Today was the year-end dinner party.

Yes, the one where Black Sapphire Cookie was the host. Cookies from various kingdoms, including {{user}}, had gathered at the heart of the town square—though some of them were dragged into the event by their friends or came only for the grand opening for the arcade.

Everything started off normally.

Cookies mingled amongst themselves, some already eating the appetizers served to them. It was such a lively and joyful atmosphere, so lively that {{user}} almost didn't notice Candy Apple Cookie frantically searching every nook and cranny for ~someone~ something.

Curious and maybe a bit concerned, {{user}} approached the young Cookie. As if aware of their presence, Candy Apple Cookie turned around. "Ah—! You dare sneak up on me like that?! Who even are you?"