Kinme Cleaning
Stain removal is essentially all about chemistry.
Apply the correct solutions to the layers of the stain in the right order...
Wow!
And see? That's how you can completely remove a stain.
Wow!
Amazing!
Question! Where do you buy the detergents that you use?
I always buy them from a salesman who comes to visit once a week.
Question!
Does he have to come here in person? Can't you buy them online instead?
Huh? Oh, well...
I believe I've heard that you can, but I don't know how to use the internet.
Oh. Um...
You really don't know how to use the internet?
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Episode 7 You Should Leverage Your Assets!!
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to see us today!
Are you sure this wasn't too much of a distraction?
Not at all. You caught me right when work was slow,
and I'm happy to help out with your summer research projects.
Nairo-chan is always studying.
Mm-hmm.
Yes! I love to study things!
Nairo-chan's grandmother sent these over as a gift. They're so good!
Little top snails. They're kind of crunchy but still tender and so creamy!
Come in!
Hello, Sumiyaki-san!
Hi, Kinme-san. It's nice to see you again.
May I ask you to wait here for just a moment?
Sure.
Sorry, girls. The salesman arrived, so please wait in here, okay?
The salesman is here?
My apologies! Thank you for waiting.
Not at all.
I've brought you the latest catalog.
Thank you so much.
Oh, I'm running out of plastic garment bags.
Could I order some more?
Sure. I'll put you down for some.
By the way, Kinme-san, do you use social media or text messaging for your business?
Huh? Social...?
A kind of online advertising.
Oh, I see. On-line...?
Take a look at this.
Kamasu Sales, Ltd.
This is our company's Facenote account.
Kamasu
Kamasu Sales, Ltd.
We also have a website and distribute advertisements via text.
We bring quality merchandise to individual customers as well as hotels, inns, and restaurants. Please inquire about wholesale and large orders. We respond promptly and professionally.
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Huh.
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______ 4-5-6, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture
I wonder if I actually need something like that, though.
Oh, you really can't get by without it these days.
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The trade papers are full of articles talking about it.
In today's world, everyone knows it's best to attract new customers online.
Oh.
If you rely on old-school snail mail and flyers,
you'll end up severely limiting your reach.
Um...
Besides clothes, don't you clean other kinds of leather and fabric items too?
Uh, yes.
Speaking of which, didn't you recently wash a fishing banner and doll?
I hear your customers were very pleased.
W-Well, I try to do my best.
Kinme-san, as a small business,
you're able to bring a personal touch and great care to your stain removal work.
On top of that, you're blessed with a fine personality and the looks to match!
You should get online so you can draw more attention to those qualities
and really start to leverage your assets!
I think if you leverage those assets better,
it will immediately put you on track for massive new customer growth!
I'm just not very good with the internet to begin with.
I know! Why don't you let me handle that?
Huh? Nairo-chan?
My friends and I can help you with the net.
What?
My, what darling little supporters you have.
I'm Sumiyaki from sales.
I'm Katakuchi Nairo from Kinomiya Elementary School, third grade.
I'm her classmate Mebaru Kiito.
I'm Kasago Tao.
Very pleased to meet you all.
But help out? How?
Kii-chan knows a lot about the internet,
so I think she can help you set up a social media account.
Right?
Mm-hmm!
And I'll take promotional pictures of you hard at work, Kinme-oneesan,
as your in-house cameraman!
Huh?
But I'm not sure if I should make you do all that for me.
Why not? You might be surprised by the results.
Also, school girls teaming up with a cleaning shop lady
sounds like a really unique crossover!
It doesn't take much to get started, so why not at least give it a shot?
Hmm. I do usually start to get fewer drop-offs around this time of year.
I don't know if it'll make a big difference,
but maybe I will give it a shot.
Mm-hmm!
I'll talk to your parents, and as long as they say it's okay,
would you be willing to lend me your expertise?
Sure!
Oh, just be careful not to take any pictures of my face, okay?
Understood.
