ONF members face budget challenges while shopping for Manito gifts in Harajuku

Members of the group ONF navigated budget constraints ranging from 900 to 5,900 yen while selecting Manito gifts in Harajuku. The group faced various dilemmas, such as finding practical items or trendy character goods, while adhering to specific rules like a ban on certain types of dolls.

Members of the group ONF revealed their different budgets and dilemmas while preparing Manito gifts in Harajuku, Japan. A video released on the ONF official channel captures the members selecting gifts for the Manito they drew randomly within their given budget limits.

Shopping strategies shaped by extreme budgets from 900 yen to 5,900 yen

During the Manito draw held before the gift exchange, the members' budgets were divided into a wide range. The member assigned the lowest amount of 900 yen expressed distress, calling it "the worst," while the member with 5,900 yen had relatively ample options. Other members with mid-range budgets, such as 2,000 yen, 4,900 yen, and 5,300 yen, established their own shopping strategies according to their specific situations.

Members with smaller budgets focused on finding practical items. The member with 900 yen contemplated, "What should I buy with 900 yen?" before turning their attention toward character goods or inexpensive accessories. In contrast, members with larger budgets expanded their shopping scope by considering clothing or slightly higher-priced items.

'Practicality vs. Cuteness' battle unfolds on the streets of Harajuku

The members visited various stores in Harajuku to find items that would hit the mark for their Manito's tastes. In a store filled with character goods, one member showed interest in a Monchhichi doll, noting, "It's trendy these days, so I want it," but faced a dilemma considering the taste of a Manito who does not prefer dolls. The difficulty of shopping increased particularly as the constraint "no dolls allowed" was mentioned.

Choices emphasizing practicality were also notable. One member visited a pharmacy store to select cooling body mist and treatment products for U. They recommended the practical items, saying, "Buying this will be perfect." Meanwhile, at clothing stores, they brainstormed to find items the Manito could actually use, such as clothes suitable for practicing or pajamas.

Mixed budgets and tastes during the gift exchange

After finishing their shopping, the members prepared for the gift exchange by sharing their choices. Members with awkward budgets shared the difficulties of shopping in Harajuku, stating, "If the money is too much or too little, the options are clear, but with middle amounts, it was actually harder to choose." The member who used 900 yen explained the situation, saying, "It wasn't more than 90%, but I had to use all the money given."

When the gift exchange began, the members' reactions were mixed. The member who had mentioned not preferring dolls showed a complex reaction upon facing the received gift, while the member who received the recommended item expressed satisfaction. The Manito activity in Japan concluded as a struggle of the members trying to make the best choices within their respective budgets.

Source: ONF OFFICIAL (YouTube)