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“Now you see, this one has the ISOFIX, the adjustable headrest . . . and, because safety is paramount . . . side-impact protection, too.” The young guy in the purple store t-shirt points out the features of the second, more expensive booster seat. “Plus, should the young lady get thirsty—ta-da, cup holder.”
I stand in the aisle of the hardware superstore with Ji-min clinging onto my hand, Mr Moo clutched to her chest.
“Mind if I try it out?” I ask.
The store assistant looks up at me. “Uh, I don’t think you'll fit— “
“Not me, you numpty,” I say.
“Oh yeah, right,” the assistant says.
I break Ji-min’s grip, grab the show model seat off its shelf and set it down in the middle of the aisle. Picking her up, I place her in the chair. And strap the twin belts over her shoulders.
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