Part 1

Location · HAMA House, Dog Room

PT: Meo~w.

Daniel: Mm...

Daniel: Whaaat... C'mon, PT, five more minutes... Got carried away at Yodaka's yesterday...

PT: Meo~w.

Daniel: Oh... you're hungry, huh. Sorry, sorry, I'll get up.

PT: Meow!

Daniel: It'll be ready in a sec, so just hang tight...

Daniel: Here you go. Make sure to eat your fill~

Daniel: ...Is it good?

PT: Meo-w.

Daniel: Ain't that nice. Good thing we're able to get your favorite flavor here too, yeah?

Daniel: Speakin' of which, that was the last one...

Daniel: Well, since I've got today off, guess I'll go and pick up some stuff. I'll buy you some new snacks while I'm at it, so be a good girl and wait for me~.

Daniel: ...Well, you're already perfect though, aren't you.

PT: Meo-w.

Location · HAMA House, Living Room

Chief: Ah, Daniel-san! Did you just wake up? It's already the afternoon.

Daniel: Cut me some slack, it's my day off. You know how good it feels to sleep in, don't you?

Chief: Well... you've got a point.

Chief: But still, it's rare to see you ready to go out on your day off.

Chief: Ah! You're not planning on going day drinking, are you...!?

Daniel: 's not like that. PT's food ran out, so I'm going out to get some more.

Chief: Oh! If that's the case, then good timing! I was thinking of going out for some shopping too.

Chief: I'll go and get changed, so if you could just give me a minute!

Daniel: H-Hey...!

Daniel: Damn...

Daniel: No use cryin' about it. Guess I'll just have to wait.

Part 2

Location · Supermarket

Daniel: You sure you want to head to the pet aisle first?

Chief: Of course. You went all this way to buy PT's food, and you know, just looking at the pet aisle makes me happy.

Daniel: Even though you don't have one?

Chief: Even though I don't have one!

Daniel: (I see. So that's why they wanted to come along.)

Daniel: ...Oh, here it is. PT's usual—

Chief: Daniel-san, look at this! They have all these new snacks lined up.

Chief: "Happy Kitty's Gelée · Trial Pack"... It looks like you can try a bit of each flavor. What do you think?

Daniel: Yeah, I was planning on buying some new ones, too. Since it's from the same manufacturer, maybe she'll like it…?

Chief: Ah! This is new! "Tickle Their Wild Instinct · Shrimp Kicker Toy". PT would look so cute squeezing this little guy, wouldn't she?

Chief: These toys over here look fun, too!

Daniel: …Good grief.

Daniel: Alright, just one. Pick whatever you like.

Chief: Sorry for dragging you into my shopping...

Daniel: Bringing you along just for you to pick a toy for PT would've been a bit much, anyway.

Chief: Then if you insist.

Chief: Now, about dinner... Hm~ What I should make...

Daniel: What, you cooking for yourself today? If Yukikaze's around, won't he make something for us?

Chief: It looks like Yuki-nii had a sudden interview today. He sent me a message on PeChat saying "make sure to eat even if I'm not there".

Daniel: Sounds like him.

Chief: So, I'm thinking of making something myself today, but... What do you think would be good, Daniel-san?

Daniel: Hm... How about this horse mackerel?

Chief: ...It says "great with a drink!" on the packaging.*

Daniel: You caught me. I still have some drinks left over from Yodaka's yesterday. How about it?

Chief: Wait, is that something we should be talking about here...? We have work tomorrow, so please make sure you don't drink too much, okay?

Daniel: Yeah, yeah.

Chief: This horse mackerel can be eaten raw or cooked... How do you like it fried?

Daniel: Sounds good. Let's grab some garlic and mayonnaise while we're at it.

Location · Downtown HAMA

Chief: And... here.

Daniel: Turned out to be a massive haul, huh. Guess that happens when it's not just your own food, but everyday supplies for the HAMA House, too...

Daniel: Actually, aren't you the one doing all the shopping?

Chief: Of course not! Everyone makes sure to properly buy more when they notice we're running low on things. It's not like it's just me.

Daniel: That's good, at least. I'm just asking 'cause you're so serious, Hamasaki~. You oughta loosen up every once in a while.

Chief: Ah...

Chief: (He took the bigger bag for me...)

Daniel: Hm? Somethin' wrong?

Chief: ...It's nothing. Thank you so much, Daniel-san.

Daniel: Woah now, you better be thankful. ...Well then, guess we should be getting back.

Daniel: Oh yeah, there anything good on TV today?

Chief: I think there was a sports program that Nayuki-kun recommended. Something about a special feature on martial arts from around the world—

Notes

Part 1

Location · Downtown HAMA

Chihiro: Ah, bingo~! It's on the third floor over here ☆.

Kiroku: TuRyStA's, collab cafe... I, can't wait...

Toi: Securing two reservations in such a fierce battle... I wouldn't expect anything less from you, Chii-sama! Absolutely god-tier...! You're such a blessing to this world, I feel like I'll dissolve from just standing next to you...!

Nayuki: ...Is it really alright if I come along? When it comes to TuRyStA, it's not like I'm not particularly knowledgeable...

Chihiro: Totally! If anything, it's a major lifesaver~ We would've been left with an empty seat!

Toi: But, Nayuki-san, are you sure it's okay? I thought you had a bunch of work to do...

