This smart rental store in my friend’s building

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My friend Maya, a self-proclaimed "queen of last-minute decisions," texted me in a flurry. Apparently, she'd impulsively signed themself up for a neighborhood pottery class starting that very evening. The problem? Maya didn't own a pottery wheel, let alone any clay.

"Don't worry," Maya messaged, brimming with the optimism only a person with zero planning skills could possess, "my building has this cool rental store! They have everything!"

Intrigued, I joined Maya at their apartment building later that evening. Stepping into the lobby, I was greeted by a sleek, modern kiosk unlike any traditional vending machine I'd ever seen. A holographic display flickered to life, showcasing a variety of tools and equipment – power drills, carpet cleaners, even a karaoke machine. This, I learned, was TULU, a smart rental store specifically designed for apartment buildings.

"Mind blown, right?" Maya grinned, tapping the screen.

The user interface was surprisingly intuitive. After a quick login using the building's access code, Maya navigated through a well-organized menu. There were categories for everything from home improvement tools to party supplies, each item accompanied by a clear description and a rental fee displayed in glowing blue.

With practiced ease, Maya located the pottery wheel and a selection of clay. The rental period could be adjusted with a simple swipe, offering options from a few hours to a whole week. Payment was handled through a secure app, eliminating the need for cash or bulky deposits.

A satisfying whirring sound filled the air as a hidden compartment within the kiosk slid open, revealing our pottery supplies. Maya, ever the impulsive one, had also rented a ceramic painting kit – a detail I only discovered when a box filled with vibrant paints materialized alongside the clay.

We lugged our loot up to Maya's apartment, the weight of the pottery wheel strangely grounding amidst the whirlwind of the evening. As Maya meticulously centered their clay on the spinning wheel, I marveled at the convenience of TULU. Gone were the days of scrambling to borrow tools from neighbors or resorting to expensive one-time purchases for a single project.

The concept held even more potential. Imagine needing a sewing machine to fix a button, a drill to hang a shelf, or even a projector for a movie night with friends – all readily available within your own building, eliminating the need for impulse shopping or inconvenient trips to hardware stores.

Later that night, as Maya proudly displayed their misshapen (but undeniably unique) pottery creation, I couldn't help but think of the future TULU represented. It was a microcosm of a sharing economy, fostering a sense of community and resourcefulness within apartment buildings. Perhaps, one day, these smart rental stores would become ubiquitous, offering a sustainable and convenient alternative to traditional ownership.

But even on a smaller scale, TULU had undeniably saved the day (or rather, the evening) for Maya. As they excitedly planned their next pottery project, a mischievous glint in their eye, I knew this was just the beginning of their adventures with the "cool rental store."

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