Arte (アルテ)

Florence at the beginning of the 16th century--

At the time, most pigments for paints

and then mixed at individual workshops.

Oh, you're Arte from Leo's place.

You're not as cheerful as usual.

Really?

I can't, I can't. The marketplace

I wonder why Leo fasts on Fridays...

"Inescapable Bond"

What's with that attitude?!

I'm telling you that I'm giving you work!

Anyway, do it like the order says!

That's all the business I have with you.

I've never seen him before.

He's a customer I've known for a long time.

Apparently, he's been visiting

so I haven't seen him in a while.

-Oh? Then he's an important customer.

-No.

We just have an inescapable bond.

Take a look at this.

O-Okay...

Is this the order form? What about it...?

Huh?! That's a lot of money!

Um, is there a zero in the

That's not the problem.

Huh?

He's asking for a lot of expensive

The subject is complicated, too,

What's with all this? We won't make any profit!

Anyway, I can't take this job as it is.

I have to go negotiate.

It's so annoying I could die...

Sorry, my real feelings slipped out

Even though he usually

It's my first time seeing Leo like this.

Um... Would you like me to go in your place?

Huh?

I was just thinking that in order

I should try doing some harder work

Um...

'Cause in order to become independent,

B-Besides, since I grew up as a noble,

I'm used to negotiating with

You're just saying that because you can

Don't force yourself.

You're right. It won't do any good

But it's possible that even that old man

I'll leave it to you.

I'm counting on you, Arte.

I thought it was around here...

What is this? The atmosphere feels

It's like this whole district

Here, huh?

Apparently, he's a wealthy merchant

Please wait here.

What's with this room...?

Wow...

There are so many paintings... Paintings...

Huh? Are you Mr. Ubertino, sir?

Please excuse me. Um, I'm...

I heard that Leo's apprentice

I didn't know he'd taken on

You're not pretending to be something

Mr. Ubertino, I would never

I am truly Leo's apprentice.

I see. Very well. I will listen

Come with me.

This is my study. Come in.

Excuse me.

Huh? There's nothing in the study...

Now, what did you come

Oh, right!

Actually, there were some things

Oh?

In other words, what? Do you have

He's scary...

But I can't lose to him here.

I'll do my best... and make

I'm sorry. I couldn't do it.

I'm not surprised...

Don't worry about it.

Leave the rest to me.

Um, Leo... Will you let me try one more time?

Hm?

I said I'd do it, and you even gave me

I know I'm being selfish, but if you'll let me,

It's like you to want to do it

Huh?

Arte, your goal is to become an

Yes, sir.

An artisan's job isn't just

In the future, you will also need to be able

This is good timing.

Thank you very much! I'll do my best!

But what strategy should

Hm...

Oh!

Oh, Arte! I'm so happy you came to see me!

What's the matter?

I have a favor to ask of you, Veronica!

Negotiate? With Ubertino?

Do you know him?

Of course. Because of my work,

Let's see...

He started with buying and selling woolen goods,

and in his lifetime,

He's a pretty big deal.

H-He's that amazing?

Well? What would you like me to do?

I thought that because of your work,

you'd know how to make a conversation

Will you... teach me how to do that?

I never thought I'd be

Huh?

Sure.

I can't turn down a request

I'll show you the results of my week!

You again, girl? What do you want now?

If it's nothing important,

Mr. Ubertino, please forgive me for

before I collected my thoughts properly.

I have come today to speak with you

that will be even more pleasing to you.

Hm... Very well. I'll listen.

Thank you very much.

Let's see. First, stand up straight

Keep a posture full of confidence,

Move slowly and speak slowly.

Arte, do you feel grateful just being

Huh?

Like, even if you don't earn much, you're just

You can't think like that.

Huh?!

Then it's like you're saying that you can't

It's rude to make people pay

Have confidence that you can make

In order to do that, use all the weapons

including the fact that you are

About this order form we

The compensation is not enough to create

We talked about this the other day, didn't we?

I know the market price for paints.

No, Mr. Ubertino, this is nowhere near enough.

What? Then what, are you trying to

Even if something is made

without the skill of an artisan,

you won't be able to create

At our workshop, my master is skilled enough

In addition, I am from a noble family.

Huh? Noble? What about it?

Are you saying I should pay more

No. I would like you to take a look at this.

Drawings of lace?

Oh? These are very elaborate...

These were studies I drew.

What?

As befitting of a girl from a noble family,

Do you think there are any painters in

I can use those skills in my painting.

Mr. Ubertino, I will increase the value