How to Calm a Child Throwing a Tantrum
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– Closed Today –
...Still not open.
It's been closed for so many days... When will it reopen?
There's only so much I can cook at the quarters, damn it.
Do you think something happened with his family?
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*...Sigh* If it's a family matter, there's nothing I can really say...
*Pat pat*
After brushing off her clothes a few times and taking several deep breaths, Tyria completely changed her expression.
I hope everything gets resolved soon.
That attitude shift was fast...
Hmph. Oh well. I'll just have brunch instead, so it's fine.
Besides, if we go down that street, there's the Monastir Blend Specialty Cafe too, right?
...I was pretty sure that cafe had suddenly been closed for the past two days as well.
Then what should I have for brunch today? ♪
There was no reason to burst her bubble before she found out herself.
– Temporarily Closed –
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...I-it's fine. The cafe is still an option... Let's go there.
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Due to an urgent matter, we will be returning to Monastir. We apologize and for the time being, the shop will be...
Temporarily closed...?!
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G-guess it's just one of those days.
Ah... ah...! Damn it. Damn it!
Why is everything closed at the same time? Where am I supposed to go, then?
It's not even a holiday! So why is everyone closed for days in a row?!
Let's calm down first and try checking another place—
WAAAH! I want it! I want it!
What is wrong with you?!
Are you trying to embarrass me in broad daylight? Come here right now!
No! I want the Boss Seal, Manager Bearcoon, and Assistant Meow plushies! RIGHT NOW!
If you don't get them for me, I'm not going anywhere!
*Sigh...* I really can't walk any farther today.
I absolutely have to drink a proper blend today, no matter what!
...I feel you...
Come here right now or you're in big trouble!
No! No!
Just as I was thinking how exhausting it must be for that mother to calm a child throwing a tantrum in the middle of the street...
*Sigh...* Fine, fine. But just this once.
Now stop crying and make a promise with Mommy.
*Sniffle...* A promise...?
Yes. You'll promise that you'll go straight home quietly, listen to Mommy, finish all your food without being picky, and go to bed without complaining.
If you keep all those promises for ten whole nights...
Then I'll buy you just one of those plushies over there.
So? Do you promise?
R-really?! Okay! I promise! Let's go home!
Good. Then come hold Mommy's hand and let's go home, okay?
Okay! Hehe... Boss Seal, Manager Bearcoon, Assistant Meow ♬ We are Seal Company! ♪
Amazingly, the child calmed down immediately after making that promise and took his mother's hand.
He even started singing as they walked away.
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I was watching that surprising scene absentmindedly when I turned and saw Tyria venting her frustration in the middle of the street...
Somehow, I had a feeling that same method might work here too.
I just wanted to have some ■■■■■■■ tea, why does everything have to be so ■■■■■■■ complicated!
What? Do I look like I'm in the mood to make promises right now?!
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...What is it?
At last, Tyria's anger seemed to settle a little.
Looking straight at her, I slowly laid out the conditions just like the mother had done earlier.
No cursing or complaining. And you take training seriously.
If you even manage to produce strong results in your vitality training—
Then what do I get out of it?
I met Tyria's gaze directly.
The cafe. The restaurant. The only places in this city where she had truly felt at ease.
The homesickness she couldn't hide—even now, her frustration came from feeling like she had nowhere to go.
...No matter how hard I thought about it, there was only one possible reward I could offer.
...Monastir.
We'll go on a trip to Monastir.
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Really?
Yeah. Is that not good enough?
I-I never said it was good. But I never said it was bad either.
So... explain that again.
Earlier you said I have to show results in vitality training, right?
That basically means I behave myself.
Okay. Deal. I'll do it. So you'd better keep your end of the promise too.
I nodded to Tyria, who still hadn't fully let go of the doubt in her eyes.
You probably thought I couldn't do it, didn't you? Just watch me. Hehehe...
In any case, I managed to calm Tyria down and guide her back to the quarters without further trouble. It turned out to be a surprisingly effective method.
The next day...
What took you so long? Hurry up already.
Isn't it obvious? You told me to get good results in vitality training.
Then that means we should start earlier than usual, doesn't it?
...It seemed Tyria had taken yesterday's promise more seriously than I expected.