The scene starts in Yukio's room, the same day as the last chapter, but now it's nighttime. He lies in bed, staring at the ceiling.
Yukio (Internally): I haven't felt regret in so long... It's such a strange feeling. I never want to feel it again.
He grabs his phone and opens YouTube.
Yukio: She said her channel name was "Usaka Pekota"...? He mutters as he types, but then corrects himself. Never mind... it's "Usada Pekora."
He taps on her livestream. She's playing a horror game called "Resident Devil X" — a parody of Resident Evil. Her voice bursts through the stream, energetic and cheerful. Yukio watches, expressionless, yet focused.
He considers typing in chat.
Yukio: "Are you in chapter 7 yet?"
He hovers over the send button.
Yukio (Internally): There are 22,000 people watching. If around 10% are typing... that's 2,200 messages per second. She can only read maybe 1–2 per second. So that's... about a 0.045% chance my message gets noticed.
He pauses, then clicks send anyway.
Pekora:Struggling in the game, she whines. Everyone... what should I do here? She scans the chat, then spots a message. "Are you in chapter 7 yet?" Eh? No, no! I'm still in chapter 6, but we'll get there soon-peko!
Yukio (Internally): She actually saw it...? Out of all the spam flying in there? Why didn't she read "MrPoopyPants6123"'s message instead? That message was clearly more important.
Time passes. Yukio watches the stream silently for hours. Once it ends, he jumps into some gaming of his own, finally going to bed at 2 a.m.
Next morning, Yukio groggily stirs and drags himself out of bed. He trudges to the bathroom.
Yukio:Looks in the mirror and sees the bags under his eyes. Ugh… I look like a zombie.
He splashes water on his face and heads to the kitchen.
Yukio:Opens cupboards Empty again. Seriously... why do I keep forgetting to stock up?
He grabs his coat and walks outside, heading toward the store.
Yukio (Internally): What kind of snacks should I get this time…?
Pekora:Suddenly appears beside him out of nowhere, wearing casual clothes. Hey, hey, Yukio-kun! Where are you going?
Yukio (Internally): Oh no. Not her again. Why does she always appear the second I leave my room? Is she hiding in the bushes or something?
Yukio: Grocery shop.
Pekora: Ohh! Grocery shopping? Can I come with you-peko?
Yukio: No.
Pekora:Shocked Huh?! Why not?!
Yukio: Because no.
Yukio (Internally): I want to be alone. Just go away already.
Pekora: You're so boring-peko!
Yukio (Internally): No, I'm not. I'm peaceful.
Pekora:Despite the rejection, she follows him anyway Hmm... so did you watch my livestream?
Yukio: Yes. Now leave me alone.
Pekora (Internally): Such a short answer!
Pekora:Smiling regardless I'm glad you watched it! The game was scary, but not as scary when I have my fans with me-peko!
Yukio (Internally): Liar. You were screaming the entire time.
They walk in silence for a few seconds before Yukio finally speaks.
Yukio: I never said you could come with me.
Pekora: I know, but you don't decide that! I, Usada Pekora, am free to do what I want-peko!
Yukio (Internally): Great. Now she's a certified stalker. Time to call the police.
They arrive at the store. It's quiet inside with only a few customers.
Yukio heads to the snack aisle, filling his basket with chips, chocolate bars, cupcakes, and various other snacks.
Pekora:On the other side, drooling at a snack made mostly of carrots C-Carrots…!
Yukio:Approaches with his usual blank face What are you doing?
Pekora: I want those snacks... but I don't have money on me-peko...
Yukio: That's really unlucky. He walks away and checks out at the cashier.
Pekora (Internally): Eh?! That's it?! Not even a "Don't worry, I'll pay for you"? Where's the chivalry?!
Yukio leaves the store, his arms full of snack bags. Pekora stares after him.
Pekora (Internally): I… I won't give up! Not yet-peko!