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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World

I'll send you to another world.

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Shangri-La

Item Box

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Trash

Incredible.

So I'm in another world, huh?

Episode 1

An Unfamiliar Forest

Still...

Kenichi Hamada

Shangri-La

Item Box

Trash

Is this it?

Where's my HP? And my MP?

What about Skills? Or magic?

Wait, Shangri-La?

Oh! This is that major online shopping site I always use.

Shangri-La

Wow.

Kenichi Hamada

Shangri-La

Item Box

So "Item Box" is...

Item Box

Oh!

Place Inside Here

Hm?

Item Box

Weeds

Is this that staple of other world stories?

Weeds

Dirt Clods

Trash

Retrieve

Retrieve

Trash

Item Box

Weeds

Dirt Clods

Weeds

Dirt Clods

Trash

Empty Trash?

Item Box

Weeds

Dirt Clod

Retrieve

Trash

Oh, wow. That's convenient.

Being in another world rocks.

Well, at any rate, I need something to eat.

Shopping Cart

Remaining Balance

Yen

First-Time Special

Assortment of Delicious Bread

Yen

Milk, 3-Carton Set

Yen

Total

Yen

Buy

Milk, 3-Carton Set

Yen

Total

Yen

Buy

Total

Yen

Buy

Total

Yen

Buy

All right.

Insufficient Remaining Balance

Charge Here

Huh?

Insufficient Remaining Balance

Charge Here

Insufficient Remaining Balance

Charge Here

Is it asking me to insert money?

Well, I guess I would need money to buy things,

but I don't have any.

Insufficient Remaining Balance

Weeds

Appraise and trade-in these items?

All right.

Do it!

Weeds

Yen

I knew it.

But there's nothing around here.

Appraisal

Rusted Sword

Details

Old Sword

Stone (Ruby, 3.0 ct)

yen

yen

yen

Details

Old Sword

Stone (Ruby, 3.0 ct)

yen

yen

yen

Rusted Sword

Details

Old Sword

Stone (Ruby, 3.0 ct)

yen

yen

yen

Details

Old Sword

Stone (Ruby, 3.0 ct)

yen

yen

yen

Details

Old Sword

Stone (Ruby, 3.0 ct)

yen

yen

yen

Amazing Milk

First-Time Special Assortment of Delicious Bread: 1,278 Yen (After Sales Tax) Milk, 3-Carton Set: 1,0005 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Shovel: 1,529 Yen (After Sales Tax)

You're a lifesaver.

Rest in peace.

Mountain Bike: 20,701 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Leather Work Boots: 1,250 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Sports Towel : 599 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Still, things are only going to get worse.

Compass: 623 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Monocular, 1,577 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Amazing Milk

I need to find a settlement and earn some money.

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Amazing Milk

Store.

Portable Stove: 2,981 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Aluminum Low Table: 1,800 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Mineral Water, Label-less (2L x 9 Bottles): 1,025 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Aluminum Saucepan: 1,320 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Gas Cartridges (3-Can Set): 874 Yen (After Sales Tax)

I'll use the money I've made to order things, then sell them for even more.

Curry Spoon 2-Piece Set: 1,307 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Office Paper Plates (20-Plate Set): 598 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Pre-made Curry, 5-Meal Set, Remote Order Food: 2,500 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Packaged Rice, Domestic Rice (180g x 6 Packages): 999 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Large Paper Cups, 50-Cup Set: 649 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Store.

Thanks for the grub.

I should be able to manage.

So good!

Curry is justice, even in another world.

C-Can this help?

Weapons, weapons, weapons...

A bow? Ah, no, I've never used one.

This'll do it.

Fountain Fireworks (4): 1,980 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Gas Torch (Turbo): 274 Yen (After Sales Tax)

No good.

Anything else? Is there nothing else?

I can use this.

Slingshot: 8,990 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Steel Ball (8mm, 360 pack): 999 Yen (After Sales Tax)

A slingshot. It fires a comet that won't burn up as it pierces these beasts of darkness.

Headlamp (450~1200 Lumens): 12,055 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Alkali AA Batteries 20-Set: 778 Yen (After Sales Tax)

The edge of the forest?

Stepladder: 8,999 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Summon.

A city.

Now I can earn some money.

Shopping Cart

Remaining Balance

Yen

Pepper

Yen

Leather Bag

Yen

Total

Yen

Buy

Whoa, that was close!

Are you all right?

Huh? Japanese?

We can communicate.

You're soaked through.

If you're heading Dahlia way, care for a ride?

Oh, um, well...

Ah, c'mon. It's just over there. I won't even charge you.

Name's Fuyou. I'm a merchant.

Thanks. This is a big help. I'm Kenichi.

She's a traveling bard,

and a fellow passenger.

Still, you're dressed pretty oddly, and your name's kind of odd, too.

What are you heading to Dahlia for?

Oh, I'm thinking of doing some business there.

Huh. You look a little empty-handed for that.

Wait, are you one those people who has an Item Box?

Huh?

That's an Item Box.

It's my first time seeing it, too.

W-Wow.

With the drizzling rain came the man,

the wind and rain in his journey's wake.

