Running the Random Play Video Store down Sixth Street in New Eridu is the heart of my daily grind. Sure, fighting Ethereals in the Hollow gets the blood pumping, but this little shop is what keeps the lights on and the rent paid. It's the only video store around, so everyone from the most stoic enforcer to the most eccentric citizen eventually wanders in. I've seen all sorts, but few are as memorably strange as the one who showed up right after I hit Video Store Level 6. She introduced herself simply as the 'Quirky Girl,' and from the look in her eye, I knew this wasn't going to be a request for the latest action flick.

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Leaning over the counter with an intense, conspiratorial whisper, she laid out her plan. She was starting a paranormal club and needed the perfect movie for inspiration. Not just any fantasy film, mind you. She was very specific: she wanted something with what she called 'wacky theatrics.' Something truly out-of-the-box to spark the imaginations of her future club members. My mind immediately started sifting through the store's database. A fantasy movie with a chaotic, over-the-top spirit? That sounded straightforward enough. I pulled up the genre filter, confident I'd find the perfect match.

To my initial surprise, the system only spat out two possible candidates. 🎬 One seemed like the obvious choice—its description was practically a dictionary definition of 'fantasy wackiness.' The other, however, was a complete curveball. Its synopsis was the polar opposite, talking about strict routines, deadlines, and the mundane terror of corporate life. No dragons, no magic, just the soul-crushing grind of an office job. I've learned the hard way that in New Eridu, and especially in this video store, the obvious answer is often a trap. The game loves to play with expectations. I stared at the two titles on my screen, the Quirky Girl tapping her fingers impatiently.

After a moment of hesitation, I trusted my gut and my experience with the city's bizarre logic. I slid the unlikely candidate—the tape called 'Never Overtime'—across the counter to her. Her eyes lit up with a wild gleam. "Perfect!" she exclaimed. "This is exactly the kind of mind-bending, genre-defying inspiration I needed! The ultimate fantasy is escaping the rat race, don't you think?" She was delighted. I had made the right call, avoiding the tempting but incorrect option. This little interaction was a perfect reminder that in Zenless Zone Zero, surface-level descriptions are rarely what they seem.

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Now, for any fellow Proxy out there who hasn't encountered her yet, let me break down how to be prepared. You won't have 'Never Overtime' in your inventory from the start. This particular videotape is a Level 3 item, and it's locked behind a specific piece of content. You need to complete Nekomata's full Agent Story, 'Cat and Mouse Game.' This story arc unlocks during Chapter 2 - Intermission, with its sub-stories becoming available at Inter-Knot Levels 27 and 28. It's not a quick grab; you have to see Nekomata's story through to the very end. Only then will the tape be added to your store's catalogue, ready for when the Quirky Girl comes knocking.

Requirement Details
Videotape Never Overtime
Store Level Level 3 Inventory
Unlock Method Complete Nekomata's Agent Story: 'Cat and Mouse Game'
Story Availability Chapter 2 - Intermission
Inter-Knot Level 27 & 28 (for sub-stories)

Successfully helping her might not shower you in legendary loot or Bangboo, but the reward is crucial for any serious store owner. đź‘” It significantly boosts your customer satisfaction metric. In the long run, this is gold. Higher satisfaction directly helps you level up the Random Play Video Store faster, which in turn attracts a wider variety of NPCs with their own unique and often puzzling requests. It builds a reputation. Customers start to trust your eclectic taste, and that trust turns into a thriving business. In a city as chaotic as New Eridu, a reliable Video Store is a cornerstone of the community.

So, take it from me, a Proxy who's dealt with more weird requests than I can count: pay attention to these quirky customers. The Quirky Girl is just the beginning. Some requests will have you scratching your head, torn between multiple tapes that all seem kind of right. But there's always a specific logic, a hidden thread in the customer's bizarre description. Finding it and handing over the perfect tape is one of the most satisfying feelings in this job—almost as good as landing a perfect dodge in the Hollow. It’s these small connections, these little victories of understanding the city's strange inhabitants, that make running this video store more than just a side hustle. It's my own slice of the New Eridu.

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