KOTORI: "Fashion history?"

AKI: "After yesterday I looked for some stuff that might help with costumes, and found the museum is having an exhibition.
Costumes and old clothes might not have much in common, but I thought it might be helpful."

KOTORI: "Thanks. I'd love to go with you!"

She smiled! I hope she learns a lot the museum exhibit!

AKI: "Great! You know where it is, right? Should I meet you there?"

KOTORI: "Sure, it's a date!"

...It's always a date to everyone, isn't it?

...

*LATER*

KOTORI: "I see... Make the skirt longer and the top more compact... This one was embroidered with a special meaning in mind. That's an interesting idea."

She's staring so intently at it all. Will this solve her costume problem?

KOTORI: "The more I look at this exhibit, the more ideas I get for costumes!
Let's go over to that accessory exhibit next!"

AKI: "Sure!"

Kinda reminds me of that time I made brooches with Ruby. I still have the extra one she made for me, safe on my shelf.

Is Kotori going to make me help her with accessories, too? My hands aren't as gentle with making those things. I even sucked at making party decorations.

Still, I'm the one who brought Kotori here.

KOTORI: "Look at these, they're so cute!"

Kotori's eyes are shining! I'm so happy!

...

KOTORI: "Thanks so much for today! You really helped me out."

AKI: "It's okay. I'm glad that you had fun!"

KOTORI: "I'm sorry I got you involved in my problems, though."

AKI: "Don't worry about it! I can do anything, as long as it's for you!"

KOTORI: "What?! You'll make me blush if you keep saying stuff like that!
Eli was right, I'm so glad we met you. You're so reliable!"