Nobara emerged from the bustling mall, her arms laden with shopping bags that seemed to multiply with every store she visited. After hours of browsing and selecting the perfect items, she was finally ready to head home. As she strolled towards the exit, she glanced back at Yuji, who was dutifully balancing the heavy bags in his arms.

"Make sure you hold on tight to those bags, Yuji," she called out playfully, a teasing smile dancing on her lips. "I’d hate to see all my hard-earned finds hit the ground!"