Hey hey! Nico-chi, thanks for waiting!

Oh, everyone's here on time. Great job.

Of course we are. So why are we helping out at this toy shop?

This toy shop helped us with our live show before.

When I dropped by to say thanks, I heard that all the part-timers took the day off at the same time. So I felt like I had to help the store out.

I actually know the owner here a little. She's always nice to Cocoa and my other siblings, so I want to give her a hand.

I understand the situation now. I'm more than happy to help.

I haven't been to a toy shop in so long, so it's gonna be extra fun.

Yeah! I get all excited just being inside one.

I feel that! It's like, you're communing with the child inside you.

Yeah, exactly! When I was little, I wished I could live in a toy shop.

So did I! I wished all of the toys could be mine!

*Giggle* That's true. I longed for that.

I used to make friends by lending and borrowing toys!

Mm-hmm, I used to play with them so much. Now that I'm surrounded by toys, all those memories come rushing back.

Oh yeah? You played with toys too, Karin?

*Giggle* Sure I did. What kind of childhood do you think I had?

Hmm… I guess I thought you were more the type to steal your mom's makeup and play dress-up with it.

…How did you know?

I just knew it!

If you were interested in makeup, does that mean you were also interested in fashion from a young age?

Wow, again! How did you know?

You're actually pretty predictable, Karin!

I've gotta work on my mysterious aura.

Oh, I know this doll… I had one from this same series. I used a handkerchief to make her clothes so she could look extra cute.

What?! You made her clothes?

*Giggle* It wasn't anything elaborate. But it was kind of like I realized my interest in fashion while dressing her up in lots of cute outfits.

So you're saying that if not for her, you wouldn't be who you are today?

I suppose so. I mean, in a certain sense, she was like my starting point.

Everyone has a story.

I really do like this doll… Maybe I should buy her and take her home.

*Giggle* I like your attitude, Karin! If you do that, we can give this store a boost in sales.

But first, we have to get to work. There's so much to do!

Let's dive right into it!