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Chocola: 「Hello, and welcome to La Soleil, meow! ♪」
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Chocola: 「Welcome to our store!」
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Chocola: 「Will you be dining in with us today, or will you be getting something to take home?」
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Vanilla: 「This way, please.」
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Vanilla: 「I'll be right back with the menus. Please wait a moment.」
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Maple: 「I recommend Finings's Earl Grey.」
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Maple: 「It's my favorite, and I personally ordered it for the shop, so you can't go wrong with it. 」
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Cinnamon: 「If you would like cake, I suggest the fruit shortcake~」
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Cinnamon: 「It'll go perfectly with the Earl Grey~ ♪」
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Shigure: 「Coconut, we have three cakes for delivery. Could you go get them from Nii-sama?」
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Coconut: 「Right away, Shigure-sama.」
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Coconut: 「Leave the heavy lifting to me!」
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Shigure: 「Azuki, you're in charge of tying the giftwrap ribbon on the cake boxes.」
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Azuki: 「Ugh, what a pain. Alright, I got it.」
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Azuki: 「Ah, looks like we're gonna run out of ribbon.」
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Azuki: 「Geez, whoever used this last should have at least put in an order for more.」
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Chocola: 「Oh, welcome back! ♪」
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Vanilla: 「For two? Right this way, please.」
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Maple: 「Ah, Cinnamon, could you get some Earl Grey too?」
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Cinnamon: 「Okay~ I'll just head over to Kashou-san then~」
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Shigure: 「'La Soleil's open and buzzing with guests again today.' Okay, blog posted! ♪」
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Coconut: 「It looks like there are some customers waiting outside already, so I'll go and organize the line, Shigure-sama.」
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Azuki: 「Ahhh, we're almost out of change too!」
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Azuki: 「Seriously, is the cashier even payin' attention?」
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Soon after La Soleil opened, with summer just around the corner...
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The shop had become known as 「the catgirl patisserie」 and had joined the ranks of the town's most popular shops.
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Kashou: 「...Not quite what I was expecting, but whatever.」
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I was pretty worried about how busy we were for a while.
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But thanks to Shigure's excellent management, things are running smoothly, and we're flourishing.
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Shigure: 「Nii-sama, we have another online order. I'll write it on the schedule.」
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Shigure: 「This means we've already hit half the month's quota. Congratulations! ♪」
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Kashou: 「It's all because of you, Shigure. Thanks.」
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Kashou: 「I don't really get the internet and all that, so having you here really helps.」
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Shigure: 「Oh, it's nothing. Our success is all because your cakes are so delicious, Nii-sama!」
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Shigure: 「...But, if you could grant a selfish little request of mine...」
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Shigure: 「Could you hug me tightly and compliment me? As a brother to his younger sister.」
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Kashou: 「If that's all, I'll do it as much as you want.」
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Shigure: 「Nii-samaaa~ ♪ Nii-samaaaa~ Puuurrrrrrrrr~ ♪」
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She starts purring like a catgirl as she clings to me.
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Shigure, my little sister, you sure are a cute little thing.
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I'll throw in a free head-pat for her.
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Shigure: 「I've just updated the blog, so we should be getting some more hits.」
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Shigure: 「We're getting loads of views just by uploading pictures of our wonderful catgirls...」
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Shigure: 「Ahh, who knew advertising would be this easy? ♪」
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Shigure: 「Nii-sama, it won't be long until La Soleil makes its debut on the world stage! Hoh-hohoho! ♪」
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...My little sister's nack for business sure is scary.
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Though Shigure certainly has been exceptional at managing our online presence...
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...The thought of expanding globally had never even crossed my mind.
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I just nod along with her for now.
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Kashou: 「Have things calmed down out front yet?」
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Shigure: 「We're still very busy, but worry not, Nii-sama.」
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Shigure: 「Have a look for yourself.」
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I peer through the window into the shop to see how it's going.
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Azuki: 「Hey, ChocoVani! One of you get the dishes and utensils out, and one of you set the tables.」
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Azuki: 「If you get too caught up with helpin' customers, things are gonna start fallin' apart over here.」
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Chocola: 「Roger that, Azu-nyan!」
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Vanilla: 「Okay. I'll do the dishes too.」
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Azuki: 「Pull-may, could you bring the tea along with the cake Mon-cinna brought out?」
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Azuki: 「Mon-cinna, mind taking over the register?」
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Azuki: 「I'll head out and let 'Nuts take a break.」
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Maple: 「Yeah, yeah, as you wish~」
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Cinnamon: 「Yes, ma'am~」
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Kashou: 「...Was Azuki always this competent of a catgirl?」
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She accomplishes her own tasks while delegating work to the others.
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And they all simply follow her lead.
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From behind, I watch her working diligently with that always laid back attitude of hers.
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Shigure: 「Well, she is technically the oldest of the catgirls. She's used to keeping an eye on everyone.」
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Shigure: 「Everyone's gotten older and more independent now...」
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Shigure: 「...But when they were still young, I made sure to look after them all.」
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Shigure: 「She may slack off when you or I am around, but Azuki's a catgirl who can handle herself when things come down to it.」
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Kashou: 「Now that you mention it, she was always great at taking care of everyone.」
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Though Azuki was quite a handful up until just last year.
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I thought she'd become a lazy, little loaf of a catgirl all of a sudden, but...
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...Maybe it's because she doesn't have to look after the others as much anymore.
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Shigure: 「Perhaps... having nothing to do forced her to develop a sense of independence.」
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Shigure: 「Azuki is a smart catgirl, after all.」
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Kashou: 「...Catgirls have their own way of thinking, huh?」
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I continue to watch Azuki as she works in the cafe...
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...Admiring her as a parent would his child.
