Nico's Card story – The Genesis of the Donut Goodwill Ambassador

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Sage: Is the donut shop stall you mentioned nearby, Nico?

Nico: Yeah. The donut shop Jay's doing CMs for. They sometimes set up a stall in the park, and today is one of those days.
Seeing the CM made me want to eat them. I'm lucky it's on my day off.

Sage: That's great... Wait, huh? Nico, isn't that Jay-san?

Nico: You're right. 

Jay: Hm? Look who's here. Is today a day off for both of you?

Sage: Yes! Our days off coincided, so we decided to go to the donut shop Nico wanted to check. Is it also your day off, Jay-san?

Jay: No, I wouldn't call it that...

Nico: You have donuts in your hand. Are you here for the same reason?

Jay: Haha, that's not quite it either. I'm not here to eat, but rather to help. This is also part of the advertising process.

Sage: Huuh!? Does it mean we can buy donuts from you today, Jay-san!?

Nico: Then those donuts...

Jay: Yeah. These are the newly advertised donuts. They have a very provocative taste ♪
The sweetness is kept to a minimum so that you can eat them with your family even if some of them don't like sweets.
Isn't that perfectly fitting for the concept of "good accompaniment for family time"? It's a new challenge, but they don't taste that bad.

Sage: Wow~ I feel like I'm watching a CM live! Don't you think Jay-san is awesome, Nico? I feel like eating them too now ♪

Nico: Yeah, it was a good publicity stunt. Let's hurry and try them.

Jay: Since you're my juniors, it'll be on me today. Eat as many as you like ♪

Sage: As many...?
We c- could never...!

Jay: There's no need to be shy. Leave it to Jay Kidman, the super hero!

Nico: I'll take you up on that then. For now, we'll take all the new creations.

Sage: Nico!?

Jay: Alright. I'll go inform the manager and get them ready to eat.



Nico: The sweet ones are good. But so are the savory ones. These new donuts are the best.

Sage: Ah, haha... you're the same old big eater, Nico. You liked them that much?

Nico: Yeah. I totally understand why Jay would recommend them so passionately.
Each type has its own dough, sugar, and secret ingredients. Incredible.

Jay: If you like them that much, then bragging was worth it.

Sage: Woah, is that a second serving? Nico, you'll probably be fine, but don't let them go to waste, okay?

Nico: I can handle it.

Jay: Hahaha, you pound them down like you're having the time of your life. I'm getting hungry just watching you.

Nico: Why don't you have some too, then?

Jay: Later, maybe. Here are some more... Ah, you've got some crumbs on your face.

Nico: ... I didn't notice. Thanks.

Jay: I bet you're thirsty from eating all those donuts. How does juice sound?

Nico: Ah, more donuts, please.

Jay: Ooh, you're done already? Alright, I'll bring them one after the other.

Nico: ... Papa Jay is very active.

Sage: Papa...?



Jay: I've brought your drinks. And more donuts for Nico.

Sage: T- Thank you very much!

Nico: Thanks.

Jay: This much is a piece of cake. More importantly, won't eating so much upset your stomach?

Nico: It's totally okay. If anything, I believe I can take them all out.

Jay: Ahahah! It's good to hear. Eat as much as you want.

Nico: I will... Why are you patting me on the head?

Jay: Oops, I guess I treated you a bit too much like a child. Sorry, sorry.

Nico: It's no big deal. Dad used to pat my head as well.

Sage: When you see Jay-san, you immediately think of a father figure. Is it because you have a son?

Jay: Really? That's not my intention, though...

Nico: It's like you're the mainstay of the family.

Jay: I see, that makes sense.
Very well. I'll continue pampering you until you're satisfied today, Nico.

Nico: Lucky me. Don't mind if I take you up on that.



It was really delicious.

Sage: He really went through all of them... Are you sure you want to pay for everything?

Jay: Yeah, you really have an appetite. Let's go out to eat again sometime.

Nico: Your treat?

Sage: N- Nico, have some restraint, please...?

Shop manager: Ahh, there you are! You two... Thank you very much!!

Nico: Who...?

Jay: It's the shop manager. What's going on? Why did you grab Nico's hand...

Shop manager: This gentleman kept praising our donuts so much that curious passersby came over to buy them. We have made the most profit ever thanks to him!

Nico: That wasn't my intention, though...

Shop manager: Will you eat at our shop on occasion from now on? That's all I need.

Jay: I see. It's undeniably because of the way he makes everything inviting. If you ask me, he's like a goodwill ambassador.

Shop manager: That's it! Please become our goodwill ambassador!

Nico: Eeh, that's a bitー

Shop manager: When you come by, you'll get to eat as much as you like. Of course, for free.

Nico: ... As much as I want?

Sage: Being able to help everyone is a hero's blessing, Nico!

Jay: Very well said. You should accept if you don't dislike the donuts here.
It's important to challenge yourself. And, of course, I'll be there to help you if you need it.

Nico: ...All right. I accept since the donuts were delicious.

Shop manager: Thank you! Nico-kun, you will be our shop's donut goodwill ambassador starting today!

Nico: If I get to eat many delicious things, then so be it.