Umiri

Where should we start, Misumi-san?

Uika

Let's see... It's been a while since I've been to a mall, so I kind of want to look around a bit.

Umiri

Sounds good. Work wrapped earlier than planned, and we still have time before we need to be at the next location.

Uika

Then why don't we take our time and wander around?

Umiri

Yes. Let's go.

Umiri

Everything on this shelf, please.

Uika

Huh? The whole shelf?!

Umiri

The new collection as a set, please.

Uika

Oh...

Umiri

From here to here, please. And yes, every color variant too.

Uika

Um... Umiri-chan?

Umiri

Yes?

Uika

Don't you think you might be buying a little too much...? I mean, look at all these bags.

Umiri

It has a nice weight to it. It really feels like I bought something.

Umiri

The heavier the bags, the lighter my stress gets. Well, it is also just a reward for myself.

Uika

A reward?

Umiri

For surviving exam period.

Uika

Well, I guess that makes sense.

Umiri

Now that you mention it, you have not bought anything yet, Misumi-san. Was there nothing you wanted?

Uika

Ahaha... I guess I couldn't really find the right moment...

Umiri

The moment you want to buy something is the time to buy it. A big shopping spree can be very refreshing.

Uika

But are you really okay buying that much?

Umiri

Yes. My arms can still carry more.

Uika

That is not what I meant...

Umiri

If you mean money, there is no need to worry about that either. I manage my finances properly.

Uika

You do?

Umiri

I used to have income from support gigs too... But now I am focused solely on Ave Mujica.

Umiri

I set a spending limit, then make full use of it.

Uika

I see...

Uika

(Maybe I do not need to stop her, then. Umiri-chan seems to be enjoying herself.)

Uika

(And... even though I am only watching, I am starting to feel a little refreshed too.)

Umiri

Oh, Misumi-san, look at this. It is a mechanical pencil in Doloris' colors.

Uika

Oh, you're right.

Umiri

Did you not say you wanted a new mechanical pencil?

Uika

I did. The one I have now broke... Wow, this is cute.

Umiri

Misumi-san. When you want to buy something... That is "the time" to buy it.

Uika

R-Right...! You're right.

Uika

I'll go check out, then...!