"Whoever Said That Money Can't Buy Happiness Simply Didn't Know Where To Go Shopping."

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Brooks's P. O. V

Brooks: *almost hyper-ventilates from the stress he's having* ...

Nikki: *notices Brooks's expression* Are you okay Brooks?

Brooks: Uhm... May i excuse myself.

Nikki: Hmm... Tell me the reason first.

Brooks: I'm called by the Squid Sisters.... Well, Marie called me.

Glen: *happy Glen noises* Can i join?

Brooks: Uhm... No.

Glen: You're no fun.

Brooks: You're no agent.

Glen: Okay...

Brooks: And before i go, Nikki.

Nikki: What is it?

Brooks: Just remembered this, i brought something for you from F. A. O.

Nikki: Really?

Brooks: You said that you wanted a "souvenir" right?

Nikki: Yeah.

Brooks: I left on the my bed. Just get it. Alright, i'm out. *starts walking to the manhole*

Nikki: WAIT Brooks!

Brooks: *stops* U wot mate?

Nikki: Thanks.

Glen: *nudges Nikki teasingly* Yee...

Nikki: *blushes* Stop it, Glen!

Brooks: *smirks* Your thanks are wasted.

Nikki: *looks at Brooks* What do you mean?

Brooks: You can always ask me anything really...

Nikki: *smiles* Thank you for being a great friend.

Brooks: It's just what i do. Laterz. *walks away from the group*

I went inside the manhole to see what's going on with Marie and Callie. Inviting me to shopping... What's with those two. I'm almost dead by exhaustion...

At Cuttlefish's Cabin...

Brooks: *shows up the manhole* Good evening y'all.

C. Cuttlefish: Oh good morning 7. What makes you come here, lad?

Brooks: Your grandkids are up to something commander. They called me here for some reason.

Marie: *shows up from the shack* What do you mean "for some reason"? I texted you.

Brooks: I just finished a ranked battle. I'm exhausted already.

Marie: "You are required to join".

Ugh... She's even quoting her own text message... Damn it...

Brooks: *sigh of defeat* ...

Marie: Don't worry. We'll treat you to whatever you want.

Brooks: This "treat" you're doing better have no bounds...

Marie: What was that?

Brooks: *facepalms* ...

Marie: Whatever. Callie's still getting ready so sit tight. *goes in the shack*

Brooks: *sits on a rock near Cap't* Good morning Agent 3. You haven't said anything yet.

Agent 3: *looks at Brooks* ... *and then looks away*

Brooks: Okay... Just answer me honestly here. Do you hate me or not?

Agent 3: I-i don't.

Brooks: Then why are you ignoring me? Did i do something?

Agent 3: You did nothing.

Brooks: You did not answer the question. *sighs*

Am i getting the "F. A. O" employee treatment? But this is Squidbeak Splatoon i'm talking about. I guess it's just a Agent 3 "thing". Hating on people for no reason whatsoever...

Brooks: You haven't told me stories about the mission with commander yet. You still gonna tell me about that.

Agent 3: You still remember that? *groans*

Brooks: *smiles* You don't plan to tell me about that?

Agent 3: No.

Brooks: Come on now. I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours.

Agent 3: I said no.

Brooks: *chuckles* Well, that's that then. *stands up from the rock* You'll soften up in my presence eventually.

A-kun: Remember That Line...

Brooks: Marie! Callie! Are you done yet? *walks to the shack* *and tries to open it*

Marie: No, don't open it!

Brooks: *opens it anyway* ... *sees Callie half-dressed with Marie behind her*

Oh god... I heard that at the last moment. Look away Prince Brooks!

Brooks: *immediately looks away at the two* Sorry! Heard it last second!

Marie: Get out you perv!

Brooks: *walks away from the scene* ...

C. Cuttlefish: What happened kiddo?

Brooks: Ah, nothing. *looks on the ground* *checks his phone* *sits down back at the rock*

I texted Nikki if she's back in the apartment...

Nikki's P. O. V

What's his gift for me? He said it's laid down on the bed.

Nikki: *looks around Brooks's bedroom* ...

