What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 564

#564

This Original is a Hit (4)

Meanwhile.

Speaking of Ms. Ham Ga-in, who crossed from another parallel world to another…

-Thump!

“Bama! Bama! Can you come up here for a bit?”

“Yes, I’m coming! Just a moment, Madam!”

Ga-in, with a clear, ringing voice, neatly tied back her flowing hair and covered it again with a headscarf.

The most prominent and famous women’s clothing store in the Imperial Capital, ‘La Débutante,’ was truly packed (the sign had the phrase ‘Magic Tool Sewing Machine Available’ engraved in cursive).

Ga-in didn’t know why she had ended up in a place like this, but the food was delicious and the pay was good, so she considered herself lucky for now.

The madam and colleagues who had picked her up on her way to work at dawn were all kind-hearted.

There was no better place to gather information quickly than here.

Besides, she had a baby to take care of.

“Goodness, our little nephew. As lovely as a trumpet vine. The color of the boots suits him well, and the jacket is very stylish.”

“He’s sure to catch the eye of His Highness the Prince. Straighten your shoulders more.”

“Mom, lower your voice. His Highness is already engaged…”

The three-story building was filled with customers.

It was less crowded than March, the peak of the social season, but there was barely room to move with young ladies preparing for various fall events and the upcoming shipboard ball.

As the store’s name suggested, most customers were looking for debut [coming-out] dresses or formal wear, so their guardians or chaperones accompanied them.

Also, La Débutante was a place that showcased the latest trends in the Empire, so even those who had debuted long ago visited regularly.

With a kind madam, fancy clothes, and excellent accessories, the business couldn’t fail.

Ga-in, who was looking for broadcloth in the underground warehouse, roughly brushed off the loose threads clinging to her skirt, and then busily gathered embroidery samples and scissors.

The wooden stairs, worn smooth from frequent use, creaked and groaned.

Meanwhile, Tete, wrapped in a swaddle, was beaming throughout her work.

It was a great relief that the baby was as angelic as could be.

“Bama, here! Please have Miss Mendy try on this dress. The ribbon and gloves are here. And here’s the prototype hat.”

“Don’t worry, go see Madame Capuchon, Madam.”

“What would I have done without you? Thank you.”

It was only her third day of work, but the good-natured madam said such things so easily.

She had been running the business in the same spot for two generations, but she still found it difficult to deal with customers.

Most of the other employees were also just going through the motions, their hearts not really in it.

Ga-in quickly took the cloth tape measure and pincushion from her.

“Leave it to me. Hello, Mademoiselle.”

-Awoo?

“…Hello.”

This time, it was a familiar face again.

But knowing that the other person didn’t recognize her, Ga-in simply smiled professionally and greeted the customer.

Baroness Berenice Mendy was one of the many young ladies trying on dresses today.

She must have already made her social debut, so she was probably getting a new outfit this time.

She was staring at Ga-in in her chemise [a simple, lightweight undergarment].

It was time to shine again.

“Customer, could you raise both arms? Since this garment is put on from above, your hair may get a little messy. I’ll fix it for you after the fitting.”

“Ah, okay.”

-Rustle, rustle…

“Is the chest area too tight? Are you breathing okay?”

“Um, it feels just right.”

“It feels just right. The waistline might be a little loose. It’s a space for padding later, so there needs to be some room, okay? Let’s tie the ribbon first and check in the mirror. If you look now, the overall shape of your upper body is coming out so beautifully. It’s trendy for the bust line to be slightly raised this social season, and it suits your long neck so well. Shall we roll your shoulders vigorously once? One, two, three, four.”

Berenice rolled her shoulders as if she were bewitched by something.

Her older sister, the Baroness, also stared at Ga-in, entranced.

“Wow…”

“Berenice, you look so pretty!”

After about ten minutes, the young lady was wearing a complete outfit, including a hat and gloves.

It was an ensemble that would receive praise even if she attended any party late.

Moreover, when she immediately matched it with the latest parasol and shoes, even Berenice, who was usually frugal, opened her wallet on the spot.

Ga-in happily added two silk handkerchiefs as a bonus and put it on the ledger under her name.

The servants who received the garment bag were amazed by her skills.

Tete, the spectator, happily wiggled her flippered feet.

-Awoo!

Then the two sisters turned to look this way with bright faces. Ga-in smiled briefly.

“Hehehe, the baby is so cute, isn’t she? She’s my pet.”

-Awoong!

“Ah, yes. What’s her name?”

“Tete.”

“No, your name. It’s been a while since I’ve seen an employee who works as well as you do…”

Berenice praised hesitantly, and her sister nodded as if she had been waiting for it.

Then they asked if she had a business card.

Ga-in laughed it off, saying that she hadn’t been hired for very long.

The two young ladies were very disappointed.

Instead, they left a good review with innocent faces.

“She’s skilled, keeps asking about the fit, and most of all, she’s fast.”

“You’re welcome. It’s my job.”

“I really like the clothes here… But the wait is always long and the fittings are slow, so it was a bit uncomfortable. It’s also the first time I’ve been recommended a parasol. It’s so pretty, thank you.”

“The shoes are made of cool material, so they’ll be perfect for the shipboard ball. The color is navy blue, so it goes well with the person I’m going with. You have a good eye.”

“Thank you.”

Ga-in gave a polite Imperial bow.

They decided to just fix the length of the dress a little, and Berenice carefully took off her clothes.

While helping her undress, the older sister turned to Ga-in and asked.

“Earlier, did you say your name was ‘Bama’?”

“Ah, yes.”

Water Bama, that is.

“Has anyone ever told you that you look like someone?”

“Excuse me?”

Ga-in stopped taking out the pins and raised her eyes. Then Berenice also nodded.

“I thought so too. You definitely look like someone… Ah, not in a bad way. I apologize if it offended you. At first, I really thought you were an old acquaintance.”

“Hahaha. Is that so?”

“Um. But I don’t know who it is. Maybe I was just surprised because you’re so beautiful?”

“You flatter me, Mademoiselle.”

Ga-in roughly knew who they were talking about, so she just smiled and focused on finishing the pinning of the clothes.

Meanwhile, Tete, who was hanging on her back, drifted off into a warm nap.

…She already knew that she was born as the ‘protagonist’ of a ‘novel’ called .