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Deuce  |
Thank you very much for your patronage! Please come again! | |
Kalim  |
…Whew! We somehow got through today with no issues! | |
Deuce |
Alright, then let’s close up shop and go home. | |
Sam  |
Ｈｅｙ, Little Imps! Before you go home, let’s have a little strategy meeting. | |
Deuce |
Strategy meeting…? | |
Sam |
Yup. Thanks to the two of you, Ｓａｍ’ｓ Ｎｅｗ Ｙｅａｒ Ｓａｌｅ was a huge success.
Only, it would be a shame to be satisfied with just this much. I’d like to have more of the Little Imps come to visit our little shop. So that’s why… I’d like it for you both to present an idea that could attract more customers. | |
Kalim |
Us? Isn’t that something you’d better at doing, Sam? | |
Sam |
I thought that since the two of you can think from a student’s perspective, maybe you’d be able to come up with something that could hook your classmates better.
And there’s no need for it to be a well thought-out idea from the get go. Even a small inkling of an idea from a chat you’ve had recently or something from your memories. | |
Deuce |
Something from my memories…
Ah, then maybe…! | |
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| ―A few days later…
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Ace  |
Wow～ It’s a super long line, as usual. | |
Epel  |
There’s a lot more people than there was last time I came. I wonder if they’re all here for the “All-you-can-grab for 500 madol Candy Corner”? | |
Heartslabyul Student Heartslabyul Student  |
Did you hear? Apparently, there was a guy who was able to stuff their bag with over 40 pieces of candy. I’ll do the same―! | |
Epel |
That’s amazing! Let’s hurry and try it too! | |
Deuce |
The waiting line for the all-you-can-grab candy is over here! If you are hoping for Mystery Bags, please head to the other line!
Oh, if it isn’t Ace and Epel. You guys came again. | |
Epel |
Yeah, I wanted to try out the sweets challenge.
By the way, Deuce-kun, what is that box in your hands? It seems kinda heavy… | |
Deuce |
In addition to keeping the different lines in order, I’m also selling hot drinks. Especially because when the lines get long, some people end up waiting for over an hour.
And it’s super tough to wait forever like this in this cold weather. Also, I’m handing these out to those waiting in line to stave off boredom. | |
Ace |
What is this, a leaflet? | |
Deuce |
It’s a summary of our special on-sale items. If you look over this now, then you won’t find yourself missing any of our best bargains. | |
Octavinelle Student Octavinelle Student |
Excuse me! I’d like a drink. | |
Deuce |
Of course, I’ll be right there!
Alright, you two, I’ll talk to you later! | |
Ace |
…Doesn’t it kinda seem like somehow he’s become a really experienced salesman? | |
Epel |
Yeah. He seems really upbeat and it looks like he’s having fun… | |
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Ace |
Haaah, we finally were able to enter the shop… It seriously took about an hour. | |
Epel |
Ace-kun, isn’t that it over there? The all-you-can-grab candy corner. | |
Ace |
Ooh, looks like everyone’s really lively over there. | |
Deuce |
Oh, you two. Looks like you guys finally made it inside. | |
Ace |
Huh? Weren’t you just outside minding the lines earlier? | |
Epel |
You were handing out leaflets and selling drinks too, this job must be pretty difficult despite it just being a seasonal part-time job. | |
Deuce |
I guess. Right now, I’ve left the Mystery Bag sales to Asim-senpai, and I’m focusing on this. | |
Epel |
Ah, the highest record of the amount of candy snagged is posted over there… Eh, 43 pieces!? | |
Ace |
Is that so～ Then I’ll aim for 50. The bag should be big enough, so I bet I can do that much! | |
Deuce |
Heh, I wonder?
Alright, then first, I’ll take your 500 madol. Okay, let’s begin. Ready, set… Go! | |
Deuce |
….And, stop!
The score is… Ace got 30 pieces, and Epel got 22. | |
Ace |
MAN, THAT’S DEFINITELY IMPOSSIBLE!!!! | |
Deuce |
What is? | |
Ace |
That top record, duh!
Even with 30 pieces this bag is already so full, so 43 is just… …Aah, I get it. I see what it is. You just inflated the number to try to get everyone hooked. | |
Deuce |
What!? No, that record is… | |
Ace |
Haaah, suddenly I’m already exhausted this new year. Eh, I guess since I got what I came here for, I’ll just head back. Bye～ | |
Deuce |
Hey! …Ugh, fricken Ace. He just left without listening to a word I have to say. | |
Epel |
I also don’t know how I feel about you exaggerating the record. I was so excited to try to break the record too… | |
Deuce |
Wha…! Epel, you don’t believe me either!?
