Chapter 1: Bazaar Preparations

Hum-hum-hmm...

Orihime, Uryu, what are you doing?

Oh, Ichigo! We're making mascot characters to sell at the flea market this weekend.

The handicrafts club is putting up shop there. Isn't that right, Uryu?

Yeah. I'm getting faster at sewing these together, so I think I'll be able to finish up today.

You guys made a lot. Can you actually sell this many at a flea market?

Hehe... Here's the thing. When you buy one mascot, you get a free bonus mascot of your choice!

Isn't that the same as selling two at the same time?

You're so simplistic, Ichigo. It's the words "free" and "bonus" that entice people to buy things like this.

If we offered them as a set from the start, the customer won't feel like they got a good deal.

Sounds like someone's been studying sales talk.

You should stop by the flea market if you're free this weekend, Ichigo!

Yeah. Anyway, I'll see you guys later.

I'm home... Uh, what are you doing?

Getting ready for the flea market this weekend.

The flea market? So you're gonna be there too?

Who else is going?

Orihime and Uryu said they were planning to be there as part of their club activity.

Ooh, that's great! Then we can see them there!

Yeah, you might run into them. But what do we have to sell at the flea market?

Actually, there are a lot of things. Like clothes that don't fit us anymore.

We were talking about making little mascots to sell too! You're gonna help us make them, right?

What? I have to help too?

*Hollow!* *Hollow!*

Huh?

What's wrong, Ichigo?

Uh, well...

Oh, right! I actually have a lot of homework to do today, so I'm gonna go to my room!

Hey, Kon! Switch with me!

Huh? What's with the attitude? I have plans to take care of too, you know?

Shut up and just switch!

Don't get into trouble, all right?!

Geez, he's always in such a rush.

Phew. That's done.

Hey, Kon! Give me back my body!

Yeah, that's perfect! You're really good at this, Ichigo!

I see he's been dragged into helping them after all.

I should leave this to him.

I'm really amazed! I knew you could do it!

Y-Yeah, this is nothing.

I'm so excited for the flea market. I wonder what Orihime's gonna make.

Wait, how is bust-...Orihime involved in this?

You were the one who told us that Orihime and her club are going to be at the flea market.

Huh?!

Ichigo, damn you! You were home?! Don't you have something to say to me?! Huh? Huh?!

Thanks for helping them out. We're switching back now.

That's not what I wanted to hear! I'm talking about the flea market!

I just told you. Thanks for helping.

Guh! You idiot! I'm talking about Orihime! My busty goddess! She's gonna be at the flea market, isn't she?!

Yeah, I guess so. Did you have a problem with that?

If Orihime's gonna be there, then I'm going too! I have to be there!!!

Huh? Why would I take you? There's no way.

You stingy little brat! You ugly virgin!

Why do you always have to go there?

Forget it! I'm going to sleep!

......

(That was weird. He gave up so quickly this time.)