Day 70 login
Next up is the second half of crafting small items: the [Thick-soled Zori (traditional Japanese thonged sandals)].
“Recipe: Thick-soled Zori≫
① [Cork Material]
② Cotton Cloth, etc. → [Tree Cotton (Red)]
③ [Padding]
④ Leather, etc. → [Cowhide (Enamel・Black)]
⑤ –
Cork is for the sole, cotton cloth for the thong strap, padding for the strap’s core, and leather covers the entire base.
Because the umbrella and kimono are flashy, I decided to keep the footwear simple with a black base and red thong strap.
I tried doing the leather enamel coating myself, by the way. Tailoring skills include [Coating], which can be done easily with [Clear Paint].
In terms of functionality, there doesn’t seem to be much need to be picky right now, so I’ll use the scrap materials I have on hand. The sandal items seem particularly effective on [Frozen Ground], [Rocky Terrain], and [Sandy Ground], but I don’t have any immediate plans to use them yet.
Last, I made a classic pair of [Tabi Socks] using [Tree Cotton (White)].
Alright, that wraps up the footwear prep.
Arranging all the parts I’ve made so far, including these small accessories, on the workbench to make a plan.
The sash—the focal point that truly ties these items together. What design would work best?
Since patterns are scattered across both the umbrella lining and the kimono itself, I want the obi to provide cohesion.
But if it’s plain or too simple, it might look awkward. It needs to blend in with the surroundings in a balanced way.
So I chose the [Idea Cloth (・`ω・’)] with its large floral crest in monochrome.
This cloth boosts [Idea]. My personal stat is already off the charts, so I’m perfectly fine in that regard—but, at this point, design really takes priority.
The obi sash peeks through with crimson and gold stripes. The obijime (decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place) features a braided cord woven with gold and white, adorned with a platinum hydrangea-shaped clasp as the obi-dome (sash pin).
Yeah, nice. At first glance, it gives a traditional, old-fashioned impression, but I think it’s become a neo-Japanese style with modern motifs and whimsical touches throughout.
Alright, all the work is done. Next up is the item naming screen… or so I thought, but unexpectedly, this dialog popped up instead.
Some items can be made into a set. Do you want to make them into a set item?
→・ Yes
・ No
This question itself is a familiar phrase I’ve seen countless times, but I never expected to see it during this production.
When I made the previous kimono set, I added half-pants not found in the existing recipe and finished the obi in an original style, so the main body, pants, and obi were each recognized as separate items.
However, for this clothing item, I created nothing independent from the original recipe or that belonged to the same category.
The obi sash and its accessories are initially included in the [Furisode Kimono・Women] recipe. I haven’t modified the pattern either, so usually, combining everything should result in a single item called ‘Furisode Kimono’.
Tabi socks are there, but they’re made of a different material than the kimono.
So, how come it is possible to make them into a set?
Though I had my doubts, I chose [・ Yes] for now and moved on.
And then, as I looked at the listed items, my eyes widened.
Please select items to be included in the set
→・Long-sleeved Kimono・Women
・Bangasa (Coarse Oilpaper Umberella) Umberella
・Thick-soled Zori
・Tabi Socks
Wait, [Bangasa Umberella] and [Thick-soled Zori] are crafting items, right? Based on the rules so far, items from different professions shouldn’t form a set, so why?
And the socks too.
If they were made from the same material, that would be one thing, but the [Tree Cotton (White] used for the tabi socks hardly fits into the same category as the other items.
If anything, the same cotton fabric is used for the thong strap on the zori sandals, but that still doesn’t explain why the kimono and the umbrella are grouped.
If there’s one thing they all share… maybe it’s just being part of the same Japanese-style clothing?
But if that’s the case, then this phenomenon should also occur with the previous hat set, right? I’ve made sets combining a kimono and craft accessories before, but I’ve never managed to pair them.
Did I do something different this time compared to my previous work? As I stared at the panel displayed before me and searched my memory, one thing suddenly occurred to me.
Oh, right, I was following a slightly unusual process this time.
I started by making the kimono, and just as I was about to move on to the obi, I decided to make the accessories first. I figured that way I could adjust the balance later.
Then, I set aside the kimono I was working on and made the umbrella, sandals, and tabi socks.
After that, I set the accessories aside and went back to working on the kimono.
Finally, after combining and checking all the items, I pressed the command to finish the work.
Hmm, that’s not right. Usually, I would have finished the crafting items separately and the sewing items separately.
Somehow, I’d unconsciously assumed that’s just how it worked. But that feeling probably wasn’t entirely wrong either.
Because up until now, the setup options only appeared when I used the same materials. Items crafted by different professions usually start with different materials.
But this time, I was focusing more on the overall coordination than on each item, so I completely forgot to specify the work completion after finishing the crafting.
And when I specified the work completion at this stage, after finishing all the clothing production, it brought everything together in one place.
Seems like this is the key point.
There might be other things too, but whatever. Right now, properly completing these products within the system is the priority.
So, which items to add to the set, you ask—well, for me, the most significant advantage of set items is that they allow one to increase the time spent crafting and the effort invested.
The more items I add to the set, the more reliably I can trigger Miracles.
That’s why I’ll definitely check the box for the kimono, umbrella, and zori sandals.
But the tabi socks? I just whipped those up with a recipe and skill. They didn’t take any effort at all. Adding them probably won’t make any difference.
[Set items take up special equipment slots]. Yeah, tabi socks shouldn’t be included.
Okay, then, with this, it’s really, truly done!
[Stylish Long-sleeved Kimono]
Quality: ★★★★★
Clothing made from Techno Cloth.
Main Usage: Wearing
Effect: Craft +290
Consumption: 430/430
Learnable Skill: Begging
(Begging: Optional Active Skill Cost 20~ Begs cutely.)
Set Bonus: Idea +290 Learnable Skill: Dispersing Umbrella Triple Payback
(Dispersing Umbrella Triple Payback: Conditional Active Skill Cost 20~ Only activated when using “Umbrella” Has a chance to rebound attacks from opponents by tripling the damage.)
[Stylish Bangasa Umbrella]
Quality: ★★★
An umbrella for rainy days. Also serves as a self-defense tool.
Main Usage: Wearing
Effect: Strength +70 Field Gimmick [Rain] Resistance (Medium)
Ability: Umbrella Technique
Equipment Requirement: Strength 50 or higher
Consumption: 210/210
Set Bonus: Idea +290 Learnable Skill: Dispersing Umbrella Triple Payback
[Stylish Thick-soled Zori]
Quality: ★★
Footwear resistant to rocky terrain.
Main Usage: Wearing
Effect: Field Gimmick [Rocky Terrain] Resistance (Small)
Consumption: 160/160
Set Bonus: Idea +290 Learnable Skill: Dispersing Umbrella Triple Payback
Huh? The two skills…?