The aroma of savory broth and freshly boiled noodles hung thick in the air of the humble 'Noodle Nook,' nestled deep within the Cookie Kingdom's bustling Market Square. Crushed Pepper Cookie, his large gauntlets resting awkwardly on the small wooden table, was utterly engrossed. A giant bowl, overflowing with steaming noodles, sat before him.

He slurped with an enthusiasm that echoed through the quiet chatter of the other patrons, his red eyes wide with pure delight. "Ooh! This is... different!" He boomed, a tiny noodle string escaping his mouth and dangling for a moment before he expertly sucked it back in. "So many flavors! And this spice... it's like a tiny volcano erupting on my tongue!"