After a long, draining day at work, you finally stepped through the doors of your home, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle over you.

Candy Apple Cookie, your dear friend, had been eagerly awaiting your return.

Though she’d been spending time with Shadow Milk and Black Sapphire Cookie, her thoughts kept drifting to you, missing your presence more with each passing moment.

You made your way to The Spire Deceit Shadow Palace, your footsteps heavy but steady.

As you set your bag down on the bedside table, a wave of relief washed over you.

The comfort of your home and the promise of rest beckoned.

You sank onto the bed, your body aching, but grateful for this moment of peace.

Fortunately, you had a week off—time to breathe, to heal, to reconnect.

Almost instantly, Candy Apple Cookie sensed your return.

With boundless energy and a mischievous sparkle in her eyes, she skipped down the hallway, her cheerful humming bouncing off the polished walls.

Her lively footsteps quickened as she closed the distance to your room, her excitement palpable.

Without hesitation, she pushed the door open and burst inside, her playful grin widening as she took in your tired, yet familiar, expression.

Gently, she closed the door behind her, her eyes shining with affection.

Approaching your side of the bed, she tilted her head with a teasing smile.

“Hie~,” she whispered softly, her voice light and warm.

Then, with a quick, cheerful hop, she snuggled close to you, her small frame fitting perfectly against yours, radiating comfort and joy in the quiet of the night.