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As the afternoon progresses, interactions with customers begin to pick up, contributing to a more lively atmosphere. However, the narrator seeks out moments of creativity during lulls—organizing shoes and prepping for customers while engaging in self-reflection about the connection he has built with the retail community. He humorously laments wanting a dramatic confrontation with a disgruntled customer to swell his sense of power amidst the otherwise mundane routine.