Aldo, the Merchant?

...Oh boy.

Hey, do you need any help?!

Thanks. I'll be fine. It's just that I got a bit dizzy after working all day and night.

You don't look fine at all! You can't keep working like that.

Look at yourself, you can barely move. Can't you stop and rest a bit?

You don't understand. My sister's birthday is coming up. I can't slow down.

So you're getting something for your sister on her birthday, huh?

Well, why don't I watch over the store while you get some rest?

No way, man. I can't ask that much of you.

Don't worry about it! I've got a sister too. I understand how it is.

Just leave it to me, will you?

If you insist.

I'm gonna go lie down at home. Give me a holler if there's a problem.

Alright! As the new official owner of a shop... how do I sell anything?

Ah! I-Is he a customer? Hello, traveler. How about some vegetables?

Eh? Vegetables you say? Hmm... How much are they?

Uh, yeah, the price... How much do you want to pay?

You're letting me decide the price? An interesting strategy for sure, but don't you think it's strange?

Well, when you say it like that...

You're not used to this business, are you?

Y-Yeah. I'm kinda just helping out here and have no idea what I'm doing.

I can tell. I'm a merchant myself and am on a bit of a journey.

You're a merchant?! Please, you have to teach me how to sell things!

Sure. I guess I can do that. After all, we are all travel companions on the road of life.

Really?! That would be great!

Let's see. First off, you've got some Matomas and Crorn. Those are only harvested here in Lucniva.

There you've got some Pumpkings.

The Matomas are cheaper than Crorn and the Pumpking are most expensive. I'm particularly partial to Crorn. Judging from their quality, I'd give ya 50 Git for them.

Got it... Crorn... 50 Git...

And of course, you must always aim to make as much money as possible. Otherwise, you won't make a profit. At the same time, no one will buy them if they're too expensive. The pricing is critical. That's all I can tell you.

Okay, thanks.

Well then, my lecture fee comes to one cob of Crorn.

Wha, ?!

Nothing in life is free!

......

I guess I've got to make the most of what I've learned, and start making profits.

Hello, there. How about some freshly picked vegetables?

How much?

Hello, there. How about some freshly picked vegetables?

Ah! You got Crorns on a cob! How much is it?

Oh wow, that's cheap! I'll take it!

...This might not be as hard as it looks.

All right! I'll keep on going!

Sure. That sounds fair. Here you go.

This is easier than I thought. All right! Let's keep it going!

Are you serious? That's too expensive. I've changed my mind. I don't need it.

I guess I'm not good at this.

Hello, there. How about some freshly picked vegetables?

Hey! Are those Matomas?!

Matomas are the secret to my beauty. Whether I eat them or smear them on my flawless skin, I can't have enough Matomas!

Are you selling them?

Of course!

How much?

Hello, there. How about some freshly picked vegetables?

Yes. I'm willing to buy them. How much is it?

What?! You must be kidding! That's too cheap!

I'll take it! Here's your money.

That's another successful sale. Gotta keep this up.

What?! That's so expensive. I'm going to pass this time.

Well, that didn't work.

Not bad. I'll take it.

Thanks. See you.

That's another successful sale. Gotta keep this up.

Well, I think I should call it a day.

Hmm? What's going on?

Hello, old man. You got a minute?

Hmph. You just decided to stop me because you want me to buy this Pumpking, didn't you?

Oh. Umm... I'd be grateful if you're willing to buy it.

Hmph. That's obvious.

If you don't want it, you don't have to buy it. It's about time to close up anyway.

I'll take one.

Huh? You will?!

But on one condition. You must convince me that you love Pumpking from deep down in your heart. Now, tell me. How much is it?!

Well, I think I should call it a day.

Hmm? What's going on?

Hello, old man. Would you like to buy a Pumpking?

That depends on their price. How much is it?

Hmm. So that's how much you'd say this Pumpking is worth, huh? Fine. I'll take it.

Thanks.

See ya.

Good. I managed to sell it.

Let's call it a day. I'll let the owner know about today's sales.

Hmm. I can see how deep your love for this Pumpking is.

Huh?!

You do not have to hide it. You're a big fan of Pumpking, and that makes you a Pumpking freak.

A Pumpking freak?!

Here's your money. Take it.

Farewell. Be proud of yourself, Pumpking freak!

Good. I managed to sell it!

Let's call it a day. I'll let the owner know about today's sales.

So, did you have enough rest?

I did, thanks. It's been a while since I last had this much sleep.

But your legs are wobbling. Don't worry about the store. I'll take care of it until you're fully recovered.

Thanks. You've been too kind to me.

Here's today's profits.

......

Did I do something wrong?

N-No, not at all. You've helped me look after the store, and I shouldn't ask for too much...

I see...

Could you try a little harder next time?

I got it.

Okay. Looks like I didn't make enough money this time. Maybe I asked for too little money?

Let me guess. It didn't go well.

Yeah. What can I do?

Look. The key to selling things is find the right price, not too high or too low. The average price of Crorn is 50 Git. Matoma is normally cheaper than Crorn, and Pumpking is the most expensive one. Cheer up. You can do it better next time. Good luck.

All right. I'll do better next time!

So, did you have enough rest?

I did, thanks. I feel like a new man.

That's great to hear. Here's today's profits.

One Git, two Git...

Whoaaaa! This is unbelievable!

Did I do something wrong?

The exact opposite! Y-You made so much money!

I'm glad you're happy.

I've never made this much money... Are you a god of business or something?!

Of course not. It's just that good vegetables sell.

With this I can afford to get my sister a nice gift! I don't know how to thank you.

Well, I've gotta go shopping!

Okay. Get something nice to make your sister smile.

Ah. I should give you a little token of appreciation. Let's meet up in front of my store.

Huh? Okay.

See you there!

He looks like a completely different person now!

There you are.

How did it go? Was your sister happy with the gift?

Oh absolutely! None of this would have been possible without your help. Again, thank you!

No, it was all because of your deep feelings for her.

As a little token of my appreciation, you're always welcome to come back here and eat as much as you want.

Oh, really? I'll definitely take you up on that offer.

Sure! Anytime!

Looks like he's feeling so much better now. I'm glad I could help him out.

But...

Selling things is really hard.