บท 174: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [174] [40 PS]
Mystic Code Deployment: Bonus Chapters ✨
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Luo Qing said nothing further as he left the room, heading toward Hanamizaka.
He fully intended to bid farewell to Kamisato Ayaka before his departure—but not yet.
Clutching the small slip of paper with Makoto's measurements scribbled on it, Luo Qing made his way to Ogura Textiles, planning to commission a set of tailored outfits.
"These clothes..."
He stopped just outside the shop, staring at the garments displayed on the racks.
Several sets of clothes caught his attention: JK uniforms, Lolita dresses, business attire, and sporty midriff-baring outfits. Almost all of them were designed in blue-and-white color schemes.
"Are you here to order—oh! It's you, dear customer!"
Ogura Mio looked up from her counter, recognizing Luo Qing instantly. Her face lit up with a broad smile as she hurried out to greet him.
"Are you here to commission more clothes this time?" she asked excitedly.
Luo Qing had been a blessing for her business.
The last time he placed an order, his bulk commission of dozens of outfits had given her shop a much-needed boost. Now that the Sakoku Decree and Vision Hunt Decree had been lifted, her shop was thriving, with orders pouring in from travelers and merchants alike.
"Yes," Luo Qing said, handing her the slip of paper. "I need some women's kimono made using these measurements. Oh, and make sure to use light purple for the color scheme."
Ogura Mio glanced at the note, then tilted her head curiously.
"These measurements... are they accurate?"
"They are. Why?"
"No reason!" she replied hastily, returning to her counter to fetch a catalog.
"Please pick from these designs. Due to the high volume of orders recently, it may take a while to complete."
"What about expedited service?" Luo Qing asked, flipping through the catalog.
"Expedited service comes with an extra charge, same rate as before," she explained.
"Then expedite them all," Luo Qing said casually. He marked a few outfits in the catalog—some bold, some more conservative—before handing it back.
Pointing to the wall where the uniforms were displayed, he added, "What about those? Were they custom orders too?"
"Ah?"
Ogura Mio glanced at the wall and nodded.
"Yes, those were custom orders for other customers. They're already completed, but the clients haven't picked them up yet. Are you interested in that style?"
"..."
"Very interested."
Luo Qing nodded thoughtfully.
His mind briefly wandered to Makoto's bare figure when she had been resurrected, followed by a similar memory of Rosalyne.
Hmm...
The styles didn't quite match...
But that didn't mean he couldn't take a few sets back—just in case.
"Can you make similar ones using the same measurements?" he asked.
"Of course!"
"Expedited as well."
"Understood..."
Ogura Mio scribbled down the details, her mind racing as she calculated the workload.
With over twenty expedited outfits to complete, she'd likely have to work overtime for the next week. Her sewing machine might even overheat.
Sigh... anything for Mora.
"Alright, that's everything," Luo Qing said, paying the bill and preparing to leave.
Just as he turned to go, the shop's bell jingled, signaling a new customer's arrival.
"Excuse me, is my order ready?"
That voice...
Luo Qing turned, only to see Kamisato Ayaka gazing at the completed JK uniforms on the wall, her eyes lighting up with delight.
Sensing someone's stare, she glanced to the side and froze when she met Luo Qing's gaze.
"..."
"..."
The two stood there, locked in an awkward silence.
What are the odds...?
"Luo Qing... what are you doing here?" Ayaka's cheeks flushed as she quickly averted her gaze.
"I'm here to commission some outfits for a friend," Luo Qing replied calmly.
It all made sense now. Those clothes—so reminiscent of the designs he'd drawn for Ayaka in the past—must have been her secret project with Ogura Mio.
Ogura Mio emerged from behind the counter, her face brightening further when she saw Ayaka.
"Lady Kamisato! Your order is ready. Would you like to try them on, or should I wrap them up for you?"
"Uh..."
Ayaka's face turned an even deeper shade of red. She stole a glance at Luo Qing, who was clearly holding back a laugh, making her even more flustered.
Ayaka had wanted to surprise Luo Qing before he left Inazuma.
She had remembered how he'd gifted her the clothing catalog while teaching her breathing techniques, subtly hinting that she should try on some of the designs.
After much deliberation, she had decided to have the outfits made. Her plan had been to wear them as a parting gift when he left.
But now... Luo Qing had seen them first.
So much for a surprise...
"Maybe we should try them on at home?" Luo Qing teased, leaning in slightly.
"That's—no! Just wrap them up for now!" Ayaka stammered, nearly tripping over her words.
"Of course," Ogura Mio replied, then turned to Luo Qing with a mischievous smile.
"So you know Lady Kamisato? You should have told me earlier! Since you've ordered so many clothes, I can offer you a ten percent discount out of respect for her."
"Wait, Luo Qing, you ordered a lot of clothes?" Ayaka asked curiously.
"Yes, quite a few," Ogura Mio started, only to catch Luo Qing glaring at her. She coughed awkwardly and corrected herself.
"Ahem... just a few kimono for a friend."
"Kimono?" Ayaka tilted her head, her gaze returning to Luo Qing.
"A friend who isn't comfortable going out," Luo Qing explained.
"Oh..."
Ayaka glanced at the red string on Luo Qing's wrist and lowered her eyes.
Another female friend, huh?
The room fell silent for a moment before Ayaka spoke again.
"Luo Qing... would you like to visit the Komore Teahouse with me?"
"..."
Luo Qing froze.
Was this what Makoto meant by "don't get too cozy"? Just how much does she know?
Before he could respond, Ayaka added in a soft voice, "The teahouse is closed today. No one else will be there."
"...Huh?"
Luo Qing leaned back slightly, caught off guard by her words.
"Alright," he said eventually. "I heard from Thoma that Taroumaru can do backflips. Might as well go check it out."
"Mm."
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T/N: you fool, Makoto warned you now you will be caught by Ayato, Thoma, Ei, Lumine, Yae Miko, Itto, Gorou, Sara, That Detective, Itto's Lawyer, Taroumaru, Kokomi, ZHONGLI???
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