I can't express how soft this case it. It's amazing. I didn't realize it was soft in that it was fuzzy, I thought it was just soft plastic. I'm so pumped that it's fuzzy and cute, and it holds so much. I am able to fit a couple pencils, pens, highlighters, chapstick, lotion, post-its, etc. in this little guy. Now I don't have to dig through my backpack all class. If you want a super cute pencil case and love Sumikko Gurashi (like I do), get this one.