Part 2

…Unbelievable, to think it wasn’t an enemy attack, but just the washing machine's error sound and vibration.

Sorry…. It seems that this ‘special something’ doesn’t really like to listen to me.

Nagi-shan is hopeless with tech, sho him and this machine are a terrible match.

I’ve succeeded a few times, but….

You’re quite bold to have brought in such a troublesome piece of equipment, Hachinoya-san. I assume it wasn’t a cheap purchase?

Nagi-shan was backed into a corner by an enthusiastic salespershon and ended up signing for it.

The salesperson kept coming by regardless of rain or shine….

Besides, I thought it’d make our customers happy. So I was like ‘here goes!’ and splurged. Forty-eight-installment payment plan.

…I see. So this washing machine is also a symbol of your kindness.

So that’s why I’m the one mainly explaining this machine to the customers.

The futon is already inside, sho now for the touch panel…

Hmm. It seems that it does automatic detection to some extent, but if you specify some details, it will wash more accurately.

So, the item is a ‘Down Comforter’. The finish is ‘Super Fluffy’, and—

Wow, what a smooth way of operating the panel…

Lastly, press ‘Start’... and there we go.

Excellent, it is running smoothly. Now all that’s left is to wait for it to be done.

I can’t help but give a standing ovation to your flawless operation. This is what being a digital native looks like.

As expected of Muneuji-shan! But Nagi-shan’s from the digital native generation too, though!

While we wait, what would you like to drink? For now, you can choose between suuuper warm tea and suuuper cold juice.

Actually, since I’ve got some time on my hands, as a token of thanks, would you let me help with the flowers?

No way, that’s far too generous an offer… Are you sure?

Of course. If there is anything I can help with, that is.

…You wouldn’t happen to be used to working with flowers, would you? The way you handle the scissors isn’t amateurish at all.

I have some knowledge of flower arrangement. I used to accompany my mother to her lessons—

Hm? This leaf is damaged. I’ll go ahead and trim it.

Too reliable…!

Huh, so there’s a flower shop in a place like this. With a combined laundromat too, that’s interesting.

✨ Welcome, to flower LAUNDRY. Feel free to take your time and have a look around. ✨

!!!!!!!!!?????????

Excuse me, please give me flowers as beautiful as you. A big bunch, just tossed together.

Understood.

Just now, I felt like I heard the bells of fate!

Waa! The moment Muneuji-shan stood at the shop entrance, customers came rushing in all at once!?

Sonia, hurry up and prepa-a-a-a-ow ow please don’t push me.

Excuse me~! I had reserved an arrangement—!

Eh? Hey, I was standing here first…!

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Quiet down, everyone!!

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(......!)

Those who made a reservation, please come to the counter. All other customers wishing to make a purchase, please line up along the wall. I shall take your orders one at a time.

Hachinoya-san. Sonia-san. If we join forces, we shall surely be able to overcome this crisis.

Y-Yes, absolutely!!

All the customers bought flowers they liked and left the shop smiling. My futon also came out super fluffy as if reborn.

With this, the matter is settled.

Shure is!

Thank you truly for today. I wonder… was I able to repay the two of you for your kindness?

…Not at all. If anything, you are the store manager, my lord.