Magical that you ordered
happened to be our last copy in stock.
That customer over there also came here to purchase it.
Ohh...
“mm!
Excuse me!
Would you be willing to let me have the final volume of Rose Magical?!
Well, I <zame here to buy this, too.
This is the last shop!
All the other bookstores I tried are all sold out!
Even so...
You bought Order of the Rose as well?
Huh? Oh, well, yeah.
“Inn-f?
You have a good eye for titles, don't you?
No. You have the wrong idea.
I was asked to buy these. I'm not into them myself.
Yes, I understand. I understand!
She definitely does not understand.
I see, mhmm...
What is it?
I have a deal for you.
If you're willing to let me have the final volume of RoseMagi,
then I'll autograph every volume of Order of the Rose.
How about it?
Huh?
How would having you autograph them benefit me in any way?
It would, because I'm the author of Order of the Rose, Riel Rifrese!
Oh?
Well, well.
You don't believe me, do you?
Hmm.
I guess I can try sounding her out.
I suppose that would mean that you're Princess Reliel then.
Huh?
I knew she was tricking me.
H-How do you know that?!
Huh?
E-Even my father shouldn't know about that!
Huh? Seriously?
You're really her?
Wh-What are you planning to do now that you've found me out?!
You're going to blackmail me, use me as a steppingstone
to get closer to my younger brother, the next emperor,
then steal his chastity and make this nation yours!
Are you an idiot?!
Ow!
Wh-What was that for?!
Shut up!
If I hadn't heard about that from Yumina, I would have just completely ignored you!
Is this nation going to be okay with someone like you as the first princess?!
Yumina?
You mean the Belfast's Yumina?
Just who are you?
I'm Mochizuki Touya.
I'm the fiancé of Princess Yumina, Princess of Belfast.
Though the engagement is still unofficial.
What?!
F-Fiancé?!
Fiancé? You mean that girl is getting married?!
Huh? But Yumina is a woman...
Huh?
Uhh, is it a sham marriage?
Are you really after the king himself?
No, I'm not!
Ow!
I'm just going to have to ask Yumina to explain.
Yumina?!
It's been a while, Sister Riri.
Here, the final volume of Rose Magical.
Huh?
Touya, did you...
I went to the Workshop and copied it.
Okay, that solves everything.
I did pay the bookstore enough money for an extra copy, too.
Are you sure?
I thought you wanted it?
I told you you've got it wrong!
For starters, I came to buy these to stock up for my shop!
I'm not interested in it myself!
That's kind of a waste in its own way.
No, it's nothing!
Th-The epitome of bliss!
Thank you so much, Mr. Mochizuki!
This will be my reward for a day's hard work!
It was nothing.
This is quite the lineup!
As expected of you, Touya!
Expected of me? Really?
Umm, where is Burning Nocturne, The Two Who Never Returned?
U-Uhh...
That series is over here.
Though the latest release, volume 5, is on the recommendation shelf over there.
She knows it by heart.
Maybe I should just let Linze be the owner?
Sorry.
I still haven't memorized where the books are.
It's fine.
Your job is guarding the place anyway.
Oh yeah,
I wanted to thank you for teaching me that Gravity spell.
Huh?
Is there anything you want or want to do?
Umm, I...
Hmm?
I want to get stronger!
There's someone I want to protect.
I want to become even stronger so I can do that.
Not just pure might!
I want to become a man who can protect her from all kinds of things!
Oh, now I get it.
Someone you want to protect, huh?
There you have it, so please put Will thoroughly through the wringer.
Yes, we knights will take full responsibility to train him up.
Get as strong as you'd like.
Y-Yes!
Now, let's start.
Huh, Touya?
What's up?
Did you need something here?
Yeah.
Will said he wanted to get stronger, so I brought him here.
I finished introducing him, so I was about to head home.
Hmm...
Hey, so, Tonya...
If you're about to go home with Gate, then want to go to Silver Moon?
I worked up a sweat, and I want to take a dip in the hot spring.
Sure, shall we go?
Yes!
This is refreshing.
How's it going?
Have you been having any issues with anything?
The hot spring's not acting up?
No problems. We're getting a good flow of customers, too.
To be honest, we're earning more profit off the bath fees than the inn.
At this rate, we're likely to become the bathhouse Silver Moon.
Oh, long time no see.
Huh? Zanac-san?
You're here, too.
Well, ever since this was built
everything feels off if I don't bathe morning and night.
I'm a regular here now.
Zanac here even started recommending our hot spring
to the customers visiting Fashion King Zanac.
That's good to hear.
Maybe I could collect an agent's fee?
Oh right, I finished another one of the outfit designs I received from you!
Huh?
I think it turned out quite well myself.
I happened to bring the prototype with me today, but would you like to see it?
Well, rather than just see it...
So, what's this?
Right, it's a present from me!
Yeah, you look good in it. Cute.
Wh-What are you saying?!
You even changed out my clothes without asking, jeez!
Even though she actually loves to wear cute clothes,
she's probably convinced herself she doesn't look good in them.
That's exactly why I thought I had to almost force her to wear it like this.
Well? Will you accept it?
Look out!
Is it hard to walk?
Should we swap out just the shoes?
It's fine like this.
Touya, this present...
Thanks.
A lot may have happened,
but all's well that ends well.
This was a great day.
So peaceful.
It is.
U-Umm, Tonya.
What is it, Linze?
This... is Riel Rifrese's new series.
Huh?
The first volume went on sale the other day,
and volume two is scheduled to be sold next month.
Wow.
The story is, well...
It's about a man with almighty power
out to take over the nation
who bares his fangs at one nation's knight, their beautiful princess,
and then her younger brother, the prince, in turn, rising up the ladder.
She claims, "I had sudden inspiration!"
And rumors say she's writing it at a crazy pace...
Yes, yes, yes!
Sister Riri, did you...
Next time I see that rotten head of hers...
...I'll have to give it a Gravity enhanced chop!
Every day is bittersweet
(Bubbly bubbly)
I might still blush when your eyes are dose up
Our love affair goes around with the 1, 2, 3 beat of I, My, Me, Mine
But “Look solely at me“
ls something I can't say; I want you to notice my jealousy
My hero glimpsed through a lens
I want you to take everything, even your flawed kindness
And fill me up with goodness even more
(even more)
Until I burst
My heart races and aches deep within because I love you
My love is rapidly rising, but, but, but, but
I can't help that we're in another world
Let's sing about this joyous occasion illuminated by the brilliant sun!
"Together forever!"
I may not be much, but I want you to hug me from time to time,
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill I may not be much, but I want you to hug me from time to time,
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill And if you're far away, that's okey-dokey
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill
English Translator: John Pickett Translation Editor: Tara "tylnnec" Campbell Translation Checker: Becky Cottrill We'll live happily ever after!
We'll live happily ever after!