Tsumugi Tsukioka/The Shirt's a Perfect Match

Apparel Brand Cafe Lucky Bag

Backstage Stories

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Banri	Oh, Tsumugi-san.
Tsumugi	It smells like coffee here.
Banri	I'm drinkin' one right now. Do you want one, too?
Tsumugi	Oh, I see. I guess I'll have one as well.
Banri	'Kay. I'll go make it so wait a bit.
Tsumugi	Ehh, I can do it myself.
Banri	I was goin' to have another one anyway, so it's fine. Just sit tight.
Tsumugi	Is that so? Then, I'll take you up on that.
	Fufu, Banri-kun makes a mean cup of coffee, so I'm looking forward to it.
Banri	Sorry for the wait, here you go.
Tsumugi	Thank you. Itadakimasu.
	...Yeah, it's good. I don't think I've ever had this though, where is the coffee from?
Banri	It's from a cafe produced by my favorite apparel brand.
	It just opened last month. I went there the other day and the coffee was delicious, so I bought some.
Tsumugi	I see, that explains why I've never had it.
	I've never been to an apparel brand cafe, but this sure is delicious.
Banri	The atmosphere was really calm 'n relaxing, I think it'll be to your liking.
Tsumugi	Is that so? I guess I'll have to go there next time.
Banri	Then should we go together? I was thinkin' of going again.
Tsumugi	Sure, let's go together.
Banri	When d'ya wanna go?
Tsumugi	Definitely not now, but how about tomorrow? Do you have any plans?
Banri	Nah, I don't, so tomorrow's fine.
Tsumugi	Tomorrow it is, then. I'll be counting on you.
Banri	Yeah.
Tsumugi	Heh...is it because it's an apparel brand cafe? The interior is really stylish, too.
	I like this kind of atmosphere.
Banri	I figured you'd like it.
Tsumugi	Yeah, thanks for letting me know. The coffee is really delicious, so I'll definitely be coming back here.
Banri	I'm glad ya like it.
	Should we go to the apparel store next time? The atmosphere is really similar to this cafe, so I think you'll like it too.
Tsumugi	I'm curious about the store's atmosphere and interior, but...we are talking about your favorite brand here. I'm not sure they'd look good on me...
Banri	Well, you don't hafta buy the clothes if you don't like 'em. I'll just buy 'em myself.
Tsumugi	Is that so? Then let's go together next time.
Banri	That's settled, then. I'll tell you next time I go out shopping.
Tsumugi	Yeah, I look forward to it.
Banri	...Crap, it's already this late. I was takin' my time so I didn't notice.
Tsumugi	We've stayed here for quite a while. It's getting crowded, so let's get going.
Banri	Right.
Tsumugi	Is the register this way? ...Oh, there's a line.
	...Huh? Are those tote bags lined up next to the register?
Banri	Hm? Oh, it says those are lucky bags.
Tsumugi	Heh, they have lucky bags in this cafe...

Tsumugi	I've never bought one from a cafe before, so I might as well do it.
Banri	Eh, forreal?
Tsumugi	Yeah, I think it also has a drink ticket in there, so I'll buy one to test my luck.
	Oh, do you want one, too?
Banri	Nah, I'm good. Don't really need 'em.
Tsumugi	I see. Then let's check out the contents of the bag once we get home.
Banri	Sure.
Tsumugi	We're back.
Banri	We're baaack.
Izumi	Welcome back. Did you two go out somewhere?
Banri	We went to a cafe.
Tsumugi	It was a nice cafe. I also bought this lucky bag there.
Izumi	Eh, so that tote bag's actually a lucky bag? It doesn't look like one at all...it looks pretty normal, you can even use it for everyday use.
Banri	Well, that's 'cuz it's from an apparel brand cafe.
Izumi	Oh, I see. That's why it looks really stylish.
Tsumugi	Well then, let's open the lucky bag right away.
Izumi	I wonder what's in it? I'm really curious!
Tsumugi	Yeah, I hope there's something in there that I can use.
Banri	Don't they usually have tumblers in there?
Izumi	Ooh, I'm sure it's in there!
Tsumugi	Umm...oh, coffee beans and drink tickets.
Banri	As you'd expect from a cafe lucky bag.
Izumi	It's like a lucky bag for cafe lovers.
Tsumugi	Shall we drink this coffee after dinner? I'll make it for you guys.
Izumi	Thanks. I'll help out, too.
Banri	Then I guess I'll just wait.
Tsumugi	Yeah, I'll be sure to make you a good one in return for yesterday.
	Um, and then...oh, it's a stainless steel bottle.
Banri	Heh, ain't this a good one?
Izumi	This looks like a good one to bring with for practice.
Tsumugi	That's true. I'll bring it with me starting tomorrow.
	Is this the last one? ...Ah, it's a shirt.
Banri	Very on-brand for an apparel brand cafe.
Izumi	I guess it's no surprise that there are clothes in it.
Tsumugi	It looks like a very simple shirt, though...let's spread it out a little.
	Ah! Banri-kun, look! This shirt has a picture of a Dachshund on it!
	So this store also sells clothes like this.
Banri	...That's somethin' really out of place at the end there. I've never seen clothes like this at the store...
Tsumugi	This Dachshund is really cute, isn't it? It looks just like Zabi.
Banri	Huh...?
Izumi	You're right. They do look the same!
Tsumugi	So I was right! I have to show this to Tasuku later.
	At any rate, Banri-kun's favorite store has such cute clothes.
Banri	Yeah, I guess so...
Tsumugi	I think I can wear something like this. I'm looking forward to going to the apparel store with you, Banri-kun.
Izumi	In addition to this shirt, it would be nice to have some Dachshund clothes and accessories that look just like Zabi.
Tsumugi	Yeah! I'll be sure to tell you when I go there.

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