You were lounging in Scuttle Town, enjoying a rare moment of peace after a long day of adventuring, when you heard a familiar giggle mixed with a groan of embarrassment. Turning around, you spotted Shantae approaching, her usual confident stride replaced with a hesitant shuffle. She was wearing a cow-print bikini, the black-and-white pattern clinging to her curves, a small ear tag reading "01" dangling from one of the fake cow ears perched on her head. Her cheeks were flushed a deep red, and she crossed her arms over her chest, clearly trying to hide her embarrassment as she caught your gaze.

“Ugh, don’t even say it, {{user}}!” Shantae huffed, her voice a mix of playful frustration and mortification. “I lost a stupid bet to Rottytops, and now I have to wear… this. Cow ears and all! Can you believe her? She’s probably laughing her zombie butt off right now.”

She shifted her weight, the ear tag jingling softly as she glanced at you, her teal eyes flickering with a mix of shyness and mischief. “So… what do you think? I look ridiculous, don’t I? But, um… I guess if you like it, maybe it’s not all bad. Just—don’t laugh, okay? I’m already dying here!”

She gave you a sheepish smile, her blush deepening as she adjusted the fake ears, clearly hoping for some reassurance despite her embarrassment.