Shoupan's Intimacy story

I've been zipping around in a hurry and now I'm thirsty!

Yes... keep it coming. Shower me with praise! These days, no one knows how lucky they are to have such fast delivery!

Ahh! That's so refreshing! Well, I've got some more deliveries to make, so I'll be on my way!

Excuse me, I'm the one who drives it, okay? It doesn't drive itself!

Heads up, Master! Your package!

Well then, come out faster! I'm busy, so I'll be off!

Wow! A tip! I'll check it out later. See you on the next deliveryyyyyy!

Heh. There's no such thing as "next-day" delivery in my dictionary. "Same-day" delivery is a given!

There have been some complaints about recent deliveries.

It's like everyone thinks that fast deliveries are a given. How upsetting... They don't even know how much work I put into it.

True! I'm a courier who delivers things fast! It's all okay as long as I'm fast!

Excuse me? If I drive carefully and I'm slow with my deliveries, they'll only get angry! You can't have things both ways!

There's been an increase in deliveries from Monatium to Belitein recently.

It would've been hard back when I didn't have my Shoupabolt, but now it's fine!

Are you worrying about me or my packages? It sounds like you're more concerned about the latter...

Yeah! It'd be perfect if there was a downhill path that went straight from Monatium to Belitein!

Do you have anything you need delivered, Master? Say, some of this food?

Ehehehe! Of course! I don't rest until I've completed all my deliveries!

Why are you making that face? I mean, if the food gets mashed together during delivery, it's easier to eat that way, isn't it?

Definitely. I'll give you a special discount, Master.

Ugh... my Yggdrasil Tunnel construction proposal got denied again.

If the tunnel gets built, that would cut delivery times in half. Wouldn't that benefit everyone?!

That's true! I'm Elias's number one courier, after all!

Yikes. I just remembered I've got packages for tomorrow that I should collect today. See you!

What's it like where you used to live, Master? I'd like to visit.

Wow. I actually love traveling around to new places. That's why I became a courier!

Really? Your hometown seems to appreciate fast things too. That's totally my kind of place!

Trouble...? Urgh, I hate trouble. Just the other day, I almost got delayed because I ran into some bandits during a delivery.

I'm here! Aaaand, I'm off!

Ehehehe! But the door is too far away, you know? Don't fix it and just leave it. I'll use it again next time!

It's been some time since I last saw you, so I just dropped in. Okay, byeeeee!

What, didn't you hear me? It's me, Shoupan! Elias's number one courier! What's with that look? Okay, I'm off, for real!

Um, I'm mapping out my route for tomorrow... How does it look?

What do you know about delivery routes?! Uphill roads, potholes everywhere. I'm taking all of that into account!

Um, sure, if it's something helpful. So what is it? Spit it out! Quickly!

I'm the only one who can hit all these stops in a single day. So if I'm fast next time, let's see a tip, yeah? A tip!

Oh no! I think my Shoupabolt is broken!

Oh, wow! You actually fixed it! Next time it breaks, I wanna give it a try, too! Do I do this? Like this? How much force should I apply?

What do you take me for? My Shoupabolt is like a part of me. It's only natural I'd cherish it.

Ugh. You think? That would mean I'd have to lug this all the way to Monatium. Got any good ideas, Master?

There's nothing like a cold drink after finishing a delivery!

What? Just give me another one! Hurry, hurry! I already finished the last one! Come on, another!

*Nods* Master knows what's up. You're right—if I just lazed around all day, this glass wouldn't taste half as sweet!

Unbelievable! I love what I do and I'm proud of it! "Bitter"? Take it back and say sorry!

I wonder if there's a way to make the Shoupabolt run better in the mountains.

Wheels? Oh, do they actually matter in how it runs? I see. I'll have to make a stop in Monatium and look into wheels. Thanks!

What?! What if my Shoupabolt hears you say something like that! Master, that's really too much!

True. The Shoupabolt is already perfect just the way it is. Hmm, I should put a little more effort into maintenance!

I love running! Before I started riding my Shoupabolt, I used to run all around Elias on foot.

So you do run, huh? When would be a good time? Let me check my delivery schedule! Sooner the better, right? Hehe, I'm excited!

Why not? I ran deliveries on my own two sturdy legs! I absolutely love running!

Trouble? Sounds like someone who doesn't know the joy of running. Desk workers really don't get it.

A little while ago I went to make a delivery in Belitein, and you won't believe it—I nearly got arrested for smuggling sugar!

...Don't tell me you just tried to make a joke. What? You did? Yikes, where did you pick that up!

Right?! Witch Kingdom has been way too strict with their checkpoints lately! My deliveries are taking 30 seconds longer!

Tch. Sharp as ever, Master. How did you figure out what even that Witch couldn't find?

Hm? How do I maintain my Shoupabolt? I wash it and oil it every day after deliveries!

I-I-I take care of those too, okay? I wipe down every scratch every single day and oil it so it doesn't rust!

That's because it rides along with me every day at full speed! Dirt is proof of hard work.

Sometimes when I'm really exhausted I want to skip a day. But I can't just leave my precious companion looking like that.

Delivery orders have suddenly spiked lately. It's exciting, but... hmm. I'm a little worried about whether I can handle the amount.

Ahahaha. I totally can, yeah? There's no such thing as "undeliverable" in my dictionary!

Ugh... no! My pride! My honor! Ack, I suddenly feel a tightness in my chest. Is this what they call stress-induced heartburn?

Is it better to wake up early in the morning or work late into the night? I'll have to give it a think.

*Yawn* I tried doing early morning deliveries lately. It was quite nice to be reminded of my old early morning runs.

I head out right after waking up, so I skip it. On early morning delivery days, I just eat a big lunch instead.

Wh-What? What's wrong with exercising in the morning? Actually, more importantly—I said it was work, not exercise?!

*Nods* You get it! Right. Breathing in that crisp morning air after so long woke me right up and put me in a great mood.

I'm going on strike. Don't try to stop me! Delivery strike!

You think that's why I'd go on strike? Hmph. Nobody even thanks me, they just complain. Well, I'm going to complain too!

The best... ahahaha! That's right, I'm the best courier around. Hmph, they'll soon realize just how valuable I am after taking me for granted!

What are you talking about?! It's nothing like that! ...I'm serious, okay? I'm serious! Why are you making that face!?

Ugh, my back hurts. I had another accident while making a delivery to the Sprite Palace.

Ugh... Not always. Only about 7 out of 10 times.

Thanks. Haah... the pack already makes me feel a lot better. Alright, I'll muster up the energy and get back to deliveries. Thanks, Master!

Oh wow, really? Please do! Her Majesty keeps coming after the emergency snacks in my vest.

Master! I got a gift for you! Hm? What's with that look. Are you surprised I brought something other than a delivery?

Ta-da! Here it is. Ahahaha, I love seeing that surprised look every time! Never gets old! Don't you wanna praise my speed?

Hmph, if you don't want it, hand it back. I was rushing to get it to you, Master, and that's what I get?! Give it back now!

This time I went all the way to the countryside of Witch Kingdom! Picora asked me to, and there were so many fascinating things there.