Riddles and Bites ( 222 )

Macia Town – Morning

The streets buzzed with voices, carriages rumbled past, and the smell of fresh bread filled the air.

Hazuki stood in front of a small bakery stall.

"Owner!!" he called, already pointing excitedly.

"This bun, that bun, and that one—five in total! And coffee! Big mug! Bigger than an ale mug!"

The shopkeeper, a petite beastkin woman with flour smudged on her sleeves, blinked in surprise.

"Uh… Mister customer… these buns are a bit large. Are you sure?"

"Yes! No more questions! Just give me my buns!!" Hazuki grinned widely, cheerfully.

But to the owner, it looked a little creepy.

To Hazuki, however, he was just happy about buns.

A moment later, he plopped down at a small wooden table beside the stall. His hands drummed impatiently on the surface.

Ridan floated down from above and landed directly on the table.

"Fruity bun! Fruity bun!" he chanted, bouncing slightly in place.