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Vanilla: 「Oh, I need to go cut the cakes for takeout into individual slices.」
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Coconut: 「Alright, want me to take care of that before I take my break?」
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Azuki: 「Hey, Nuts!」
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Azuki: 「I told you before, but you're really clumsy. You don't need to push yourself, okay?」
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Azuki: 「Just haul your butt over to the break room!」
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Coconut: 「'I don't need to push myself'? Did you really just say that?」
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Coconut: 「This, coming from someone who can't grab tableware from the really high shelves!」
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Coconut: 「Yer a little shrimp who stands on her tippy toes to grab stuff. What if ya drop somethin' and it breaks?!」
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Azuki: 「What was that? You dissin' me because of my build? Din'cha learn anything from that test to get your oh-so-beloved bell?」
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Coconut: 「I don't want to hear that from you when you can barely talk like a normal person, Azuki.」
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Azuki: 「You wanna fight? Let's go! Right here, right now!」
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Coconut: 「Oh, you seem to be itchin' for one, too. You want me to make you cry in the middle of the bakery?」
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Azuki: 「Bring it on, ya longhair! I'll take you down with one punch!」
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Coconut: 「Ahahah! Like I've ever even been hit by a single one of your so-called catgirl-punches!」
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Azuki: 「Meooww!」
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Coconut: 「Meooww!」
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Azuki: 「Maaooooww!」
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Coconut: 「Meeeooooww!」
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Azuki: 「Myaaaaaaaaooooohhhhhh!」
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Coconut: 「Myaaaaaaaaooooohhhhhh!」
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Azuki&Coconut: 「Gyaah! Nyaaarghhh! Graaahgaaaghhhh!!!」
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Azuki: 「Snarl!」
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Coconut: 「Hiss!」
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Azuki&Coconut: 「Gyaah! Nyaaarghhh! Graaahgaaaghhhh!!!」
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Shigure: 「Stop it, you two! Guests can see you!!」
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Coconut&Azuki: 「But Azuki--!」「But Nuts--!」
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Shigure: 「No buts! This is both of your faults!」
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Coconut&Azuki: 「Nyaahh~...」
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Cinnamon: 「I remember when Nacchan would call Azuki 'onee-chan'~」
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Maple: 「They were the closest among all of us, weren't they?」
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Chocola: 「When did they become so quick to butt heads? It's really nyannoying~」
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Vanilla: 「Conflict is born only between two similar parties. There's nothing we can do.」
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Everyone's gotten used to it.
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But I'd rather save it until after work.
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The guests don't seem to mind it, though.
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Kashou: 「Maybe they'll stop fighting when they grow up a bit more.」
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Shigure: 「Once they've matured, you mean?」
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Shigure: 「Catgirls and humans have different ways of growing.」
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Kashou: 「Do they, now?」
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Shigure: 「Yes, they do.」
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Seeing Shigure so sure about it has made me curious.
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I suppose she is the one who raised these six catgirls, after all.
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Coconut: 「Hmph. Fine. I'm going to take my break then.」
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Azuki: 「Yeah, yeah. We're expectin' a rush later, so go and take your break, ya big lummox!」
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Coconut: 「Ugh.」
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Azuki: 「Oww! What the hell!」
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Coconut: 「Ohh, sorry about that. You were so small I couldn't see you. My bad.」
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Coconut&Azuki: 「Grrrrowl! Meeoow!! Hiss!!!」
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Shigure: 「Now you two, I'm starting to get very angry.」
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Coconut&Azuki: 「But Azuki--!」「But Nuts--!」
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Cinnamon: 「They're going at it quite a bit today, aren't they~?」
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Cinnamon: 「Ah, I don't mean 'going at it' in that way. It's not like that, okay?」
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Maple: 「Cinnamon, could you stop? I don't want people thinking I'm associated with you.」
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Chocola: 「Master! Please make a chocolate cake for Chocola's break! Fresh from the oven!」
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Vanilla: 「You sure are easygoing, my beloved Chocola.」
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Kashou: 「Look, everyone, the bakery's still open, okay?」
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Shigure: 「Well, I suppose I'll turn this into a blog entry, too.」
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Shigure: 「Alright, alright, let's go, let's go, chop chop!」
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Azuki: 「Ah, Shigure! Hey! This is an invasion of privacy! Stop takin' pictures!」
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Coconut: 「P-Please, Shigure-sama! Not like this! Nyaah!」
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A few minutes later...
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Our blog's hit counter has jumped by leaps and bounds.
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...I still don't get how we're so popular.
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As I mull over those thoughts, I once again admire Shigure's management skills.
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Coconut: 「Haaah...」
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Coconut: 「Why doesn't anything ever go well for meeee~?」
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Kashou: 「Yo, Coconut. Are you on your break?」
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Coconut: 「Ah! Kashou-sama! I-I'm so sorry...!」
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Kashou: 「You're on break, right? No need to apologize.」
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Coconut: 「N-No, I...! Um, I... But...!」
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Coconut: 「...Sorry.」
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Kashou: 「No, uh, you really don't need to apologize for anything.」
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Her ears and tail flop over pitifully.
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She's clearly down about something.
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Hmm, this looks pretty serious.
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Kashou: 「I'm on break, so I'll make some black tea.」
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Kashou: 「You'll have some too, right, Coconut?」
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Coconut: 「Ah, y-yes... Umm, are you sure... it's okay?」
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Coconut: 「I ain't-- Er, I mean, I'm not really much help in the store... Haah~」
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Yep. This is pretty serious.
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I thought it was just a normal catfight, but...
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I guess it's not easy being a catgirl, huh?
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As I mull it over, I pour the now-steeped tea into a cup.
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Kashou: 「Don't take things so hard. The pictures uploaded to the blog were really cute, you know?」
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Coconut: 「Oh, I wasn't that upset about the pictures...」
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I place a cup of tea in front of Coconut.
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Taking the seat across from her, I sip my own tea.
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Kashou: 「Push yourself too hard, and you'll just end up failing.」
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Kashou: 「I'm sure there are things that only you can do, too, Coconut.」
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Kashou: 「You can think of something to do that's closer to your strengths, can't you?」
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Coconut: 「But knowing me... I'll just end up making things worse...」
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Coconut: 「All I can do is, like, heavy lifting, cleaning, and organizing lines...」
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Coconut: 「Why'd I have to end up being such a musclebrained catgirl...? Haaaaah~」
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...She's totally beating herself up now.
