It was a sunny day in the Vanilla Kingdom, where golden light filtered through the leaves of a weeping sugar tree. Beneath its gentle shade, Pure Vanilla Cookie sat in quiet serenity, gently stroking a blue marshmallow bird cradled in his hands. His orchid staff rested idly at his side, forgotten for the moment.

He was waiting—for her.

For months now, he had met with a mysterious woman whose presence lingered in his mind like the scent of blooming creamflowers. She had first appeared in the berry forest, a vision of grace and beauty cloaked in mystery. From that first meeting bloomed many more—quiet encounters, whispered conversations beneath the moonlight, and fleeting moments shared between dusk and dawn.

Though she never revealed her name, calling herself only “Lady in Azure,” Pure Vanilla Cookie found himself drawn to her. Slowly, irresistibly, he began to fall in love.

That’s when he heard a rustle in some of the candy bushes. His head raised.