Hello.
Oh, that's Lane.

　When I walked into the store, Ganz, who was reading a book, looked at me and gave me a friendly smile.
　It's been a long time since I've asked for Ganz's shop but...
　A lot of things have changed compared to before.

　First of all, the selection of the store has changed.
　Whereas before there were weapons that only looked good, now there are only items that can be recognized as karma at a glance.

　Besides, the atmosphere in Ganz has softened heartily.
　He is more approachable than before.

　The previous incident must have changed a lot of things.

''What's going on, today?　Can I help you with something else?
No. I want to ask you to maintain Narkami and Kamui. Come to think of it, I've never had them serviced and they're pretty well used up. I just wanted you to take a look at one thing around here.
Okay. Can I just have a look at it?

　He handed Narkami and Kamui to Ganz.

'Hmm, ho ho this is again.'

　Ganz made a bitter face.

'Well ... what's the problem?'
It's a big ant. I made them so that they wouldn't break in a minute, but they're both badly worn out. How in the world can we use them in this way?
'Well...'

　I don't remember being so rough with you, did I?
　Just fight the demons, fight Tin, fight Iris...

　........I realized that I had been treating him roughly enough.

'It'll take a week or so, is that all right?
Yeah, I'll be fine. Please.
I'm on it. I'll make sure it's as good as new and well maintained. By the way...

　Ganz's gaze is turned to my side.
　To be precise, it's directed at the kettle I hold in my hand.

''What's with that kettle?''
'Oh, this is...'

　I was about to explain when a puff of smoke blew out and Tina appeared at the same time.

'This is my home,'
You're not a ghost?
How do you do, old man?　I'm Tina Holli. I'm a member of Rain's husband's family. It's nice to meet you.
''You........you're not just the strongest species, you're able to follow ghosts as well?''
Well, it's a long story.

　He responded to Ganz's stunned gaze with a wry smile.

　Lightly explaining how he met Tina and how he came to sign a contract with her....
　Then we'll get down to business.

The thing is, I'm just wondering if there's anything I can do to make it more like Tina's body.
Yeah?　The body of a ghost girl?
'Tina is a ghost, so she can't go outside during the day. To get out, she has to be haunted by things like this. So I've been having the kettle possess me and you know how it feels to be the kettle forever?
I see. Well, you do have a point.
So what do we have here?
I'm an armorer. I can only make weapons...
I'll give Gantz credit for that.
Oh, you wouldn't say no to me, would you?

　Gantz takes a moment, stroking his beard on his chin, and makes a thoughtful gesture.
　Somewhat later, he opens his mouth.

Hmm, well........come back in a week, will you?　We'll take care of it before then.
Thank you. That's very helpful.
What? I'd do anything for a hero of Horizon.
No heroes....

　I made a bitter face at Ganz, who must have been saying it on purpose.
　Tina looked at us like she was enjoying herself.



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　....and a week later.

Hello.
You're in my way.

　With Tina, I asked for Ganz's store again.

　There was no sign of Ganz in the store.
　However, he seemed to notice us right away and showed himself from the back.

"Oh, Rain and the others. Just in time.

　When Gantz recognized us, he took out Narkami and Kamui.

"First, let's return these, shall we? I've maintained them as good as new.
Thank you. That's very helpful.
What? You can always bring it to me if you need anything else. As a craftsman, it makes me happy to know that you use many of the weapons I've made.

　Ganz smiles a pleasant smile.
　I guess my craftsman's soul is stimulated.

'And this one is for the ghost girl.

　Continuing, Ganz took out a certain thing.

''A doll...?''

　It was like a small doll.
　The size was probably bigger than the palm of your hand?
　It's very elaborately made, not like something a child would use for fun.

　And this doll looks like it's from somewhere else...?

Hmm?　Could this be our home?
Oh.

　Tina said, and I noticed that.
　As Tina said, this doll looked like Tina.
　She's wearing a maid's outfit, and her face looks just like her.........and she's a minimalist sized Tina.

I was thinking of this as your new body, young lady, but........what do you think?
Oh, is this my new body?
I've used all of my skills to create a state-of-the-art fighting doll. Not only does it look good, but it's got all sorts of gimmicks, and it can even fight.
Oh...

　Tina had a twinkle in her eye.
　You seem to like that sort of thing....

'I'm sorry you made this stuff for me. Wasn't it a pain in the ass?
Nah. Making something like this isn't so bad, once in a while. It's a good way to test your craftsmanship.
Ha-ha-ha.

　That's very Ganz.

"Hey, hey, hey. Can I get on this body now?
Mm. I made it for you, little girl. Please take a look at it.
Great.

　Tina's form wavered and...
　It's like a fog, sucked into the doll.

　And then.....

"...Oh?　Huh?　Ooohhhh.

　The doll on the table stands up with a scoff.
　It moves its arms and legs as if to check the sensations in its body....
　Jumping on the spot, punching and shouting...Tina is happily frolicking.

'This is so much better!　The same as usual, and I can move my arms and legs as I want to...........................Oh, that's great! It's really good.

　Tina says, "Yeah," in rapid succession.
　She must have liked it a lot.

　Seeing Tina like that, I was feeling a bit sorry for myself.
　Even though there was nothing else to do, I've had the kettle possessed by the kettle until now.......
　Couldn't you have found something a little more decent?
　It's a reminder now.

'Big old man, big boy!
Nah, it's okay. Rayne is my best customer.
Does that mean it's worth...?
How's that?
Can't you just make it a little bit easier?
Hey, hey. What are you doing for your little girl?　But why be stingy with it?
'Huh I can't help it if you say so. Okay, that's fine.

　The amount of money Ganz offered wasn't cheap, but...
　If you said it was for Tina's sake, I couldn't argue with you.

　Well, it's a Ganz thing.
　He's not ripping me off, in fact, he's probably giving me a discount.

　Besides, he's made such a nice body for Tina.
　I have nothing but gratitude.

'Oh, oh. You have a really nice body. Hey, darling, Rain. What do you think of us?
I don't know...
No. You have to say it's cute.

　As much as I'd like to say that, it's kind of a bad idea to call Tina, who looks like a doll, cute...?

Hey, hey, Mr. Lane.
Yeah?
Thank you for all you've done for my family.

　Tina's smile was soothing.