Hello!

Oh, you're here? Hang on, I'll have this wrapped up in a second.

I see you're making everyone's costumes, Kotori.

(In Kotori's hands, any costume turns out as beautiful as something you'd buy at a store.)

Sorry, I should have been here to help you out.

Aww, you were thinking of me? *Giggle* That makes me so happy.

I've only ever used a sewing machine in class, so I'm not sure I'll be able to do much to contribute.

You'll be just fine! How about we start by sewing a little bag out of some scraps?

I'll show you how to do it. First, you put two pieces of cloth together facing each other, like this. Next…

[Fade in/out.]

(Uh-oh, the seam is all over the place. I'm not going to be much help at this rate.)

Are you okay? Getting tired?

W-Whoa!

Sorry, maybe I shouldn't have made you do this. I know you're not used to sewing.

Oh, no! I really don't mind. I'm just realizing that being good enough to actually help you might be too high a bar for me to clear.

*Giggle* That's okay. You wanted to help, and it's the thought that counts. I appreciate it.

Let me cast a little spell on you, then. First I pat you like this and go…

You shall become soooo good at using the sewing machine! Cheep cheep!

(Kotori's patting me.)

Kotori, that's sweet of you, but you're embarrassing me!

Am I? Then I'll just have to keep patting you until you're not embarrassed anymore. Pat, pat, pat!

(I only got patted more. This is really mortifying, but at the same time, I think it might have helped me relax.)

Okay, Kotori. I'm ready to take another crack at the sewing machine!

Yay! Thank you. You actually were doing a great job earlier, so I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. Let's both do our best!

(Talking to Kotori has me feeling like I can do this. I'll keep practicing until I'm good enough to help her!)