Nico's Card story – Nico is a smart shopper

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Sage: Yess, it smells really good ♪

Nico: Let it simmer a little longer and it's done.

Sage: So this is how you make clam chowder, Nico. Thanks to you, I've been able to expand my cooking repertoire!

Nico: You can make it for Licht when I'm not around.

Sage: Yeah!
I'm sorry, I know you're busy, but I learned a lot from you. Thanks.

Nico: It's cool. I have everything to gain and nothing to lose if you know how it's made.

Sage: I'm glad you think so, but lately all you've done is teach me stuff.

Nico: Really?

Sage: Yeah. Remember how you taught me to fight a while back? Sometimes I use those techniques in training.

Nico: That's good then.
And I'm also learning a lot from you.

Sage: What, really? But I doubt I've ever taught you anything...

Nico: Don't say that.

Sage: What is it, then? Hmm...
Oh no!

Nico: What's wrong?

Sage: Hahaha, I just remembered I needed to buy something... I guess I'll go right now.

Nico: I'll go.

Sage: Huh?

Nico: If I use my ability, I'll be done in no time. You keep an eye on that pot.

Sage: Uuuh, sorry... and thank you.
Could you buy a baguette then? I thought we could have it with the clam chowder.

Nico: I'll go to the bakery on Magenta Avenue then. Their bread is quite delicious.

Sage: Also, I want to use this tomorrow, so could you buy minced meat as well?

Nico: You want to make hamburgers? The butcher shop on Carmine Street it is, then.

Sage: Ah! It seems you're almost out of dishtowels at home. Maybe you should get some new ones, too.

Nico: Pretty sure those were on sale at the mall.

Sage: Thank you, Nico.

Nico: I've got this.



Nico: (I bought the baguette and minced meat; all I need now are dishtowels.
I have the munchies, but... I think I can wait till I get home.)

Oscar: Hm...

Nico: (That's...)



Oscar: Hmmm......

Nico: Chicken breast?

Oscar: N- Nico!?

Nico: The meat here is great, but a little expensive.
Go to the butcher shop on Carmine Street. It's good and cheap.

Oscar: C- Carmine Street? There's indeed a butcher there, now that you mention it.

Nico: I come from there; they had some delicious chicken today.

Oscar: Is that right? Then I'll stop by on the way to the Tower.
Akira and the others can also try it if I buy a lot.

Nico: If you go now, you'll still make it for the limited-time sale.

Oscar: Okay, I'll hurry over then.
Thank you for the helpful information. You're quite the savvy shopper, huh?

Nico: ...?

Oscar: See you then.

Nico: Bye.



Nico: I'm home.

Sage: Welcome back, Nico.

Nico: I bought what you wanted.

Sage: Waah, thank you! You're a lifesaver ♪

Nico: I also bought some apples for a low price. I think you could make a good apple pie using these.

Sage: Really? Hehe, I'll see about it tomorrow ♪

Nico: Good.

Sage: You're quite the savvy shopper, aren't you?

Nico: Oscar said the same thing earlier.
But I'm not really savvy. I learned from you.

Sage: Huh- From me?

Nico: You know where to get the best deals, the best quality, etc.

Sage: Ah...!
That's what you meant? But I didn't know all of this at first.
Money was never a concern for Teacher when he bought things...
So I took it upon myself to learn more about shops and so on.

Nico: And I appreciate you teaching me that. I get to eat all the tasty foods.

Sage: I see. I'm glad you found it useful, Nico ♪

Nico: I'm hungry...

Sage: Haha, the clam chowder is ready, so I'll cut the baguette.

Nico: I'll go call Licht.

Sage: Yeah, thank you ♪