An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 (29歳独身中堅冒険者の日常)

Wait up!

Hey!

Long, beautiful, pristine hair. Nothing like mine.

It looked like it was shining.

My, it's been a while, hasn't it?

Oh, my beloved raven!

You came all this way to see me...

my wonderful white swan?

Those glamorous lips!

Those willowy fingers!

And that black hair, darker than the deepest night!

Even a glimpse of you makes this trip worth it!

Ever the flatterer, I see.

Who the hell's that?

That's the mayor of Yanago.

The mayor?!

And what's he doing here?

He is one of Miss Veronica's suckers...

Er, rather, regular customers.

He used his holiday time to come here because he wanted to see her so badly.

Now then... I heard that you, the queen of the night,

have been moonlighting as an adventurer.

The queen?!

Of the night?!

Why would you do something so dangerous?

If money's an issue, you know I could...

I appreciate your concern, Mr. Mayor.

But many of the gentlemen who come by my place to rest their wings

are adventurers...

And in pursuit of providing better hospitality for them,

I found myself carried away on adventures of my own!

She...

She's a goddess!

How gracious can one woman be?!

The kindness you show others is enough to melt any heart, Veronica!

AN ADVENTURER'S DAILY GRIND AT AGE 29

A HAIRCUT AND A DECISION

I'll be waiting in Yanago, my sweet Veronica!

Good work.

Likewise, Tanya.

How long do you plan on staying in this village, Veronica?

Good point. I probably shouldn't tarry forever.

I bet customers come asking for me in particular.

They do.

But you don't need to worry.

You saved so many of us at the shop, myself included.

We can keep things going, so please, do what you like.

You don't want me back because I'm in the way? Is that it?

Er, no, um...

H-Honestly, I'd love to have you back!

I'm just playing! And thanks.

Wow.

It's all so glittery!

Generous old fella, isn't he?

If you want some, you can have it.

No thanks!

How do I make men eat out of my hand like you, Bosslady?

What are you yapping about?

Once you're as fine a woman as me, you'll be able to, Rirui.

Then Rirui's gonna become a fine woman too!

Well, to start with, how about growing your hair out like mine?

Yours is a lovely color. It's such a waste to leave it short.

A woman's hair is her life.

And having beautiful locks is a requirement for being a fine woman.

But Rirui is an adventurer and needs to be able to move with ease!

Adventurers can't waste time fretting about their hair.

You're just too lazy to do anything with yours.

Hajime...

What's up?

Your hair is getting awfully long.

Is it?

Let's cut it before you start looking too shabby.

Come with me.

What now?

Did you have other plans?

What kind of style would look good?

I notice you didn't have an answer!

I was only playing around.

You probably want your usual, right?

I'll do a good job, so relax.

I know what I'm doing, see?

Can Rirui help?!

You stay put!

Rirui could do a great job, too.

You know, we really do go a long ways back.

Never pictured you reaching pure silver rank, though.

I could say the same to you, "queen of the night."

One day, I want to be the queen of the night with shining, flowing hair!

Then I'm gonna become a super strong adventurer

who gets to eat his fill every single day!

Still, I'll admit it's impressive to have the mayor wrapped around your finger.

I never thought he'd actually follow me all this way.

You've been here too long.

You oughta run home already!

It's dangerous to move around, y'know?

Yeah, seems dangerous already.

You're unbelievable.

There we are.

We done?

Yes. Thanks for the help.

All finished, Hajime.

Oh, he's asleep.

Okay, time for a walk, I think.

Care to join me, Rirui?

Rirui's going to wait for Hajime!

Yeah?

Rirui will also put all the stuff away!

I appreciate it. I'll leave that to you, then.

Have a nice walk!

Rirui can make Hajime look cool too!

You saved so many of us at the shop, myself included.

Its time to go home.

My hair's a little long for adventuring, anyway.

And now that I've made up my mind, I'd better get to it.

What're we gonna do about this?

Something bothering you gentlemen?

Oh, Veronica.

Well, there's a spider in the shed, you see.

A spider?

Sounds like a lot of fuss over a spider.

I can get rid of it for you.

Well, I know we called it a spider, but—

H-Hey!

AN ADVENTURER'S DAILY GRIND AT AGE 29