150 142 Amana's first use ③





Well, it's a good thing you're a good sport.

 When he finally arrived at the supermarket, Tenna looked for soy sauce while avoiding people passing by.
 The note Tenashi left for me, I know what shape and type of things I should buy, but I don't know where they are kept.

 You may find it by searching the store with a quick glance, but even if you find the item you want, you don't know if it's at a height where Tenna can get it.
 Still, there's nothing that can be done about it if you don't find it first, so he raises his head and proceeds to look around while scurrying around.

 Wa and Tenashi, while posing as unrelated shoppers, watch that situation anxiously.

''Tenna.......please do your best.......!

 Amanashi in particular was worried as if she was about to jump out of her skin at any moment.

''Normally, children in this kind of situation often get blinded by sweets, but in Amana-chan's case, she doesn't have to worry about that, so in a way it's a relief... hmm?''

 Wa sympathizes with her feelings to some extent, but suddenly a question comes to mind.

''You know, Amanashi........''
What is it, Ms. Kazu? I'm keeping a close eye on Tianna's movements right now, so please be brief.
Well, I think it's only fitting that I should be the one to tell you...

 The idea that came to Amari, who fidgets so much that she looks like she's about to hold up a camera, is told by Wa, though she seems somewhat stagnant.










''If you're secretly following me like this, shouldn't we be able to buy our own soy sauce now?
'What are you talking about? So then, the reason why Tenna took on an errand boy... Huh?

 Tenashi tried to deny Wa's words out of emotion, but she tilted her head at what she had just said.

 Up to this point, the two of them had been following Tenna, keeping an eye on her.
 Currently, Tenna is in the supermarket, so inevitably we who were following her are entering the store as well.

 In other words, the purpose of the errand is out of order at this point.

''........''
....

 As if it were scales from the eyes, the lapis lazuli eyes widen.
 It seems that the worry was so far ahead of its time that Tenri finally realized the fact after being pointed out by Wa.

 Wa was also somewhat hesitant to point out any more to her because she was disappointed until just now.

It's a good thing that the main purpose of this is to achieve Amana-chan's errand, so we don't want to be too intrusive, do we?
''That's right. Shall we leave it to Tenna this time?

 They noticed, but the two decided to prioritize Tenna's growth and dared to look away.
 It was a classic example of how you can't grow up if you can't read the air.

 Unaware of what was going on, Tenna looked hard around the shelves for soy sauce, but with little success.
 So she decided to ask a nearby shopkeeper for the shelf where the soy sauce was.

''Tenin-san!''
Yes, what is it?
Listen, I have to ask you something!

 The clerk Tenna called out to was a middle-aged woman who seemed to be a part-time worker.
 Her sincerity in her work can be seen in the way she stopped arranging the goods and bent down to meet the child's eye line.

''Amane, I'm here to peek oshouyu for my mom!
Oh, my God, you're good.
But you see, I don't know where Oshouyu is...
Oh, I see. Then my aunt will show you.
Really? Thank you!
You're welcome.

 As Tenna speaks her business in a brisk manner, the female clerk responds politely.
 With the guidance of buying rather than telling me where to go, I was able to find the desired item, soy sauce, without difficulty.
 All that's left is to take it to the register and pay for it....

'Do you know how to use a self-checkout machine, Amana-chan? 
'I don't know ... I'd like to think that I'm not entirely unsure, since I've seen the way you used me ...'

 Tenashi ponders the question of Wa, which was mentioned because of the increase in the number of cash registers that only self-pay in recent years, while putting her hand to her chin.
 As before, if you ask the clerk, he or she will give you an explanation, so it won't be as much of a problem as they think, as long as Tenna is not shy.

 Wa concludes that and calls out to Tenashi.

''Then it's time to go home.
Please wait. I'll have to wait and see until Tenna comes back.
'If I do that, they'll know I've been sneaking around, won't they? And then I'll make you wonder if you're a girl who can't even play house by yourself.
''U... wow, I'm worried about Tenna, and yet, I can't let that make me sad...''

 Amari, who was so worried that she hadn't even thought about the time she was leaving as if she hadn't been thinking about it, was torn between wanting to watch over her and not wanting to make her sad, and she was torn between the conflict.
 But after about 10 seconds, she slowly let out a big breath........  

''I understand........let's go back.  

 Wa smiled and nodded at Tenashi who made that decision.
 While the two were exchanging such an exchange, Tenna relied on her memory to complete the self-checkout using only her own strength.

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 Although he was relieved to be able to buy some soy sauce, an errand is just like a field trip, you can't let your guard down until you return.
 Thinking back to what Tenashi had told me beforehand, Tenna returned to the path she had come on, holding the eco-bag that contained the soy sauce, putting safety first.
 Of course, she would have to pass by the dog she had encountered on her way there, but perhaps she had developed a tolerance for it once she had passed it, so the barking didn't bother her too much.
 Then her obstacle is as good as none at the moment, and perhaps because she is doing surprisingly well compared to going, she finds herself with enough time to skip.

 Eventually, the apartment building where her home is located comes into view.
 I can't wait to report to Amanashi and Wa that I was able to do my errands, and my footsteps naturally accelerate.

 Although the errand lasted only about an hour or so, a definite sense of accomplishment grew in Tenna's heart.
 From the looseness of her cheeks, she would be able to see that she couldn't hide her happiness.
 But the girl doesn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed about it.

 After all.........

''I'm home! Amana, I've just finished writing a book by myself!
Hey. Welcome back, Amana-chan.
Welcome back, Tenna.

 I realized that it was proof that I worked hard enough to be praised by the people I love.