It's way too messy of a room. I'm gonna tell him about this later.

Nikki: The bed... *walks to the bed*

I'm here. What's his gift.

Nikki: *checks around the bed* ...

Oh! Is it this?

Nikki: *picks up the gift*...

A jack in a box? Okay? I'm gonna wind it then...

Nikki: *winds the box* ...

I finished winding it, it's... A Inkling holding flowers.. And a message with it "For you."

Nikki: *blushing so mad there's steam coming off her face* ...

He's... He's not serious about this right?...

Brooks P. O. V

Brooks: *puts his phone in his pocket* ...

Okay. seems she liked it. That's good. I literally had to go through my stuff at my dorm to find that one thing.

Marie: *looks at Brooks* Hey Brooks.

Brooks: *looks up at Marie* Huh? We going now?

Marie: Yes. I've called a car for us to drive to a nearest mall.

Brooks: Life of a pop-star.

Callie: Are you excited Brooks?

Brooks: Again, if you treat me in whatever i want, i'll won't mind jumping in.

Marie: Okay. Deal. But i have to remind you we're shopping.

Brooks: Yeah. So what?

Marie: You may or may not have to carry the stuff me and Callie bought.

Brooks: I knew it. Can you please have someone else do that?

Marie: If that happens, we would be swarmed and our shopping trip will be finished before it even started.

Brooks: *sighs* Just, don't buy too much.

Marie: Can't guarantee that. But sure.

Brooks: Thank god. *stands up from the rock* And by the way, you wore your disguises?

Marie: Yes. But we kinda did it "half-disguise, half-idol look".

Brooks:

Okay?...

Marie: I know. See you later Gramps!

C. Cuttlefish: Okay kiddos. Don't you dare come back late.

Brooks: Don't worry commander. I won't let them. Probably... *murmurs*

C. Cuttlefish: Okay then. Have a good time.

Brooks: I will. *goes inside the manhole*

At the Plaza...

Brooks: *shows up the manhole* Are you sure about this?

Marie: Yes i am sure. Don't worry about it.

Brooks: So where's the car?

Marie: It's already here. Just outside the Plaza...

We continued to walk to the car which was outside in a parking lot...

At the car...

Driver: *opens the windows* Good morning you two!

Callie: Hello! *opens the door* *then gets inside the car*

Marie: *goes in also* ...

Brooks: *goes in the back seat* ...

I'm not ready to expose my identity yet.

Driver: Oh! You have a guest today. May i ask his name?

Marie: Oh, his name is Brooks.

Driver: Good morning.

Thank god my Inkling hairstyle disguised my whole look.

Brooks: Likewise sir.

Driver: Why is he here Ms. Callie? New boyfriend?

Brooks:

Callie: *blushes* N-no!

Marie: He's just my friend. I invited him.

Driver: Okay. That's rare. So we're going the Carolina Mall?

Brooks: Wait. Carolina what?

Marie: Carolina Mall. It's a famous mall for the rich.

Brooks: Oh, of course. *mentally facepalms*

Driver: Okay, seems that we're all ready. Let's go! *puts the pedal to the metal*

One hour of driving later...

Driver: I'm gonna drop you off here. Just call me if you're done.

Marie: Okay. See you later.

Brooks: *looks at the mall* ...

Callie: *looks at Brooks* You like the mall?

Brooks: It's not bad. It's pretty cool looking.

Marie: I knew you would like it.

Brooks: Am i getting set up?

Marie: No. You're just paranoid.

Brooks: Hope so. Because i would run away as soon as i knew it was a set-up.

Callie: What should we buy?

Marie: Anything i guess... Anyway, let's go. *walks to the mall entrance*

Inside the mall...

Brooks: It's a 3 floor mall?

Callie: It's been a while since i've gone shopping with you Marie.

Marie: Yeah, but this time, we have a another person joining us.

Brooks: For real? You kidding me? You invited me. I didn't came with you by choice.

Marie: Then you can leave.

Brooks: "You are required to join." You remember that?

Marie: Just stop being a whiner. At least you could go shopping the first time.

