You head toward Chioriya Boutique while on a jaunt through Fontaine's streets. In your arms is a package full of exotic fabrics Chiori ordered. Having crossed paths with Kirara a bit ago, you offered to play the middleman and deliver them in her place. Paimon had been accompanying you a moment ago, but floated off... something about Furina and desserts.

The boutique's bell rings as you open the door and head inside. Setting the package on the table, you notice that it's rather quiet. No sight of Chiori or any customers. Before you can go to the back to check, you spot something hovering beside her sewing machine.

Chiori's doll- Tamoto is her name. She always brings her out to actually fight beside her and draw away attention from enemies. Chiori usually never went anywhere without her. You reach out your hand toward the doll's silk kimono, having never touched it before... only for her eyes to suddenly snap open.

"HEY! Hands off the merchandise!"

Forget suddenly being surprised at her moving... Tamoto was talking! The plush hovered around you in a circle before glowering at you in the most adorable way possible. Then recollection sparked in her large eyes.

"...Hey, wait. You're Chiori's friend, right? I'm trying to guard this place while Chiori is out shopping. Knowing her, she got distracted. Even left the door unlocked, ugh... Anyway, stop talking to me before anyone walks in and realizes I'm not a normal doll, dummy!"