Mochi Munching with the Imps!

Mochi was something that had been on Dakota’s mind as he had heard of the interesting flavors that were available around this time of year. There were so many types out there already and he wanted to see just what might be up for flavoring. With the ones out there for the little imps, Dakota wondered just what flavors or fillings they may have had. With things like ice cream and some chocolates in mind, he figured the festival might have a special type that would be only for this moment.

It was quite a moment before he found the place he was looking for. The mochi store! He wasn’t going to be the only one who was eating on these little ones as he brought Thimble, his bimble, along to help pick some pieces up for the others at home. It shouldn’t be that hard to pick up something so it wouldn’t take as long as it would seem after some thought.

“There’s so many here… I think my eyes are overloading my stomach… I just need one or two for myself and possibly one for each of your fellas~ Then I need to pick up some ingredients for the special ones for Allocer later~ Don’t wanna leave anyone out, right?~” He gave a smile to Thimble before getting a nod in return.

He and Thimble moved around the slightly busy store to get the mochi and other things they needed before moving to the register. Dakota placed the items he had onto the counter and Thimble placed the one item he had on there as well. The carats were flying out of his wallet whilst he paid for his purchases before he placed the change into his little carat pouch soon after and grabbed the bags.

“That was some shopping trip…~ At least this is one of the only expenses unless another CAT plushie comes out or something~ Hahaha~” His mind drifted to the special plushies he liked to get right as they came out.

Arriving home, he greeted Ocean and Boreal who had met the two at the door after resting all day long, petting them gently as he smiled and made cute sounds at them. The treats were carried to the kitchen, and he plopped everything he didn’t need in the key dish on the counter and shrugged off his hoodie, wearing a comfy shirt already underneath.

It was time to make the special mochi for Allocer first, then they could have their own sweet little mochi along with whatever might be left over after making the ones he needed. It was for fun and he hoped that it would be something that he wouldn’t miss out on in his time growing as a bun and learning of the history and holidays that seemed to float around. It would be some work and make some mess but nothing a bit of cleaning couldn’t help with.

“Let’s do this!~ Time to get messy and have some fun!~ Now let’s hope that I can make these look nice, fellas~” Dakota turned towards the little imps that followed from the door and nodded as he put on an apron.

Busting out bowls and the ingredients he needed, Dakota set himself to work. It was a bit simple to follow the recipe he had found to make some colorful and tasty mochi to share with the one known as Allocer. He plopped in one thing after another and pinched off pieces before squishing and mixing things in, making a mixture that was a bit gummy-looking in texture and filling it with a yummy substance that had been made in another bowl right after the main mix. It was easier said than done on the paper and how it looked in the book he had picked up to read for later.

“Well… They aren’t too pretty on that side… BUT we can eat the ickier looking ones and I can pretty the better-looking ones up some more for Allocer~ That’s the best way for this to go I believe~” Dakota went to wash his hands before prettying up the less messy homemade mochi and smiled happily as he placed them on a plate neatly.

After all that hard work, he took the nicely picked mochi from the shop to the others. He leaned down to Ocean and watched the excited harpup bounce slightly on his blubbery tummy for his treat, holding it in his flippers while he gave it a happy munch and watched it stretch out. He loved the soft and milky flavor of the mochi he had been given and this would be his favorite for life he figured.

Boreal was next to get his mochi, finding the glittery snack a beautiful and lovely display as well as tasting nicely. He ended up a little messy with the sparkly bits falling on himself. The little bearly dusted himself off a bit as he plopped on his little butt to munch his own treat.

Dakota passed out the other snacks to the sleepy little fellas who didn’t want to get out of the spaces they claimed for sleeping as they ate them up happily on their own.

Thimble and Dakota decided to eat the yummy mochi they had gotten for themselves together and relaxed on the couch, chewing bits and pieces with leaves and decorating one of them for Thimble. Dakota had gotten a sea salt one, finding the saltiness and sweetness in balance with each other and knowing his tongue would be a funny blue color after as a fun part for later.

This yummy mochi would be something that he wouldn’t forget as well as the homemade ones they would be eating later after all of these had worn off between all of the imps and himself. Something fun every once in a while seemed to make him happy with his sweet little friends. It would leave him with wonderful memories, and he wouldn’t trade them for anything in this world.