After leaving the bakery, I headed for the second-hand clothing store that Mr. Retom told me about. They said it was just across the street, but I wonder where it is. As I looked around, I found a sign with clothes drawn on it.
I’m sure it’s here. This time I’m just entering the store as a customer, but I’m nervous. I guess it’s because I still feel the burden of being a refugee. If you’re too nervous, you’ll get more suspicious, so let’s go with dignity.
I put my hand on the door and pull it open. Then, the bell that was tied to the door rang loudly.
“welcome”
A woman’s voice came from the back of the store. I can’t see her because there are so many clothes on display, but she seems to be in the back.
“I came to buy clothes.”
I wanted to take the initiative before people judge me based on my appearance. Yes, I am a customer who came to buy clothes. As I stood there, I heard the sound of a woman in the back getting up from her chair. Then, her head finally comes out from behind the clothes on display and I can see her face.
“What kind of clothes are you looking for?”
Okay, I’m not getting suspicious.
“The first item is a beautiful blouse and skirt. The third item I would like is a shirt and pants. Oh, please make sure the quality is good enough to go to the store.”
“Yes, I understand. You can take a look at it yourself, or I can choose for you. Which one would you like?”
“If you don’t mind, I can have you take a look at it.”
“I understand, leave it to me.”
Those clerks started looking at the clothes on display. There are so many different kinds of clothes that it’s easy to get lost in them. When I looked at it, it looked like I was going to buy some extra stuff, so I guess I made the right decision to ask the store clerk. I splurged a bit on the first outfit, but it’s fine.
“By the way, you said you were going to work at a store, but where are you planning to work?”
“There’s a bakery across the street. I came here after hearing about this place from the owner.”
“Oh, that’s right. Hehe, maybe I should buy some expensive bread next time.”
The store clerk smiles as he searches for clothes. Then, as if she had found something good, she grabbed a blouse.
“Could you please turn around for a moment?”
“yes”
“Lift your arms so they are parallel.”
“yes”
If you do as the clerk tells you, a blouse will be placed on your back. This is measuring the size.
“Yes, this is perfect. This is the perfect blouse for me.”
“Can I see it?”
“Yeah, of course.”
When I received the long-sleeved blouse, I looked at every inch of it. It’s so clean that it’s hard to believe it’s second-hand clothing, with no fraying or stains.
“I’m sure that blouse was worn by a young lady from a good company. I think it was sold because the size no longer fit. However, children’s clothes like this don’t sell very well.It doesn’t sell well, so it costs 300 yen. I’ll give you a discount on the price, let’s make it 3,700 Ruta.”
They gave me a discount. That’s right, there’s no point in keeping things that can’t be sold forever. Ehehe, I got it.
“As for the skirt… I don’t think this blue skirt is good. Turn around and try again.”
“Yes, is this so?”
“Oh yeah… yeah, this is perfect too. Is the blue skirt okay?”
“Yes, it is okay”
Her knee-length blue skirt was also in good condition. I wonder if this is also what the young lady of the company was wearing?
“This is 4,200 Ruta. Since you’re going to buy a lot today, I’ll give you a 200 Ruta discount as a bonus. There’s no point in leaving this behind.”
“thank you”
Yay, another discount. I’m really glad that you introduced me here. I’m grateful because I want to save as much money as possible.
“I have plenty of shirts and pants. Please wait a moment, I’ll take a look at them all.”
The store clerk entrusts me with the blouse and skirt, and then searches for them among the piles of clothes. I feel so happy when people look at each piece of clothing with serious eyes.
When I looked at the blouse and skirt again, they looked elegant. After all, rich people’s clothes are beautiful, durable, and look good. I want to wear this to work soon.
Since you have one day off every third day, it’s a good idea to save three days’ worth of laundry and do it on your day off. It seems like it will be okay if I help out at the village during that day off.
“Thank you for waiting. I’ve checked three shirts and three pants. Please come to the counter.”
“Yes, thank you”
When they were called, their clothes were spread out on the counter. The shirts are three-quarter length, two in light beige color and one in light yellow-green. All pants are long pants and are navy blue, reddish brown, and dark gray. Moreover, the sleeves of the shirt have cute embroidery, which is so cute.
“The shirts cost 6,100 rutas in total, and the pants cost 6,400 rutas in total. So, what do you think?”
“Yes, it’s fine. Oh, could you sell me some hangers?”
“Okay, it’s 200 rutas each for a wooden one. 1600 rutas in total.”
I’m glad the clothes were cheaper than I expected. I also bought hangers, and other things…
“Oh, excuse me. Do you have a laundry line?”
“Ah, there is. It’s 300 Ruta each, but I’ll give it to you as a thank you for buying so much.”
“Eh, is it even better after getting a discount!? But, I’m sorry…”
“In that case, come back and buy some clothes. That’s why we offer this service to first-time customers.”
Wow, what a nice store. I got a discount and a freebie. If something like this happens, I’ll come back again.
The clerk grabbed a large paper bag and began putting folded clothes inside. When I handed him the clothes I was carrying, he carefully folded them and put them inside. I went to the back of the store and when I came back, he brought hangers and a laundry line and put them inside.
“Then, the total is 22,000 Ruta.”
“Yes, silver coins and small silver coins are fine.”
“It’s fine. It’s not worth the money.”
I took out silver coins and small silver coins from my coin bag and lined them up on the counter. The clerk counts them carefully and takes them all.
“Yes, indeed. Thank you.”
“I’m the one who should be thanking you”
We bowed to each other and finished our shopping. Hehe, I’m so happy that I finally got new clothes. Let’s go home today and set up the laundry line. It would be impossible if it was inside the house, so it would have to be installed outside.
Ah, that’s right! I have to tell Karoo what has changed at my new workplace. I’ll meet you tomorrow at garbage collection, so I guess I’ll tell you then.
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-Lirsa
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