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Coconut always tries her hardest while working.
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I know she's not as 「useless」 as she thinks she is.
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This is something she has to work through on her own, though. There's nothing I can say to cure her of her worries.
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I gaze at Coconut, her head hung low, as I continue to sip my tea.
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Kashou: 「Well then, wanna go out with me later this afternoon?」
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Coconut: 「Huh? Go... out?」
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Chocola: 「Nyahoo! ♪ Walks outside are the best, right, Master? ♪」
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Vanilla: 「We're lucky today; this is the perfect weather for catgirls. It makes me want to curl up.」
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Kashou: 「We're not going out for a stroll, okay? It's a delivery.」
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Chocola: 「But after we make the delivery, it's like we're on a date! ♪」
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Vanilla: 「Yes, it's practically a date.」
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Vanilla: 「So curling up just a little bit wouldn't be unwelcome.」
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Kashou: 「Hey, don't just curl up right on the sidewalk.」
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Vanilla: 「Tch, Master just doesn't understand us catgirls.」
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After the delivery...
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On our way back, and I keep my eyes on Chocola and Vanilla as they frolic along.
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Kashou: 「Even a human like me understands that it's a nice day today.」
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Kashou: 「Right, Coconut?」
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Coconut: 「Huh? Ah, yeah, you're right. This kind of weather makes me want to curl up.」
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...Even Coconut thinks that way.
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Is it just part of a catgirls' nature?
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I guess it's kind of surprising.
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Coconut: 「...Um, sorry, Kashou-sama.」
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Coconut: 「Sorry for making you worry...」
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Kashou: 「I'm not particularly concerned about anything here.」
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Kashou: 「We just had a lot of stuff to deliver, so I really just needed an extra pair of hands.」
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Chocola and Vanilla have their hands full holding a cake each.
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Both Coconut and I are also carrying one each, totaling four cakes for the delivery.
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This job is perfectly suited for her considering her strength and physique.
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Kashou: 「It seems like this customer bought one of our cakes before and really liked it.」
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Kashou: 「They wanted to bring some to a party, so they ordered a whole bunch.」
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Coconut: 「No wonder we're delivering so much.」
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Kashou: 「If we keep getting this many orders, though, I'll have to get a car just for deliveries.」
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Coconut: 「And then there'll be even fewer jobs left for me to do...」
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Coconut: 「Oh, or maybe I can just write 'car' on my head.」
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Coconut: 「I can outrun a minitruck at least! Ahahahahahaha...」
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Kashou: 「......」
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Hmm, seems like she still isn't feeling any better.
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I never realized how low her self esteem was.
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I thought that bringing her out for a delivery might be a nice change of pace...
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...But I guess it's not working out all that well...
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Chocola: 「Oh, Master! Look! Over there!」
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Vanilla: 「Nyanya, that's...」
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Kashou: 「Hm? What do you mean?」
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I follow Chocola and Vanilla's gazes.
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Food Stand Cat: 「Ahh! It's the catgirl sisters!」
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Food Stand Cat: 「Good afternoon, it's been a while. Bow~」
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Chocola: 「Long time no see! Bow~」
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Vanilla: 「Ohh, fellow catgirl. Good to see you that you're doing well. Bow~」
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Food Stand Cat: 「Nice to see you too, mister! How have you been?」
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Kashou: 「M-Mister...?!」
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Kashou: 「...Well, I guess I am kind of old from your perspective.」
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Food Stand Cat: 「???」
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...Honestly, it's a bit of a shock.
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Well, I guess the age gap between us is significant no matter how you look at it...
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Coconut: 「Who is she, Kashou-sama?」
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Kashou: 「She's someone we met a while back.」
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Kashou: 「Look, you see that takoyaki stall? She works there.」
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I point at the food truck, which we haven't seen in a while.
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Food Stand Cat: 「Good afternoon! My name's Milk! I'm from the takoyaki stand!」
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Milk: 「Onee-chan, you're a catgirl, too, right?」
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Milk: 「Just like me! Meow meow♪」
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Coconut: 「Y-Yeah. Just like you... Meow... meow...?」
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Kashou: 「Hmm, are you no good with kids, Coconut?」
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Coconut: 「I-I wouldn't say that, but I'm not really sure how to act around them...」
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Coconut: 「Well, you know, saying things like 'meow meow' doesn't really suit me...」
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Coconut: 「Ahh, but I do like kids! I think they're cute...!」
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Coconut gets flustered as she tries to explain.
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Being flustered isn't unlike her, but she shouldn't worry so much.
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It's kind of like her to try to do more than she can, though.
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Chocola: 「You see, Coco-chan here is actually our big sister!」
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Milk: 「Wow, you're the big sister of these big sisters! Amazing!」
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Vanilla: 「We have a lot of big sisters, but she's the youngest big sister.」
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Milk: 「The youngest big sister! Wow, you have so many big sisters! I'm so envious!」
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Coconut: 「N-Nahh, ya kno-- Er, you know, I'm not really that great of a 'big sister'... Ahaha...」
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Milk: 「No, just having a big sister at all is already enough to make me envious!」
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Milk: 「I mean, having a lot of big catgirl sisters is totally fun!」
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Coconut: 「Oh, Milk...」
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Coconut's expression clouds up.
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Upon seeing Coconut's expression, the little catgirl gazes up at her, worried.
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Milk: 「...It's not fun for you?」
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Milk: 「...Even though you have all these great sisters by your side?」
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Coconut: 「......」
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For a moment, she's at a loss for words.
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She slowly tilts her head left, then right.
