Chapter 218

Apparently, the owner of the high-end clothing store is the older brother of the cross-dressing shop owner Oratorio.

"Ah, so you know my younger brother."

"Younger brother... So you're Oratorio's older brother?"

"Yes. Now that you mention it... you two live in Eggbell, don't you? The Oratorio who runs a clothing shop there is my younger brother."

The tuxedo-clad, muscle-bound shop owner said with a cheerful smile.

"Thank you for always looking after my brother. He's a bit eccentric, so I'm sure he's caused you some trouble."

"No... not at all..."

"Oratorio is a really good person, you know?"

Following Clael, Reina also spoke.

"I see... As long as he's doing well, that's all that matters. We haven't seen each other in a long time, but I'm relieved."

The shop owner let out a sigh of relief.

Although there seemed to be a complicated backstory, their relationship didn't appear to be bad.

"So then... what brings you here today?"

"We'd like outfits for both of us. A tuxedo for me and a dress for her."

"Understood. Then, I'll prepare clothes that suit you perfectly."

When the shop owner clapped his hands, male and female staff members arrived.

"These are our newest dresses."

"This color is also popular this year."

"If you're looking for a traditional design, this is the one."

"Let us also prepare something to match the dress."

The staff said one after another as they brought out various clothes.

As expected of a high-end store... every outfit was elegant and gorgeous.

Even though they looked expensive, they didn't feel gaudy—likely thanks to the refined taste of the person who designed them.

"Wow, all of these clothes are so lovely, I can't decide..."

"Young lady, we have a fitting room over here. Would you like to try something on?"

"Is that okay?"

"Since we're here, you should try them on."

They had already heard from the messenger sent to the restaurant that tonight's dinner reservation was secured.

There was still plenty of time before the reservation, so they could take their time choosing clothes.

"Um... then, I'll go try them on."

"This way, please."

Reina walked toward the fitting room with a noticeably light step.

Seeing her like this was reassuring—it reminded them that Reina was a girl her age after all.

After a short while, Reina appeared dressed in an orange-colored dress.

"How do I look?"

"It looks great... It really suits you."

"R-Really...? Ehehe..."

When Clael praised her without hesitation, Reina bashfully smiled.

After that, she tried on several more dresses, changing colors and designs.

Reina looked good in every dress, making it hard to decide—but in the end, she chose a mermaid-style dress in a slightly bluish white.

"All the outfits looked good on you, but I think white suits you best, Reina."

"You think so? Hearing that from you, Clael, makes me believe it."

"Shall we buy a few of the other dresses too?"

Whether it was the shrine's donation or a teacher's salary... all of it was money earned thanks to Reina.

If it was for Reina, he didn't mind spending freely at all.

"Um... are you sure?"

"No need to hold back now. Shop owner, could you also pick out shoes and accessories to match this dress?"

"Yes, gladly."

When she was given a silver necklace and earrings adorned with green gemstones, Reina's beauty stood out even more.

As if to finish it off, the female staff even applied makeup as a complimentary service, which made even Clael's heart skip a beat.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. How do I look?"

"How should I put it... You're so beautiful, it's almost scary..."

Seeing the final result, Clael's expression stiffened.

Was it really okay to let her go out in public like this?

Depending on the situation, she looked like she could bring down a kingdom...

"U-Um..."

"P-Please take this hat. It's on the house...!"

The staff who had been enthusiastically dressing up Reina seemed to realize they had gone too far.

They brought a white hat with a veil and placed it on Reina's head.

Her face was hidden by the thin veil... somehow managing to seal away her kingdom-toppling beauty.

"Thank goodness... This should be fine now."

"Now it's your turn, Clael!"

Reina said excitedly.

She seemed even more cheerful than before.

"No, anything simple is fine for me..."

"Let me choose for you. Come on, time to try some on!"

Clael didn't really care what he wore... but thanks to Reina's suggestion, he ended up trying on several tuxedos.

By the time he was finally freed, the sun had completely set, and it was nearly time for their restaurant reservation.

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