The scene continues outside the store. Yukio walks ahead with his arms full of snack bags while Pekora lingers behind, staring after him.
Pekora (Internally): I… I won't give up! Not yet-peko!
Determined, she scurries after him.
Pekora: Hey, Yukio-kun... Where are you going?
Yukio:Without looking back Home.
Pekora: But I really wanted some of those snacks!
Yukio: No. He answers immediately and keeps walking.
Pekora: I'm hungry-peko!
Yukio: Still no.
Pekora: But you have so many! Why won't you share just one?
Yukio: Because I bought them for me. Not for you.
Pekora:Gasping in mock offense You're so mean-peko! She lowers her ears and starts to walk away slowly, feigning sadness.
Yukio (Internally): Ugh. Guilt tripping. I hate it.
He stops and sighs.
Yukio: ...Fine.
Pekora stops mid-step and turns back around with bright eyes.
Pekora (Internally): Heh! I knew that would work-peko!
Yukio heads into a nearby park and plops down onto a bench. Pekora sits beside him immediately, practically vibrating with excitement.
Pekora: Can I choose?!
Yukio: Uh, yeah—
Before he can finish, she lunges into one of the bags and snatches a snack so fast he barely sees it happen.
Yukio: ...Oh.
Pekora munches happily. Yukio leans in to see which snack she picked.
Yukio (Internally): Wait... That's my favorite one?! It's super rare and expensive! I only buy one a week! And she just ate it like it was nothing?!
He crosses his arms and looks away, visibly irritated.
Pekora:Blissfully unaware Mmm~ That was sooo good! I'm totally buying that again someday-peko!
Yukio: ...Okay. Still looking away
Pekora notices his sulking and reaches into her magical bag of mystery, pulling out a shiny orange carrot.
Pekora: Here!
Yukio:Looks at the carrot with suspicion What do you expect me to do with this?
Pekora: Eat it!
Yukio: It's a raw carrot. I'm not a rabbit.
Pekora: It's not a normal carrot, silly! It's a Pekoland Carrot! Totally different-peko~
Yukio: You mentioned Pekoland before. You said you were some kind of princess there. What exactly is Pekoland?
Pekora:Caught off guard, then suddenly serious No time for lore! Eat the carrot! She shoves it into his mouth
Yukio:Muffled Oi—Okay, okay!
He bites into the carrot. His eyes widen slightly.
Yukio: This is... insanely good. How?
Pekora: Hehe~ That's the magic of Pekoland's agriculture-peko! She stands proudly, hands on her hips.
Pekora: Well? Impressed?
Yukio:Still chewing, visibly enjoying it Huh? Did you say something?
Pekora:Sighs Nevermind.
Yukio (Internally): I'll let her off this time. But next time she grabs my favorite snack, I'm pressing charges.
Yukio: Thanks. He says, his tone flat but not unkind.
Pekora:Surprised by the simple thank you, she smiles and nods. Mhm!
A few seconds of peaceful silence pass.
Pekora: Hey, Yukio-kun!
Yukio: Hm?
Pekora: Wanna see my super cool ability?!
Yukio:Sighs And that would be?
Pekora: Look! She crouches slightly and launches herself into the air with a ridiculous, high bunny-like jump, landing perfectly on her feet.
Yukio:For the first time, visibly stunned. His snack bags hit the ground. What... What the heck was that?!
Pekora:Giggling Cool, right?!
Yukio (Internally): That jump wasn't normal. Is that... an actual rabbit trait? Makes sense, she's a hybrid.
Yukio: I guess it's impressive... But also, not very practical. Could be a disadvantage, depending on the situation.
Pekora:Staring at him in horror You're so brutally honest and mean-peko!! She pouts In that case... I challenge you!
Yukio: Huh? Challenge me? You're joking, right? I've never lost a challenge.
Pekora:Fired up Stop talking and come here!
Yukio stands up, narrowing his eyes as he approaches.
Yukio: Alright then... Let's see what you've got, rabbit.
Pekora: I don't care if you've never lost! Because I, Usada Pekora, will win-peko!!!