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Vol 23 Chapter 3
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Chapter 3 – Work Style Reform
In order to give rewards and bribes to the Saporabi, I went out to sea and granted permission to the Saporabi of the Chris and Chateau ships for a vacation and meals. Upon receiving the permission, a spark of joy lit up in the Saporabi’s eyes, and their actions began to show emotion. This increased the charm of the rabbit-shaped mascot, Saporabi. Their cute gestures made Felicia and Ines grow fond of them. In addition, the Saporabi that had gained sentience began to advertise themselves.
“Hmm, Camille-san is busy right now, so maybe I can introduce them when we return after settling things with the Beastmen Village?”
I had already planned to discuss the Castle’s Saporabi at that time, so this was perfect.
“Puuh.”
The Saporabi nodded in agreement. They seemed satisfied.
…Next, the Saporabi sitting on the left side, started arranging documents. It seems like it’s not over yet.
“Puh.”
You want me to read it, right?
“…Hmm, is this necessary?”
The second Saporabi’s proposal overlaps with the first in many ways.
The details of assigning a dedicated Saporabi to each store and setting up a rotation system should be discussed with Camille-san.
The same goes for liberating the consciousness of the Saporabi while they are working. Saporabi are already very popular in the Castle, and if they become even more conscious and more like living creatures, the Saporabi enthusiasts might go crazy.
“Puh.”
The Saporabi nodded vigorously, indicating that it was necessary.
And in doing so, he tapped the part I’m hesitating about… So this is what he really wants.
One idea is to give them names and designate them as our dedicated Saporabis. This has already been rejected.
Even in the current situation, Ines has been swayed, and Felicia has fallen completely.
Alessia-san and the others would probably react similarly. If I introduce a special Saporabi there, the time I can spend with them will decrease.
I don’t care if people call me narrow-minded or say I lack confidence. I prefer the charm of women to the cuteness of Saporabi. Besides, naming them is a huge hassle.
I’m already struggling to name the ship, and even if it were just one or two, there are too many Saporabis.
I thought about just naming the main members, but my personality makes me feel like I have to name all the Saporabis if I name one.
Besides, Peter is the only name that comes to mind. This will probably cause various problems, so it’s definitely out of the question.
I will definitely use my owner privileges to reject this.
And then there’s another suggestion that worries me.
The Saporabis aren’t asking for permission to eat and drink, for vacations, or for salaries. They just want to be able to work in various shops with their consciousness unrestricted.
I’ve already decided to consult with Camille-san about the Castle, so this is about the luxury liner I’m using.
According to the Saporabi’s documents, allowing them to work in a relaxed state of mind will allow them to provide services that were previously impossible, making the ship more vibrant.
Even though I’m used to it, living on a luxury liner with a small number of people is quiet, and I can’t say I don’t feel lonely.
If we can realize the potential of a luxury liner, it’s worth considering.
…There’s nothing to worry about.
It’s true that I’m not good at it, but knowing that I have the willpower to do it, limiting it would make me feel guilty, and I wouldn’t be able to enjoy my daily life.
“…Alright. I’ll try it after the vacation.”
“Puu!”
I could tell that the Saporabis’ spirits had risen. I didn’t accept all of their suggestions, but I got the important points across!
I admit they’re cute, but Felicia, stop making those suspicious hand movements.
Dealing with Saporabi makes my impression of Felicia falter a bit.
“Well, you’re last. What kind of suggestion do you have?”
I turn my attention to the third Saporabi, the only one of the three who hasn’t submitted his proposal yet. He’s holding a stack of papers, so he must have something to propose.
The Saporabi shakes his head from side to side.
For some reason, the second Suporabi is leafing through the documents submitted by the first Saporabi and nods.
“…Could it be that your proposal has been accepted, so there’s no need to submit it?”
The Saporabi nods.
The Saporabi had prepared a second proposal. When I let my guard down, he moved like a capable employee.
“Um, I’m interested, so can you show it to me?”
It seems unnecessary, but I’m curious about the second proposal, so I asked him to see the documents. I felt like they were reluctant to show it to me.
…It’s very well thought out.
The first proposal was for the entire store on a luxury liner, but the second proposal is to limit the number of stores and gradually increase the number of stores managed by Saporabi once they have developed a sense of purpose.
I see; that’s why he was reluctant to show it to me.
Personally, if both the first and second proposals had been presented to me at the same time, I would have supported the second proposal to be on the safe side.
In fact, I’m now considering switching to the second proposal.
However, the three Saporabi are looking at me with teary eyes, so it’s hard for me to change my mind.
