Maho Shoten (The Maho/Magic Bookstore)

[Zero the Crimson]

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The newly started bookstore, ran by the Maho siblings. It carries all varieties of books within. The first floor is where the checkout counter is. It has some basic arrangements of books and magazines as well as a few cafe tables so people could come and eat lunch or enjoy some tea while they read or visit (it's also because it's where their kitchen is so they aren't dragging food around the store).
The second floor is stocked nicely with shelves and books really showing off that it's a bookstore. And the third floor is marked off limits, which is where the Siblings rooms are.  

[Zero the Crimson]

"No more!" Futeki complained as she finished unpacking yet another box of books. She had been shelving books since sunrise and was still nowhere near done. Luckily for her, her sisters Aisuru and Shizuka had came down to do the same thing not too long after she did so it did seem to be putting a dent in how much was left. Still whining as she pulled open another box, she looked up at the clock. "Ah, it's getting pretty late. Shizu, would you mind waking the others up?" she asked.

Shizuka simply nodded her head and headed off up the stairs to wake the others. "My, aren't you being considerate!" Aisuru teased, with her usual cheery tone as she started shelving another bunch of books. Futeki shot an agitated glare at her briefly before looking away. "It's nothing like that. I just don't want to be outworked by my younger sisters." She huffed as she started shelving the box she had.

"Is that so?" Aisuru said giving a light laugh. She knew that Futeki could tell that Shizuka hadn't gotten much sleep and was just trying to slow down her pace a bit. Before another word could be said, Shizuka returned, followed by Wasure, Fumei, and Yokina.

"Morning!" Aisuru said cheerfully to them, which each in turn replied with a mumbling noise that partly sounded like "morning.." as they each started down to the first floor. "Hey, where are you going?" Futeki questioned. Wasure, who was already completely awake, stepped back up to top step. "To breakfast. Aren't you three coming?" He asked, before starting back down.

Futeki gave an annoyed look for a moment, before her stomach made a loud growl. "Alright, time to eat!" She then exclaimed, playing off that that didn't happen as she grabbed Aisuru and Shizuka as started on down the stairs after the others.  

[Zero the Crimson]

As the oldest three made it down the stairs, they found Wasure setting out bowls, with Yokina and Fumei not far behind pouring cereal and milk into each. As they each grabbed their bowls, they moved over to the cafe tables and started eating. "You made us breakfast! That's so sweet!" Aisuru said cheerfully. She was overly delighted that their younger siblings would do something so thoughtful for them. "Yippee, cereal." Futeki commented with partial sarcasm, before also digging in. She was more wanting of something hot for breakfast, but she was still happy since it was made by the others. "Mm" Shizuka managed to mumble in between bites. She seemed content with it, but then again she seemed content with almost anything they ate. Yokina, Fumei, and Wasure each gave proud grins as they began eating as well, all three completely sure that if it weren't for them, the others probably wouldn't eat breakfast.

After they'd finished, they cleaned up the dishes and began discussions for the days plans. "Alright, Wasu! You're in charge of the open floor. Ai, Kina, Mei. You're with me setting up the second floor and Shizu, you're on break today." Futeki in a voice that almost demanded authority. Aisuru, Yokina, Fumei, and Wasure each nodded their heads while in unison replying with "Right!" before the Wasure went to the door and turned the store sign to open and then headed behind the counter, while the other three started back upstairs.

Shizuka looked at Futeki with her usual blank expression, but the look in her eyes seemed to show confusion. Futeki quickly rested her hand atop her head, despite being a bit shorter, and gave a gentle smile. "You've been working too hard lately. Take a breather and enjoy yourself, okay?" Futeki said sincerely. A light blush appeared on Shizuka's face as she partially looked away and nodded her head. She then headed to the door and stepped out, waving back before closing it. "See ya later and have fun!" Futeki started before noticing Wasure lightly snickering behind the counter. "Wasu, you mention this to anyone and you're dog meat, you got that!?" She roared. Wasure merely whimpered while nodding his head, as Futeki headed up to join the others.  

[Zero the Crimson]

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>>Fumei Maho<<

After a while of unpacking and stocking the shelves, Fumei began to get bored especially since she knew that Shizuka was out and about. "Hey Fu, I'm tired so I'm going to go take a break outside okay, thanks!" she said quickly as she darted to the stairs, then down and out the door. *exits to le doux reve*  

[Zero the Crimson]

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^^Futeki Maho^^

Futeki was in the middle of stocking a shelf when Fumei started talking and ran off. "Hey Mei, hold up a sec..." before she could finish she heard the door downstairs shut. She let out a long sigh. "Can't be helped I guess." She said, lightly smiling in the direction of the stairs, before getting back to work.  

[Zero the Crimson]

After a while, Futeki stopped to look at how they were progressing. Even after spending all last night and most of the morning shelving, they'd barely made a dent in the boxes. On top of that, the empty boxes were beginning to pile up, making it even more difficult to see how they were doing. "Wasu! Could you come get rid of these empty boxes?" Futeki down the stairs to her brother.

Without a moments hesitation, Wasure responded with his usual "Alright." Before making his way up the stairs. "Thanks, Wasu. You're a big help right now." Futeki said to her brother with a rather kind tone. "It's no problem, Fu. Anything to help." He replied in his usual tone as he picked up some of the boxes and began hauling them downstairs and out to the dumpster.

Futeki then looked over at the clock and noticed the time. "Hey, Ai. Mind fetching Shizu, her break's up." She said, getting back to work. Aisuru, in her usual cheery demeanor, gave a quick salute and replied "You can count on me, Fu." Before heading down the stairs and out after Shizuka. *Aisuru exits to Town Streets*