Brooks: *murmurs* Didn't wanna swallow her words huh...

Callie: Where should we go first?

Marie: Probably the clothes shop first...

Brooks: (This is so like a rich person would say first in an expensive-ass mall... Oh my cod this is so stereotypical..) *facepalms* ...

Callie: Come on Brooks! *goes on the escalator*

Marie: Stop zoning out there and come here. *goes on the escalator as well*

Brooks: *goes on the escalator* ...

I just went silent and didn't wanna disrupt the shopping... But.. I feel like someone is watching us right now... Gonna be on guard...

???'s P. O. V

Inkling #1: Look at them! They're the Squid Sisters right?

???: I think so. Why would they be here though...

Inkling #2: They're pop-stars remember?

Inkling #1: And also a another Inkling with that Squid Sisters.

???: WHAT?! Who?

Inkling #1: I don't know.

???: Okay. We'll keep following them.

Inkling #1 and 2: Right.

Marie's P. O. V

Callie: Look here! *points at the clothes store*

Marie: I know, i know. We'll get there.

Brooks: *walks right up next to Marie* ...

Marie: *gets startled by Brooks* W-what is it?

Brooks: Did i surprised you? Sorry bout that.

Marie: What do you want?

Brooks: Is it what i think it is?

Marie: Yes Brooks.

Brooks: My cod...

Marie: Don't worry. Keep your cool and you'll be fine.

Brooks P. O. V

People, we're literally going in a girl clothing shop. And the employees are all-girl Inklings. And i'm the only male "Inkling" up in this. This is so bad... Should have turned down that damned offer when i had the freaking chance.

Inside the Clothing Store...

Marie's P. O. V

Employee #1: Good evening! Wait, are you.... Marie?

Marie: Sshhh... *puts a finger on her mouth* We're just going shopping we don't wanna attract attention.

Employee #1: Sorry if i'm being rude but, can i take a picture with you and Callie?

Marie: Okay... Psst! *calls Callie*

Callie: Huh? *looks behind*

Marie: Come here!

Callie: Okay! *goes to Marie*

Callie came and we took our picture.

Employee #1: Thank you so much.

Marie: No prob.

Employee #1: Now, what are you shopping today for?

Marie: *looks behind at Brooks* Are you coming?

Brooks: Where else should i go? Standing on wall like a weirdo?

Marie: Okay fine, chill. You can come with us.

Brooks: Right. *pulls out his phone*

Employee #1: *looks at Brooks discreetly* ... (Why is there a boy accompanying her? Wait... It cannot be...)

Brooks: *sees the stare from the employee* ... (Hmmm... What is she looking at?)

Callie: Come here Brooks!

Brooks P. O. V

AS SOON AS SHE SAID THAT, every employee in this establishment stared at me. i've never been so exposed in my whole goddamn human life. I can't even stop cursing... That's how bad it got.

Brooks: *sighs* What is it Cal?

Callie: *gets a dress and puts it in front of her* Does it look good on me?

It's a half-pink, half-purple shirt with a logo of a heart that says "I Heart You". Yeah, you could have expected that. Wait. DA HEACK?!!

Brooks: You're asking the wrong person about that. *does not pay attention on the heart*

Lookie here, i'm not dense. I'll remind you all that.

A-kun: Yeah Sure... Totally The Truth.

Callie: I wanna get your opinion anyway!

Brooks: *sighs* It's looking good.

Callie: That would any Inkling would say.

Brooks: What else can i say? Should i say "you look... Semi-decent."?

Callie: You're no fun Brooks. (I really thought i got him flustered there...)

Brooks: I can be "fun". Depends on your view of "fun". *looks away to a different direction*

Marie: Brooks come here.

Brooks: I'm not a fashion expert to critic those outfits. *goes to Marie*

Marie: Does it look good?

She showed me a out-door dress that looks like for a wedding or a birthday party.

Brooks: I can't say anything if you just put the dress on your face. Wear it. See if it looks good on ya.

Marie: Okay. *walks to a dressing room*

What now? I can't take out my phone, And the employees are just still staring at me. My cod please someone put me out of this hellhole.

