

I can’t believe they’re playing this song here, the teen said. Even in Sato’s favorite store he couldn’t escape the holiday song. The first soft strings of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony played over the anime shop’s speakers. Sato had started assembling the kits when he was around the teen’s age, which probably added to his having trouble finding a new one. He had to be the shortest person Sato had ever seen outside of primary school, but Sato loomed over everyone he met, so he wasn’t the right person to judge. The teenager waved off the apology with a smile. Sato jerked as he bumped into a teenager who apparently shared his love of model kits. With the three-day vacation, he needed something to occupy his time besides binge-watching old anime DVDs and eating vending machine snacks. He pushed up his dark-rimmed glasses with a sigh and moved along the aisle. But today he frowned because the bright-colored boxes offered nothing new. He could rattle off the names of each robot figure with a single glance and could whip up an Excel presentation about the anime series within minutes.

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When Sato meets Aoi at the local anime store, there's definitely a spark. He's earned a few loyal fans, and if he keeps at it, he may even earn enough to never worry about being evicted again… He knows they only distract him from his budding voice acting career. Outgoing playboy Aoi has sworn off relationships.

If only he could break out of his shell, he might find his special someone… He dreams about the kind of unconditional love his parents enjoy. Sato's only long-term relationship is the one he shares with his Gundam collectibles. When love comes calling, will they shed their armor?
