"Well, you look so put-together and seem to have your own sense of style," James observed.

He smiled a little, gratefully, even if he lacked enthusiasm. He seemed to be accepting this search might go on for some time...

"Thank you. We'll keep looking, then..."

He frowned a little when the total came up. Oh, not all of his items were included in the sale? James would still bring out the money to pay, hiding the little coinpurse, as he did so (Koharu and the cashier really didn't need to see how little he carried on him!)