Ep 2I've Arrived at the Village!
Management of a Novice AlchemistManagement of a Novice Alchemist
For a lonely orphan, there is almost only one career path to success. That is to get a national qualification as an alchemist. After graduating from the Royal Alchemist Training Academy, which requires nothing but ability, Sarasa is presented with the rights to a store by her master. After being sent off by her generous mentor, Sarasa sets off on her journey, dreaming of a slightly elegant life as an alchemist, but upon arrival, she is shocked to find that the countryside is even more rural than she had imagined. However, even in such a place, she has to manage a store somehow to make a living.
Episode Summary
Sarasa left the royal capital, where she was comfortable, and was familiar, and came to Yoku Village, where her new shop is located. She asks Lorea, the daughter of the grocery store, and Els, her neighbor, to introduce her to the villagers, but she struggles with unfamiliar communication and becomes depressed. Can Sarasa really run a store?