Nayuki: Don't worry. I've been curious about the concept of a collab cafe for some time now, and since it seems like it could be inspiration for a future tour, I'm looking forward to it.

Toi: That's a relief...! I'm really looking forward to it too!

Location · TuRyStA Cafe

Cafe Staff: Welcome to the TuRyStA Cafe! Two reservations for two, correct, Natsuyaki-sama?

Chihiro: That's right~♪.

Cafe Staff: Then please take your seats at tables 18 and 22!

Chihiro: ...! Lookie! There's Turysukes everywhere, they're sho cute~!

Kiroku: And Stakichi plushies from, every era... It's cuteness, overload...

Toi: (Ah.)

Toi: (Chii-sama and Kiro-chan went to table 18... Which means...)

Nayuki: Toi-kun, it looks like our seats are over here.

Toi: ! Y-Yes! I'll take my seat, then...!

Toi: (Woah woah woah, I'm sitting at a table for two with Nayuki-san!)

Toi: (We haven't really talked outside of work like this... I'm getting nervous...)

Nayuki: ...

Toi: (Ah! Nayuki-san's looking all over the place, he's totally lost...! I have to do something...)

Toi: Um, the collab cafe has a cherry theme this time around... Look, there's a bunch of cherry-flavored items on the menu!

Nayuki: Cherry cake, cherry smoothie... They look delicious with such elaborate designs.

Toi: Exactly! The TuRyStA collab cafes are always high quality!

Toi: The menus match the characters perfectly, the food is delicious, and the way they add this foil stamping to the coasters makes the whole thing feel so fancy...

Toi: (! Oh no, I got carried away!)

Nayuki: I see. So the organizers have a clear understanding of customer needs. It makes sense you and the others come back so often.

Toi: !

Toi: (H-He was okay with it...! I thought for sure he'd be turned off...)

Nayuki: What do you recommend, Toi-kun?

Toi: Y-Yes, um... The collab meal with my oshi, Turysuke's...

Toi: (—Wh, "Turysuke's Cherry Beef Doria"!?)

Toi: (Is this really Turysuke's meal this time around? But all the other characters have cute stuff like cakes and smoothies...!)

Toi: (What do I do... Maybe I should pick something else... But if I just pretend it doesn't exist—)

Nayuki: I'll have "Turysuke's Cherry Beef Doria".

Toi: Eh!?

Notes:

For those who don't know, Turysuke (red) and Stakichi (purple) are names of the little bears Chihiro and Kiroku carry around. Their names are derived from the TuRyStA brand name with old Japanese name endings.

Doria is a Japanese oven-baked rice dish, mainly consisting of rice or pilaf, cheese, and a savory sauce (usually béchamel sauce). Meat, seafood, and/or vegetables are often added as well.

Part 2

Toi: A-Are you sure you want "Turysuke's Cherry Beef Doria"?

Nayuki: Yes. I'm curious about the combination of cherries and beef. You're welcome to order something else.

Nayuki: You can have the bonus coaster. Feel free to take photos before you eat, too.

Toi: ...!

Toi: (H-He's too nice...! The coasters are practically the main event at collab cafes!)

Service Drone: Are you ready to order.

Nayuki: Not yet, we're still deciding—

Toi: I-I'll also have "Turysuke's Cherry Beef Doria"!

Nayuki: ? The same thing? Are you sure?

Toi: Yes! I have to believe in my oshi! And I'm curious too, so I want to try!

Nayuki: Alright. What will you have to drink?

Toi: Um, I'll have the cherry smoothie.

Nayuki: Then we'll have "Turysuke's Cherry Beef Doria" and "Turysuke and Stakichi's Zukyu-Zukyu-Zukkyun ☆ Cherry Smoothie", please.

Service Drone: We have processed your order. We won't take long.

Toi: (Woah, even the way he ordered was so smooth...! To say all of that in one take...!)

Toi: (What is this feeling... It won't stop... It's like when a date triggers right at the start of an otome game...!)

Service Drone: Thank you for waiting.

Nayuki: ...I see, so this is what a collab menu item is like. The colors make it look very photogenic.

Toi: Waah, the smoothie and the doria are too cute~! I'm gonna take a bunch of pictures to show Ani-sama ♪.

Toi: Mm, but still, cherries with beef...? Out of all the combinations out there...

Nayuki: It may seem like an unexpected combination, but when it comes to nutrition, I think it makes perfect sense.

Toi: Eh? R... Really?

Nayuki: The vitamin C in cherries helps your body absorb the heme iron in beef. So, when you eat them together, you can expect to feel less fatigued.

Nayuki: I heard from Natsuyaki-kun that Turysuke is the soothing type of character. So I assume this dish is meant to heal you from the inside out.

Toi: ...!!

Toi: (What the heck...! That matches my headcanon of Turysuke perfectly! Who knew a menu could be this deep...!)

Toi: (Not just that, but Nayuki-san's stats are way too high...! He's a gentleman, he understands otaku culture... What a heartthrob~!)

Nayuki: Well then, now that we've taken some photos, shall we eat?

Toi: Y-Yes. Thank you for the meal.

Toi: Munch, munch... Mm, it tastes kind of healthy...!

Nayuki: Hehe. It's a good thing you believed in your oshi, Toi-kun.

Toi: Yes...! But I think I have another oshi now...!