I understand that it would be sad if the full amount requested was unreasonably reduced.
A skilled manager could make a ruthless decision, but I’m not skilled, so I can’t make that decision. Please rest assured.
“It’s okay, I don’t plan to change my mind, so you can relax.”
The Saporabis make a gesture of relief. They’ve really become more expressive.
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The Saporabi’s vacation ended without a hitch.
There was no need to lift a finger, and Felicia, Rimu, and Pent were busy entertaining the Saporabi, who were enjoying their vacation.
Then the vacation ended, and the Saporabi’s consciousness, which was supposed to be shut down, remained intact as the Saporabi Pre-Opening began on the Chateau.
“Then please open when the clock strikes nine.”
Normally, my luxury liner is open 24 hours a day, but this time, I decided to make a clear distinction between opening and closing times, so the ship would open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m.
At my signal, the Saporabis scattered to their respective posts. They were full of enthusiasm.
“Wow, the Saporabis are really excited.”
At exactly 9:00 a.m., fireworks went off, and firecrackers exploded.
I thought I knew most of the ship’s facilities, but I didn’t know they had fireworks and firecrackers. I wondered where they got them from, but it turned out that the Saporabis used magic or sorcery to create the fireworks and firecrackers.
I don’t know if it’s magic or sorcery, but I didn’t know the Saporabis could do that. I’m surprised.
The loud fireworks and firecrackers finally stop, and the pre-opening begins.
“The atmosphere is totally different.”
As I walk around the ship, Ines murmurs her impression.
“Yeah.”
As Ines said, the atmosphere is totally different.
Even though Saporabi’s consciousness has been unlocked, they are still the staff of a luxury liner, so they do not act foolishly but stand elegantly.
It should be the same as before, but with Saporabi’s consciousness released, it feels like the entire ship has come to life.
“Um, let’s have breakfast first.”
Since we decided to postpone breakfast, I’m quite hungry. Rimu and Pent also got restless when they heard about breakfast, so let’s keep going.
When we stay at the Chateau, the standard breakfast is a buffet, so I plan to stick to my usual routine to see if there are any differences.
“Master, the Saporabi-chans bow slightly and wave as we pass. They’re so cute.”
Since Felicia stopped hiding her love for Saporabi, she’s been playing with them quite happily. And because she loves them, she doesn’t miss even the smallest changes in them.
Still, I’ve heard that people overseas aren’t in the habit of bowing, but do Saporabi bow?
Maybe they adapt their behavior to mine because I’m Japanese.
I entered the buffet and chose my food as usual.
I make a conscious effort to eat vegetables at the buffet.
I usually eat a simple meal in my room for lunch and dinner, or sometimes I treat myself to a luxurious meal at the Chateau’s restaurant, so I cherish that time.
Hmm, it’s just an ordinary salad. It tastes good, as usual.
“Master, the bread tastes different.”
“Huh? … Let me try some.”
I take a piece of bread from Ines and taste it. I don’t trust my taste buds, but I can definitely tell the difference.
The bread is moister and sweeter. It’s the kind of taste the Japanese like.
The food on luxury liners seems to come out of nowhere. I was worried about it before, so I asked the God of Gastronomy-sama about it, and she assured me that it was all real food, so I felt reassured…
“Could it be that the Saporabis are baking the bread?”
“Master, shall we take a look at the kitchen?”
“Yes, let’s take a look.”
Felicia invites me into the kitchen, where the Saporabis, dressed in cook’s uniforms, are busy.
Really? If you give them consciousness and give them a task, they start cooking on their own?
Come to think of it, the first documents I was shown mentioned cooking. I skimmed it, but this is what it meant.
“…It feels like I’ve entered a dream world.”
Felicia looks happy, but it feels like a fairytale. I’m more confused as to how it got that way.
Oh, did the Saporabis make the salad, too?
But unlike the bread, I couldn’t tell the difference in the salad. I guess not everything tastes better, even if it’s made by them. Well, salad doesn’t require much preparation, I guess.
This is a luxury liner, so the quality is high, to begin with, and it would be difficult to dramatically improve the taste without adjusting it to my preferences.
…This is worrying. The Saporabis have already shown their excellence at breakfast.
Since our living conditions are improving, I can’t complain, but I feel that Camille-san will be upset when she finds out.
She will become obsessed with the specifications of the castle and work tirelessly.
It’s my fault for leaving everything to her… I’m worried about Camille-san’s health.
Oh, I received a thought from Rimu. He seems to want seconds. I’ll eat first and think about it later.
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