The Best Pillow for Three
Captain, how's your pillow these days?
What about my pillow?
The one you're using now, I originally made it for myself.
Since our Journey is almost over...
I was thinking about what I could do for you, and the pillow came to mind.
If you're okay with it, I'd like to make you a new one.
I'd be happy and grateful if you did.
Really? I'm glad to hear that.
Right! While I'm making your pillow, let's make Toto's and mine too.
Think of them as mementos of our Journey. How does that sound?
Coo!
Okay, then!
Let's make new ones!
The best pillows ever!
Coooooo!
Let's start with the design, like last time.
We'll find the golden ratio for width, length, and height based on my size. If we calculate by each of our heights...
Ever since the day Toto briefly disappeared, Serpang has been training seriously.
But I've never seen her this focused. If she showed this level of focus during normal training...
What's wrong, Captain? You look kind of wistful.
Anyway, let's start with the height, the most important part. Your neck length is...
...
Can you bend your knees a little?
Yep, yep. Definitely an adult. It's longer than mine.
But...
Coo?
No, it's nothing. Just my imagination, I guess.
Let's start by picking a scent.
White cotton, black lavender, blue red balm... so many kinds.
What kind of scent do you like, Captain?
Don't really care? Okay.
Then let's go with Toto's favorite, hinoki cypress.
Coooo!
Next up, stuffing!
Last time was duck feathers, but this time we'll use goose.
Since it's to celebrate our Journey, we shouldn't skimp on materials.
I'll use top-quality materials and skills to make the best pillows!
Coo!
Okay. Money is no object.
Good thing my paycheck just came in.
Next, the cover.
A pillow is all about the soft cotton cover. Let's use that again.
Wait... Are they all sold out here?
Oh well. Let's try another store.
It's sold out here too?
And even here?
That's weird... Why can't I find any cotton?
Looking for something, little one?
Mister! I'm looking for cotton to use as a pillow cover. Do you have any scraps left?
I've searched everywhere and can't find any.
There was a tailoring contest recently, and the hosts bought up all the cotton for a premium.
It'll be harder to get cotton than to catch a falling star for a while.
No way...!
I'm so bummed...
Bummer! I was excited to make the best pillows...
Coo!
It's no use, Toto. We're not making any pillow today...
I'm tired. Let me use your lap as a pillow, Captain.
Right now?
It can't be helped.
I need to lie down while holding Toto.
Which only leaves you, Captain.
Coo!
Serpang's nonsense was kicking off. It would go on until she got her way.
Fine.
Thanks, Captain.
Mm... a little firm, but not bad.
...
I knew it... It wasn't just a feeling.
Captain, do you have an extra robe?
I think so. Why?
I just had a great idea!
When I measured your neck earlier, I thought of making the pillow from your robe.
It's soft, and most af all... it smells amazing!
Coo?!
Hmm?
Why, Toto? What's so weird about it?
...Isn't it weird to use something I wore?
Captain, you're saying the same thing as Toto. What's so weird about it?
Since it's yours, it's perfect for our commemorative pillows.
Anyway, thanks, Captain. I'll put it to good use.
Serpang snipped the robe with scissors before I could even react.
Coo...!
Wait, you're using the one I'm wearing right now?!
This is it...!
With this, I can complete the Serpang Perfect Dream Nightmare Mk. III!
Thanks for the materials, Captain.
I'll bring it to you once it's done. See you later!
Coo!
I returned home with what was left of my tattered robe after seeing them off.
Later on, Serpang did finish the new pillow. And it really was the best pillow.
Now, I could never go back to a time when I didn't have the best pillow.