The Tough-Faced Owner of A Fluffy Cafe ~ The Strongest Mercenary Feared as the Headhunter, Living Leisurely Surrounded by Little Girls and Cute Monsters ~ - Chapter 52
Episode 052: Headhunter and Little Girl, Captivating the Residents
“What are you making?”
Tina peeked her head out from behind Ack.
She was quite interested in what Ack was making.
“It’s new clothes.”
“We have plenty of clothes, though? Why?”
“We’re going to school. Can’t afford to be looked down upon.”
“I see.”
Ack was making high-quality clothes to wear to school during breaks.
By looking at the clothes one wears, you can somewhat gauge their family situation. If you wear shabby clothes, there’s a possibility of being looked down upon, but if you wear good clothes, you won’t receive any strange treatment.
Also, Ack wanted to see Tina wearing clothes like those worn by noble young ladies. It was sure to suit her well.
As it was a rare opportunity, he decided to make proper clothes.
With a decisive touch, Ack cut the fabric and sewed the clothes as if the finished product were already visible.
His skill was truly worthy of being called a master’s.
With precise and meticulous stitches like a machine, beautiful decorations were added, and a high-quality garment that anyone could instantly recognize its value was completed in no time.
It would be unbelievable to other craftsmen if they saw it.
“How is it?”
“Cute.”
“That’s good then.”
When Ack showed Tina the tailored clothes, she smiled thinly with satisfaction.
Seeing that, Ack also felt happy and returned the smile.
Ack tailored his own clothes as well and went to sleep, preparing for the next day.
“It suits you well.”
“Ack looks cool too.”
“Is that so?”
His daughter was too angelic.
The next day, Ack, holding back tears at the precious sight of Tina, who had tied her hair so it wouldn’t get in the way, wrapped in the clothes he had made, resisted the urge to cry.
However, overwhelmed by the praise, he couldn’t help but hug Tina.
Despite Tina being overwhelmed by the class difference and unable to cope, she happily wrapped her arms around Ack.
“Wouldn’t it be better if you went quickly?”
“Oh, right. Please look after things for a while.”
“Leave it to me.”
Watching them, Rim, with an astonished expression, spoke up.
Finally parting ways, they held hands and headed toward the town. To ensure their safety, Snow was placed on Tina’s shoulders.
The townspeople were captivated by Tina and stopped in their tracks.
Seeing this, Ack felt proud that his daughter was enchanting the townspeople. However, he also emitted an intimidating aura, indicating that he would never tolerate anyone approaching Tina inappropriately.
Yet, the very person who made the clothes didn’t realize that Tina’s cuteness was greatly enhanced by Ack’s clothes.
Ack’s clothes were so elaborate that even nobles would be envious. Some people were more curious about who made the clothes than about Tina herself.
“Mmm.”
On the other hand, Ack, dressed in a refined suit, with his hair styled and appearance groomed, attracted the attention of the women.
Though he exuded a sharp and fierce intimidation, unlike his usual simple and rough attire with messy hair and an apron, he looked like he could pass for a nobleman’s son.
Tina didn’t like that look, so she tightly squeezed Ack’s hand.
“What’s wrong?”
“Mmm.”
Ack asked with concern, but Tina didn’t say anything.
She just remained silent for a while, showing her displeasure.
Ack, who thought even that Tina was cute, smiled gently.
“Eek!”
The sight of a usually silent and tough-looking man smiling gently only at Tina.
That was also one of the reasons why he captivated the women.
“I’m sorry. I want to enroll this child in school.”
“…”
Approaching the entrance of the school as Maria had instructed, Ack spoke to the staff member who was the gatekeeper, but the staff member froze upon seeing Ack and Tina.
“Do you understand?”
“Ah, yes. I apologize. Um, it’s about enrollment, right? Since it’s a bit midway through the term, if you pass the transfer exam, you can enroll. Can you take the test?”
The staff member, once again addressed by Ack, finally returned to reality and began to explain.
Despite coming on foot instead of by carriage, as expected, the staff member mistakenly treated them as noble and responded politely.
This made Ack inwardly smirk.
“Please.”
“Then, this way, please.”
Welcomed by the gatekeeper, they were guided to a place resembling the administrative building on campus.
The school was spacious, with a large, horseshoe-shaped main building, a vast garden, and several annexes visible.
Following the guide, Ack and Tina stepped into one of the annexes.
“Understood. Please fill out this form.”
Inside, it was built with multiple counters like a government office.
The staff member who took over the matter from the gatekeeper handed multiple documents to Ack, who took them and began to fill in the required information.
“Now, miss, could you solve these problems here?”
“Got it.”
Meanwhile, Tina was to take the transfer exam at a nearby table.
Sitting down, Tina started solving the problems, while Snow jumped down from her shoulder to watch on the table.
Tina swiftly worked through the problems.
“Counting on you.”
“…No problems.”
“Solved it.”
By the time Ack finished filling out multiple documents while staring at them, Tina also finished solving the problems.
“You’re fast. We’ll check the documents and answers, so please wait a moment in the waiting area.”
“Understood.”
Prompted by the staff, Ack and Tina sat down side by side on chairs.
“I hope you pass.”
“I’ll be fine. Hehe.”
“Is that so?”
As Ack stroked her head, Tina, expressionless but confident, elicited a grin from Ack.
The faces of the staff members watching them also relaxed somewhat sloppily.
“She scored a perfect 100 on the questions. She can enroll anytime.”
“I see. What do we need?”
“Please take a look at this.”
“Got it.”
And with that, Tina easily passed.
After finishing the necessary shopping on their way back, the two returned home to the shop.
