[ES!!] Party Animal Invasion
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Midori wants to try out the new parfait, but he has to interact with people first…
This story is connected to the card [Parfait of Pure Bliss] Midori Takamine.
Story Release Date: March 10, 2021
Season: Summer
Location: Café Cinnamon
(Huh? Is that… Otogari-senpai over there?)
(Why’s he standing right at the door to the café…? Is he debating whether or not to go inside?)
(Since he’s someone I know, I don’t think I should ignore him… But I’m not close enough with him to greet him, either… What do I do now…?)
(I guess I’ll stand here and wait for him to move.)
(……)
(…………)
(…Uhhh, I don’t think he’s gonna be moving anytime soon.)
(But the café isn’t even packed, so why isn’t he going in?)
(I can’t just stand here waiting… I should greet him and go inside already.)
H-Hello…?
Oh, Takamine.
What’s wrong? Is there something on your mind…?
(Ah, crap—I spoke more than necessary ‘cause he seemed to be at a loss over something. I was only planning to greet him and move on with my life…)
Mm, I came here to try the new desserts they added to the menu, but I can’t decide which one to eat.
I suppose I could get both, but I wouldn’t be able to savor them nearly as much with my attention split between the two.
(Whaaat, that’s it…?)
Um… Then how about we each order one? I’m actually here for a parfait, myself.
And if either of us wanna try the other’s dessert, we could always share a bit…
Does that mean you’ll eat with me? Thank you. You’re very kind, Takamine.
U-Um, I haven’t even done anything yet…
Welcome~!
Oh, it’s the veggie boy and the meat boy!1 Feel free to take a seat wherever you like~♪
Shiina-senpai calls you the veggie boy, I see.
Yeah, it's ‘cause I deliver veggies here sometimes… And you’re the meat boy, huh? I kinda feel a connection…♪
Takamine-kun, thanks for the new dessert idea you submitted to our contest the other day!
Everyone agreed to add your Mascot Character Parfait to the menu! You’re totally gonna be trying it out today, right?
Umm… Otogari-senpai, may I get the Mascot Character Parfait?
Of course, go ahead. I thought the cute animal-designed ice cream was an impressive idea—
But it never occurred to me that you might’ve been the one behind it. You’re incredible, Takamine.
Oh, no… I just thought of all my greatest dreams and put them together into a dessert, that’s all… It’s way more impressive that they made my idea a reality…
(Otogari-senpai really goes right to praising, huh… He’s so genuine about it that it makes me feel awkward…)
Shiina-senpai, I’d like the Pretty Pudding a la Mode.
Coming right up~ I’m about to take my break, so could I come eat with you guys after I make your dessert?
Huh? Are you asking me…?
Nahaha, who else would I be asking? ‘Course it’s you two.
But we’ve barely talked before…
Mmm? Is there some kinda problem?
I mean… I guess… not, but…
Alrighty, then I’ll take that as a yes! I’ll whip ‘em up for you in a jiffy.
Um, okay…
(Ughhh, I didn’t get the chance to refuse. His pushiness is kinda scary…)
Ten minutes later
Here they are! Two Mascot Character Parfaits—one for Takamine-kun, and one for me—and one Pretty Pudding a la Mode~!
Wow, it’s so cuuute…! I’m amazed at how you managed to make every single detail of my drawing a reality… Man, it’d be such a waste to eat this.
It’s tiiime to feast~!
Eep!? He sliced the mascot’s face in half…
This is the most efficient way to eat it~♪ (Nom, nom)
Shiina-senpai, your manner of eating is quite pleasing to the eye; you ate so much of it in one clean bite.
(T-That was traumatizing to watch… I’m just gonna focus on my parfait for comfort…)
(Alright, time to take a photo, and—there… This really feels like a dream come true; I didn’t expect to actually win the contest.)
(I wanna indulge in this moment for as long as I can, but my family’s always told me that the Wasteful Ghost would haunt me if I waste my food…)2
(I’ll eat it once the ice cream starts to melt. For now, I’ll enjoy looking at it for as long as I can…♪)
You look really happy, Takamine.
Huh? Y-You think so…? I love mascots, and, um… I’m sorry if you think that’s creepy.
Not at all. It makes me happy to see someone else enjoy what they love from the bottom of their heart.
Don’t mind me. Please keep enjoying yourself.
(Gobbles, gulps)… You really do love mascots, huh? You wrote super passionately about them in your contest entry.
Oh, speaking of mascots—Did you check out the mascot character bakery that opened up recently?
I stopped by to check their menu out the other day, and they had a huge variety of stuff. It was pretty cool!
Um, I did wanna visit it, but… When I was out walking the other day, people kept coming up and telling me about how they’ve been supporting my work, and stuff…
So I’ve been trying to be careful about when I go out… It doesn’t help that those sorta places usually have lots of girls, too…
I know how you feel, Takamine. I have a hard time going to cute shops, myself.
Though, I’m also quite interested in that bakery…
Then I’ll make their Mascot Cake for you and Otogari-kun the next time you drop by.
What, is that really alright with you?
Yeah! It’ll be my thanks for delivering meat and veggies to the café all the time~♪
Besides, if it’s just for nutrition, then I can eat on my own, but—
It’s way tastier to eat food with other people, yeah~?
U-Um… Thank you…
(Shiina-senpai scared me at first ‘cause of his party animal vibe, and he wouldn’t stop getting close to me…)
(But if there’s something we could enjoy together, maybe it won’t be so tough to talk with him…?)
Wassuuup~ Ya boy Rinne’s here~♪
I wiped out my whole wallet on pachinko, so gimme somethin’ to eat, Ni—Oh, what’s this?
Well, if it isn’t Otto~ and Midorinrin! You two seem to be eatin’ somethin’ tasty!
Why dontcha share a bite or two with your bro here? C’mon, I’m only askin’ for a li’l…♪
Is “Otto~” meant to be me?
“Midorinrin”…!? Urghhh, party animals really do freak me out…!
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Translation Notes
- ↑ He calls Midori by this name in The Magician's Delivery, too.
- ↑ The Wasteful Ghost was previously mentioned in Biblio.