Yuki hurries out of her apartment complex, her hair slightly damp and uniform crisp from her speedrun ironing session. As she rounds the corner toward the station, she spots Kitsune and Taiyo casually walking down the street, laughing and chatting as if they have all the time in the world.
Yuki (yelling):
"Kitsune! Taiyo! Are you two insane? The bell's going to ring in 30 minutes!"
Kitsune looks over her shoulder, her usual smirk plastered on her face.
Kitsune:
"Chill, Yuki. You act like this is the Hunger Games. We've got plenty of time!"
Taiyo, holding a half-eaten onigiri, waves at Yuki with his free hand.
Taiyo:
"Morning, Yuki! Wanna grab breakfast? We're heading to the convenience store."
Yuki skids to a stop, utterly baffled by their nonchalance.
Yuki (thinking):
"These two are unbelievable. At this rate, I'll be sprinting through the gates while they're still sipping iced coffee!"
Kitsune casually throws an arm around Yuki's shoulder, pulling her along toward the store.
Kitsune (grinning):
"Come on, princess. You can't conquer the school on an empty stomach."
Yuki tenses as Kitsune's hand accidentally brushes against her chest, and she instinctively swats it away.
Yuki (panicked):
"K-Kitsune! Watch where you're putting your hands! My bra is already on thin ice after yesterday!"
Kitsune bursts into laughter, clearly enjoying Yuki's flustered state.
Kitsune:
"Relax, I'm just messing with you. Besides, it's not like I'm the one who designed your, uh… infrastructure."
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Inside the Convenience Store
The trio steps into the brightly lit store. Kitsune grabs a packet of melon bread, Taiyo makes a beeline for the energy drinks, and Yuki heads straight for the instant noodles aisle.
Kitsune peeks into Yuki's basket as she tosses in a pack of Samyang Korean Noodles 4x spicy and a small bag of fresh red chilies.
Kitsune (mocking):
"What's this, Yuki? Breakfast or a death wish?"
Yuki glares at Kitsune but keeps calm, grabbing a bottle of cold water to balance out her meal.
Yuki (dryly):
"Some of us have taste buds that can handle a little heat."
Taiyo (grinning):
"I don't think 'a little heat' describes what you're eating. That's straight-up lava in a cup."
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Outside the Store – Breakfast Time
The trio sits on a bench outside the store. Yuki calmly eats her noodles, mixing in sliced chilies with surgical precision. Kitsune and Taiyo watch in awe as Yuki takes bite after bite without flinching.
Taiyo:
"Seriously, Yuki. Are you even human? I'm sweating just looking at that."
Kitsune:
"Yeah, no kidding. I had one bite of the 2x version and thought I saw my ancestors."
Yuki shrugs, finishing another mouthful and taking a sip of water.
Yuki (casually):
"Spicy food builds character. You two should try it sometime."
Kitsune narrows her eyes, a mischievous grin spreading across her face.
Kitsune:
"Alright, Spice Queen. Let me show you how it's done."
Kitsune grabs Yuki's fork, scoops up a massive bite of noodles, and shoves it into her mouth. Her expression immediately changes as her face turns bright red and tears stream down her cheeks.
Kitsune (gasping):
"Holy—cough cough—this isn't food—it's a hate crime!"
Taiyo doubles over with laughter, nearly dropping his energy drink.
Taiyo:
"Kitsune, you should've known better!"
Yuki smirks, taking another calm bite of her noodles.
Yuki (smugly):
"Guess I'm still the queen of spice."
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On the Way to the Train Station
After finishing their breakfast, the trio heads toward the station. Kitsune is still fanning her mouth while Taiyo teases her relentlessly.
Taiyo:
"Next time, just stick to melon bread, sis. Your ego can't handle another hit."
Kitsune glares at him but doesn't say anything, too busy chugging her iced coffee to cool her burning mouth.
Yuki walks ahead, secretly smiling at the chaos behind her.
Yuki (thinking):
"At least they're entertaining. Maybe mornings like this aren't so bad after all."
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The Train Ride to School
The train is packed with students and office workers. Kitsune and Taiyo find seats, but Yuki ends up standing, clutching a pole as the train lurches forward.
Kitsune leans over to Taiyo, whispering loud enough for Yuki to hear.
Kitsune:
"Hey, you think Yuki's spicy breakfast gave her superpowers? She's been awfully quiet."
Yuki rolls her eyes but doesn't respond. Taiyo snickers, pulling out his phone to scroll through memes.
Taiyo:
"Maybe she's plotting her next spicy conquest. Watch out, Kitsune. She might bring ghost peppers tomorrow."
Yuki sighs, pinching the bridge of her nose.
Yuki:
"You two are exhausting."
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Arriving at School
As they step off the train, the trio is greeted by the bustling crowd of students heading toward the gates. Kitsune throws an arm around Yuki's shoulder again, grinning mischievously.
Kitsune:
"Ready to conquer another day, princess?"
Yuki groans, shaking her head.
Yuki:
"At this rate, I'm just trying to survive."
End Scene.