Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 40: The Abundance of Entertainment
“—Well, talking about food is nice and all, but I need to compensate you for your work, Velvet-san. Please wait a moment.”
“Oh! The doria was so delicious that I almost forgot—I also get books on top of that! Farming is actually fun, and the board games we play at night are ridiculously entertaining. The food here is exquisite, and now I get books too… Is this place actually better than the royal castle?”
“Velvet-sama, you’ve finally realized! Sato-san is kind as well, making this place truly the best.”
“No, no, there’s no way it’s better than the castle. Anyway, here’s the next volume of the manga.”
“Yes! Thank you, Sato! I’ve been dying to know what happens next! I’ll read it slowly and savor it once I get back to the castle.”
Velvet-san carefully hugged the three manga volumes I handed her.
Honestly, I also want to read the next part, but seeing how much she treasures them makes it hard to ask.
I completely understand the desire to be the first to read a brand-new release. So, I’ll just ask her to bring them back next time.
“Velvet-san, could you bring those three books back when you come next time? I’m also curious about what happens next…”
“Of course! I could let you read them first, but… nope! I’m reading them first at my own pace!”
“That’s fine with me. By then, I’ll also have bought some new books, so we can trade and read each other’s.”
“Wait, you’re buying more books, Sato!? The same kind of books?”
“No, I’m thinking of getting some fantasy stories.”
“Fantasy stories…”
Velvet-san swallowed hard, her expression intense.
Right now, I’m considering either a pirate-themed manga or a ninja-themed one.
Both would likely be well-received in this world, and they’re classics that I’d love to reread.
The pirate manga isn’t even finished yet, so I’m genuinely curious about the latest developments.
“S-So, these books… do they also have pictures like the ones you gave me?”
“Yes. I mostly plan to buy manga. While I enjoy novels too, manga is far easier for people like Sheila-san and others to read.”
“I have a question. Does this ‘manga’ category have like… dozens of different stories? If there are that many, I don’t know if I should be happy or sad!”
“I don’t understand why you’d be sad, but… dozens? No, there are way more than that. I’d estimate at least 300,000 works.”
“Th-Three hundred thousand!? That’s insane! You’re not lying, are you?”
It’s just an estimate, but considering the rise of web comics and indie manga, the actual number could be even higher.
So, I wasn’t lying… probably.
“I’d say that’s about right just for manga. If you add novels, the number becomes impossible to count.”
“…I’m so jealous. Incredibly jealous! There’s no way I could read them all in this world. Now I seriously want to find a way to visit your old world, Sato.”
“Velvet-san, please don’t get any weird ideas. I’ll do my best to get more manga for you, so let’s just focus on that.”
Her eyes were practically bloodshot, like she was ready to misuse a Hero Summoning Ritual to force her way into my world.
To keep that from happening, I need to step up my efforts to bring more manga here.
“Sato-san’s world is truly amazing. I’ve never seen Velvet-sama this excited before.”
“I suppose it really was incredible. Not only were there this many stories, but manga was just one of many forms of entertainment. Since the world was peaceful, people could focus on making things fun.”
Even just reading manga could last a lifetime with the sheer number of series available.
On top of that, there were movies, dramas, anime, video games—just the indoor activities alone were endless.
Then there were platforms like YouTube, filled with even more content.
The world I came from was truly overflowing with entertainment.
“That makes sense. In this world, we constantly deal with threats from neighboring nations and monsters. Just surviving to see tomorrow takes all our effort, leaving no time for entertainment… We need to bring peace to this world so we can spread more manga!”
“Please do your best. With your status as a princess, I’m sure you can make it happen.”
“Yes. I’ll work hard—for the sake of manga. …But I’ll still come here to work for fun, so be sure to welcome me again.”
“Of course. You’re always welcome.”
Her motivation might be a bit questionable, but she seemed genuinely determined.
Even in farm work, Velvet-san had shown how capable she was.
If she seriously put her mind to improving the kingdom, things could change rapidly.
However, the biggest problem right now is the Demon King.
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That hurdle must be overcome first.
But that’s what Ren-san and the others are working to achieve.
As I watched Velvet-san’s carriage depart for the royal capital, I held onto hope for this world’s future.