The welcoming party of Jin's group was disbanded, leaving only the sheikh, Hiro Mutu.

No, there was one other person left who did not look like a councilor. She was a woman around 20 years old with dark brown hair, brown eyes, and dark skin. She looked somewhat like Hiro.

She is Mii, my grandson, and will take care of you, Jin-sama. Please let her know if you need anything. ...... Mii, say hello."

My name is Mii Mutu. Please give me your regards."

Naturally, it was her grandson who looked like Hiro Mutu. She bowed beautifully to the group.

"It is my pleasure.

"If you like, I can show you to your room."

With these words, Jin and the others went to their rooms. Mii does not seem to speak with an accent or dialect, except for her first name.

"...... Oh, tatami mats!"

The room is a four-room apartment. One room is 10 tatami mats wide.

There was a shiny black lacquered zataku (Japanese low table) and six zabuton (Japanese cushions) on the floor.

What caught Jin's attention, however, was an object placed in the alcove.

Two white, flat, round objects were stacked on top of each other.

"...... Kagamimochi?"

They are Kagamimochi, for all intents and purposes. Jin promised himself that he would ask the reason later.

"Come in, Jin-sama."

Jin took the first seat with his back to the alcove, Erza was second next to him, and Hanna and Saki were third and fourth on the opposite side of the room.

However, Jin was not so sure about the upper and lower seats in a Japanese-style room, except for the first one.

Reiko, Edgar, and Aal sat diagonally behind their host.

Hiro sat right next to the table. Mii made a pot of tea. It was hojicha. It was freshly roasted and quite fragrant.

"Now, I am sorry to disturb you while you are relaxing, but could you tell us what you want, Jin-sama?　In other words, what do you want from our country?

"Let's see... ......"

Jin is a bit surprised because he did not expect to be treated as a guest of honor here.

"......I'd like to look around. I especially want to see and learn about things that our country doesn't have and things that are different.

You are a very educated person, aren't you, Jin-sama? Do you have any specific requests?

At this point, Jin recalled the information from the <>.

"There are villages north of the town of Miyako, aren't there?　I would like to visit there.

Hiro thought for a moment and answered.

"You mean the towns of Kure and Inno?"

But Jin denied it.

"No, much farther north.

"My God!　You know all that?

"At least, I know that there are residents there."

Hiro then became silent with a difficult look on his face. He seemed to be thinking about something.

Jin and the others drank some hojicha (roasted green tea), moistened their mouths, and waited for his reply.

......We don't know much about it. We only know that there was some communication with them a long time ago, but the distance between them is so great that it seems they have been unable to negotiate with each other.

"You don't know any details?"

I'm sorry, sir.

"I see. ......"

I was a little disappointed that there was no information, although I had not relied on it that much in the first place.

"Well then, tomorrow you will show us around Miyako, won't you?"

Jin changed his mind and offered, and Hiro nodded broadly.

"Yes, that's already arranged. Please ask Mii here to arrange a rickshaw. Shall I have her arrange a rickshaw?

"No, no, I'd prefer to walk around. We have cars if you need them.

When Jin said the word "car," Hiro's eyes changed color.

"Automobile!　That's wonderful technology. That's what Jin-sama is all about. Master John also rode a golem horse, a wonderful thing, but even more wonderful.

At that moment, Mii, who had been listening quietly, opened her mouth.

"Ah, Master Jin, could you please introduce us to some of the foods in the East, if you could?

"Here, mii!"

Hiro rebuked him, but Jin had his own thoughts on the matter.

Sweets are universally popular and comfort people's hearts.

Jin recalled making popcorn in the Blue Land of Egelea and Topopo chips in Borgia, the capital of Elias.

"Hmmm, considering the environment and products here ......."

Hiro broke out in a cold sweat as he saw Jin deep in thought. Mii also looked a little worried.

"Is something bothering you, sir?

To reassure Hiro, Erza explained.

It's all right. Jin ...... sometimes gets carried away when it comes to making things and food.

Hearing this, Hiro and Mii are relieved. Hiro and Mii are relieved.

"You're a big girl, aren't you?"

"Yes, you're Jin, aren't you?"

Hannah laughs and Saki giggles.

Jin reboots. He seems to have an idea.

"Let's see what we can do.

"Wow, thank you!

Mii looked happy.

"So, Mii, I have a question.

"Yes, what is it?

What is that?

Jin points at the Kagamimochi (mirror-shaped rice cake). He is curious about it.

Oh, is it the Kagamimochi of Tokonoma?　......Erm, yes. It's an old custom to display them on special occasions. I think it was displayed this time because Jin-sama came to see us.

It seems to be a custom that has been handed down with slightly changing meanings. At any rate, Jin was satisfied with it.

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"Ah, that feels good.

Jin stretches his arms and legs in the large bathtub. Reiko is following him.

"Father, what are you going to do now?"

"Well, I'd like to find out more about Shuki Tsezi.

"You have the same family name as your mother, don't you?"

I see. I'm curious. And then there's the north.

Reiko thinks about it as she rubs Jin's back.

"...... I'm sorry, I don't know anything about it."

"No, it's not your fault, is it?"

Jin soothes Reiko.

"I didn't know anything about it from the knowledge I inherited from my predecessors.

Jin thinks that this is understandable. I can at least imagine that it would not be easy to have one person's entire knowledge, experience, and memory transcribed.

I understand that the transcription of knowledge must have been the result of a process of selection and selection.

"That feels good!"

"Hannah, do you have an itch?"

The women were taking a leisurely bath in another bathroom.

Hannah was now having her head washed by Mii.

Mii was wearing a cotton bathrobe and was also washing Elsa's back and head.

The only automata in the bathroom with her is Aalu, a female automata (actually a neutral automata), and Edgar, a male automata, is not in the bathroom with her.

"Kuhu, this is very good. It foams and cleans well. And it smells good."

"Yes, it's a specialty."

Elsa wondered if this was another message from .

"Now, Miss Elsa, let me wash your back.

Mii came in. Her cotton bathrobe was wet and stuck to her bare skin. Her brown skin is showing through, but that's not the point.

The four of us here ...... well, Hannah is just the beginning, and it's no wonder that I feel jealous of her breasts, which are the most voluptuous of the three of us.

"Your hair is so beautiful, I envy you.

Mii was washing Erza's hair while saying such things as "I envy your beautiful hair," while the actual Erza was thinking such a silly thing as wanting to share some of her breasts with her.

"Fuu..."

Saki was soaking in the bathtub with a slightly old manly gesture.

Mii has also taken off her bathrobe and is soaking in the bathtub with her. Erza and the others had requested that they bathe together.

"You all have beautiful skin. I envy you.

Again, Mii says she is envious. She has a skin color like light coffee milk.

Mii's skin is also very fine and beautiful.

Elsa says to Mii.

In fact, Mii's skin is what is called glutinous skin, except for its color, and it is very soft and supple.

"Oh, really?　But after all, Erza-sama is ...... wonderful ...... with fair skin and blonde hair."

"huh?"

A simple tap on the shoulder can cause Erza to make strange noises.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Erza-sama!"

Mii bows her head to the point of splashing. Her head is in the hot water.

"Don't worry about it!

Erza rushes to pick Mii up in her arms. Mii looked a little red, perhaps because of Elsa's hug, or perhaps because of the hot water.