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Coconut: 「Well...」
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Coconut: 「...When I'm with all my big catgirl sisters, it's fun.」
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Milk: 「I knew it was fun! That's great!」
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Milk: 「I want to talk with your big sisters too! ♪」
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Coconut: 「Yeah, we all work at a place called Soleil, so if you come by, we can chat.」
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Coconut: 「It can get pretty hectic sometimes, though, hehe.」
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Milk: 「Yeah, I totally wanna go! I wanna talk with more big sisters!」
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Chocola: 「Come on by, come on by!」
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Vanilla: 「We'll give you some extra special service, too. Courtesy of all of us.」
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Kashou: 「...Looks like she's back in high spirits. That's good.」
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I breathe a sigh of relief as I watch the four catgirls chat away.
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Coconut finally has a smile on her face.
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There's no need for me to worry anymore.
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Kashou: 「Oh, right, where's your owner?」
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Kashou: 「Doesn't look like she's around.」
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I peek inside the truck, but it's empty.
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There's no one else nearby, either.
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If this catgirl's here, then that means her master's got to be somewhere close.
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Milk: 「Master is out shopping, so I'm keeping watch for now!」
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Milk: 「Hey, you know what? Master and I thought of a new kind of takoyaki!」
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Milk: 「The only problem is is that we don't have the ingredients to make it right now...」
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Milk: 「...So I'm keeping watch over the stall until Master comes back!」
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Milk: 「I really wanna try them! ♪ And I want all of you to try them, too! ♪」
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Chocola: 「Oh yeah? So you came up with it, Milk-chan? That's nyamazing!」
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Vanilla: 「Ohhh~ This little catgirl seems to hold many secrets.」
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Chocola: 「Master! Chocola knows we're on the clock, but we can't just leave now!」
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Vanilla: 「We'll skip our breaks, so just let us have one...!」
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Kashou: 「Alright, alright.」
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Kashou: 「Keep this a secret from everyone else, okay?」
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Chocola&Vanilla: 「Yayyyy!」「Yay~ ♪」
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Kashou: 「You'll have some too, right, Coconut?」
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Coconut: 「Huh?! Oh, I...」
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Coconut: 「...I-Is it alright? You know what they say, those who don't work, don't eat...」
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Kashou: 「And you've done more than your fair share of work.」
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Kashou: 「This is only if you don't spoil your appetite for dinner, though, alright?」
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Coconut: 「I'll be fine! I just totally love takoyaki! Ya~y! Thanks so much, Kashou-sama!」
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Milk: 「...Hm? Those footsteps...」
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Milk: 「It's Master! She's back! See, over there!」
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Kashou: 「Over there...?」
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On the sidewalk across the street from the park...
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...Is a single person waiting for the crosswalk light to turn green.
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Kashou: 「You could hear footsteps from that far away?!」
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Milk: 「I'm a catgirl, after all! I can tell which footsteps are Master's from a mile away! Mhmm!」
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Milk: 「Wait just a sec, okay? I'll go call Master!」
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Milk: 「Master~! The two big sister catgirls from before are here!」
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She shouts gleefully...
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...As she runs straight towards her master.
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Without paying attention to what's happening around her...
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...She heads straight for the other side of the road.
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...Without realizing that the crosswalk light is still red.
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Chocola: 「Milk-chan! It's a red light! Be careful!!」
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Vanilla: 「Stop, Milk! There's a car--」
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Milk: 「Huh, a car--?」
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Coconut: 「...Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?」
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After moment of silence...
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Coconut's kind voice rings clear.
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Milk: 「Huh, ah...? Big... sis...?」
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Coconut: 「Don't you know it's dangerous to just jump out into the street like that?」
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Coconut: 「You were this close to making your master really, really sad.」
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Tears well up in the young catgirl's eyes...
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...As Coconut cradles her in her arms as they rest on the sidewalk.
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Her clueless expression slowly melts.
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Milk: 「Big... sister... Ah... Aahh...」
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Milk: 「W-Waaahhh... Waaahhhhh...!」
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Milk: 「Hic...! B-Big... sis...!!」
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Milk: 「Waahhh!! Uwaahhhh!!」
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Milk: 「Big sis! Waaahhhh!!」
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Coconut: 「That sure was scary, huh? Don't cry now, there, there.」
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Coconut: 「It's all over now. Don't cry. Everything will be okay.」
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She comforts her just like one would their own child.
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Coconut gently whispers to her...
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...Hugging the little catgirl tight.
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Milk: 「Waaahhh! Waaahhhhh!」
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Milk: 「I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Waaahhhh!!」
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Coconut: 「Mhmm, it's alright. Don't worry, okay? There, there.」
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Milk: 「Uwaahhhhh! Waaaahhhhh!!」
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Kashou: 「Coconut! Is everything okay?!」
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Coconut: 「Yes, Milk doesn't have a single scratch on her.」
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Kashou: 「I'm talking about you, dummy!!」
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Coconut: 「Huh? M-Me...?」
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Kashou: 「Jumping out like that to help her... How reckless can you be?!」
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Kashou: 「Do you realize that you could've ended up getting hit, too?!」
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Coconut: 「Kashou-sama...」
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Coconut: 「...You're right. I'm sorry.」
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Coconut: 「When I saw that she was in danger, I just dashed out without even thinking about it...」
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Kashou: 「...No, actually, I'm sorry. I got caught up in the moment. I was too harsh.」
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Kashou: 「But if something actually did happen, Shigure would be so upset...」
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Kashou: 「Besides, you're a precious part of my family, too, Coconut.」
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Kashou: 「So please, don't put yourself in danger, okay?」
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Instead of carefully choosing my words...
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...I just tell Coconut the first things that come to my mind.
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Coconut: 「...Yes, I'll take your words to heart.」
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Coconut nods and looks at me, her gaze unwavering.
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Food Stand Owner: 「Milk! Ohh, Milk...! Are you okay?! You're really alright?!」
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Milk: 「Waahhh, Master~! I'm okay! Big sis saved me! Waahh!!」
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Food Stand Owner: 「Thank you! Thank you so much...!」
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Food Stand Owner: 「I don't know how I could possibly thank you enough...!」
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Coconut: 「Uh, me? You don't really have to...」
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Food Stand Owner: 「I really can't tell you how glad I am...!」
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Food Stand Owner: 「If I were to lose my beloved daughter, I... I couldn't even...!」
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She embraces the catgirl as if she was her own human child...
