Hiroe Chiharu (Haregi)

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I do not have Charu, so some formatting may be incorrect
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Chiharu
Hm~mm...

Shizuka
Charu, what's wrong? You seem to be deep in thought...
but something is troubling you, you can consult with me.

Chiharu
Mm~, I feel happy knowing that, but I'm not sure how to talk about this...
Something feels wrong in the back of my mind, but I don't know exactly why...

Shizuka
Then how about looking back to when you first started feeling this uncertainty?
You might remember something that will help you understand.

Chiharu
You're right!
Shizuka-chan, you're such a great detective that you'd even surprise Todoroki Koichi!

Shizuka
Ehen!

Chiharu
I probably started feeling weird... Maybe it was when I went out for the New Year's sales...

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Chiharu
Ohh... This is the New Year's department store.

Sunao
The crowds are quite large. Charu, will you be okay?

Chiharu
I won't smell malice now that I have a handle on my unique magic,
so I'll be fine with this!

[We are truly grateful to you for visiting our department store, and for your patience! At the event corner of our basement first floor, our artisan product exhibition will begin!]

Chiharu
...Product exhibition?

[*Chatter chatter chatter*]

Chiharu
Wawawa-! The people are all flowing our way!

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Chiharu
Back then, I was definitely feeling bad.

Shizuka
Isn't that...just you feeling ill because of the overwhelming crowds making you dizzy?
Are there any other moments where you felt uncomfortable?

Chiharu
Other moments...
After that, we left the department store and went to the shopping district...

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Chiharu
What's on display at that antiques store over there – it has to be...!
It's a Todoroki Koichi badge – and it's even a legendary first edition!?

Sunao
...It looks the same as the one you always wear though, Charu.

Chiharu
What are you talking about!? See, the sparkling effect is so amazing on it.

Sunao
Is this the aura of something only a fan can understand?
What do you want to do? Want to take a peek?

Chiharu
.....Yeah!

[*Rattle rattle*]

Apologies if it seems I'm staring, ojou-san, but...
If you want to shop here you must come in with a parent.

Chiharu
Eh...Ehh-!?

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Shizuka
That would certainly put you in a bad mood.
But we have our answer now, don't we?
It's because you regret not being able to buy that badge, is it not?

Chiharu
...That...may be it?

Shizuka
I'm sure it is.
Even if it is only now, why don't you call your mother?

Chiharu
It's not as simple as just calling her...
She can't just swoop into Kamihama City like we can.
Besides, Okaa-san is busy right now...
…………
(That's right...)
(Since the beginning of this year, Okaa-san's been working for the village, hasn't she?)

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Chiharu's Mother
Charu, it's a little early, but...
Here, your New Year's gift. Use it carefully.

Chiharu
Yaay! Thank you!

Chiharu's Mother
Okay, your mother's off to the village meeting then.

Chiharu
Eh, today too?

Chiharu's Mother
At the beginning of the year there was a product exhibition at the roadside station, remember?
I'm going to be participating there myself, so I'm busy preparing for it.

Chiharu
Is there any way I can help?

Chiharu's Mother
Your thoughts are enough. Go enjoy the New Year in Kamihama.

Chiharu
…………
Okaay...

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Chiharu
I really enjoyed this New Year's, but... Okaa-san...I wonder if she enjoyed it?
…………
(I see...maybe I do understand...)

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Chiharu
I'm back~!

Chiharu's Mother
Welcome home, Charu. ...What's with that luggage?

Chiharu
It's a souvenir for you, Okaa-san!

Chiharu's Mother
Eh-!

Chiharu
You may be busy with all the village stuff...
But I want you to enjoy the New Year too.
So...I bought lots of delicious things from Kamihama!

Chiharu's Mother
...Come on, I told you to spend your New Year's gift carefully.

Chiharu
To me, this was very carefully!

Chiharu's Mother
Alright, alright... Thank you, Charu.
It's a little late, but... I'll enjoy the New Year starting now.

Chiharu
...Ehehe, I'm glad!