"Not at all. If you hadn't shown up when you did, that guy might've taken the camera back." Shuichi Kanda was very modest, too.
"If we get another chance like that, I won't turn it down."
"If the opportunity comes up."
After chatting briefly, the two groups went their separate ways.
When they returned to the electronics store, someone had already taken over. This time, the clerk was a woman who looked to be in her thirties.
When Shuichi Kanda arrived, she was apologizing to Sakura and Kushida.
"We're very sorry this happened. We didn't supervise things properly."
Faced with an adult's apology, Kushida and Sakura repeatedly assured her it was all right.
"To make it up to you both, we won't charge you for the repairs. If you'd like a new camera instead, that's also no problem."
Since the damage was caused by a person, they would have had to pay part of the repair cost even though the camera was still under warranty. But because of this incident, the repair fee had been waived entirely.
Wait. So, Kushida, you just got me to hand over 30,000 Private Points for nothing?
"N-no, that's all right. I just want it fixed."
Sakura hurriedly declined the clerk's offer to replace her camera.
"Understood. Then please leave the camera with us, and you can pick it up tomorrow."
Even so, Sakura still looked hesitant.
"Wait a second. My friend has things on her camera that she doesn't want anyone else to see. Could you repair it on the spot?"
Seeing Sakura's troubled expression, Shuichi Kanda stepped in to help.
"Well..." The woman considered it for a moment, then nodded. "We can, but you'll have to wait until tomorrow. The repair technician will be coming to the school then."
At that, Sakura sighed