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...All the while continuing to shower Coconut with gratitude.
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Food Stand Owner: 「What's your name?」
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Coconut: 「Ah, it's C-Coconut...」
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Food Stand Owner: 「Thank you so very, very much, Coconut-chan. I'll never forget this.」
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Food Stand Owner: 「If it weren't for you, my daughter might not be here with me right now.」
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Food Stand Owner: 「Thank you... from the bottom of my heart...!」
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Coconut: 「......」
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I'm not too sure what to do in this kind of situation, so I just pat Coconut on the head.
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Kashou: 「You should be proud of what you just did, Coconut.」
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Kashou: 「You saved her, Coconut.」
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Coconut: 「Kashou-sama...」
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Coconut: 「......」
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Coconut: 「Thanks... Thank you...」
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She bites her lip.
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Even though she was the one who did the saving, she acts like she was the one who was rescued.
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I pat her on the head once again.
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Food Stand Owner: 「I can only give you some takoyaki in return, but...」
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Food Stand Owner: 「...Well, how does that sound?」
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Coconut: 「Is that alright, Kashou-sama...?」
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Kashou: 「Of course. Let's take her up on her offer.」
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Coconut: 「Well then, we'll accept your offer! ♪」
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She looks so happy, she could cry.
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I reaffirm the biggest smile I've seen today with a nod.
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Chocola&Vanilla&Coconut: 「Thanks for the food!」「Thank you.」「It was delicious! ♪」
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Chocola: 「Ahhh, Chocola's so satisfied♪ Nice and full meow! ♪」
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Vanilla: 「Milk's takoyaki was nice and crunchy. So delicious~」
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Coconut: 「I never imagined there'd come a day where I'd be so stuffed with takoyaki...♪」
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Coconut: 「There are so many wonderful things in this world that I still don't know about~♪」
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Kashou: 「We ended up eating all the ingredients you just bought... Sorry...」
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The three catgirls, sprawled out on the bench, glance over at the stall's owner as they bow their heads.
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Food Stand Owner: 「Ahaha! It's no problem, no problem at all!」
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Food Stand Owner: 「You saved my Milk's life! This is nothing in comparison.」
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Milk: 「I'm happy to see you all eating so much, too!」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, it was great. Thanks.」
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Milk: 「Meow~ ♪」
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She closes her eyes blissfully as I pet her head.
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I guess this kind of reaction is the same for every catgirl.
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Chocola: 「Oh, that's right, Master! Our card! Our shop's business card!」
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Vanilla: 「You should come visit us sometime. We have all-you-can-eat cake.」
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Coconut: 「That sounds like a great idea! We'll give you some special cakes as thanks for the takoyaki, free of charge! ♪」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, please come visit us sometime.」
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Milk: 「Wow! Thanks so much, mister! ♪」
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Food Stand Owner: 「You dummy, he's still a young man.」
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Milk: 「Huh? Oh, I'm so sorry! Thanks so much, Onii-chan!」
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She bows to me apologetically.
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Even though she says it in such an innocent tone...
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...It doesn't feel sincere.
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Well, either way works for me, I guess.
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Kashou: 「Anyway, we should be going now.」
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Food Stand Owner: 「Alright, we'll definitely drop by your place one of these days. Really, thanks again.」
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Milk: 「Thank you, big sis Coconut! Thank you, thank you!」
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Coconut: 「The most important thing is that you're safe, Milk.」
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Coconut: 「Hey, Milk. A catgirl should never, ever do anything to make their masters sad. Understand?」
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Milk: 「Okay, I won't! Never ever! I promise!」
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Milk sticks out her tiny pinky finger.
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Coconut does the same, and they cross their fingers in a pinky swear.
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Coconut: 「Yeah, it's a promise. You're a good girl.」
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Chocola: 「Chocola too! Chocola promises too! Chocola pinky-swears on it!」
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Vanilla: 「Break a promise and get kneaded with an egg beater~♪」
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Kashou: 「Don't use the shop's equipment like that.」
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That just sounds downright painful.
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Though I suppose it also depends on whether it's actually running or not.
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It's really hard to tell when Vanilla is joking or serious, even now.
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Food Stand Owner: 「Really, thanks for everything. See you again!」
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Kashou: 「Sure. Goodbye.」
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Milk: 「Bye bye~! See you next time, big sisters!」
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Milk waves her little hand with all the enthusiasm she can muster.
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We leave the park after waving back to them countless times.
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Coconut: 「...Kashou-sama.」
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Kashou: 「Yeah?」
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Coconut: 「I really hope they come to La Soleil soon.」
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Kashou: 「I'm sure they will.」
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Kashou: 「And when they do, you'll be waiting on their table, right?」
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Coconut: 「Yes, I'll work hard and do my job well!」
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Coconut nods, replying in a clear, resolute voice.
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I don't see a hint of sadness in her smile.
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...A lot's happened, but I'm glad to see Coconut upbeat again.
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I keep that, the best part of my day, in my heart...
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...As I walk back home with the three catgirls.
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Shigure: 「You quite late, aren't you?」
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Kashou: 「Ah, well, it's just that... Err, sorry...」
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Shigure greets us with an intimidating pose.
