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The dark-haired man almost entered the shop head first, tripping over the threshold as he hurried through the door. His blond friend only just managed to keep him on his feet. Once inside, however, it was the blond who took the lead. He actually seemed to recognize some of the items on the shelves and under the counters, and it looked like he could read the labels. Looking at his face, Watanuki guessed he might be part Japanese. His partner seemed bewildered by the artworks and artifacts and ended up standing in the middle of the floor, watching so wistfully that Watanuki was not at all surprised by Yuuko's sudden appearance.
"You have a wish?"
"Huh? No!"
The yellow-haired man looked up at the sound of his friend's voice and smiled. "Alright, Dee, I get you. Let's go. Thank you," he added to Yuuko.
"Yeah ... thanks," said Dee, still looking confused as they left. Yuuko watched them go, her face so still that Watanuki's heart twisted in his chest.
"He did have a wish, didn't he?"
"Yes. He will be answered."
"But what about the price?
"He has paid it."
"Will he ... think it's a fair price?"
"He would. But he will not think to ask."
"Dee, three beers was enough, don't you think?"
"It's good beer! One more won't hurt. Hey - Ryo. Did I ever tell ya what I thought, that first day I saw you?"
"If you did, I've forgotten."
Dee stopped. His mouth was open, but no words came out. Finally:
"Damn - that's funny. So have I."