Street SEKAI
Crase Cafe
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An
The manager of the shop who lends us the sound equipment we always use is gonna be there, but a few of his staff won't be able to make it, so he's shorthanded.
MEIKO
Yes, but it also sounds difficult.
Selling instruments means needing a certain amount of knowledge regarding them.
Selling instruments means needing a certain amount of knowledge regarding them.
Toya
You're right. That's why I'm going to have the manager teach me, while also learning what I can on my own.
An
Umm... It's a convention where people can try playing different instruments and even buy them. There should be a website for it...
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An
Oh, these pictures from last year should help! They're supposed to have a bunch of booths lined up like this!
Toya
They all sound and feel different based on who made them, and using what materials. Each one is very intricately designed.
MEIKO
I see what you mean.
Finding the right instrument for you is like finding a trusty partner, yes?
Finding the right instrument for you is like finding a trusty partner, yes?
Toya
Yes, if it means helping someone find the right partner, then it truly does feel worthwhile.
Toya
I'll be moving instruments around and such that day, but the core of my job will involve actually selling them to customers.
Toya
However, I have no customer service experience. I'm not sure if I'll be able to send anyone who comes to visit us home smiling...
MEIKO
Feeling nervous is completely understandable, since you've never done anything like this before.
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An
Yeah. My customer service skills are pretty good, so I should be able to teach you a lot about what to do and stuff!
An
In return, you're gonna help me learn about those instruments! Then we'll call it even!
Akito
I don't know if I'd say even, but teaching each other what you can does seem like your best option.
An
Yeah, to be fair, all I can teach him is how to interact with customers at a cafe. It's hard to say how helpful that's gonna be...
MEIKO
Still, with you as his teacher, he should be able to get in some good practice runs.
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Toya
I don't know if I'll be able to immediately put it into practice, but I've committed it to memory.
Akito
They're just supposed to be playing the customers, but they seem really into it for some reason...
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Kohane
I-Is it just me or is he sort of walking like a robot? His joints seem really stiff...
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MEIKO
You'll get the hang of things right away if you keep practicing. Just take your time and learn things at your own pace.
A few days later
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An
Oh, Toya, can you tell me more about instruments after we take our break? I understand the difference between yellow brass and gold brass now, but there's a ton of other stuff that I still don't really get.
Toya
Learning how to do that should make it easier for me to explain to novices how to actually play a wind instrument.
Toya
I won't be working in the demo area, so maybe it's unnecessary... But I'd like to take this opportunity to learn what I can.
An
And we wouldn't expect anything less! You're always giving these things your best effort.
Rin
I really admire how you see these kinds of commitments all the way through to the end!
Miyamasuzaka
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Clerk
We will now be holding a special drawing for any shoppers who made purchases at these establishments!
Clerk
We've prepared a wonderful lineup of prizes! You can win everything from gift certificates to event tickets, and even an all-expenses-paid trip!
Clerk
Ah, young ladies, you can participate if you have your receipt! Would you like to give it a spin?
Clerk
I'll just need to check the date on this receipt... Okay, you're all set! Feel free to spin the wheel!
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Clerk
*Gasp*
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Clerk
Congratulations!!
You win the Shibuya Prize!!
You win the Shibuya Prize!!
Clerk
Yes, it's sponsored by the city!
The winner receives a pair of tickets to Shibuya Instrument Day!
The winner receives a pair of tickets to Shibuya Instrument Day!
Clerk
It's a convention that's taking place this weekend at the hall by the station, where vendors will be selling a wide variety of instruments. Professional groups will also be performing a concert, and these tickets will allow you free entry!
Kanade
(Come to think of it, I haven't had a chance to listen to anyone perform live recently.)
Next Chapter: My Love of Music