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Chocola: 「Y-You've got the wrong idea here, Shigure-chan! Ummm, err, uhhh, you know?!」
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Chocola: 「Yeah! Master's stomach started hurting while we were coming back!」
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Vanilla: 「We were really trying to help him feel better! Right, Coconut?」
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Coconut: 「Huh?! Ahh, err, y-yeah! Uhh, something like that...?!」
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Azuki: 「You dolts. There's seaweed stuck in your teeth. All of ya.」
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Chocola: 「Fuhgyaahhh! Nyo, it's nyot what you think!!」
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Chocola: 「We weren't munching on takoyaki or anything, Chocola swears!」
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Vanilla: 「This... This is, uhh, you know! M-Mold! Blue mold!」
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Vanilla: 「You know, the blue cheese kind of mold! Right, Coconut?!」
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Coconut: 「M-Mold?! What the--?! Seriously?!」
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Coconut: 「You can't just spring that on me and expect me to--! Umm, umm...!!」
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Maple: 「Ugh, that's just nasty. I sure have some unrefined little sisters~」
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Cinnamon: 「That's an awfully sloppy lie, you know. Not that I don't like it~」
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Azuki: 「Just go and brush your freakin' teeth, ya ditzy catgirl sisters!」
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Dumbass Catgirl Sisters: 「Roger that!」
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Shigure: 「Well, you did accompany them, and Azuki and I were here taking care of the bakery...」
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Shigure: 「...And it doesn't look like there were any major problems, so I guess it's alright.」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, a lot of stuff happened. Sorry about that.」
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Shigure: 「What's that?! Nii-sama, you're going to give me a passionate kiss as an apology...?!」
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Shigure: 「I-If you do that, then I'll no longer have anything to say on the matter both as a woman and as your little sister...♪」
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Shigure: 「Now then, go ahead... Mm~♪」
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My little sister is trying her hardest to get me to kiss her.
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I can tell that her brother complex is way getting much worse.
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I did end up goofing off a bit while on the clock, that much is true, but...
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Kashou: 「...Sure, we are siblings, after all.」
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Shigure: 「...Huh? Nii-sama, are you really--」
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%D$vl1;smooch
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I give Shigure a light peck on the cheek.
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Shigure: 「Ahhh...! Agh... Aaahhhhhhh!!」
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Shigure: N... N-N-N-N...! N-Nii-sama...?! He... H-H-He...?!「
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Shigure: 「Abah-abababa...!! Aba-ababababa!! Baaabaababababaaabaabababababa!!!!!!」
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Maple: 「Wha-- Shigure?! Your nose is bleeding like crazy! It's sorta gross!」
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Cinnamon: 「Sh-Shigure! She's lying in a pool of blood~!」
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Cinnamon: 「No! Don't go towards the light!!」
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Maple: 「Hey, Kashou! What did you do to your sister?! You trying to kill her or something?!」
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Cinnamon: 「Y-Yeah! Shigure's body is twitching in ecstasy! I'm so envious~!」
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Kashou: 「Huh? But Shigure's always gotten nose bleeds like this...」
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In fact, they happen about two or three times a year.
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It's pretty rare for her to spew an ocean of blood like this, though...
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Shigure: 「I-I'm fine... But just... just let me bask in the afterglow for a while...♪」
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Shigure: 「Please, just... leave me be... for a moment...♪」
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Shigure: 「Hehehe. Hahaha. Hehehe... ♪ Hehe, ahahahahahaaah. Ahahahah! Hah hah. Hahahaha~ ♪」
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Maple: 「Whoa, okay, that's just plain creepy...」
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Maple: 「Just when I thought her brother complex couldn't get any worse. How scary...」
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Cinnamon: 「I totally get you. I totally get you, Shigure-chan...!」
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Cinnamon: 「Savoring the sensation is an important part of the experience, too!」
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Cinnamon: 「Kashou-san! I'll go and change the sign outside to 'closed'!」
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Kashou: 「Well, alright. Thanks.」
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It's not like we can stay open like this anyway.
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Catgirls + Shigure = Annihilated.
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We've got to mop up this sea of blood as well.
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I was slacking off before, so I can't really complain.
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Kashou: 「Anyway, just let me know when you're good.」
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Shigure: 「Okay~ ♪ Just a little more, a little more, Nii-sama~♪」
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Azuki: 「......」
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Kashou: 「Hey, Azuki.」
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Kashou: 「Do you think we can open up again now?」
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Azuki: 「Hrmm, I think it'll take a little longer...」
|
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Azuki: 「...Well, um... You know...」
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She fidgets about like she wants to say something.
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It's not like Azuki to have a tough time speaking her mind.
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Kashou: 「What's up? Cat got your tongue?」
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Azuki: 「Nah, it's not that, it's just...」
|
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Azuki: 「......」
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Azuki: 「I just... wanted to say thanks.」
|
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Kashou: 「...Thanks?」
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Did I do anything deserving of thanks?
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I mean, we kind of took our time earlier. I'd say we caused trouble more than anything else.
|
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Though assuming we go by the usual pattern...
|
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...I'd expect her to say something like, 「you were out goofin' off, so that gives me license to goof off, too」.
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But now that I think about it, she hasn't said anything like that.
|
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Unsure, I wait for Azuki to continue.
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Azuki: 「Well, uhh... It's about Nuts.」
|
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Kashou: 「Coconut? Did something happen?」
|
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Azuki: 「Not really, but you remember how me and that doofus were fightin' earlier, right?」
|
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Azuki: 「I think what I said kinda struck a nerve with her more than I 'd expected, so it's been on my mind.」
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She scratches her cheek, embarrassed.
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Her eyes frantically dart to and fro.
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Azuki: 「...You brought Nuts along on your delivery to help clear her head, right?」
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Azuki: 「I dunno what you said to her, but she looked a lot better after gettin' back.」
|
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Azuki: 「So, you know, I just wanted to say thanks.」
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She looks up at me, grateful.
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...So she was worried, huh?
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I guess what makes her able to do her job so well is the fact that she pays attention to even the little details.
|
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Shigure: 「Well, she is technically the oldest of the girls. She's used to keeping an eye on everyone.」
|
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Shigure thinks so, too.
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Although she can be pretty blunt sometimes, deep down she actually does care.
|
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Azuki: 「It feels bad to have someone else clean up my mess, is all.」
|
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Azuki: 「Nuts can be such a pain sometimes. That catgirl, I swear.」
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She exaggerates her gestures in attempt to hide her embarrassment.
