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The Way Home

UikaOh... Saki-chan, can we stop by a convenience store?

UikaOur snack stash is gone. I just remembered.

SakikoI do not mind, but... Would tomorrow be all right instead?

UikaCome on, it can't wait~

UikaWe've both finished work for the day, and now we finally get to relax together. Snacks are absolutely essential!

SakikoHehe. If you put it that way, shall we stop by before we get home?

UikaThanks, Saki-chan. Let's get some snacks you like too.

SakikoConvenience store snacks I like... I cannot think of any offhand.

UikaHuh, really?

SakikoYes. I have not had many chances to go to convenience stores... What kinds of snacks do they have?

UikaAll kinds! For example... Oh, wait, I'll pull up some pictures.

UikaSee? These kinds of gummies. Have you seen them at catering before?

SakikoAh, yes. I have seen these gummies advertised on the train.

UikaThere are even sweets you can only get at convenience stores. They release new ones every season...

UikaFor this chain... They have strawberry mochi in spring and pineapple cake in summer!

SakikoThere are so many...! With this many options, choosing must be quite a task.

UikaThat's the fun part. And then... Oh, these snacks...!

Sakiko"Kara-Kara Chips..." They appear to be some kind of snack, but is there something special about them?

UikaThey used to be made by a famous brand, but they got discontinued a while ago.

UikaBut it looks like they brought them back under a different name as a store-brand product.

UikaI thought they were gone, so... I'm kind of happy.

SakikoI see. I am glad for you. What do they taste like?

UikaLet's see... I guess I'd call them kind of addictive. They're crispy and have a little spicy kick.

SakikoSpicy? That may be a little...

UikaIt's okay, they're not that spicy. I think you'll get hooked once you try them.

SakikoIs that so?

UikaSince we're going anyway, let's try them.

SakikoYes. Perhaps we could buy some to try.

SakikoBut we must not buy too much...

UikaI know, I know.

UikaOh, there it is! Let's go, Saki-chan!

SakikoMy, Uika. You are getting rather excited. Hehe.