Anything else...
Mochizuki student looked at the counter again, and there were indeed many other cosmetics and skincare products.
Mochizuki had only considered lipstick just now and overlooked other items.
Other items were also very suitable as gifts for girls.
Yukino Yukinoshita pointed to a bottle of beautifully packaged conditioner and said seriously:
"How about conditioner? Girls' hair is relatively long, and besides washing it with shampoo, they also need conditioner for maintenance."
Mochizuki Yo heard this and realized there was such knowledge about girls' hair. He felt Yukinoshita's analysis made a lot of sense.
Thinking of Shiina Mahiru's smooth and shiny flaxen straight hair, she must usually pay extreme attention to maintenance.
Furthermore, choosing conditioner was not as troublesome as lipstick, nor did it have any special meaning.
It was also more suitable than the previous crystal ball, with better practicality.
Mochizuki decided to choose conditioner as the gift.
Another point was that the conditioner was small enough to fit in his school bag, so Shiina Mahiru wouldn't discover it when he went home.
Although Mochizuki wasn't planning to give Shiina Mahiru any surprise, he just intended to give the gift normally.
But it would be better for her to know about it on her birthday.
It was indeed the right choice to come with Yukino Yukinoshita.
"Okay! Let's choose this one."
"But the price doesn't seem cheap."
Yukino Yukinoshita added, this bottle of conditioner was considered a relatively high-end brand.
The price was quite high for average students, and she was a little worried if Mochizuki could afford it.
Otherwise, it would be awkward when Mochizuki paid later, although he could borrow from her, Yukinoshita.
Mochizuki glanced at the price, it actually cost 6000 yen.
If it were the previous him, he really couldn't afford it.
But now, he was a person carrying a 200,000 yen prize.
A mere bottle of conditioner was naturally nothing.
"No problem."
Hearing Mochizuki say this, Yukino Yukinoshita was relieved.
Afterwards, the two took their items to check out.
There weren't many people at the cashier. Yukino Yukinoshita was in front, and Mochizuki Yo was behind.
Yukinoshita finished checking out first, holding the bag and waiting for Mochizuki outside the cashier.
Soon, Mochizuki also finished checking out. After all, he only bought one bottle of conditioner, and then put the conditioner into his school bag.
He walked up to Yukino Yukinoshita and called out, but got no response.
Mochizuki found it strange, how could she be in a daze after just a moment?
Following Yukino Yukinoshita's gaze, he saw several claw machines, which contained many cute stuffed animals.
Among them, there happened to be one with a giant panda stuffed animal.
Mochizuki guessed, was she mesmerized by this?
I have to say, supermarkets really know how to do business.
Placing the claw machines at the checkout exit, people who finish checking out first are easily attracted while waiting for friends, and then go to play the claw machine.
Helpless, Mochizuki had no choice but to reach out and wave his hand forcefully in front of Yukino Yukinoshita's wide-open eyes.
Only then did Yukinoshita regain her senses.
"Hey, Yukinoshita..."
"S-Sorry, I was spacing out."
Oh wow, Yukino Yukinoshita actually apologized.
"Want to go take a look?"
Seeing Yukinoshita's dazed look, Mochizuki Yo proactively asked.
Yukino Yukinoshita's face lit up with joy. If it were her, she would definitely be too embarrassed to suggest it, but since Mochizuki had spoken, she could follow suit.
She said softly, "Okay."
Then she quickly walked over with small steps.
Mochizuki was stunned. Wasn't her anticipation a bit too obvious?
The two came in front of the claw machine...
Back at the cashier!
"Ano."
"Konichiwa."
"Sumimasen."
Then the sound of someone tapping the counter with their hand was heard again.
"Ah!"
With a slight cry, the sales clerk finally reacted.
She looked ahead, rubbed her eyes, and saw there was a customer with short hair, a girl.
The sales clerk felt very strange, she wasn't slacking off just now!
She wasn't secretly watching the students wearing school uniforms who looked like a couple!
How could she not have noticed a customer right in front of her? If a customer complained, her wages would be deducted.
"Excuse me, could you please check me out?"
Kato Megumi said expressionlessly. She was already used to this situation because her presence was too low, and she wouldn't blame others for it.
"I'm truly sorry, customer. I'll check you out right away. I was spacing out just now."
Then the sales clerk immediately picked up a white hat and scanned it to check out.
"Okay." Kato Megumi responded indifferently.
Seeing that the customer didn't intend to blame her, the sales clerk finally felt relieved.
Kato Megumi specifically came to buy a hat today because the weather had gradually become hotter recently.
The sun shining directly on her eyes made her uncomfortable, so she bought a hat to block the sunlight.
After checking out, Kato Megumi took off the tag from the hat and slowly placed it on her head.
This pure white hat was quite a match for Kato Megumi.
Already inconspicuous, this hat made her even harder to notice!
Kato Megumi put on her hat and looked up, and Mochizuki's back appeared in her sight.
After all, the claw machines were directly opposite the checkout counter, so it was hard not to see them.
She didn't expect to see Mochizuki student here, but there was also a girl next to him, so their relationship probably wasn't bad.
After all, they were playing the claw machine together.
Kato Megumi had no intention of going over to say hello. If Mochizuki were alone, she might, but it was better not to disturb them now.
"Okay, let's go back."
Kato Megumi left after whispering a sentence.
...
"So you wanted this?"
Mochizuki smiled and spoke. Through the glass, he could clearly see the black and white giant panda stuffed animals inside the claw machine.
Meanwhile, Yukinoshita already had her hands pressed against the glass, observing carefully with wide eyes, looking as if she wished she could be trapped inside too.
Indeed, in front of such cute stuffed animals, average girls have no resistance.
He didn't expect Yukinoshita to also...
"It's just a giant panda! Why are you so excited?"
And Yukino Yukinoshita also realized her behavior was too unusual, so she readjusted her posture and straightened herself.
She retorted to Mochizuki, "Hmph, what do you know? This is mr. pan!"
That's still a giant panda, Mochizuki didn't refute, and instead said:
"If you want it so much, then try to grab it out. What's the point of just looking?"
Mochizuki suspected that Yukino Yukinoshita's IQ might have dropped after seeing the giant panda.
After hearing Mochizuki's words, Yukino Yukinoshita put down the items she just bought.
She took out her wallet from her body and pulled out a banknote from it.
Yukino Yukinoshita turned her head away, but handed the banknote in her hand to Mochizuki.
"Huh?"
Mochizuki subconsciously took the banknote, feeling a bit confused. Why was she giving him money?
Did Yukino Yukinoshita want him to help her grab a stuffed animal?
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