Where was it he hoped to go?

What was it that guided his way?

His tale begins.

Right now.

Right here.

Sorry for making you help me.

No, you've taught me all kinds of things.

Take this as thanks.

This is pepper, ain't it?

Hey now. You plan to sell something this dangerous?

Dangerous?

Listen.

Bacopa, the spice syndicate, has a monopoly on spices.

Spice syndicate?

Shh.

If you draw the attention of Bacopa, it's bad news.

Be careful.

I-I see.

Still, if it's just a private deal, then—

Like I said, you can have it.

We merchants love getting things cheap, but we never accept anything for free.

Because nothing's more expensive than free?

Exactly.

Whoa.

Copper

Yen

Small Square Silver

Yen

Silver

Yen

Copper

Yen

Small Square Silver

Yen

Silver

Yen

Huh?

Copper

Yen

Small Square Silver

Yen

Silver

Yen

That means...

Pepper: 950 Yen -> 108,311 Yen

So expensive!

Come on in!

Welcome to Dahlia's best restaurant.

Here for a meal? Or is it lodging you're after?

Lodging.

It's one copper for a room without board or one small square silver for half board.

A room without board, please.

We take payment upfront.

Write your name here.

Ah, that reminds me. I don't know how to write in this country's language.

Huh. I don't often see folks dressed like you.

Are you here looking for a middleman?

No, I'm actually thinking of doing business myself.

Huh? The Merchants' Guild won't register you if you can't read, write, and calculate numbers.

I can read and write, just not in this nation's writing. I'm fine with numbers, too.

Then, let's say I have four bags holding 12 rinkas each.

Fruit

Fruit

Fruit

Fruit

How many rinkas do I have in total?

It's 48, right?

Wow! You really can do math.

But if you can't read and write...

Oh, what's your name?

Kenichi.

"Kenichi." There.

Oh, I'm Azalea. Nice to meet you.

Say, Azalea, could I get you to teach me how to read and write in this country's language?

Huh?

I'll give you some candy from another country as your reward.

Really?

Are they sweet?

Takuma Drops

Takuma Drops

Takuma Drops

Takuma Drops

Takuma Drops

So sweet!

My mouth is in total ecstasy!

You can't get sweets like this in the Kingdom of Kadan.

So I'm in the Kingdom of Kadan, huh?

I can't believe I'm getting to eat candy like this.

Jewelry Box: 2,998 Yen (After Sales Tax) Cardboard Food Packaging (Set of 100): 5,541 Yen (After Sales Tax) Takuma Drops, 75g:\h\h\h\h450 Yen (After Sales Tax)

I feel like a noble.

Japanese Paper, Double-Sided: 1,436 Yen (After Sales Tax)

So there are nobles here, too?

A noble, huh?

If they find out I have this, they'll take it away from me.

What do I do?

Could we get started now?

This is a piece of cake.

Their written language is not unlike Japanese kana.

Their numbers use the same decimal system,

and they handle digits the same way Arabic numerals do.

I can learn this in no time.

Yeesh, Kenichi. You can already read and write, can't you?

Seems like you'll do well as a merchant.

Guess I should start making myself a candidate to be your mistress.

You shouldn't bother with an old guy like me.

I'm old enough to be your father, right?

Huh? Wow!

I can't believe I'm getting a portrait of myself.

I really do feel like a noble now.

H-Hey!

You gave me candy and drew a portrait of me.

You've given me too much for me not to repay you.

You wish to register with the guild?

Please fill out all the required parts of this form.

Handwritten paperwork, huh?

Guess they haven't figured out printing yet.

Yes, everything seems to be in order.

The registration fee is one silver.

Huh?

That's nearly 50,000 yen.

Money On Hand

Man, my poor wallet.

Can I pay in installments?

That's fine.

Please wait here a moment.

Your guild ID.

Please have it displayed somewhere visible when doing business.

Oh, so that's why.

Well, then.

1 Copper = Roughly 1,000 Yen

Two sheets of slightly brown paper go for a copper.

One plain plate goes for a small square silver.

1 Small Square Silver = Roughly 5,000 Yen

And a low-quality knife goes for one silver.

1 Silver = Roughly 50,000 Yen

That's expensive.

Hey, mister.

These tricolor fruits are pretty, right?

It's 10 in a bunch, going for one copper. Wanna buy some?

Wow.

I'd love to try a variety of them. Can I get a mixed bunch of 10?

Sure.

Hemp Bag 990 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Buying them was all well and good...

But what kind of fruit are they?

Store.

Item Box

Rinyo

Rinzu

Rinyos? Rinzus?

Wow, rinkas!

They're so sweet and delicious. I love them.

Hey, Azalea!

Coming!

Thank you.

Sure thing.

Oh, did you manage to register at the guild?

Yup.

Hey, Azalea!

Coming!

It's okay to only do moderately well at first.

Oil Lantern: 1,480 Yen (After Sales Tax) Paraffin Oil, 1L: 1,290 Yen (After Sales Tax) Leather Thread: 528 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Right, my goal's gonna be...

