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[doesitwithtrees]

[It's almost the weekend! What with all the holiday parties, the end of semester parties, the it's the weekend parties, and the party parties coming up, you might just feel the need for a new outfit. In which case, Ayako's shop ("boutique," she'll insist), conveniently located in a nice old storefront next to campus, might be just the place you're looking for! They have dresses, blouses, skirts, and trousers. There are even some clothes for men- if you guys feel comfortable trying to get into jeans that skinny. It's not cheap, definitely, but the prices aren't really exorbitant.

If you come in, you might be helped by the proprietress herself, or one of her two employees- Mai and Pearl. Or maybe all three. You might feel the need to say hello to a friend who's also shopping, or maybe you're only here because a friend dragged you. And, of course, it's possible you'll have to stop that jerk over there from getting the last pair of size 10 black jeans.]

Comments

[mightletyouknowme]

[Need new clothes? Yes, please. She'll browse the clothes, obviously an experienced shopper, though never looking at a price tag.]

[doesitwithtrees]

[Oh, this one looks like she could be a good customer. Ayako walks over with a smile.]

Is there anything in particular you're looking for?

[mightletyouknowme]

What would you wear to a college party?

[doesitwithtrees]

[Ayako tilts her head thoughtfully, still smiling.]

What kind of party?

[refinedvillian]

[There is a man in the shop, though he isn't just browsing the men's clothing section.

Shopping for others isn't easy, especially when they're not even the same gender.]

[ghostshippingly]

[ Pearl is straightening out and re-ordering one of the rails nearby that's seen some particular customerly disordering today. She noticed the man come in before, but she's given him a bit of time to have a good look before bothering him. She finishes reorganising the rail and turns to him while he's browsing some of the women's clothes and says with a smile: ]

Can I help you with anything, sir?

[refinedvillian]

[He'll offer her a smile, replacing the shirt he'd been holding.]

I hope so. I'm looking for something for someone who needs clothes for the evening but doesn't like dressing like a woman.