Chapter 1

(...What a nice smell. As expected of the Kilimanjaro Nanaki recommended. Going with a dark roast was the right choice.)

Hm...?

Now, inspecting the suitcase. Final checks have been completed. There are no issues with the carry-on bags either.

Good morning, Kinari.

Good morning, Natsume-sama.

Oh, that’s right. The ward mayor’s study trip… You guys are leaving today, right?

Yes. Through a fair lottery, Yowa-sama and I will be going to England.

Since it is his first trip outside of the country, I have prepared for any unforeseen events that could occur.

As expected of Kinari. With you around, Netaro will be in good hands.

Thank you.

Nari! Kept you waiting~♪ Morning to you too, Yoda!

Good morning. You’re carrying quite a lot, aren’t you Netaro?

…It seems like with each step he takes, something pops out from the back of his backpack and his carry-on.

Aaahhhh~ My greatest invention of the century~! Could you pick it up for me in place of my two measly little arms, Nari~?

Understood.

(A baby chicken-shaped robot, a cushion with an unfamiliar shape… a lamp shaped like a jellyfish.)

It'll be dangerous if it pops out of the bag, and we don't want to lose it while moving around, so let's tuck it back in tight.

Shove it in with all your might!

And there…

Everything here has been packed..

Nice, nice♪

Looks like Netaro's also all ready to go, though his backpack does seem a little tight.

I have calculated the weight of your luggage for this trip, and it is overweight by 50%.

Because you’ll never know what might happen there, right~? So to make sure we can fully enjoy aaaaany emergencies, I packed every invention I could get my hands on!

With all of this, any case will be solved in a snap♪ When you're in trouble, just count on me. How’s that? Pretty reassuring, no?

Yes, it does reassure me. However, let’s avoid any possible trouble and ensure our trip goes smoothly, Yowa-sama.

Aww~

Kinari’s right. Neither Nagi, the Chief or I are going to be there with you, so stay safe above all else.

Phew, I’m back….

Ohhh, Tengu! Webaaa~!

Whoa, what’s up with all that luggage?

I’m off to an exciting trip with Nari to England!

Ah, right. Have fun.

Though… what’s sticking out of your backpack? A grabber?

That’s my invention: ‘The Rain-Cloud-Catcher-kun #8’!

The what now?

I heard it rains a lot in England, right? So if it starts pouring, just use this to catch those rainclouds! Then poof, away they go!

Even the gloomiest skies will turn a bright, sunny blue before you know it! ...Or at least, they might. That's the brilliance of this little guy.

They might, huh.

It's still in the prototype stage after all. I figured this trip would be the perfect chance to test it out! Netaro: I'm counting on you to help fine-tune the settings, Nari♪

Understood. Now that I have grasped the basic principles of this device, I shall put it in my luggage.

I’ll leave it to you!

… That luggage you’ve got there, do you think it’d pass through security?

…I guess that depends on the materials used for the invention.

If you’re stopped at inspections, rest assured. I will promptly deal with the situation.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Then Yowa-sama, I’ll put your invention here.

Yep!

Mm? This thing in Nari’s luggage… Is that crunchy candy!?

Yes. Since you like them, it’d be good to carry them on board.

Yippieee! So thoughtful! Let’s eat them together.

Of course. Also, it’s almost time we meet up with Master.

It’s already time! Well then, let’s gooo!

It's a study trip, but be sure to enjoy some sightseeing too. Take care and have a good trip.

Bring back something for me~

Noted.

To England we go! Time to take off!♪