I'd like to borrow these, please.

One, two, three…ten?! Is she seriously going to borrow all of those?

I've seen her buy a whole basket of books at the bookstore.

But these are borrowed books with a return date. Can she even read them all?

I think Hanamaru can handle it.

You do? …Hm?

What's wrong?

Look at the notice board. There are lots of flyers. There's an event calendar, too.

When I was little I joined one of those with my sister.

I remember going to a kids' event when I was little.

A photo contest, disaster education – they have events from all over the town. Hm? Look at this poster.

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Sorry to keep you waiting! Okay, whoa, this is kind of heavy, zura…

Are you all right, Hanamaru? Let me take half of those.

I don't want to make you do that, zura. I borrowed them, so I'll carry them.

The strap of your bag is digging into your shoulder. You should let me carry a few in my bag.

Thanks.

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What were you guys talking about before, zura? Was there anything interesting on the notice board?

Yeah, there was one thing. Take a look.

An Original Library Anthology…?

They're asking for original stories and poems from library patrons to display in the library. They start accepting entries today.

Oh, I saw that when I came in, zura. A father and son were talking about doing that together.

What about you?

What about me?

I thought you might be a pretty good writer.

M-Me?! N-No way, zura!

Oh, okay. I thought you'd be good because you read a lot and know so much stuff.

Reading and writing are totally different, zura!

I'm pretty sure your eyes lit up when you saw this poster, though.

It made me think you were interested.

W-Well…