By the time evening rolled in, the group finally started heading back from the kindergarten chaos.
The kids were exhausted.
The sorcerers were even more exhausted.
And Takeru… was somehow still thinking about snacks.
Tiny Yuji was holding onto Yuji's hand while yawning.
Tiny Takeru was still proudly carrying his "wizard stick" from earlier like it was a legendary weapon.
Then Takeru suddenly stopped.
"…Wait."
Megumi immediately sighed.
"No."
"Oh yes."
Before anyone could react, he was already walking toward a nearby convenience store.
The group followed reluctantly.
Inside, the store manager looked up in confusion at the sheer number of people entering at once.
"…Can I help you?"
Takeru stepped forward casually.
"Do you have stock of Ramune and junk food?"
The manager nodded slowly.
"Yes…"
Takeru smiled.
"Perfect."
Then he turned to everyone behind him.
"…We're buying it all."
Immediate panic.
"…You're WHAT?" Megumi said flatly.
"Not anymore," Takeru corrected instantly.
The manager blinked.
"…Excuse me?"
Takeru raised a hand calmly.
"Relax. We're not stealing anything."
A pause.
"We're just removing temptation from society."
Hakari immediately laughed.
"THAT'S CRAZY WORK ETHIC."
Sukuna smirked slightly.
"…Disgusting logic."
And just like that—
the group started buying.
Not stealing.
Buying EVERYTHING.
Shelves of soda.
Junk food.
Ice cream.
Snacks.
All of it.
Tiny Yuji's eyes widened in awe.
"…So much food…"
Tiny Takeru looked impressed.
"…This is economic domination."
Takeru casually started loading items into carts like a man on a mission.
"Take out stock for pizza, ice cream, any junk food or soda like Ramune."
The manager stood frozen.
"…This is the most chaotic purchase I've ever seen."
Both Mei Mei's were calmly approving the efficiency.
"This is actually optimal distribution," older Mei Mei said.
Young Mei Mei nodded.
"Bulk acquisition reduces future transaction time."
Nanami pinched the bridge of his nose.
"…I hate that this is financially correct."
Meanwhile—
Takeru crouched down beside the tinies.
"Alright."
He pointed at the register.
"This is how you pay at stores."
Tiny Yuji gasped.
"…Paying arc!"
Tiny Takeru nodded seriously.
"…Important skill."
But before the kids could try anything—
Takeru already stepped in and paid for everything himself.
Hakari leaned over.
"…Of course he's paying."
"Obviously," Takeru said casually.
Soon—
the store shelves were nearly empty of snacks.
But still perfectly organized.
Because Takeru made sure only healthy items remained untouched.
"…Why does this feel like a cursed but efficient economic reform," Megumi muttered.
Tiny Yuji looked around proudly.
"…We cleaned the store!"
Tiny Takeru pointed dramatically.
"…Victory!"
The manager sighed deeply.
"…Please don't come back."
Takeru grinned.
"No promises."
And just like that—
the massive group left the store.
Ramune bottles clinking.
Snacks in bags.
Tiny kids proudly carrying their "loot" like it was treasure.
And somehow—
Wasuke's house was about to get even louder.