Hmhmhm ! ✨ “You’ll see !” She’s grabbing his wrist and walking with stride !

Eventually, she’d arrive in front of a noodle shop ! …fresh scent of ramen wafting their way. “Mhm ! This is it !” Turning to him. “I’ll give you fifty if you can complete their ‘ULTRA SPICE DEATH’ challenge ! Don’t worry, I’ll do it with you too !”

Good ! Now, stand right over where that big red ❌ is on the ground !

“Hmhmhm! ✨” She’d glance back at him while dragging, with a wink she’d keep moving. “You’ll see, promise it’s cool at least !”

. . . pfft N-Not at all ! Just. . y’know, stand there ! Nothing will happen, promise !

Alice promises it’s important ! Something only she can help with !

“Awhahah, don’t worry ~” Oop, there goes a rope around his torso now. . tied tightly ! “It’s nothing like that, den. . . You’re just gonna help me with a blind taste test today! Bing bing bing!” . . . then why did she tie him down ! ?

Eyes staring at the spicy death with anticipation, and. . mild nervousness. “Three !” She finished, taking the large serving of noodles into her mouth. . . . . . S l u r p ! Gulp. Eventually turning to look at him, holding a stiff smile. “. . . N-No—“ COUGHS “— p-problem !”

Celebrate my return, everybody ! ✨

“Don’t forget to eat your celebratory cupcake !” Handing her a cupcake that was hastily frosted with icing. Of course, she’s got her own too ! ~

Comes up from behind and nibbles [ 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 ] ear. “Surprise ! ~ ✨”