The scene picks up exactly where we left off. Yukio blinks, still surprised, as the girl's glasses slip off and her hoodie slides down, revealing her striking human-animal hybrid features—long blue hair, soft rabbit ears twitching gently.
Pekora:
Ow… that fall hurts, peko.
Yukio (Internally):
Is she blind? I was totally in plain sight.
He watches her silently, expression unreadable. He doesn't move to help her up.
Yukio:
Watch where you're going next time. You could hurt someone.
Pekora:
I'm sorry, I didn't see you—I'm so clumsy, peko!
She brushes herself off, then internally thinks:
Huh? What's with this guy? He doesn't even know who I am? Everyone in this city recognizes me—the incredible princess, Usada Pekora! But this guy…
Yukio picks up his snack and heads calmly to the cashier, paying without a second glance, then leaves the store.
Pekora (Internally):
Eh?! He's so careless! Not even a "sorry" back?
Yukio (Internally, walking away):
I got way too confused, so I said that and immediately leave. How does a human-animal hybrid even exist? No, maybe it's just a headband. Wait… no, I didn't see any base for a headband, and those ears twitched. I didn't even know these types of humans existed. Whatever, she's a random girl—I've got nothing to do with her.
He stops walking and glances back. Suddenly, a group of small, fluffy rabbit creatures with carrots clipped to their ears rush into the store, followed by excited fans.
Yukio (Internally, eyes widening slightly but face calm):
What the hell are those things?
He watches as the same girl is surrounded by the creatures and fans.
Yukio (Internally):
Is she famous or something? I don't know her—who is she?
He shakes his head and continues back toward his apartment.
Later, after the fans disperse, Pekora mutters to herself.
Pekora:
Phew, at least that was quick, peko.
She flashes back to Yukio—his calm, careless demeanor sticks in her mind.
Pekora (Internally):
Who was that guy? His eyes were empty… but mysterious and cool, peko! I've never seen anyone treat me like that since I became an idol and VTuber.
Hours later, Yukio exits his apartment, his face expressionless as he spots a large spider inside. Internally, he's tense but doesn't show it. He grabs his snacks and heads to a nearby park to eat alone.
Yukio (Muttering):
Seriously, I need to clean my place someday. Just don't have the energy.
He crunches on chips—then suddenly chokes, startled by a voice next to him.
Pekora:
Do you mean your house is pretty messy, peko? I can't imagine living in a place like that.
Yukio blinks, confused internally.
Yukio (Internally):
Where did she come from?
Yukio (Calm, slight curiosity):
You're that girl from before. What do you want?
Pekora (Playfully offended):
What do I want? That's a little rude, peko! I am… Usada Pekora! Princess of Pekoland!!!
Chapter ends on Pekora's confident declaration.