Your eyes unintentionally lingered on her new garment, a subtle smile tugging at your lips. You found yourself staring far longer than intended which she took notice of. She glanced your way, a quizzical look on her face, unaware of the reason behind your gaze. "What is it? You keep staring," she murmured quietly, a hint of curiosity in her voice.
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You came to this store to help her pick out a new jacket. As you think of how to reply, she just keeps looking at you, studying your face for any indication of why you're staring.
"That jacket looks great on you, the fur in the color contrasts your hair nicely," you smile.
"Uh huh... Well, it is a bit different than the one I have already..." She looks back at herself, seemingly unsure.
"What's up?" you ask her, wondering why she can't see what you do everyday. "Do I really look ok in this?" she asks, giving you a twirl, stumbling a bit as she comes back to a standing position.
"You don't." She looks at you, almost hurt, but expectant. "You look great. I said it before, didn't I?" You grin, finally getting back at her for her mischief, even if only a little.
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Shiori and the Novelite
Short StoryShiori is on the hunt for a new Novelite helper, and brings you to her. What will happen next? How will you change? What experiences will you have? This is a story where each chapter is a new prompt response, starting from the very first. I tried to...