You can count on Nairo!
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I shall now begin taking photos of you at work!
All right! I am in your capable hands.
Okay, without hesitation.
Huh?
I really don't want any pictures of my face, though.
Understood! I'm sorry.
Hey! I don't think we need pictures like that.
Candid shots are an absolute necessity on social media!
Um, I have to go out and make deliveries now,
so maybe we should call it a day.
Deliveries?! On the contrary, that would be the perfect photo opportunity!
I will go with you!
Huh?!
We'll be waiting here, okay?
I have a great idea!
Just like that, Kinme-oneesan!
You're perfect!
I-Is this sort of thing really that eye-catching?
Yes! This is how everyone on social media does it.
With the castle in frame, it's perfect!
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Today was a little overwhelming.
Once Nairo-chan gets started on something, there's no stopping her.
Oh. Good evening!
Here you are again!
Nairo-chan?
Please stay right there! I'll go get my camera!
Huh? I-I don't need any pictures of me in the bath!
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It actually looks professionally made!
For all of your precious garments and accessories
You can count on Kinme.
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Didn't Kii-chan do great?
Well, Nairo-chan and Tao-chan did good work on the photo editing and copy too.
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Snapshots of your day-to-day life.
Those are really crucial, you know.
Mm-hmm.
Is this me cleaning the stain here?
Here is Kinme-san, the owner of Kinme Cleaning, treating a stain on a customer's garment! She works very carefully, applying a series of detergents to safely remove the stain.
Of course!
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What a great shot. I'm impressed!
So does that mean it's done, and we don't have to do anything else?
No, this is just the beginning. First, we need to get more followers.
Followers?
Right here. It's like the number of fans you have.
When the number gets bigger, it means more people are watching your account.
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It's still at zero right now, though.
I hope we get more soon.
We'll keep updating the page regularly.
Right?
Mm-hmm.
Thank you very much. But don't spend too much time on it, okay?
Okay!
Um, Aji-san?
Hmm? What's up?
I got someone to make an account for the shop on the internet a few days ago.
Would you mind taking a look when you get a chance?
What the heck is that? Some kind of TV show?
Ah, not exactly. Um...
I can't explain it well myself.
Why don't you try asking me again once you can?
I guess you're right.
A lot of my customers here are elderly, after all.
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You still aren't getting a lot of followers yet.
The only people following are the salesman and people he knows.
Well, maybe that's just the way it goes.
I thought you'd have a lot more by now.
Oh, it's fine. There's no rush.
Customer service work is never that easy to begin with.
Try not to let it bother you too much.
I have a delivery!
Oh! All right!
A package?
Something for the shop from another prefecture?
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
"To Kinme-sama of Kinme Cleaning,
I sent this after seeing your Facenote page.
No other cleaner would accept it. Do you think you can take care of this?"
Huh?
What?
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Wow, so you started a Facenote page?
Yes. Do you have a Face...
Um, do you have one of those too?
Nah, too much of a hassle for me. I'd rather keep my social life simple.
But as busy you are, do you have time to keep it updated?
Yes, well...
I don't really understand the social... media yet,
so I have some schoolgirls from the neighborhood helping me out.
Schoolgirls from the neighborhood?
Who could that be?
Huh?
Never mind.
So, are you seeing results?
Yes, I am. Someone already mailed me an item to clean from another town.
What? That's great!
It's just, I wasn't expecting it at all, so it was kind of a surprise.
This one was in a condition I could work with,
but I'm afraid I'll also get requests that are beyond my abilities.
Yeah, I can see that.
If people sent you an item out of the blue and complained when you decline,
that wouldn't be much fun.
You're right.
But I do find myself checking online recommendations a lot these days.
Especially for doctors and dentists.
Recommendations...
You can't always expect word of mouth to be accurate, though.
Especially for restaurant reviews.
Do you... pay attention to those?
Hey, don't worry.
Even if there are cleaners out there with a better reputation,
I'll always come to you instead.
