A Sales Contract with Inuma! The Tasting Strategy
“It has been a while, Inuma.”
“Yes, it has indeed been some time. Margrave Marsh-sama.”
“I called you here today because there is something I would like to request of you.”
“What might that be?”
“Our house plans to sell this as a new specialty product. I would like to entrust the sales rights to you, Inuma. Since you have already entered into a contract magic agreement with me, it should not become something that disadvantages me. I believe it will produce considerable profit… so, what do you think? Will you take this deal?”
I decided to take a small gamble.
Would this Inuma become an enemy of the Marsh family, or an ally? Well, with that magic contract in place, betrayal shouldn’t happen.
If he dealt in rare goods as merchandise, then he would probably manage to turn this into good business as well.
“What is this? What could it be? Kneaded clay, perhaps? It has a bit of a smell…”
Just as I thought. At first, she hesitated.
I hesitated too. The appearance and smell are like poop, after all. Well, after it matures, the smell settles down, and it becomes something you can tolerate, just a little noticeable. Who would think that such a thing would become something so delicious?
Ahh… I want to drink miso soup again.
That unbelievably delicious tonjiru.
Haaah… that really was amazing.
It captured my heart in an instant.
Even though my heart already belongs to Amana.
My beloved wife, my precious wife. Before she is a mother, she is the wife who remains my wife.
She showers the children with affection too.
Well, she loves me as well.
Ahh… yesterday’s Amana was adorable too.
The way Amana clings to me when we’re alone.
That cute girl asking something silly like, “What do you want to do with me?”
Yesterday, I ended up not letting her sleep at all.
My love is heavy, you know.
“Master? Your face is looking rather slack.”
Ah! What am I doing?
Hm? What were we talking about again?
“Ahem.”
My dignity. Right.
“This is called miso. It is something our house has begun producing. It is extremely delicious. What do you think?”
“Um, Margrave Marsh-sama… th-this might be difficult…”
Hm? What’s that supposed to mean?
“Well now, don’t say that. In this form, it probably won’t sell. The appearance and smell are… well, rather stinky.”
“Sebas, bring that.”
Mm~ yes, this is it. This smell… irresistible. Today it’s tonjiru.
“Now then, try drinking this first.
I understand your hesitation. But what do the five senses of a merchant like you say?”
“Oh my… what a delicious smell. I shall partake. May I taste it before you do, Margrave Marsh-sama?”
“I do not mind. Go ahead and try it first.”
Yes, that’s it… that face.
Are you about to reach it? Ready?
Feels good, doesn’t it? If you’re going there, I’ll join you.
“I can’t hold back. Sebas, bring me some tonjiru as well.”
“Yes, Master. Here you are.”
Gulp… ahhh!
The best.
Bliss!
See? Isn’t it?
Good, right? Delicious, right?
“Margrave Marsh-sama, this will sell. It will absolutely sell. I’ll buy it. At what price would you be willing to wholesale it? Ah~ but it may be difficult to sell with only this. Even though the taste is wonderful.”
“Yes, it’s delicious, isn’t it? That’s where this comes in! We shall hand out tastings.”
“Tastings? What would that be?”
“It means letting people sample the food. No one will pay attention to miso by itself. So we make miso soup and hand it out for free at first. Once someone drinks it even once, they will surely want to drink it again. And that’s why it will sell.”
“What a splendid idea.”
Well, this was a new strategy Kaito came up with.
That boy is quite the schemer… just like Amana.
“Of course, it’s soup. We can’t go wandering around by carriage with it. It would spill, and it would spoil over time.”
“So instead, we’ll open a shop. I want you to help with that. Understood?”
“Understood. I will search for a suitable shop and report back to you. Leave it to me.”
“We will begin by targeting the nobles first. Understood?”
“Understood.”
“And also, Margrave-sama, please accept today’s Nadansousou. As thanks for granting us a proposal that will bring victory to our side, we humbly present this.”
“Ah, I will accept it.”
“Also, Margrave Marsh-sama, about that miso soup from earlier. The ingredients… that was pork, correct? Why is it called tonjiru?”
“Ah, well, that’s because it’s ton-believably delicious soup.”
“That is wonderful.”
“And one more thing. I thought it might be wise to mention something I happened to hear.”
“What is it?”
“It concerns the Kai Chair. Apparently defective products are circulating. Some have scratches, and in some cases one leg of the chair is slightly shorter. A child sat down without noticing, the chair tipped over, and they were injured along with it.”
“What did you say?! What is the meaning of this?!”
“Eek! It’s only a rumor. But as they say, there is no smoke without fire. I thought it would be better to inform you.”
“Sebas. Investigate the truth behind that rumor. Immediately. Understood?”
“Yes, Master.”
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