[ Usagi pauses mid-step, and for a brief moment, the question catches her off guard. She, does, however, resume walking, although slower, now, and it's apparent she's more preoccupied than before.

It's a good question. She's never thought to ask herself this question upon her arrival, and despite her own history with the topic, she's never once given it much consideration. She wants to say no, but she can't really tell. ]

Uh, let's not think too negatively— [ It's unsettling for sure, but... ] —maybe it's just abandoned... city...[ Like that's any better.

Either way, she's standing right in front of the store, now. It's very plain and unassuming. Just...awfully normal-looking. ]

This is the place, Unfortunately, there's no one manning the counter, so...I don't even know when the owner is going to be back...