Track 5

I had an inkling from watching them pass through the hallway, but...

To think the food menu only has one burger. It has the passion of a stubborn long-standing ramen shop!

Huh? Come to think of it, where’s Kuguri-san...?

He was just sitting far enough to not be caught up with that ramen idiot a while ago...

If you’re talking about Kuguri, he just went to Car No.6 with Netaro.

......

Let’s hope he’s not doing anything unnecessary.

I said I’d add some arrangements, but I got no ideas.

Something that wibble wobbles on the line between safe and out...

Fufufu... That sounds rather fun.

Hm. If it isn’t Kuu, the safeout master himself.

I’m simply curious how you plan to feed that thickheaded Liguang and the little one.

That’s exactly what I’m plotting right now.

It’s been decided that “Thrill” is my personality. So if Beatrice ever comes to my store, that's the appeal I need to show off full blast...

Kuu, you got any ideas~? A way to spice things up without getting yelled at by those annoying twits?

Well, I wonder. I don’t make a habit of spending my time concerning myself with what others think, so I wouldn’t know.

Even the lány who swarm around me do so out of their own free will. They choose to become captivated by me all on their own.

I seeee. So I should make it so I don’t have to do anything, while the customers fall head over heels in love on their own...?

‘kay, let’s go with that!

Oh, wanna taste test when it’s done?

I’ll pass. I think I’ll just help myself to some of these snacks over here.

Awww, those are just some harmless snacks from the store.

Well... The “Spicy” meat bun burger I ordered tasted decent, but...

Is there nothing that can be done about this bizarre appearance...?

Ahaha, it’s the manager’s preference apparently.

The “Fluffy” meat bun burger I ordered is just as fluffy as it sounds. It looks just like Liguang’s rabbits.

(Does Kamina find my rabbits… appetizing…? Surely not.)

This “Ramen” meat burger also has such a rich tonkotsu flavor that you wouldn’t expect from its bright blue appearance!

(Meat bun, burger, ramen, bright blue, and tonkotsu...? The idiot not seeing an issue with that is an even bigger idiot.)

......

Come to think of it, Kuguri, I see you returned to your seat at some point... Are you not going to order?

Oh, I’m fine. I had a little something in Car No. 6. More importantly—

What is this pepper mill?

Oh, Yowa-san shoved it onto the tray earlier, but it looked dangerous so I hid it...

It looks like a normal pepper mill, but...

The label says “Kawaii Peppah” on it.

The description says “Good to sprinkle on a meat bun burger.” Well, let’s give it a try.

Put some on for me as well, Yukikaze!

You should leave it be.

A grind of the mill and—

*Chomp*

(...Now then, I wonder what kind of magic Netaro will cast on them.)

Has the taste changed?

......!?

Is something the matter?

Hahaha! What on earth is happening? Tao, Kinari, you’ve both become so tiny...

Tiny...?

My little brothers were already cute, but now they’ve become even more Kawaii...!

...What?

So it’s like your visual input’s all messed up?

As of now, it seems we’re seeing all of the shop’s staff members in their Kawaii form.

You look more Kawaii than usual too, Ten.

Glad to hear it.

That damned Yowa...

...Tao. Should I lick a bit of the Kawaii Peppah to perform an analysis on the composition of its ingredients?

No, I don’t think that’s a good idea...

I’m curious to see how Kuguri and Nayuki look!

......

Wait, they’re gone...?

(The younger Kitakata is hiding under the table... and Domeki caused this whole mess before immediately taking his leave.)

...Wait. If the little brothers here are this Kawaii, then—

Does that mean the chief and Kafka have also become extraordinarily Kawaii...!?

Maybe~.

I can’t just sit here. I have to go to them right away.

Ummm... Sorry to interrupt while you’re getting into a crouching start position.

!

No one was coming to pick up the desserts, so I brought them with me while I came to check on things. Did something happen?

Yeah, something huge. At this rate—

There’s going to be a Kawaii traffic jam...!!

Come again?

Hohoho.

Ah, there he is.

Looks like my Kawaii Peppah has Yuki and Right looking funny!

What, did you screw something up again?

Not my fault they put the Peppah in their mouths!

Well that’s true, but...

You were the one who prepared it.

Hmm... Even Netaro getting scolded...

Is simply Kawaii.

Exactly! The effect’s also Kawaii. With this, my personality and my thrilling taste is assured!

The customers will fall head over heels in love with the Kawaii staff! And Beatrice will too!

If the staff is Kawaii, then sales and reviews might actually go up.

See~, you get it.

Yowa-san.

Yeees?

Get over here. On your knees now.

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Time for a magnificent Kawaii Peppah scattering! TAKE THISSS—!!

!?

Guh... I breathed it in...!

Achoo! Ah-!

What is this, my vision’s warping...Achoo!

Tengu, since you didn’t complain, I’m making you my accomplice! Let’s skedaddle on to Car No. 5 now!

Waaah, I’m being kidnaaapped. My bad, Tao, Kinari, I’m leaving the rest to you.

Sneezing, huh... My nostrils are equipped with a dust filter, but perhaps I should turn it off and experience this for myself.

Wait, do...do it later... Ah, Ahh...

Suspend filter function.

!

Ah, ah, ahhh—

BWACHOOOOOOO—!!

......, The urge has subsided...