Lively Night

Anyway, we kept scavenging after that and soon the basket brimmed with scarves, trinkets, and random props that somehow fit An-rin’s chaotic energy.

I found a cheap pirate hook hand that An-rin seemingly took an interest in. She strapped it on her hand and waved it around. Chii dug up a box of glittery costume masks, holding one up to her face.

“Kii, should we add a masked hero to the scenario? You could pull it off.”

I smirked, leaning against a shelf. “Masked hero, huh? You're trying to make me the star when I’m supposed to be the villain, Chii? Besides, I’m already the chef, the muscle, and the prop guy. How many roles are you gonna give me?”

She stuck out her tongue, her eyes sparkling mischievously. “That’s on you for being the only guy in all this. Isn’t it the consequence of your actions? Besides, you’d look hot in a mask.”

This girl… How can a glittery mask make me look hot?