Magical Girl?! But I Was a Dude!

Chapter 9: Glittery Shenanigans and the Quest for Snacks

Chapter 9: Glittery Shenanigans and the Quest for Snacks

The aftermath of the bunny dance-off left the village buzzing with excitement, but it also made me realize one crucial fact: I was officially starving. All that twirling and shimmying had worked up quite an appetite, and there was no way I could go on fighting sparkly villains on an empty stomach.

"Fluffbuns," I declared as we ambled back toward the inn, "we need to find food. Real food. None of this glitter nonsense."

Fluffbuns, bobbing happily beside me, seemed unfazed by my new mission. "How about we check out that new snack stand that just opened? I hear they have the most amazing things!"

My stomach growled in response. "Lead the way!"

As we made our way through the village square, I couldn’t help but notice how lively everything felt. Villagers were chatting animatedly about the Bunny of Bad Vibes and how my dance moves had saved them from the bad vibes. It was surreal, but I didn’t have time to dwell on that. My focus was on food, and I would fight anyone who got between me and my snack quest.

After a few moments of wandering, we found ourselves in front of a brightly decorated stand that had the words “Snacks to Satisfy Your Sparkle!” written in glittery letters.

"Great," I muttered, eyeing the colorful treats that sparkled under the sunlight. "Just what I need—a glitter-themed snack stand."

Fluffbuns, however, was practically bouncing with excitement. "Look at all the flavors! There’s glitter popcorn, sparkly cupcakes, and even shimmer smoothies!"

I raised an eyebrow. "Isn’t it a little risky to eat something that sparkles? I mean, what if it makes me explode again?"

"Just think of it as an adventure!" Fluffbuns encouraged, its little eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Adventure? More like a trip to the bathroom," I grumbled, but I stepped closer anyway, my stomach leading the charge.

As I perused the menu, I was met with an array of ridiculous options. "Magical Munchies," "Fizzy Fairy Fritters," and "Glittery Gummy Delights." It was overwhelming, and my mouth watered at the thought of any of it.

"Okay, how about a little bit of everything?" I suggested, trying to ignore the overwhelming urge to cringe at the sparkling branding.

The vendor, a cheerful woman wearing a sparkly apron, beamed at us. "Great choice! You’ll love the Fairy Fritters! They come with a side of Extra Sparkle Sauce!"

I hesitated. "Extra Sparkle Sauce? Is that really necessary?"

"Absolutely! It’s a crowd favorite!" she said, practically glowing with enthusiasm.

Fluffbuns chimed in, "Just think of it as a magical dip! We can always wash it down with a shimmer smoothie afterward!"

With my stomach growling louder than my doubts, I nodded. "Alright, let’s do this."

After placing my order, I couldn’t help but notice the growing crowd around me. Apparently, my little dance party with Bunzilla had made me somewhat of a celebrity. Villagers pointed and whispered as I waited, which made me feel oddly self-conscious.

Then, just as the vendor was handing me my order of glittery snacks, a loud crash erupted from the nearby fountain. I turned to see a group of villagers staring wide-eyed at the chaotic scene unfolding before them.

A glitter dragon had landed in the fountain, causing water to splash everywhere, creating a sparkling waterfall effect that glimmered like a disco ball. It was enormous, with scales that shone like gems, and it was currently attempting to drink from the fountain while accidentally causing even more chaos.