"Ah! So it's this gadget!"
There were so many tools in Doraemon that Paimon didn't recognize it at first.
But after Han Feng explained it, she immediately remembered.
"Boss Han, then we can build a town just like in the manga—a place that belongs only to us!"
Once she understood how it worked, Paimon became instantly excited.
"Of course. Once you've gathered the photos, you can set everything up on the rooftop."
Han Feng nodded with a smile.
The rooftop was spacious—perfect for placing something like this.
And since it was within the manga shop, there was no need to worry about anyone damaging it.
Although this way of building a home wasn't as convenient as the Serenitea Pot, it had its own unique charm.
"Hehe, Lumine—you have the Anywhere Door, right? We can go to all the places we've been and take photos of all the beautiful buildings!"
Paimon turned to Lumine with sparkling eyes.
Her imagination was already running wild.
Since they were building a home for herself, Lumine, and Boss Han—it had to be perfect!
They could gather beautiful buildings from Mondstadt and Liyue, and place them all in their little world.
And later—
Inazuma, and even the other nations—they could collect them all!
Their home would have every kind of architecture imaginable.
"That's a great idea!"
Lumine's eyes lit up.
Just thinking about building something with her own hands filled her with excitement.
But suddenly, she frowned.
"Paimon… but we don't have the Shrinking Tunnel."
"Ah! That's right!"
Paimon froze.
The camera only shrinks buildings—but they themselves would still be normal size.
Without the Shrinking Tunnel, they wouldn't be able to use it properly.
In the manga,
Nobita and the others used the tunnel together with it.
Thinking of this, both girls felt troubled—
and instinctively turned to Han Feng, their eyes full of expectation.
Seeing their pitiful expressions,
Han Feng chuckled and pinched their cheeks.
"Just go ahead and do it. I have the Shrinking Tunnel."
"Okay!"
Seeing his gentle expression,
Lumine felt both shy and happy.
She made up her mind—she would do this properly.
This would become their secret home.
"Hmph! Boss Han, you're playing favorites! The moment Lumine said she needed it, you immediately had it!"
Paimon puffed up her cheeks, hands on her hips.
Clearly dissatisfied.
"What are you saying? Go read your manga—you still owe me two conditions."
Han Feng flicked her forehead lightly.
Lumine was already his person—a little favoritism was only natural.
"Oh right! The manga!"
Paimon scratched her head.
She had almost forgotten again.
She was still in a bet with Boss Han.
"Lumine, let's go read! After that, we'll go take photos!"
Paimon said, grabbing the camera and flying off.
"Mm!"
Lumine nodded.
The three of them went downstairs.
Han Feng returned behind the counter, waiting leisurely for customers.
Meanwhile,
Lumine and Paimon followed the rules and placed 200,000 Mora.
Even though they didn't understand why the rule existed,
they knew Han Feng valued it—so they respected it, regardless of their relationship.
Then they walked to the bookshelf.
"Hehe, Lumine—let's read this one together again!"
Paimon held up Steins;Gate, grinning.
This had always been their habit—reading together and discussing the story.
That was also why Paimon dared to bet with Boss Han.
But this time—she was disappointed.
"Sorry, Paimon… I absolutely won't read this manga."
Lumine shook her head firmly.
After seeing Xingqiu's reward yesterday, she was traumatized.
There was no way she'd risk getting something like that.
Otherwise—she wouldn't be able to face Han Feng at all.
"W-What?!"
Paimon was stunned.
Her strategist—gone just like that?!
"Good luck. If it doesn't work out, just surrender to Han Feng."
Lumine patted her head sympathetically.
She was already getting more comfortable calling his name.
"Hmph! I'll never surrender! Just you wait!"
Paimon pumped herself up, then flew off with the manga.
"Ah… the same old flag."
Lumine sighed.
She had seen this too many times.
Every time—
Paimon would eventually give in,
then cling to Han Feng and beg for mercy.
Shaking her head, Lumine turned to pick her own manga.
She already knew what she wanted:
"Kabutack" (B-Robo Kabutack)
After seeing the power of the Peace Star, she had wanted to read it yesterday—
but was tricked into reading something depressing instead.
Now was the perfect time.
If she could obtain a Peace Star, she might be able to find her brother.
Soon, she found the manga
and walked over to where Paimon was.
"Not bad."
Watching her leave,
Han Feng nodded in approval.
The rule was 100,000 Mora per read.
Except for Venti, the temporary worker, no one was exempt.
He had been worried Lumine might take issue with it—but her behavior just now satisfied him.
That said—
while it wasn't free, it was basically just moving Mora from one hand to the other.
After all—
she was already his.
Naturally, she received a bit of special treatment.
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