Chapter 2

(Now that Natsuyaki brought it up, it's already the Halloween season.)

(Guess I should do something for Toi this year. Oh yeah, I heard about a new confectionary shop that he might like——)

Hah? What’re you looking at? Standing near you just gives me a headache.

Oh nothing…..

Happy Halloween.

H…… HAAAAAAH!?!?

Did that bastard just pat me on the head!? The fuck——

There, there. Good boy, Ryui.

Huh!? Now you too!? The fuck's going on!?

You’re always so snappy, but I guess even you want to be pampered sometimes.

I mean, you’ve been walking around with a “Please pet me” note on your back.

What? On my back?

This paper….!

Don’t worry, I’m always here if you want to be spoiled. You’re my precious little brother, after all.

Now, come….!

Like hell I'm coming over there! Quit holdin' out your arms like that!

That Natsuyaki….. He set me up! Damn it, you'll pay for this!!

AHAHAHAHA, didja see that!? That was way cuter than Chii expected! Even chat's goin' wild~!

Our first prank was one hell of a success ☆ Alrighty, time to move onto our target #2 ♪

Okay, let's get this started. First, I gotta warm this up——

Ushipoyoooo!! Trick aannnd choco-mintreat~☆

Fwahhh!? Wh-What's with you….. Wait——

Is that a camera? Are you streaming right now? Haven't I asked you before not to film my face?

Chill, chill, I know! Chii's only filming himself so don't worry!

So, Ushipoyo, can you gimme some choco-mint? ’Cause if not, Chii might just have to prank yaaa!

I literally have no idea what you’re on about…

Oh, wait, do you mean that thing? Like, that day when all the idiots with pumpkins for brains run around causing trouble in the streets?

Can you not involve me please? I’ve got zero interest, and want zero connection.

Awww, then I might just have to prank you, y'know~? Wonder if you're reeaally okay with bein' pranked by me~!?

…And what exactly do you have in mind? You’re streaming this, so you can’t pull anything too wild, right? It probably can't be anything crazy.

Well, yeah, duuuh. Chii’s streams are all about "fun", after all! So if Chii were to prank you——

Maybe it'll be something like sneaking into your room, set up a li'l secret surprise, and catch your reaction on a hidden cam~!

Wh…. M-My nwoom!?

And of course, Munecchi's on board with me too! We’d search every inch of your room to find the best spot that'll guarantee to catch Ushipoyo off-guard—

Wait, pause, did I just spill the beans on the whole plan? Guess I'll just have to think of a different approach——

Gimme choco-mint!!!

…….If I made them, you'd give up on this whole idea, right?

Well, yeah, that's the deal….. Ushipoyo, you got ingredients for choco-mint?

……If it means keeping you out of my room, then yes I was already planning on making some chocolate for Muneuji's sister’s friend, anyway.

Eh…. Ushipoyo, you're reeeally gonna make choco-mint right now!?

Guys, ya hear that!? Ushipoyo's sweets are so good, one bite and you're gonna ascend straight to heaven!

In that case, we should switch things up! How 'bout we turn this into Patissier Ushipoyo's Sweet Magic stream? ♪

Sigh… Why do I have to do this……

Alrighty! Time to get our Special Halloween Exclusive rolling! Ushipoyo Cooking, starting now ☆