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Kashou: 「Coconut's an important part of our family.」
|
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Kashou: 「Of course we'd all be concerned if she's feeling down.」
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Kashou: 「Besides, I should be thanking you, Azuki.」
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Kashou: 「You've been a huge help with the shop and all. Thanks.」
|
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Azuki: 「Hey, it's all part of the job. You don't gotta thank me.」
|
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Azuki: 「But if you wanna thank me, then how 'bout you up my pay?」
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A snappy comeback.
|
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I guess, in her own way, she takes her work seriously.
|
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She might try to play it off as just doing her job, but she does everything she can to help out.
|
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It makes me happy that she cares so much about her work.
|
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Azuki: 「What? What're you smilin' about?」
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Kashou: 「It's nothing.」
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Kashou: 「Anyway, guess we're even.」
|
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Azuki: 「Okay. Let's leave it at that.」
|
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Maple: 「Hey, Kashou? Could you take Shigure to the hospital?」
|
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Kashou: 「Huh? The hospital...?」
|
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Cinnamon: 「The blood--! The blood just won't stop! We're trying to stop it from flowing, but...!」
|
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Shigure: 「Ahh, Nii-sama... Shigure... Shigure is the luckiest girl in the world...」
|
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Shigure: 「May I be Nii-sama's little sister again in my next life...」
|
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Shigure: 「No, his stepsister so I can marry-- No, no, let's just go all in as his lover! Ehehehe... Gahk!」
|
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Cinnamon: 「Noooooo, Shigure-chan! Get a hold of yourself!!」
|
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Cinnamon: 「Quick, someone! Someone, call a taxi~!!」
|
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And so, La Soleil ended up having to close for the rest of the day.
|
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On a side note, Shigure sprang back to life pretty quickly.
|
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Chocola: 「Master?」
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Chocola: 「There's something Chocola would like to talk about. Is that okay?」
|
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Kashou: 「What's with the formality all of a sudden?」
|
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Kashou: 「If this is about dinner, then it'll be ready soon. Just wait.」
|
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Chocola: 「Ya~y! What's for dinner?!」
|
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Chocola: 「Is it Chocola's favorite? A parfait?!」
|
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Kashou: 「I said dinner, didn't I?」
|
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Chocola: 「Wait, no! That's not what Chocola wanted to talk about!」
|
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Chocola: 「Chocola has something serious to talk about! Meow!!」
|
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Kashou: 「Relax, relax.」
|
|
Kashou: 「So, what's up?」
|
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Chocola: 「Something's been on Chocola's mind recently.」
|
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Chocola: 「Master, do you know whose master you are?」
|
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Kashou: 「Vanilla's.」
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Chocola: 「Fugyaahh! Chocola hates it when you're mean like that, Master! Nyanyanyaah!! Meow!!!」
|
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Vanilla: 「Chocola's really gullible, so don't bully her, Master.」
|
|
Kashou: 「Sorry, I couldn't resist.」
|
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Chocola: 「Why are you taking Master's side, Vanilla?! Chocola thought we were allies!」
|
|
Vanilla: 「Of course I love you, Chocola. chin rub rub rub~」
|
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Chocola: 「Purr purr purr purrrr~♪」
|
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Kashou: 「Okay, looks like you've calmed down.」
|
|
Kashou: 「So what's this about all of a sudden?」
|
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Vanilla: 「It seems like you've been giving a lot of your attention to our older sisters lately.」
|
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Vanilla: 「And because Chocola doesn't like that, she's come here to file a complaint.」
|
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Chocola: 「That's right! That's exactly it, Vanilla! You understand Chocola so well! Hmph!」
|
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Kashou: 「I'm not giving the other catgirls any more attention than I give you two, though.」
|
|
Chocola: 「Huh? Did you hear that, Vanilla? Did you hear what Master just said?!」
|
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Vanilla: 「That sounds exactly like what a cheating playboy would say.」
|
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Vanilla: 「I agree with Chocola for the most part.」
|
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Vanilla: 「By majority vote, we have now declared Master guilty. Case closed.」
|
|
Kashou: 「'Case closed'?」
|
|
Well, they're right that Shigure and the other catgirls have started working at the shop...
|
|
...Which, naturally, means that I've been spending more time talking with the others and less time with Chocola and Vanilla.
|
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It's not like I'm cheating on them or anything though.
|
|
Chocola: 「It's okay to get along with the others.」
|
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Chocola: 「Chocola loves it when everyone gets along.」
|
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Vanilla: 「But I think it would be nice if you paid more attention to us, too.」
|
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Vanilla: 「You don't just toss crumbs to stray catgirls.」
|
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Vanilla: 「We catgirls might be free-spirited, but we wouldn't accept that.」
|
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The two catgirls puff their cheeks out as they voice their complaints.
|
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It's kind of a pain, but at the same time, it them all the cuter.
|
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Kashou: 「Okay, okay, I get it.」
|
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Kashou: 「So what do you want me to do, then?」
|
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Chocola: 「As long as you spend more time with Chocola, then Chocola will be happy, nya♪」
|
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Vanilla: 「Coming in without a plan -- just what I'd expect of my Chocola.」
|
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Vanilla: 「She's a little dense, but I don't mind at all.」
|
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Kashou: 「Yeah, that's true...」
|
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Kashou: 「Okay, I guess I can indulge you once in a while.」
|
|
I sit down on the living room sofa and pat my lap, beckoning them.
|
|
Chocola&Vanilla: 「Meow meow?」
|
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Chocola: 「Purr purr purr~♪ Chocola loves it when Master cleans Chocola's ears~♪」
|
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Chocola: 「It's been so long that Chocola's getting a bit excited~♪」
|
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Vanilla: 「You're finally acting like our Master again.」
|
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Vanilla: 「I'm also pretty excited. Purr purr purr~♪」
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The two squirm around atop my thighs as I pat their heads.
