The Rilakkuma items I have that include a working zipper are great for storing small things. This particular item, being a pencil case, I treat just the same. But in reality, I do not require a case for holding writing utensils. So whether Rilakkuma fulfills his intended duty or not, I do not know. But! Having him laze on my computer tower while holding USB flash drives works just as well~ Thanks for safekeeping my stuff, Rilakkuma!