Shopping was exhausting, especially for men.
But for women, it was practically second nature.
Yet in a world of pirates, that instinct was far less common, especially among women in the Navy.
Their first requirement for clothing was that it had to be practical for combat; appearance came second.
Hina and Sola were exactly like that. Shopping was something they could take or leave.
They liked pretty clothes too, but convenience in battle remained their top priority.
After spending most of the day out, even though the two of them had basically treated it as a casual outing, they had reached the point of being sick of it.
They carried armfuls of bags stuffed with clothes, looking no different from the other tourists visiting the city.
Just as they sat down to rest on a bench by the street, they were approached by a decent-looking, elegantly dressed middle-aged woman.
"Is there something you need?" Hina narrowed her eyes warily.
"Two lovely ladies, I'm actually a talent scout. Would you be interested in becoming stars renowned across the seas?"
The middle-aged woman handed them a business card. "You both have excellent potential. Becoming big stars would be easy for you. How about I treat you to a meal? We can find somewhere to sit and talk over food."
Hina took the card and glanced at it, seeing the name Cardina printed on it. Just as she was about to refuse, "No need... We..."
Before Hina could turn her down, Sola immediately took the business card, her eyes lighting up. "Food? Sure, sure!!"
"Hey, Sola, you..."
Before Hina could say anything else, Sola ran after the food... ah, no, after the elegantly dressed woman.
Even knowing it was an act, Hina felt that Sola was genuinely playing herself right now.
And her