New chapter of Plant Magic Lord is out! (1/3 chapters)

 

 

There is an Idea

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The next day, at the Large Tree Tower, the production of flower ornaments was proceeding diligently. That said, the only one currently working was Lalatoma. Lalatoma, puffing out her chest, asked Tetetoka. One flower ornament had just been completed.

“How is this!? This is…!” (Lalatoma)

The flower ornament had a rather large log at its center, and in front of it was placed a drum.
Beside the log, here and there, she added deep purple flowers. In the front, she spread out vivid red and yellow flowers, creating contrast. The log was Wood, and the choice of purple flowers was Lalatoma’s own judgment.

Previously, she had only been able to make such motifs timidly, and because of that, Tetetoka had not given it high marks. Lalatoma herself had been aware of that, and after the two of them were able to be alone at the lake, she had cast aside her hesitation. This feeling was not hesitation. And furthermore, she could be certain that Wood surely held similar feelings.

“I went all out…!” (Lalatoma)

“Nice.” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka crouched down and looked closely at Lalatoma’s work. In her hand was a grass dumpling, of course eating as she observed.

*Mogu mogu. Gokkyun*

“You’ve lost your hesitation.” (Tetetoka)

“Yes…! But how do you know that, Tetetoka-oneechan?” (Lalatoma)

“I can tell.” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka stood up and began poking Lalatoma’s cheeks, *puni puni*. Lalatoma, narrowing her eyes, accepted it.

“Flower ornaments are a mirror of the heart. A wavering heart shows itself just like that.” (Tetetoka)
“…Yes.” (Lalatoma)

*Puni puni*

Tetetoka continued to poke Lalatoma’s cheeks, tsun tsun.

“But it’s not a bad thing. Most of the time, the person making them becomes aware that their own heart is wavering. Then it gives them a chance to grow another step.” (Tetetoka)

“Exactly…!” (Lalatoma)

Lalatoma nodded firmly.

Hearing that, Tetetoka released her hands from Lalatoma’s cheeks.

“There, there. Well then, let’s try making something bigger, a main piece.” (Tetetoka)

“Understood!” (Lalatoma)

Tetetoka also smiled and nodded.

At the very least, it seemed that Lalatoma’s worries at this stage were gone. That made Tetetoka happy as well.

 

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I was troubled. It was about the exhibit for Noball.

“Hmm…” (Elt)

After my discussion with Leia ended and I returned home, I had been worrying endlessly. A whole day had passed, and even by night, I had not reached a decision.

In the distance, an owl was hooting. I could feel the wind rustling the leaves of the Large Tree Tower. That murmur seemed similar to my own heart.

“You are troubled, Elt-sama?” (Stella)

Incidentally, Stella was resting her head on my lap, reading a small book. It was apparently something like a handbook for adventurers.

“Well, yeah…” (Elt)

Truth be told, the answer to what to exhibit was already decided in my mind. Bat, glove, ball, the three sacred treasures indispensable to baseball. However, these were practical tools, and different from art pieces. Their value generally came from being used or signed by famous players. Design was important, but practicality was valued even more.

But what was required for an art festival was surely design. Practicality was secondary. That point must not be mistaken, and furthermore, development potential and commercial viability were also desirable. For example, like the Japanese katana.

In modern Japan, no one swings them around for their original purpose of killing. In other words, they have no practicality. However, they are genuine works of art and are exported overseas. Comparing to my previous life’s knowledge, what I should exhibit for Noball, what I should make now, seemed to be one thing.

“Uniform…” (Elt)

“Yunifo-mu?” (Stella)

Stella looked up at me.

“What is that?” (Stella)

“Noball is dangerous to watch up close, right?” (Elt)

“That’s true. The bat is swung, and the ball also flies…” (Stella)

“From a distance, you need a marker to identify people.” (Elt)

“That is a yunifo-mu, is it?” (Stella)

It seemed Stella did not quite grasp it yet. But I had expected that. As far as I knew, this world had little uniform culture. Villagers and adventurers wore whatever they liked. Probably only knight orders and the military, in other words, military-related groups, had some uniform culture. Even when the Black Dragon Knight Order came, they were not completely uniform. So, uniforms must be limited.

The very idea of matching clothes for recreational activities did not exist here. However, in baseball, uniforms were absolutely indispensable. Players always wore them to play, and enthusiastic fans wore them to cheer. Uniforms and caps were always popular merchandise. Someday, they would have to be made.

“Ah, light and easy-to-move-in clothing. And then attach numbers to the back to match to the player.” (Elt)

“I see, so they can be recognized from far away?” (Stella)

Quick-witted Stella understood immediately, nodding thoughtfully.

“That’s right. And on the chest side, you put the logo mark of the team, or rather the camp…” (Elt)

That was also an indispensable element. Every professional team had a logo mark. That logo mark was a symbol of the team’s history and pride.

Is there anything else…?

I looked up at the ceiling and thought. At that moment, Stella suddenly sprang up.

“Whoa!?” (Elt)

“That is good…! Very good!” (Stella)

Stella grabbed both my hands and brought her face extremely close.

What’s this? Did a switch get flipped?

“I had been thinking a little. From far away, it might be hard to tell who is doing what… I have good eyesight, but not everyone does!” (Stella)

“O-oh… r-right.” (Elt)

“Visually unifying the clothing! A splendid solution!” (Stella)

Stars sparkled in Stella’s eyes. Perhaps it was the sparkle of discovering a star for Noball.

“…However.” (Elt)

She had understood my intent. My worry that it might take time to convince her had been needless.

That was good. One thing cleared. However, there was still another concern. This was a practical problem.

“I have no knowledge of making clothes…” (Elt)

Frankly, I only had knowledge of clothing for nobles. And that was mainly ceremonial, not for sports. Uniforms were something I only ever bought, never made. I had no idea of the specific steps. I had the idea, but lacked all knowledge and experience to make it real… That was the second problem.

At that, Stella stood in front of me, clenching her fists tightly.

“It is all right…!” (Stella)

She, then, spread both hands and declared.

“I will put my whole heart and soul into tailoring a splendid uniform! Elt-sama, please provide only the rough design and supervision!” (Stella)

“O-oh…” (Elt)

What an intense level of passion. In fact, a little mana was even spilling out. This was bad. I might have ignited Stella’s motivation. Perhaps the largest flame ever. It was that kind of force of will.

“My instincts are shouting, a uniform is something that will absolutely be necessary for Noball from now on!” (Stella)

 

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