Shirona said this happily, and the crease between Kaim's brows deepened as he answered. Still, he thought even Cynthia might find it difficult to have someone suddenly choose things for her, so he first picked out a few items himself.
"I wonder if this would work."
Cynthia chose a white shirt, a black sweater, and dark blue jeans. The designs were simple, but the combination of colors suited her image perfectly.
She held the clothes against herself in front of the mirror. They certainly looked good. Yet somehow, they felt a little off-or rather, Cynthia thought the choice was too safe.
"I wonder if it's too safe."
"I think it suits you."
"Anything else?"
Cynthia thought Kaim, who was no expert on fashion, could offer something more, even without her saying how little attention he paid to it. That was simply the kind of person he was, so some things could not be helped, but since they had come all this way together, she wanted his opinion.
Kaim somehow guessed that from Cynthia's tone, and after thinking for a moment, he spoke.
"It certainly suits you."
"Yes, I don't think anything outlandish would be good, but something a little different would be better."
Kaim looked around the store. A mannequin at the edge of his vision caught his attention. It wore a white turtleneck underneath a beige cardigan, paired with a long brown skirt.
"...How about that?"
"Hm? Which one?"
"The outfit on the mannequin at the back of the store."
"Oh, right. Let's take a look."
The two walked over to the mannequin and looked for the pieces it wore. Although the colors were light, the combination was subdued, with a touch of warmth. The palette was the complete opposite of Cynthia's usual black, but that probably satisfied her