…Fine. If you’re going to say that… I’ll teach you the secret! | |
Epel |
Eh…? | |
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Deuce |
…Fine. If you’re going to say that… I’ll teach you the secret! | |
Epel |
Eh…? | |
Deuce |
But you better not tell anyone, ‘kay? | |
Epel |
36, 37… Alright…! | |
Octavinelle Student Octavinelle Student |
I can’t believe he’s already thrown in more than 30 pieces and he’s still got room for more! At this pace, maybe he’ll reach the high score…!? | |
Deuce |
Time! Your score is… 38 pieces. | |
Everyone Everyone |
OOOOOOOOH!!!! | |
Epel |
I was almost to 40…! | |
Deuce |
Good job, Epel. Now you get it, right? That record wasn’t a lie.
If you had packed in this area a bit better, you might have reached 43 pieces. | |
Epel |
A-amazing, Deuce-kun! I can’t believe you came up with that way to stuff the bag…!
I definitely get that I have to place all the candy in the bag without any space leftover, but I never thought to place both of my hands inside of the bag and stretching it out that way! | |
Deuce |
Shhh, not so loud. Someone might hear you. | |
Epel |
Ah, sorry! | |
Deuce |
I’m the one who came up with this all-you-can-grab event, so of course I knew how to solve it. I was also the one who set that record, too. | |
Epel |
Eeeh!? I see…
Your stuffing technique is one thing, but how did you come up with this event anyway? | |
Deuce |
I didn’t really think about it that deeply. Sam-san just use my experience and brought this idea to life. | |
Epel |
What do you mean? | |
Deuce |
The other day, Sam-san asked us for ideas to help bring in more customers, so I told him about this one time I was back home… | |
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Deuce |
When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those all-you-can-grab candy events.
They would often have those events at the stores that my mom and I used to shop at, and… At first, I was terrible at it, but as my mom taught me all the tricks, I started to be able to stuff more and more into my bags. Oh yeah, we would also compete with one another to see who could get the most. Whenever I won, she’d pout and try to challenge me again… Those were the days. | |
Sam |
Ｔｈａｎｋ ｙｏｕ, Little Imp. I’m so grateful to hear of your wonderful memory. | |
Deuce |
A wonderful memory… Yes, I guess it was. …But every other part of that memory was so tiresome.
Every time there was a sale, she’d say, “Deuce is so strong, and can carry a lot, so it would be great if you could come with me～” and get coaxed into going… I don’t have any problems with my mom relying on me, and I really do want to help, but… I’d comb through pamphlets after pamphlets for even a chance to buy something at a slightly cheaper price… I’d line up for hours in the cold weather just for a limited-time sales event… I’d get shoved around by other customers when scrambling for the bargain items… Basically the fact that it was a lot to deal with left more of a strong impression on me. If I think about it now… If there were hot drinks or something to help me pass the time as I waited, I might have enjoyed those sales more. | |
Kalim & Sam Kalim & Sam |
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Deuce |
…I-I’m sorry! I didn’t mean for that last part to sound like I’m complaining.
I bet this kind of story really isn’t that useful, is it? | |
Sam |
No, not at all! I was just overwhelmed by your honest feelings towards sales. That was a great help.
That sounds great, though, an all-you-can-grab candy event! Let’s collect all the sweets in the shop that are nearing its expiration date and make a special little corner in the shop for them! And what you said, that warm drinks and something to pass the time while they wait, is a great idea! If we provide those, I’m sure it will lead to the both the satisfaction of all the Little Demons, as well as an increase in our sales. Let’s get to work! Thank you for the idea! | |
Deuce |
…is basically how it happened. | |
Epel |
Wow… It sounds like you really suffered in those limited-time sales, Deuce-kun.
It’s a wonder how you’re still standing during this job… | |
Deuce |
Yeah… Well, I won’t say that I like it that much, but I guess I’m used to it.
In the end, I’m glad that I was able to help out Sam-san’s shop. | |
Epel |
Hey, Deuce-kun. Do you want to come back home with me someday? | |
Deuce |
Eh? | |
Epel |
Whenever I go home for the holidays, sometimes the other villagers ask me if I have any better ideas on how to sell apples.
Maybe if you were there, you could help come up with a good idea. | |
Deuce |
Hmm, I don’t know how much help I can be at an apple farm, but I would be interested in going to your hometown. | |
Epel |
My village is a great place～ That’s because there’s so many delicious apples! | |
Deuce |
Well, I look forward to that. Definitely invite me someday! | |
Epel |
Yeah! Okay, then I’m gonna head back to my dorm now, too. | |
Deuce |
Okay. …Ah, wait a second.
I mentioned it earlier, but can you keep what I told you on how to pack the candy in the bag a secret? Even if those were sweets that were nearing their expiration date, if word of my technique were to spread, then our sales might drop. | |
Epel |
Fufu… I gotchu, I’ll keep it a secret. I’ll come again later, Deuce-kun! | |
Deuce |
Yeah, see you!
Alright… I guess it’s about time for me to go work the lines outside the store again! | |
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Deuce |
Please, come in! Welcome to our New Year’s Sale!
We have so many amazing deals. Please come take a look! | |
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