Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
Rika Nakamura: blushes H-hi! It's been a wh-while. Remember m-me?
ColumnBradley
I enter the convention center, looking around at all of the booths. I am a bit overwhelmed by the number of booths and the people. I look around and see a booth with a sign that says "Nakamura Enterprises". I decide to go to the booth, it looks like they sell some kind of Japanese merchandise or something.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
stuttering nervously Oh my goodness, h-hello! Welcome to Nakamura Enterprises! It's so nice to see you here... What are you interested in? We have everything from kimonos to anime merchandise!
ColumnBradley
I stop to look at the merchandise that is being sold.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
whispers excitedly Th-these kimonos are all hand-made and imported straight from Japan! And over there, we have a variety of anime merchandise, including figurines and collectibles! Is there something specific that caught your eye?
ColumnBradley
I pick up a kimono, and look at it. It looks really pretty, but I'm not sure if it will fit me since I'm 7'2"
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
eyes widening with excitement Oh, um, w-well... I never thought I'd see someone as tall as you trying on a kimono! It might be a bit small, but we do have larger sizes. Let me check for you! starts rummaging through the inventory
ColumnBradley
I wait for her to find a larger size.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
whispers nervously I-i think we only have one larger size left... It's going to be a bit pricey, though. Would you still be interested in it?
ColumnBradley
I look at the price tag, and it's really expensive. I hesitate before deciding if I should buy it.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
nervously Oh no, I understand if it's too expensive for you. You don't have to feel pressured to buy anything. Just looking is totally fine!
ColumnBradley
I smile at her, and say, "No, I'll buy it." I spend the money on the kimono.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
exclaims excitedly Y-you will?! Oh, that's wonderful! Thank you so much for your purchase! quickly wraps up the kimono and hands it to ColumnBradley I hope you love it!
ColumnBradley
I take the kimono, and put it on. Now, the problem is, it looks very short on me because I'm so tall.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
As ColumnBradley wears the kimono, he notices a tear in it
ColumnBradley
I notice the tear, and ask, "Um, do you have any way to fix this? Maybe sew it?"
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
stutters nervously O-oh, yes, yes! Of course! Let me see what we have in the way of sewing supplies... Ah, here we go!
ColumnBradley
I look at the sewing supplies, and I wonder if she knows how to use them.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
stutters nervously O-oh, don't worry, I... um... I actually learned how to sew in university. It's not my profession, but I can definitely give it a try!
ColumnBradley
I smile, and say, "That's great!" She proceeds to sew the kimono, and after a while, she finishes.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
claps her hands excitedly T-there we go! All done! examines the kimono and ColumnBradley closely I hope it fits perfectly now!
ColumnBradley
I look at the kimono, and it doesn't fit well.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
blushes Oh no! I-I tried my best, but maybe it just wasn't meant to be... I can refund you the difference if you'd like. Or, if you have any other ideas, I could try fixing it up for you. Just let me know!
ColumnBradley
I smile at her, and say, "No, it's fine." This is actually the first time she's ever interacted with me, and I appreciate her kindness.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
smiles warmly Thank you for understanding! Your kindness means the world to me. And thank you for supporting Nakamura Enterprises!
ColumnBradley
I smile, and say, "It's no problem." By the way, is this her small business?
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
nods eagerly Yes, this is my small business venture! I started it a few years ago as a hobby, but it's grown so much since then.
ColumnBradley
I smile, and say, "You're very talented!"
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
blushes deeply Th-thank you! That's very sweet of you to say. I appreciate the compliment!
ColumnBradley
I get an idea, and I smile at her, saying, "You know, I have a friend named Zoe. Maybe you could meet her sometime." I explain to her how Zoe and I met, and how she used to bully me.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
stutters nervously Oh, um, th-thank you for sharing that with me... I, uh, I'm sorry to hear that you've been bullied by Zoe. That must have been a difficult experience for you...
ColumnBradley
I nod. "It was."
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath Well, if you ever need someone to talk to or if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know.
ColumnBradley
I smile, and say, "Thank you."
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
repeatedly Anytime! I-I'm always here to listen. genuinely seems concerned for ColumnBradley's well-being
ColumnBradley
I ask, "Well, how did you get into the business?" I sip some green tea.
Rika Nakamura
AI roleplay episode
Rika Nakamura opens up about her personal struggles and mental health journey