Love Fuko.

Mall

It takes a lot of time, energy and money to shop with Fuko. Normally, I would avoid the shopping mall like a plague but I'll make today an exception.

Fuko : Wow! They're having a big sale!

We just stepped into the shopping mall's entrance and she's already pointing at a clothing store.

Fuko : Let's check out!

She pulls me toward the store.

Then proceeds to keenly examine every part of every clothing. Like a detective looking for evidence. She picks up a white dress with flower design on the bottom half.

Fuko : One sec.

She heads to the fitting room to try it on.

Fuko : How do I look ?

It's hard for me to answer this question because I have zero sense of fashion. I'm the type of guy who wear anything that fits my size. So whenever she asks me this question, I rely on the magic word.....

Me : Cute. I think it's cute.

She looks at a mirror.

Fuko : Really ? Isn't it a bit plain ?

I touch my chin with my right hand as if to re-analyze the clothing.

Me : I find it cute.
Fuko : I'll take it.

She goes inside the fitting room to take it off. She then walks to the cashier to pay for it.

Me : Is that all you need from this store ?
Fuko : Pretty much, they don't have much on anyway.

Then we continue to walk around the mall. She's like a chunk of steel while stores a strong magnets. Whenever we are walking, she slowly strays toward a store sometimes without her even knowing it.

Fuko : Yuuki! This looks good on you.

She holds up a shirt with a spider print.

Me : Actually, I don't really need a new clo---
Fuko : I'll but it for you!
Me : I'm not wearing that.

She picks another shirt with the same spider print up.

Fuko : There. I'll buy myself one as well so we match. I'll wear it with you.
Me : That's not the problem.

I know it's no use once she makes up her mind. While she's paying for the shirts, my eyes wander around and see computer store.

Me : Let's head there when you're done.

I point to it with my thumb.

Fuko : Oh yeah. You did say you needed to buy something.
Me : Yeah. I'm gonna see if they have cheap parts here. Especially hard drives. The program I've developing is bigger than I expected.

She silently follows me into the computer store.

Just a few seconds and I'm ready to pay my items.

Fuko : That was fast!
Me : That's how you're supposed to shop.
Fuko : Nah, you're not even checking if they work or not before you buy them.
Me : That's what warranties are for.

I go to the cashier and pay.

Me : Where do you wanna go next ?
Fuko : I saw a toy store over there. Let's check it out.

We enter the toy store and Fuko immediately heads to the plush area.

Fuko : Look at all these cuties. I want all of them!
Me : Go for it. As long as you have money.
Fuko : What ? I thought you're paying.
Me : Keep dreaming.
Fuko : I'm kidding! But seriously though. They're so cute! I wonder what I should get.

While she's busy picking a plushy, I head to the next aisle where the keychains are. I saw a spider keychain.

She would love this.

I quickly go to the cashier to pay for it and walk back to Fuko who still can't decide what to get.

Me : Hey Fuko. I bought this for you.

I show her the keychain.

Fuko : That's so cute! You didn't have to.
Me : It's fine. It wasn't that expensive anyway.

She looks really happy about the cheap keychain I got her.

While walking, Fuko sees a bookstore.

Fuko : Hey, Let's stop here for a bit.
Me : I didn't know you like reading books.
Fuko : Well, not those kinds of books. I'm actually starting to get into cooking so...
Me : I see, so you're looking for cookbooks?
Fuko : Yup. What kind of dishes do you like ? I'll try to cook for you some time.
Me : Boeuf bourguignon.
Fuko : Woah, chill. Why don't we start with bacon and eggs ?
Me : Why even bother asking then ?

She smiles as she takes three beginner cookbooks from the shelf.

Me : I'm starting to get hungry.
Fuko : Oh, yeah. I just realized I'm kinda hungry now, too.

We head to the mall's food court.

Me : What do you want ?
Fuko : Whatever you're getting. I'll just share it with you.
Me : Alright. Find us a spot and I'll buy food.

I go to buy a large serving of maki rolls and sushi.

Me : This is probably enough for four people. Whatever, Fuko likes these anyway.
Fuko : That's..........kind of a lot, don't you think ?
Me : I'm gonna have you eat all of these. I want you big.
Fuko : No way I'm gonna eat all of that.
Me : I'm kidding.
Fuko : But these do look yummy. I might eat more than I intend to.

I realize how hungry I am when I finished the whole serving within five minutes.

Fuko : Wow, you were that hungry ?
Me : Apparently.

I sit back and let my stomach bloat.

Me : Where do you wanna go next ?
Fuko : Let's see. How about the arcade ?
Me : Alright.