(D12, MA) An early present

[Yasuki Taraka]

She nodded. Goodness!

"Are there parts of town it's not terribly safe to be walking around? I thought the folks I interacted with in the laborer areas were nice when Moto-san and I helped during the flood. Maybe a bit of a worrying religious focus? A little heretical. I probably should have told someone that."

Oh what was that man's name? She hoped he wasn't involved in any trouble.

Taraka shook her head hard at that.

"No, nothing like that Kakita-san." she assured her. "But weeds sprout in even the best tended Crane gardens. The gardeners and the magistrates both try to be vigilant, but they cannot stop weeds nor criminals from popping their heads up, just dealing with them as they arrive.

[Kakita Haruhi]

She nodded, reassured. She wanted to believe the best of people and places.

"I should focus on being grateful that the magistrates are so competent and effective."

"Speaking of places that are dangerous and ... in need of gardening, I still remain interested in organizing an expedition out into the jungle to look for the really rare native birds. I wonder if you might be able to introduce me to some local Crabs who would enjoy a bodyguard sort of role."

[Yasuki Taraka]

She nodded, reassured. She wanted to believe the best of people and places.

"I should focus on being grateful that the magistrates are so competent and effective."

"Speaking of places that are dangerous and ... in need of gardening, I still remain interested in organizing an expedition out into the jungle to look for the really rare native birds. I wonder if you might be able to introduce me to some local Crabs who would enjoy a bodyguard sort of role."

Taraka nodded.

"I suppose with all of the everything going on that expedition had to be put off for the time being, ne?" she said. "But I can do that, Kakita-san. I'll make sure you have the finest escorts to make sure you come back in the same charming condition you left." she assured her.

[Kakita Haruhi]

"You are the best, Yasuki-san." She smiled.

"And maybe I can help you promote Flying Battle Carps. You certainly have a very satisfied customer in me. It's so fun!"

"Do you have any particular initiatives in mind to continue to grow the business?"

[Yasuki Taraka]

"You are the best, Yasuki-san." She smiled.

"And maybe I can help you promote Flying Battle Carps. You certainly have a very satisfied customer in me. It's so fun!"

"Do you have any particular initiatives in mind to continue to grow the business?"

Taraka nods.

"Well, it depends on how things shape up with the economy here in Nakahama, of course." she says. "But I've never been one to wait around and wait and see. I'm hoping that will the connections I've made here we'll be able to get interest going for it beyond Nakahama."

"For example, you have friends and family far from here, Kakita-san. Perhaps you might consider sending a couple to people you might think interested in the sport and if that happens a few times, maybe we can establish a presence outside of Nakahama." she suggested.

[Kakita Haruhi]

"Oh I could definitely do that. I have to say ... the Kakita academy would undoubtedly issue 30 pages of guidance on drone dueling rules and become wickedly expert at it. But that would be very good for business."

She smiled, picturing it.

"And my sister remains quite the fashionista. People pay attention to what she has on, or with her. That might be an opportunity to play with the shape. Like a multi-function battle drone and hovering purse? Perhaps with a parasol that can be extended for the aesthetic?"

[Yasuki Taraka]

"Oh I could definitely do that. I have to say ... the Kakita academy would undoubtedly issue 30 pages of guidance on drone dueling rules and become wickedly expert at it. But that would be very good for business."

She smiled, picturing it.

"And my sister remains quite the fashionista. People pay attention to what she has on, or with her. That might be an opportunity to play with the shape. Like a multi-function battle drone and hovering purse? Perhaps with a parasol that can be extended for the aesthetic?"

Taraka couldn't help but grin at that.

"I swear, the creativity in you is truly impressive, Kakita-san. I'll tell you what, if you can design it, I can run the numbers to make sure they're economically viable. Together, who knows what the future of drones might look like?" she offered.

[Kakita Haruhi]

"A hovering parasol could be quite practical! I think that really might have a market. But would it have the same aesthetic effect as when she twirls it against her shoulder? I shall get her input. Probably you would want to be able to change the parasol cloth or paper, so you could match all your outfits. But that's maybe a viable accessory product."

[Yasuki Taraka]

"A hovering parasol could be quite practical! I think that really might have a market. But would it have the same aesthetic effect as when she twirls it against her shoulder? I shall get her input. Probably you would want to be able to change the parasol cloth or paper, so you could match all your outfits. But that's maybe a viable accessory product."

Taraka nods.

"I think it would be quite practical indeed. Imagine having both of your hands free and keep the sun off your skin. You might also want to consider the weather conditions where you market them. You'd want something a bit more resistant to stand up to Green Carp storms, for example." she suggested.

[Kakita Haruhi]

"The parasol-attaching mechanism could be the same. One frame. And removable so it added no weight when you were racing. But the covers could vary - sunshade, waterproof, strong enough to stand up to snow... - even here, you've got fun at the beach or protection from rain on a hiking trail. But across all possible planets, you could build up quite the catalog. You could - ah, Bayushi Kazuhsi would be an exceptional partner in this - you could market the outfit with the parasol cover. So this season's new sunshades with matching high fashion swimwear in a range of designs and colors. The rain parasol with charming outfits for outdoor activity in colder weather."

[Yasuki Taraka]

Taraka grinned.

"Do you need a sketchbook, Kakita-san? I feel like someone should be writing this down." she encouraged.