Gene and Pandora entered the nearby city and wandered around for some time.
They took in several new sights as Pandora taught Gene what she knew about the area.
Pandora turned to Gene and an idea came to her mind. "I will take you to a good place!"
Gene nodded in response and her face showed her excitement and curiosity. "Go!"
They took several turns through the streets until they came across a small store that had mannequins dressed in clothes on display on the inside that could be seen through the screen.
Pandora walked through the door and proudly declared. "This is the place!"
Gene entered behind her and then looked at the clothes on display.
There was a screen displaying a cartoon series in the store and there were some comics on display on the walls too.
Pandora looked around and her face froze. 'This.. is not the same.'
Gene turned around and exclaimed. "So this is it?"
Pandora could see the excitement displayed on the face of Gene so she hid her embarrassment.
She was too proud to admit her mistake.
It had been too long since she had returned from her seclusion so she did not account for the clothing store changing.
She went along with it and nodded maintaining her proud expression. "Yes. Let's buy some clothes with the Zeni that has been left to you."
The store had a couple of nerdy-looking teens and middle-aged adults inside while a young lady came to greet Gene and Pandora. "Welcome to Jewel's Cosplay Store."
They exchanged some quick words then she guided them both to the different uniforms and costumes for all kinds of work professions and characters.
Despite her embarrassment, Pandora stepped out dressed in a bunny costume as she posed. "How is it?"
Gene looked excited and demanded. "I want to try!"
With the help of the woman, she got one for her size and came out dressed in one.
Seeing them dressing up, the other customers watch on while commenting. "Look at those muscles... They stand out in that."
"She looks cute! Try another one!"
Gene dressed in a sailor uniform. "Love Cannon!"