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Kashou: 「It's great that you're happy and all, but don't squirm so much. It's dangerous.」
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Kashou: 「Okay, I'm gonna clean a little deeper now.」
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Chocola: 「Okay! Chocola wants to be squeaky clean, so go ahead~♪」
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Vanilla: 「I am now fully prepared. Let us begin the ear cleaning.」
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Kashou: 「Let me know if it tickles or starts hurting, okay?」
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I pull their pointed ears upwards...
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...And gently rub their ears with some slightly moistened cotton.
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Chocola: 「Nyahahaha! Master, it tickles~♪」
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Chocola: 「Ah, but this sensation, it's just right! It feels nyamazing~♪」
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Vanilla: 「You're being so gentle, it tickles... But that's not a bad thing~♪」
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Vanilla: 「Somehow, I am not surprised, Master... Your technique is so erotic...♪」
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Kashou: 「There's nothing erotic about it.」
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It's been a while since I've cleaned their ears.
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I try to remember how to clean cats' ears as I softly wipe theirs.
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Well, they aren't exactly cats.
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They take baths just like a human everyday, so their outer ears aren't really dirty, either.
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Kashou: 「Alright, I'm gonna clean the other ear now, okay?」
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Chocola: 「Ahhh, this is great~ This is what it means to be catpanions~♪」
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Vanilla: 「You're putting a lot of love into this. No objections.」
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Kashou: 「Good to know.」
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Kashou: 「Alright, gonna clean the inside of your other ear now.」
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Kashou: 「No moving, okay?」
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I flip the cotton swab around...
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...And begin rubbing it along the inside of her other ear.
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Chocola: 「Nghh, ah...! Hah, nyagh! Yah, meow...!」
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Chocola: 「Master... you're rubbing so... so... deep inside! Chocola is...! Myah! Haahh...!」
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Vanilla: 「Ngh... Hahh, nghh... Master... Your technique is...!」
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Vanilla: 「You're so skilled with your hands... M-Meow... You're such a pervy pastry puffer... Nnghhhh!」
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Kashou: 「I'm pretty sure pastry puffing has nothing to do with this.」
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I'm not sure if she's complimenting me or just messing with me.
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I ignore the unnecessary moans coming from the two catgirls and continue to clean their ears.
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Kashou: 「I'm going to go even deeper now, okay?」
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Chocola: 「Myahhh~♪ Chocola never imagined you'd say something so dirty~♪」
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Chocola: 「Deeper! Chocola loves it when you go in deeper, meow~♪」
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Vanilla: 「Master, you're being so rough... Not that I mind...♪」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, yeah. Don't move now, okay?」
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I quickly grab a new cotton swab...
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...And continue cleaning their ears.
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Chocola: 「Haah~♪ Master~ Chocola's melting~♪」
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Chocola: 「It feels so good, almost like Chocola's on catnip~♪」
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Vanilla: 「Nyahoo...♪ I'm in heaven...♪」
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Vanilla: 「I can't stop myself from drooling anymore... Drool~♪」
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Kashou: 「Geez, at least keep your saliva in check.」
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They make some pretty funny faces when they're this happy.
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Well, in any case, as long as they're enjoying it.
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Chocola: 「At this point... Chocola would happily die from the pleasure of master's ear cleanings~... ♪」
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Vanilla: 「I'd like to request... a time extension. An indefinite one...♪」
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Kashou: 「It might cause an inflammation in your ears, so no.」
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Chocola: 「Ahhh, ahhh...♪ Who cares about that...♪」
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Vanilla: 「The way you tease us is just part of your amazing technique...♪」
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Kashou: 「You guys just don't care anymore, do you?」
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Chocola: 「That's just our love for you, Master...♪」
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Vanilla: 「Our love...♪」
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Kashou: 「Yeah, yeah, I get it.」
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Chocola: 「Zzz... Zzz...」
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Vanilla: 「Zzz... Zzz...」
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Kashou: 「...They're sound asleep.」
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I pat them on their heads as they sleep peacefully.
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They sure enjoyed the ear cleaning.
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I really should try to cherish moments like this more.
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Especially since they're always by my side.
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They adore me so much, too.
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I'd like to do something for them in return.
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I stand up, making sure not to wake the two catgirls.
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Kashou: 「...I guess I should take a bath while I have the chance.」
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I wipe the drool off Chocola and Vanilla's faces...
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...And take my now drool-covered pants off.
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Kashou: 「Phew... Baths sure are great...」
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I soak myself in the warm bath, and let out a long sigh.
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After splashing hot water on my face, I gaze at the ceiling.
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Kashou: 「A lot happened today, huh?」
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Azuki's doing her best and has been keeping the store's best interests in mind...
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...Coconut saved that catgirl and got some self confidence back too.
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It has really been a busy day.
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I reflect on the day's events...
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...As I stretch out in the tub.
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Chocola: 「Master? Are you taking a bath?」
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Vanilla: 「Ah, I've found Master's clothes. He must be in the bath.」
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Kashou: 「Oh, the two of you were asleep, so I decided to head in first.」
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Kashou: 「I'll be done in a bit, so just wait a minute.」
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I speak to the silhouettes just beyond the frosted glass door.
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Judging by their movements, they're probably discussing something.
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Soon, I see Chocola and Vanilla nod and begin to head this way...
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Chocola: 「Can Chocola and Vanilla join you, then?」
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Kashou: 「Huh? Join me?」
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Vanilla: 「What she means to say is that we will be joining you. We've already taken our clothes off. It's cold.」
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Kashou: 「No, you haven't. I can see that much at least.」
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Vanilla: 「Tch. Master, you have such sharp eyes...」
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Chocola: 「Well, we'll just have to take our clothes off then!」
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Vanilla: 「That is our only recourse. Chocola, you're brilliant.」
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With the rustling of clothes, the silhouettes take on the color of skin.
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Kashou: 「Hey, wait...」
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Chocola: 「Alright, we're coming on in~♪」
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Vanilla: 「Excuse us.」
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Their voices accompany the opening of the bathroom door.
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