Kinari Azekawa – SSR: “36°C Celluloid”
Today’s Order
Part 1
HAMA House Living Room
MC: (The memo I took of the HAMA House supplies that need to be restocked is quite a lot.)
MC: (It seems better to split the purchases up and go multiple times but my schedule is packed this week.)
MC: What should I do…?
Kinari: Is there something troubling you, Master?
MC: Wah!
MC: That was startling… I didn’t notice you enter the room.
Kinari: I’m sorry for surprising you.
Kinari:It seems that you were lost in thought and didn’t hear me despite having called out to you several times.
Kinari: Is there a serious problem? If you’re OK with it, please talk to me.
Kinari: Research shows that talking activates the brain and relieves psychological anxiety, and that by viewing a situation objectively, it becomes easier to find solutions.
Choice Selection
Thank you for worrying about me.
MC: Thank you for worrying about me.
Kinari: Of course. I always want my Master to be able to smile.
Kinari: I will do my best to ensure your peace of mind.
MC: (I feel kind of embarrassed when you say all that to me…)
Kinari: Now then, what happened?
That’s a bit of an exaggeration…
MC: That’s a bit of an exaggeration…
Kinari: There is no such thing as exaggeration when it comes to matters involving my Master. Everything is important to me.
Kinari: I want to be useful to you. Will you talk to me, Master?
MC: It’s really nothing big.
MC: I was thinking of going shopping for supplies, but the amount is too much for me to handle.
Kinari: I see.
Kinari: If that’s the case, the solution is simple. I will assist with shopping.
Kinari: Carrying the bags, securing limited stock items, and rush attacks for bargain sales, leave it all to me.
MC: But Kinari-kun, don’t you have plans to stream with Chihiro-kun tonight?
Kinari: It’s not a problem. The equipment is already set up and my remaining battery life is sufficient.
MC: (He’s staring at me with such sincere eyes! This is one of those things where it feels bad to refuse.)
MC: Alright then, I suppose I’ll take the help.
The Shopping Center
Kinari: Confirmation of arrival at destination, “Large Shopping Center”. Thank you for driving, Master.
MC: We should be able to buy everything we need here.
MC: I wonder if we’ll make it though… If we don’t move efficiently, it’ll get too late.
Kinari: I will install the shopping center’s directory and event information.
MC: Kinari-kun?
Kinari: Analysis complete.
Kinari: First, I recommend taking the nearby south elevator to the third floor, and securing the kitchen tableware items.
Kinari: Next, move counterclockwise to the west. After purchasing the items listed on the memo, please head to the second floor.
Kinari: The first floor stage is holding an event for children and I predict that the second floor passageways will also be congested.
Kinari: By utilizing the center elevator, Master’s fatigue level will also be reduced by 10%.
MC: …
Kinari: I’m sorry, Master. Was that an unnecessary suggestion?
MC: Far from it! I’m definitely a bit surprised, but this is very helpful.
MC: Let’s go with your plan! I’m glad you came with me, Kinari-kun.
Kinari: I’m glad I could be of immediate use to you, Master.
MC: First is the third floor, right?
Kinari: Yes. Beginning order, [Purchasing Supplies].
Part 2
Kinari: Thank you for waiting, Master. Here is a honey and lemon smoothie.
Kinari: If you drink this, your fatigue level will decrease by 20%, and your hunger level will decrease by 8%.
MC: Thank you for the smoothie!
MC: Thanks to all of your recommendations, shopping has been extremely smooth.
MC: I was able to finish everything with one trip thanks to you carrying all of the bags to the vehicle. I feel like I should do something to thank you.
Kinari: There is no need for that. It is enough that I was able to help you.
MC: Still… I’ve got an idea!
MC: Although we didn’t stop in to buy anything, Kinari-kun, you saw the variety store, right?
MC: Look, it’s the one in the atrium on the second floor. I’m also curious, so why don’t we go check it out?
Kinari: Yes. If Master wants to go, I will accompany.
Variety Store
Kinari: As for the reason I looked at this store–
Kinari: I was wondering why items called “miscellaneous goods” exist that are not necessities of daily life. I was interested in whether this kind of item enriches human lives.
MC: (That’s somehow very like him.)
Kinari: There’s a large variety of goods. A shaved ice maker, tin toys1, a pen case…
MC: It seems like there’s a lot of retro items as well. It’s fun just looking at things like this.
MC: Ah, a kaleidoscope! How nostalgic… I loved these as a kid.
Kinari: Kaleidoscope… The word itself is registered in my database but this is my first time seeing the real thing.
MC: Would you like to take a look?
Kinari: Yes.
Kinari: This…
Kinari: It’s very beautiful. The pattern changes when you turn it… I feel like I could stare at this forever.
MC: (His voice sounds excited. I think he likes the kaleidoscope.)
MC: Kinari-kun, if you don’t mind, could I buy this kaleidoscope for you as a thank-you gift for today?
Kinari: Eh? But…
MC: Although you said being able to help me out was enough, I can’t leave it like that.
MC: So, at the very least please accept my feelings. Please accept the present.
Kinari: Master’s feelings…
Kinari: Order received [Accept Gift]. Thank you very much, Master.
HAMA House Balcony
Kinari: …
MC: (He’s been looking into the kaleidoscope since we returned.)
MC: Do you like it that much?
Kinari: Yes, I do.
Kinari: Because the kaleidoscope’s ever-changing yet always sparkling appearance resembles Master.
MC: Eh?
MC: (It’s rare for Kinari-kun to say things like that. Maybe a quote from a novel or movie?)
Kinari: Did I say something strange?
Kinari: But, the feelings that were welling up in my heart just now… I really wanted to convey these feelings with the words that I chose.
Kinari: Like the objects that form a kaleidoscope, my Master is always shining.
Kinari: That doesn’t change whether you’re hard at work or laughing on your days off.
Kinari: Always glittering so bright, I can’t look away. I’m not sure why, but I feel excited when I’m by your side.
Kinari: The world is beautiful and full of brilliance. Master is always teaching me this.
Kinari: When I look at this kaleidoscope, I am strongly convinced that what Master has taught me is definitely true… It “touches my heart”.
Kinari: In particular, the color of the third star that appears is similar to the color of Master’s eyes.
MC: I-I got it! I understand your feelings, so it’s alright.
MC: (It’s bad for my heart when he suddenly starts saying this stuff. But…)
Kinari: …
MC: (Kinari-kun looks like he’s really happy right now. … Cute)
MC: Let’s go shopping together again, Kinari-kun.
Kinari: Yes, Master. I’ll go anywhere if it’s with you.
Footnotes
- While there are other varieties, a tin toy robot was common. ↩︎
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