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[yuu_chan_kanda]

[It's been a while since anyone visited her shop. Yuu-chan runs a bookstore similar to Yuuko's store. Inside are books that grant wishes, place curses, and everything in between. People can see this shop regardless of whether they can see spirits or no, whether they have wishes or are content. They can enter it, too. However, it only appears open

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[yuu_chan_kanda]

[She opens the door and regards the newcomer to her shop. It is a woman and there is a sadness in her aura. She looks around the outer garden, regarding it with a small smile. Her clothes might have been considered inappropriate under normal circumstances but Yuu-chan rarely judges by appearances. She regards her for a moment, as she wanders about, before opening the door wider. She's holding a lotus blossom, though why is for her to know. The place may be a mess, but at least most of the rooms are presentable. She can let her inside and show her around. Perhaps then she'll be able to figure out why she's here. She doesn't believe she has business with her specifically. Perhaps she is in need of a book?]

Welcome, miss, to The Bookshop. [It's a simple name. She doesn't believe in fancy names for magical things.] Would you like to come inside and look around? Perhaps we can find what you are looking for. [She doesn't just sell books, she also helps people discover what they desire most. Whether she can help them with those desires has yet to be known.]

[yuu_chan_kanda]

Yes. It does have a lovely design, doesn't it? I certainly thought so, when I looked at the plans. [She drops the subject, despite the fact that this shop must be at least ten years old at least, probably older. It looks a bit out of place in comparision to the large modern buildings just around the corner.] Would you like to come inside? I'm sure you can find what you are looking for inside.

[She smiles softly, a mysterious glint in her eyes. She learned well from Yuuko, however she is not such a pushy saleswoman. She opens the door wider, gesturing for the woman to enter. She still holds the lotus blossom in her hand. Strange, since it is obvious from her outfit she was cleaning not to long ago.]

[yuu_chan_kanda]

[Yuu-chan smiles softly, the mysterious air surrounding her so strong that even a normal person might feel it, just a little.] Yes, it is. It's from the garden. [She's not referring to the front garden, obviously, since there isn't a lotus in sight. Perhaps she means the back garden?]

If you say so. It is rare that those who come to my shop are not looking for soemthing. Perhaps you will be the exception? [There is no mocking in her tone. Still, the feeling lingers that she doesn't believe that will be the case. However, she does not push the subject, instead ushering you inside.] I think we will find something to your liking toward the back. [She leads you down the hallway, passing five rooms on the right and four on the left. She turns right and pauses at the second door on the right. It slides open.] Inside, there are many things you might find interesting. [She waits, seeing if you will come to peer inside.]

[yuu_chan_kanda]

[Inside there are a great many things. There's a small table in the corner with a teapot and a tea cup on a saucer. For a moment, it seems to be floating a foot above ground but she blinks and its on the ground. There's a long coffee table with a lacy cover. Figurines cover it, all paused in the act of doing something. One looks in the process of getting up after falling. A couple is frozen in place, dancing. One seems to be hiding, next to it's mate, who seems to be looking for something. There are two bookcases as tall at the ceiling along either side of the door. On the floor are little oragami pieces and on the wall facing the door are pictures. They appear to be depeciting a happy family but not all the people are smiling in every picture. In the corner, out of the way is a little girl's dress draped over the arm of a chair. It appears out of place with the rest of the room.]

This room is special. A room that brings some healing a closure, but also connects people. Is there anything that catches your eye? [She lays the lotus blossom on the table and sits on the couch, watching her guest.]

[yuu_chan_kanda]

What will you give me for it? [Yuu-chan watches her with a small smile.] I rarely take money, trading for objects unless that's all you have.

[yuu_chan_kanda]

[Yuu-chan smiles.] Then how much would you pay for the figure? Tell me and I will tell me your price. [She inclines her head, smiling as she glances around the room.]

[yuu_chan_kanda]

[Yuu-chan smiles at the description of the figurine. It is indeed hand crafted. The person who made it did indeed put their whole heart into making it, as they did with all the figurines. However, Yuu-chan isn't a mother yet. She is happy to hear her work praised, though.]

Then perhaps I can name the price and you will think it over? It is a strange request, for it is money and something else. I fear you will not part with it, though. [She hesitates, touching the figurines gently.] Ten dollars and a lock of your hair. That is my price.

[yuu_chan_kanda]

Hair has strong attributes, strong properties to it. Your hair, it has strong emotions tied into it. It would be a small lock... [She tries to reassure her but she flinches. It would not be the first time she was slapped or attacked by a customer.] That is my price for my--for the figurine. [She quickly corrects her slip-up.]