Callie: Brooks! Come here~

Brooks: You're inside a dressing room? You better not troll me right here right now. (This can't be good... I mean, what do i expect?)

If Callie wore something weird or something trying to turn me on i'll just get some eyedrops for this sight i'm gonna see.

Brooks: *sighs* *gets ready for his inevitable doom* *opens the curtain* ...

Callie: Hi Brooks~...

Brooks:

A-kun: Lowkey Dying Laughing At This Shiz. Oh My God I'm Done.

This is so predictable... Wait, am i really the true prediction "masta"? I finally made it. The highest hierarchy of prediction. Seeing through some cliche-ass stuff. And how did she even get her hands on that thing? This store is weird AF.

Brooks: You're really trying me aren't you?

Callie: I know you want to~...

Brooks: *puts the curtain back* No.

Marie: I'm done changing!

Brooks: *goes to Marie's changing room* ...

Marie is more sensical. I know she wouldn't pull some weird stuff with lots of girl Inklings here.

Brooks: *opens the curtain* Here.

Wow. It's looks really good honestly...

Brooks: *removes his mask* ...

Marie: *blushes slightly* ...

Brooks: *smiles* Not bad. *puts back his mask*

Marie: T-thank you. *hides her face*

Brooks: No worries. You made a good choice with that dress.

We finally finished shopping and Callie and Marie bought stuff. Not a lot of stuff tho. Which is great. Thank god they were not torturing...

Brooks: Now, what next?

Callie: We're going in a amusement center!

Brooks: So basically we're "toying" around there.

Marie: You're bad.

Brooks: No i'm not.

???'s P. O. V

Inkling #1: Look, they came out!

???: That guy... Who is he... Why is he having a time with those pop-stars... That should be me.

Inkling #2: *looks at ??? weirdly* ...

???: We'll follow them more.

Inkling #1: Okay.

Inkling #2: Right.

Back to the 3....

Brooks P. O. V

We arrived at the arcade center... This is so childish... But i get why we would be here anyway.. So i'll let it slide. Plus, i'm was invited to this. So i better not complain anymore unlike earlier.

Marie: *looks at Brooks* ... *notices his facial expression*

Brooks: Huh? *looks at Marie*

Marie: Sorry about this. Callie would always request this.

Brooks: Uh, it's fine. It's just we are probably wasting time.

Marie: True. But i can't let Callie not have her fun you know?

Brooks: *nods* Let's just go in. And hey, i might just have fun with this also.

I was sugar-coating this situation so it would be believable. But i am too tired for this. But i went with the flow anyway.

A little bit of time passed later...

Brooks: *sees Marie in front of a claw machine* ...

I proceeded to Marie to see what's going on...

Brooks: Sup. What's going on?

Marie: I can't get this prize.

Brooks: *looks inside the claw machine* ...

She's trying to get a... Judd plushie... How do i know that "Judd"? You know, some digging and some remembering...

Brooks: Huh. I'll try to help you with that. But no guarantees tho.

Marie: Okay.

Brooks: *puts a coin in the claw machine* It may take a while Marie. But i'll get it. Probably.

I'm having no expectations on myself. The last time i was in a arcade was back in my young days. I probably don't know what a claw machine is it was that long.

Brooks: *tries to get the plushie* ...

Ug... I failed. One more time.

Brooks: *tries one more time* ...

Failed again. This is getting embarrassing..

Brooks: Hope you don't mind Marie...

Marie: I can wait.

Brooks: *focusing* ...

Okay.... Here!

Brooks: *grabs the plushie* ... *and immediately gives it to Marie*

Marie: T-thanks...

Brooks: No prob. I was my first time back in a arcade in a long, long time. So you could say i was lucky... Plus, you could just get the real Judd.

Marie: It's just, Judd is always busy in Turf Wars since he referees the matches.

Brooks: Aw, i see.

Marie: How's Callie doing?

Brooks: She's having fun. Maybe too much fun. *looks at Callie*

About Callie... She's playing whack-a-squid. She did it 5 times in a row because she said "wayyyy too much fun"...

