Thanks for that! It was really tasty, Kanata.

It was nothing, really. I managed to gather a bunch of data thanks to all of you.

I feel like I've eaten a lifetime's worth of cheesecake. It was really tasty, though! I've never eaten such delicious cheesecakes in my life before.

Now that our bellies are full, let's go see the next researcher! She's right next door, so we'll be there in a flash.

Wait! Wait for me! I'm coming along with you!

What's in that box, Kanata?

It's the cheesecakes you just tried. They're in a trial phase, but the response was so great that I figured I'd have the person who requested the research try it herself.

The person who requested it? Are you going to bring it to her now? Does she live in the neighborhood?

Hmm. I suppose you could say that.

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Kotoriiiiii? Are you here?

Yup! I sure am!

Chika, Riko, Kanata, and… Oh! The person here to gather info for the magazine?!

Eli Ayase. Nice to meet you.

I'm Kotori Minami. Oh gosh, are you here to interview me? My heart's pounding! Will I be able to say anything interesting?

I know of you as well. You've developed a technique to create fabric on par with silk just from sawdust, right? That's an amazing feat you've achieved.

It sure is! She's an incredible person who researches and develops materials and clothes. Kotori's created a whole variety of things to date!

And she's caught the attention of the fashion industry. Kotori receives lots of requests to develop new fabrics, and people also consult her for clothing designs.

Aww, I'm getting all embarrassed… All of the techniques and products are created with the help of lots of people. I'm not exceptionally talented or anything.

Merely playing a part in the development process is impressive in itself. And for that, please take this.

It's the cheesecake I asked for! Thanks! I was really looking forward to it!

Wait. So the requester was…

Kotori! She absolutely super-duper loves cheesecakes!

*Giggle* I've eaten a lot of cheesecakes in my life, but I haven't found “the one.” When I told Kanata about that, she said she'd make it for me.

I've made a few different types for you and I think they turned out well. Hopefully your soulmate is in here somewhere!

Thanks! Then I've got something for you too. Here you go! Here are your potential soulmates as well!

Yaaaaay!

P-Pillows?! And a whole bunch of them at that…

I've been making pillows after receiving a request from Kanata. I used existing materials, like down feathers and red beans, as well as newly-developed ones too.

There's one that sings lullabies, and one with a function to control your dreams. I've also used covers with fabric to suit what's inside them. Have a feel, everyone!

You're right…this does…feel…nice… *Yawn* Oh…

*Yawn* Ack, no. We're still on work hours right now…

*Snore* Zzz…

I'm full from all of those cheesecakes…and this pillow's so fluffy… It's making me…sleepy… *Snore*

All of you can go ahead and sleep. You won't know how well the pillow suits you unless you do. I'll eat the cheesecakes while you're all snoozing.

G-Good night…