"Well, I plan to gradually release other sweet products besides yokan, so I think the craze will settle down little by little."

With the recent level-up of the Outdoor Shop's ability, new products like salt candy and mochi have become available. There are also other sweet portable foods like chocolate bars, which will be introduced gradually.

When I first sold stick ramen, its popularity lasted for quite some time, but as new products were introduced, sales started to distribute and stabilize. Yokan should follow the same trend once other products are released.

"The curry is super delicious! My mom also wanted me to thank you, Tetsuya-oniichan!"

"I'm glad to hear that Rea likes it."

It seems that Fia-chan’s mother, Rea, has also taken a liking to the retort curry. I usually offer curry and chocolate bars to my employees at cost price.

"This curry and the stick ramen are so delicious that I find myself craving them regularly."

"Yeah, they have a kind of addictiveness that other dishes don't. Of course, they still can't compare to Angel’s home cooking!"

Even for me, curry and stick ramen are the kind of foods I crave at least once a week. It’s likely the same for other customers, who might also get the urge to eat curry or ramen regularly.

…And Dolph is still as clingy to his sister Angel as ever.

"By the way, aren't you planning to sell the packaged products in the royal capital or other towns?"

"I'd love to, but production of the storage packs can’t keep up. Besides, while our shop can recycle them, that wouldn’t be possible in the royal capital or other towns."

Since each storage pack is handmade in Gregor’s workshop, mass production is difficult. Even just securing enough for our shop took considerable time. Providing enough for a large city like the royal capital would be nearly impossible.

Besides, recycling the storage packs would be a challenge. We could try collecting them periodically via carriage, but unlike other products, these packs require sterilization through boiling before they can be refilled, adding to the workload.

For now, I supply other towns with stick ramen, instant soup, and alpha rice. At least for the time being, storage pack products will only be sold in Al-Flare.

"I plan to release another product after a short break, so we’ll be busy for a while. Sorry to put you all through this, but I’ll be counting on you."

With the Outdoor Shop reaching level 5, the variety of products has increased significantly, many of which are useful for adventurers. I plan to release another new product in about two weeks.

Next time, it will be something non-food-related, and after that, another food item. I’ll rotate between them when introducing new products.

"Mr. Tetsuya, are you there?"

"Tetsuya, you in?"

"Yes, I’m coming."

The first week of selling the new products ended smoothly, and today and tomorrow are my days off. Just as I was thinking about relaxing with a little backyard camping, Berna and Ferry arrived.

The two of them usually live in the royal capital, but about once a month, they come to Al-Flare to transport goods for sale in the royal capital and other towns using Ferry’s storage magic.

"It’s been a while, Berna, Ferry. You both look well—that’s good to see."

"Mr. Tetsuya, you and Lilia seem well too."

"I’m so glad you’re both doing fine! I couldn’t wait to see you again!"

"………………"

Ferry beamed at me as she spoke. Normally reserved around new people, she had warmed up enough to greet me with such a radiant smile.

"Miss Berna, Miss Ferry, I’m glad to see you both doing well. Lilia and I haven’t had breakfast yet—would you like to join us?"

"Yes! Thank you so much as always!"

"Of course! I’m eating!"

…I should note that they’re especially looking forward to my cooking and the sweets from the Outdoor Shop. While it makes me happy to see them enjoying the food, I need to keep my expectations in check.

By the way, Lange had taken on a request early this morning and left for another town, so they just missed each other.

"The Outdoor Shop's ability leveled up recently, and now I can purchase even more new products. There are several I want you to try, so look forward to it."