Brooks: Yeah... Shall we get her now? I'm getting hungry personally...

Marie: Yeah, call her right now.

Brooks: Okai. *goes to get Callie*

Outside the Arcade...

Brooks: Boi i'm hungry. I haven't eaten lunch yet.

Marie: Okay. You said my treat. Where do you wanna eat?

Callie: Do you have a preference?

Brooks: This is the first time i'm in this mall. And it's expensive too. So...

Marie: We'll just give a recommendation?

Brooks: Not that, but that's good enough.

Marie: Okay. I have this one spot.

Brooks: Okay, lead me to it.

???'s P. O. V

???: I'm getting mad now...

Inkling #1: I'm getting mad too...

Inkling #2: Should we pounce on this guy when the Squid Sisters go home?

???: Sure. *smirks*

Brooks P. O. V

Marie: Here. A brunch cafe.

Brooks: What is it named?

Marie: Garden Brunch Cafe.

Brooks: Okay. Let's go in. I'm hungry. *goes in the cafe*

Inside the Cafe...

As soon as we got in, i immediately got in "panic mode"... Who's gonna take the order? Me? Marie?

Brooks: *panics* ...

Marie: Why are u panicking?

Brooks: Who's gonna take the order?

Marie: Oh yeah... But why are you in a panic?

Brooks: I guess i'll take the order... Find a seat, and please get your disguise game turned up.

Marie: Okay. I'll tell Callie. And oh yeah, *gives Brooks 1100 coins*

Brooks: Thanks for the treat.

Marie: You said it yourself, so i delivered. Later. *goes to find Callie*

After Brooks takes his order...

Cashier: Here's your order! *gives a tray to Brooks*

Brooks: Thanks! *grabs the tray filled with food and brings it where Callie and Marie are*

A-kun: Orders.

Brooks: 5x Waffles, 5x Pancakes, Large Sized Iced Coffee (Flavor: Caramel) And Power Eggs Benedict.

Marie: 2 Scrambled Power Eggs, 3 Waffles, And Iced Tea.

Callie: 3 Fried Power Egg, And Coffee.

Brooks: *puts the huge-ass tray on to the table* Here you girls.

Marie: Again, you make a good waiter. *smirks*

Brooks: Again, "haha, funny." Now eat. *sits down*

Timeskip brought you by Nikki playing around with her gift from Brooks.

Brooks: *goes outside the cafe* That was good.

Marie: And it wasn't that expensive. We got cheap food right there.

Brooks: Maybe i did the right choice after all.

Callie: Of what?

Brooks: For giving a recommendation instead of finding my preferred restaurant that may or may not be expensive AF.

Marie: We're going home now...

Brooks: What time is it?

Marie: *checks on her phone* It's 4:56 PM...

Brooks: Oh, that's a good time to go. (Hope Cap't doesn't mind this time to go home...)

And then, 3 Inklings showed up in front of me and in front of Callie and Marie. I knew something was up when i was going up that escalator. Someone was watching us. And lo and behold, there was someone watching us. But i kinda forgot about them until now.

Callie: *gets scared* ... *hides behind Brooks*

Marie: *gets startled* ...

The guy in the center is a violet bowl-cut Inkling. Looks like a normie. On the left, a green-haired colored Inkling, and the right, A yellow-haired colored Inkling.

Brooks: *looks behind at the two* ... *sighs*

???: Why are you with the Squid Sisters huh?

Oh god, This stupid numb-head is causing a scene if he goes on.

Inkling #1: You're probably a nobody who just got a date with these two.

Brooks: Oh my cod please, stop making a scene. We haven't traded names yet.

???: My name?

Trevor Wattner.

Brooks:

Trevor Who?

A-kun: Ohhh Shizz... It's Going Down... Plus It's In A Mall No Less. But Anyway, This The 2nd Chapter Out Of The 5 Chapters I'm Releasing This Month! So Good Work Me! (Even Tho No One Reads This Anymore...) So Anyway, I'll See You Next Chapter GOODBAI~!

Word Count: 3630 Words...

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