You really are incredible, Kotori.

You fixed up that stuffed animal in no time. Not everyone can do that, you know.

Aww, that's not true.

I'd expect no less from the head costumer of μ's. I was blown away by your skill.

It must have really looked like magic to that little girl.

You're making me blush. I wouldn't call it magic, but I'm glad it made her happy.

It looked like that stuffed animal was really important to her.

I also had a dear friend like that when I was around her age.

I played and slept with one every day, too.

You too, Riko?

Yes!

We're the same, then! I couldn't sleep at night without my favorite pillow and my friend.

I was like that, too.

Sometimes I still sleep with that friend.

Really?

Do you do anything like that, Riko?

I… No, I don't think so.

I see. I just can't outgrow it. Whenever I'm feeling lonely, my little friend makes me feel safe.

O-Oh, interesting.

I actually do the same thing. I-I'm just too embarrassed to admit it!

Hm? Did you say something, Riko?

Huh?! No, n-nothing! Hahaha!

But I'm a high school student, so it's kind of embarrassing that I'm still doing that!

Kotori… You're cute when you're embarrassed, too!