55. Second Impact.🐾

🐾 A short essay by Ku, a cat who works at a sports shop ~What Ku thought after that~

55. Second Impact.🐾

The moment it went on sale, a shockwave ran through the sales floor.

Quietly, but surely.

Since that day, people have started stopping in front of the shelf.

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Japan National Soccer Team 2026 World Cup Away Uniform

An off-white body with
colorful vertical lines.

A color scheme that suits anyone.

The moment you pick it up,
you quietly smile.

That is the kind of design it is.

I had heard it was being highly praised by overseas supporters, but
seeing the reaction on this sales floor,
I think that is only natural.

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The home blue is also cool.

But this away jersey has
an air that blends into everyday life.

That is likely why so many customers
come in saying they want to wear it as casual clothing.

The customer in front of the shelf
lifts both up alternately,
then quietly puts them back.

I was watching over that moment
from a little distance away.

I, too, was still looking for
the right timing to speak to them.

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After that, Ku suddenly thought.

Being in a state of indecision between two choices is actually a very rich experience.
That is what he thought.

Because I like both, I cannot choose.

Whichever I choose,
the feeling of liking them will remain.

That is proof that both are genuine.

Deep inside his chest, he felt a little more relaxed.

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"I'm sorry I couldn't decide."
the customer said.

Those words struck a chord in my heart.

I answered quietly.
Both are correct, so there is no need to rush.

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In the end, they chose the away jersey.

With a slightly brightened face, they said it seemed like something they could wear every day.

The home jersey, too, surely someday.
That blue is waiting for you as well.

Until that day, it should be waiting on the shelf.

This sales floor has been struck by shock twice.

Last year, when the home uniform was released.

And this year, when this away jersey arrived.

This is the second impact.🐾

🐾 Ku's Monologue 🐾

Being lost is proof that you are trying to choose with such sincerity.

I like both, so I cannot choose.

I do not want to rush those straightforward feelings, meow🐾

By your side while you are lost,
I am just standing here again today.

I will write it out slowly, step by step, like leaving paw prints behind🐾

🐾 Things you can do starting today 🐾

Tonight, please think of one thing you are feeling lost about.

Not which one is correct, but which one is more like you.

You can go to sleep tonight while keeping that question in your heart.

The answer will be known by the you of tomorrow.