Why the Umbrella?
Aoba: What are you going to do with that umbrella you pulled out?
Clear: Oh, what do you mean?
Aoba: Um, that thing you're holding, that's an umbrella, right?
Clear: Yes, it is. What about it?
Aoba: It's not raining now or anything. Why did you take it out?
Clear: Rain... Ah! It's true that when water drops fall from the sky on rainy days, if you take an umbrella with you, you won't get wet! I think I'll try that next time. Thank you very much.
Aoba: .....
Clear: Well then, I'll be going.
Even though it still isn't raining, he opens the umbrella, turns around, and leaves.
Aoba: ...What just happened?
I stare at the man's back in utter amazement.
Aoba: ...I'll just go back in.
For some reason... I have the feeling I've been made fun of by a tanuki or a fox or something.
I didn't see anything.
...Yeah, not a thing.
I make up my mind and return to the shop.
When I return inside, I find Bonjin-kun completely out of it.
Bonjin: Cleaning... cleaning...?
...That's right.
That gas mask guy made me completely forget.
The shop is still in a crazy mess because of those brats...
Aoba: Aah...
First the kids, then the gas mask guy... Today's just one of those days.
Suddenly feeling tired, I slowly begin to put away the items that lay scattered around back in order.
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