Flare-san’s room was filled with all sorts of things, yet it didn’t feel cluttered or messy; instead, it felt neatly organized. It gave off the impression of a capable career woman’s room, where everything necessary was kept exactly where it belonged.
“Did you expect my room to be filled with nothing but training equipment?” she asked. “You may laugh at my many interests, but I have a tendency to dabble in anything that piques my curiosity. It has led to a rather crowded room.”
“No, it’s actually exactly how I imagined it. While I certainly picture you training often, I always got the impression that you were proactive about self-improvement in general, not just in terms of combat power. So, this actually makes perfect sense.”
“Heh, I see. It seems my comrade understands me well. That's a slightly ticklish yet pleasant thought... But we shouldn't remain standing. My comrade, please take a seat. I considered brewing some of the sample coffee, but if you've been visiting multiple places to promote it today, perhaps you'd prefer something else? My comrade, are you alright with fruit-based drinks?”
“Oh, yes. That would be fine.”
“Then I shall go prepare some.”
Flare-san was quite attentive. Perhaps guessing that I had been drinking coffee at various stops, she seemed intent on offering something different. While I wasn’t exactly tired of coffee, I certainly welcomed the idea of a different drink.
A moment later, Flare-san returned with a glass containing what looked like orange juice. Taking a sip, I found it tasted like a fruit juice made from a blend of various fruits rather than just orange, with a wonderfully refreshing aftertaste.
“This is delicious. It’s refreshing and has a great aftertaste. I imagine it would be perfect after a workout.”
“I am glad my comrade likes it. This was made by someone I invested in, and I am quite fond of it myself. I’ll give you a note… they have a shop in a city in the Hydra Kingdom. If you have the chance, please stop by.”
“Thank you very much.”
I suspected it was a similar situation to when she helped the person who had tried to steal from a shop; she had likely invested in someone whose ambition she recognized. It really was delicious, so I would try to visit the shop if the opportunity arose.
Serious-senpai: “Come to think of it, she looks like a muscle-brain, but she invests in various things and challenges all sorts of things, doing things quite extensively, wasn't she...?”