Shopping Mall

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Minori

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Alright, we're here!
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Kanade

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The mall...?
We're shopping here?
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Minori

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Yup! A lot of shops are holding fairs right now, so I'm sure we'll find tons of different gift options!
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Ichika

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She's right...
Almost every store seems to be covered in decorations.
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Airi

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It is that time of year.
Anyway, let's start checking a few out, shall we?
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Kanade

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Okay.
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Minori

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Here's our first stop!
Sweets Love Sweets! They make all sorts of yummy Western treats!

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Airi

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Cookies, candy, marshmallows...
They've got all the White Day classics!
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Ichika

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And they have all different options for wrapping. The others might really like this star-studded design...
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Minori

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Yeah, that one's really cute.
Plus, they're individually wrapped, so it's easy to hand them out to everyone!
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Kanade

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This is incredible...
Oh, and you can also get a variety pack with an assortment of different sweets.
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Airi

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Those also work great as gifts since the odds of the recipient finding something they like go way up!
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Ichika

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True... With that many options, they're bound to like something...
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Airi

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But you still seem undecided.
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Ichika

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Oh, um... I'm sorry...
A big assortment isn't a bad idea, but I think I'm still leaning towards more individualized gifts.
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Kanade

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I have to agree with Hoshino...
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Airi

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Hehe. That's perfectly fine.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We still have plenty of shops left to visit!
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Minori

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Oh, let's check out this shop next!
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Ichika

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A candy store?
When did this open...?
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Airi

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Looks like they carry all sorts of candy.
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Minori

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Oh, check out these! They look like real gems!
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Kanade

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Candy cut like jewels...
I'm not sure I'd be able to tell the difference if someone placed these next to actual gems.
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Airi

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Shops that specialize in one thing always have so much fun stuff!
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Minori

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Oh, look what I found!
A huge lollipop...!
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Ichika

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Wow, it's covering up most of your face.
You could even use it as a fan.
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Airi

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We gotta show this on our stream!
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Kanade

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I don't think I could finish this even if I had the entire day...
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Kanade

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Oh, a caramel shop...?
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Minori

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Wow, that sweet aroma! It smells so yummy!
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Airi

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Come to think of it, did you two know that the snacks you give for White Day can mean different things?
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Ichika

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Yes, I've heard that.
Giving someone candy is supposed to be the same as confessing your love to them...
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Kanade

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Really? Do you know any other examples?
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Ichika

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Um... I think cookies symbolize friendship, and caramel signifies feeling comfortable around that person.
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Kanade

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I didn't know that...
I guess we should keep those things in mind while choosing.
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Airi

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I wonder?
I feel like getting something they'll actually like is more important.
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Airi

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But knowing what message you want to send could help narrow down your choices.
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Kanade

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Right...
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Ichika

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Message...
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Minori

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Don't worry! We've still got plenty of shops left to check out!
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Airi

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Yeah, so let's keep thinking while seeing what's available!
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Ichika

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Okay...!
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Minori

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Oh, that shop specializes in macarons!
Let's go check it out!
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Kanade

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O-Okay...
A few hours later

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Airi

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Phew... We've checked out a lot of shops now. Did anything stand out to either of you?
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Ichika

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So, everything we saw seemed really nice. They all looked beautiful and delicious...
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Ichika

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But none seemed just right.
I kept hesitating every time...
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Kanade

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Me too...
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Kanade

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I'm so sorry. Even after all the help you've given us...
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Minori

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That's okay!
We've been able to see more than enough shops for our research!
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Airi

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Yeah. And we've come this far together, so let's keep looking for that perfect gift!
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Kanade

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Thank you...
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Kanade

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(Still, why am I having so much trouble choosing...?)
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Kanade

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(Hanasato and Momoi helped us find some really nice options.)
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Kanade

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(But none of them seemed quite right...)
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Airi

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Alright, next let's—
Oh, we've covered just about all the shops here.
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Airi

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How about we head back towards the station for now and... Huh?
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Ichika

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Oh, is that...Asahina?
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Kanade

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Oh...
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Kanade

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(She did say she was going to buy gifts for White Day.)
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Airi

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Hello, Asahina!

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Mafuyu

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Hello, Momoi.
Oh, Kanade, Hoshino... Were you all doing something together?

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Kanade

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So, long story short, we're here looking for White Day gifts with Hanasato and Momoi's help...
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Mafuyu

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Oh, really? I'm here for the same reason.
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Mafuyu

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I was just looking for some nice White Day gifts.
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Ichika

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You were?
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Minori

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Oh, Asahina, in that case!
Are there any shops you recommend?
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Mafuyu

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Uh, any that I recommend...?
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Minori

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Yes! We've been to basically all the ones here, but haven't been able to find the right gifts...
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Mafuyu

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I see.
Then, how about that one shop?
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Kanade

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Which one?
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Mafuyu

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A trinket shop that opened up right nearby. One of my classmates recommended that I go.
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Ichika

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A trinket shop...?
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Mafuyu

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I was just about to head over there after finding out that the sweets I was going to get for my classmates were all sold out.
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Airi

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Come to think of it, some of my classmates also mentioned that a cute shop had opened up around here...!
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Minori

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Um, Asahina...?
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Minori

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Would it be possible for us to go with you to this store?!
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Mafuyu

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Hehe. Of course.
I'll lead the way.
Next Chapter: Undecided Gifts