Instant Coffee (200g): 1,233 Yen (After Sales Tax) Cereal (950g): 950 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Wood Posts (10): 2,810 Yen (After Sales Tax) Hemp Rope (2 Rolls): 3,008 Yen (After Sales Tax) Hemp Cloth (3 sheets): 3,540 Yen (After Sales Tax)

There. That should do it.

Sakikiri Hammer: 1,004 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Incredible.

You can do carpentry, too?

Bits and pieces.

Dowel Rod: 1,580 Yen (After Sales Tax) Hemp Thread 749 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Plates (4 Dishes): 4,500 Yen (After Sales Tax) Hatchet for Outdoor Leisure Use (2): 4,089 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Handkerchief Set: 499 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Hey, wait a second. Are those clothespins? I want some.

Amazing.

The clothespins I use are thin sticks split down the middle, with string at one end,

but they break quite easily, and then, they're useless.

Are you selling these?

Wooden Clothespins (50): 849 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Could these actually be profitable?

Is the space next to you available? I'd like to set up my stall.

Yeah, that's fine.

Thank you.

And your wares?

Summon.

Hey, mister, do you have an Item Box?

Yeah. It's only small, though.

I'm very jealous.

Variety of Plates (15 Plates): 8,763 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Oh?

O-ho?

Hey, mister.

How much for these things?

One copper for five.

Oh? Then, I'll take five.

You're buying some?

Ain't no rule against buying stuff from neighboring stalls, is there?

I'm Anama. I've been selling here a long time.

I'm Kenichi.

I came here from a remote village.

Nice to meet you.

I wish to see your wares.

Sure thing.

Come again.

They're selling well, those clothespins of yours.

Bread Roll (5): 1,032 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Yeah, I went through quite a few of them just this morning.

I'm making bank by proximity, too. So thanks for that.

Roughly 15,000 yen in profit, huh?

It feels like I could earn a living just from selling clothespins,

but I imagine imitators will eventually start selling something similar.

Welcome.

A sword at his hip.

Nice clothes, too.

He must be high-status.

I'd like to see that knife.

Sure. Go ahead.

It's brand new.

Oh?

What do you think?

How much is it?

That one costs two silver.

Hm, that's expensive.

But I've never seen such a pristine blade, so the price is understandable.

Well?

Hm...

Sorry, but do you have anything a little bigger?

You'd like a bigger one?

Hm...

Shangri-La

Japan has the Firearms and Swords Control Law,

so finding a larger blade isn't easy.

Oh?

Excuse me, sir.

If you'd like something bigger, I have this.

Hunting Sword: 41,800 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Oh!

Th-This is beautiful!

How much is it?

One gold.

One gold? That's so expensive!

It's expensive, but it's so beautiful!

Did I ask too much for it?

It's expensive.

Still, I need to get what I can from potential big spenders.

But...

So expensive.

Huh? A cat? Or a person?

What are you doing, Myaley?

That hurts, meow.

Whoa.

Oh? Is this your first time seeing beastfolk, Kenichi?

B-Beastfolk?

Yeah, I'm sorry.

There aren't any in the village I'm from.

You must come from an awfully remote place.

Yeah.

By the way, mister...

H-Hey!

Whoops.

I want this.

Oh, well, unfortunately, that's not for sale...

Hey, wait. I could just restock.

The woven mats are three copper each.

Okay, I'll take three.

Three, huh?

Then, I'll give you a discount and only charge you eight copper instead of nine.

9 Copper

Roughly 9,000 Yen

8 Copper

Roughly 8,000 Yen

Huh? What?

We don't have eight copper.

We have small square silvers.

Then, I'll take two small square silver and give you two copper as your change.

Huh?

What the shopkeeper's saying is accurate.

I-I see.

Come again.

Beastfolk have trouble doing calculations.

I see.

Seems you're a trustworthy man.

All right. I'll buy this.

Thank you very much.

That's five nights' lodging.

Did you make a profit?

It was so-so.

You bought something this nice for that cheap?

Yes, Lady Primula.

I would love to make use of them in the mansion.

Very well, Margaret.

Go buy some more tomorrow.

As you wish—

No! Let's sell them at our company!

Mallow Trading Company's motto for profit is: "Never let an opportunity pass you by."

Father! Where are you?

Washbasin: 5,295 Yen (After Sales Tax)

Ah, I really wanna take a hot bath.

Oh!

Oh, hey.

Looks like they sell drum baths.

If I fill one up with water from the river and heat it over a fire...

I can make it work.

Hm, but in that case...

Store.

I need a reliable product that...

Store.

...I can make better profit on.

Still, I wonder how this Shangri-La thing actually works.

The light from the screen doesn't illuminate my surroundings.

Which means it doesn't actually exist?

How do the packages get to me in the first place? How does it square accounts?

Is it all right to keep using it like this? What does it take as compensation?

Is it some kind of scam that'll go "Pay up!" or "Hand over your soul!" after I've used it a lot?

Or is it something else? Why am I in another world in the first place?

It's useless.

There's no way I can figure it out.

Ah. I'd love to eat my fill one day.

Anemone! Anemone!

Where are you?

Please, God.

Most Japanese people work way too much in the first place.

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World

Episode 2

Curry Is Justice!