Thank you very much.
But if you do start getting busy with online orders,
maybe you won't need to wash things for us locals anymore.
N-No, that would never happen!
I'm just kidding!
See you!
Thank you very much.
Recommendations, huh?
Kinme-oneesan!
Huh? Nairo-chan?
Your account is...
b-blowing up right now!
What?
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Take a look at this!
Huh?
Two thousand?!
H-How did I get so many?
It looks like it started with the person from before.
Person from before?
This hat holds a lot of memories for me. It actually got so dirty that cleaners wouldn't even touch it, but then I decided to try my luck with a shop I found on Facenote. I had honestly given up, but look at it now. The work was done by an independent shop in Atami called Kinme Cleaning. I'm so glad that they were able to clean it!
OMU RAOO Wow! It looks brand new!
ra1112 I have a cardigan that I've kept locked away because it's so badly stained. Does this Kinme Cleaning accept online orders? Maybe I should give them a try too.
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Oh! It's that hat!
This lady is actually a famous influencer!
Her name is Maleko.
Influencer?
A kind of online celebrity that a lot of people listen to.
This hat holds a lot of memories for me. It actually got so dirty that cleaners wouldn't even touch it, but then I decided to try my luck with a shop I found on Facenote. I had honestly given up, but look at it now. The work was done by an independent shop in Atami called Kinme Cleaning. I'm so glad that they were able to clean it!
When this lady recommended your shop, you got a bunch of new followers!
Hello, this is Kinme Cleaning.
Yes. So not a pick-up, but a mail order?
What? From Hokkaido?!
Are these all orders?
I'll have to check everything inside and get back to the owners.
Hello, this is Kinme Cleaning.
What?! You want to send an item from Saga?
I apologize for being so late today.
Don't worry about it, dear. Any time is fine with me.
I'm telling ya, man, real angels exist.
Yeah, right.
No way, man.
Oh! Kinme-san!
Good afternoon, Moruda-kun.
Oh, is that her?
Wow.
I know, right? I told you she was pretty!
Huh?
But wow, Kinme-san! You actually got to clean Maleko's hat!
Huh? How did you know about that?
I've been following Maleko for a while.
She is an angel.
Yeah.
I believe it now.
But I mean, I didn't even know you were on Facenote.
Yeah.
Uh, yes.
I just followed you too!
She's the real thing. Insane!
Hey, guys! You better not go bragging on Facenote that you met Kinme-san!
The internet is incredible.
It's okay if you say you met my true older sister, though.
What are you talking about?
I am very sorry, but I am buried in orders right now, so it may take extra time.
Yes, one or two days would be difficult. I'm very sorry.
Hello, this is Kinme Cleaning.
What? A pick-up in Yokohama?
I'm very sorry, but I must decline.
Yes. Please accept my apologies.
Thank you. Goodbye.
Got some packages for you. A whole bunch today.
Huh?!
Vacancies
Yadoya's Thoughts I hurt my back as soon as I got up this morning. I couldn't move for 30 minutes.
This street has a lot more trendy shops now than it used to.
Lots of, what's the word, renovations?
Maybe I should update too.
Kyusho-kun...
Huh?
K-Kinme-san!
I'm so glad I caught you!
I saw you at the shop, but you turned around and left.
Huh? Oh... yeah.
Moruda had already warned me, but you looked even busier than I expected.
So I figured it could wait.
No, it can't!
Huh?
It can't wait.
Because...
you requested this quite a while ago,
so your bag takes priority.
Kinme-san.
Yes?
Did you mean to keep your apron on when you left the shop?
Uh...
No, I didn't! I didn't even realize!
But I was in such a rush...
Okay, then. Please take care of my bag.
Sure!
You can count on Kinme!
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Oh, look at that! Just as I expected. She's very popular!
I'm glad I recommended that she try it.
But if she leverages her assets even more,
she'll really shine!
Episode 8 That Was Too Impressive
Next time is "That Was Too Impressive."