{Koyuki}

When I made the cookies, I had finished with a total of three dozen. By the time I had managed to wrestle the remains away from my brothers (and try one myself), I only had fifteen cookies left.

I wrapped them up to bring to our nextdoor neighbors, and my closest friends, the Yamada family. More specifically the twins, Saiko and Shoko.

We had lived next to each other for pretty much as long as I can remember. Our parents are best friends so we would all hang out a lot, especially when we were younger.

We didn't become distant as we grew up, however.

As it turns out, my brother and I were painfully shy and didn't really talk to anyone else. Sai and Sho still chose to spend time with us almost every day.

That of course meant that the two were also frequent victims of my confectionary crimes, unfortunately for them.

Today, I wanted to spoil them for always putting up with it.

I made my way over there, which took less than two minutes, and knocked on the door.

Well, I went to, anyway. As I lifted my hand to do so, the door swung open and I saw a flash blonde and lime green burst out from it.

Said flash had wrapped me in a bone-crushing hug and nearly taken us both to the ground.

"Woah, Saiko!" I yelped, struggling not to fall. Saiko grinned at me and released her deathgrip.

"Sup, Yuki? What brings ya here?" she asked. She spotted the container I was holding. "Ooh, brought us some new scented rocks?"

I shook my head, a small smile tugging at my lips.

"Nope, these are completely edible."

"For real? Gotta try 'em then." Saiko grabbed the box with a 'yoink!'.

She went in and set the box on the table. I tossed my shoes off at the door and joined her.

Shoko had wandered into the kitchen when we did. Saiko tapped her shoulder and pointed at the box.

"Hey, Sho, wanna try one? Yuki says they're safe to eat."

Shoko nodded.

"Sure," she signed. She took one and tried a bite without hesitation, much like Dazai, although her bites were much smaller.

"They're good," she signed. "But just a bit too sweet for me." She offered the rest of it to her sister.

"Don't mind if I do," Saiko grinned. She popped the cookie into her mouth. Her eyes widened slightly.

"Holy wow! You weren't kidding when you said these were edible!"

"Like them?"

"Heck yeah!" Saiko gave me a thumbs up, taking another.

"I'm glad," I smiled slightly.

Shoko giggled and covered her mouth as Saiko stuffed her face.

By the time she was done there were only nine left.

"Maaan, I'm gonna start putting on some weight if you keep bringing these over."

"If you keep eating like that, then probably," I nodded. "You and Dazai both."

"Hey! You're not supposed to agree with me!"

She fake-pouted and started punching my arm lightly.

"Sorry?"

"You jerk!"

"I could always make healthier food.. or I could stop bringing stuff over all together?"

"Dude, I'd literally die," she deadpanned, ceasing her assault.

"You've only had them once.." I replied, sweat-dropping.

"And they're incredible! Seriously, you should open a bakery once you get a few more recipes under your belt."

"You think?"

"Totally!"

"I, um.. thanks!" I smiled, blushing slightly and rubbing my bicep. "I should get back. Ayato's hosting a mini Mario Kart tournament and I've been ordered not to miss it."

"Oh, sweet!" Saiko beamed. "I'mma grab Sho and we'll be right over! You should use the cookies as the grand prize."

"If you bring them we can," I shrugged.

"Yes! I'm so gonna kick all your asses!"

I chuckled to myself as Saiko charged out of the room excitedly. She barreled back in a minute later with Shoko in tow and we headed next door for the game, making sure not to forget the extra cookies.

In the end, Saiko had lost the Mario Kart tournament in spectacular fashion. She was given a cookie out of pity.

{ Tournament Rankings }
1st Ayato
2nd Shoko
3rd Koyuki
4th Dazai
5th NPC
6th Fiyoko (2y.o.)
7th NPC
8th Saiko