A: Hey Yuki, any idea why Hiepita's not in stores anymore?

B: Nope, didn't know about it. Seems like it was a big deal once, right?

A: Yeah, super popular! But it looks like sales weren't so good. Lion Corporation stopped making them.

B: What do you mean "stopped"? As in forever?

A: Yup, for real. They said it was part of their business reevaluation since they weren't selling enough to cover costs.

B: That's too bad... I used to see them all the time when I had a fever or was hot in summer.

A: Me too! But now there are other ways to cool off, like wipes, sprays, and electric fans. Plus more AC at home and work.

B: Oh, right... Guess Hiepita just couldn't keep up with the competition then.

A: Sounds like it. And it's sad because people in Japan have been using that name for cooling gel strips for so long.

B: Yeah, it feels like a piece of our culture is going away... But at least there are similar products from other companies if you want to keep using them.