The next day, the whole gang (and I mean the official gang) was eating up breakfast in the kitchen. Unikitty was proudly enjoying some of the strawberry buttermilk pancakes that she'd whipped up herself (with some cream cheese spread onto them, of course!), Hawkodile was having a post-morning-workout-carbo-protein-load (those fists and muscles need power!), Richard was enjoying some of Unikitty's pancakes and a warm cup of black coffee, and Dr. Fox was eating a strawberry buttermilk pancake topped with scrambled eggs (breakfast taco-style). 

  Richard: (after tasting the pancakes) Oh, wow. Princess, I have to say, I'm actually quite impressed. These are really good. 

  Hawkodile: Darn right they are! (shoving four of the pancakes into his mouth)

  Unikitty: (blushing a little from Hawkodile) Thanks, guys! You know what makes 'em even better? (sing-songy) Cream cheeeese! (continues eating) 

  A little while after she started eating, she thought to herself: Gee, the arrows shooting at Puppycorn and me yesterday sure were scary. Good thing Hawkodile and Ellie were there to save us, and the way Hawkodile landed was amazing! I must be pretty lucky to have Hawkodile as my bodyguard. He's just so awesome... And brave... And strong... And so cute when he blushes! *giggles*

  Dr. Fox: Hey, where's Puppycorn?

  Upon hearing this question, Unikitty's amorous thoughts suddenly came to a screeching halt, and she started wondering, W-w-what? Where is my lil' bro? He was in here while I was making these yummy pancakes. She ate another pancake while thinking this. She actually would've left the table to search the kitchen for him, but then she heard something. Eating noises. Pretty sloppy ones. They were coming from under the kitchen table. Unikitty curiously got off her chair and started peeking her pretty blue eyes underneath the tablecloth. There she saw her little brother, who was happily nomming on pancakes!

  Puppycorn: Hey, sis!

  Unikitty: Hey, Lil' Bro!

  Richard came in from the top of the table (yes, he went through it) and asked:

  Richard: Puppycorn, what are you doing?

  Puppycorn: Eating floor-pancakes.

  Hearing this response, Richard sighed, got the little pupper, and brought him up from under the table. 

  Richard: Tsk, tsk, tsk. Puppycorn, don't you have any table manners?

  Puppycorn: Why would I need one of those? I already live in the castle.

  Dr. Fox: (setting her pancake-egg taco aside) Want me to get you a plate?

  Puppycorn: Okay!

  Dr. Fox went up to the cupboard and got out a plate so clean that you could see your reflection in it. Then she got some fresh pancakes on it, went back to the table, and places it in front of Puppycorn. Seeing the scrumptious homemade wares of her older sister, the young prince's tail started wagging quickly. He grabbed one of the pancakes and was going to start chowing down, but then Richard laid down a knife and fork, much to Puppycorn's confusion.

  Richard: Honestly, Puppycorn. If you're going to go to the ReGala, you really should learn some table manners. 

  Puppycorn: Really?

  Richard: Yes. Listen, Puppycorn. The ReGala is a high-society, high-class, and highly sophisticated social event. Therefore, attending it means that you have to be on your absolute best behavior! Do you understand?

  Puppycorn: Okay!

  Richard: Good. Now since it's breakfast time, I think the first thing we should go over is table manners. First things first, there's sitting up straight and pulling up your chair.

  Puppycorn stops slouching and (literally) pulling his chair upwards, causing it to start jumping up and down. After about 5-6 jumps, Richard settled the hyper little pup down and pushed the chair down.

  Richard: That's not what I meant.

  Meanwhile, Unikitty and Dr. Fox were both enjoying some strawberry pancakes. As she was eating, Dr. Fox thought to herself, Wow! These are excellent! Such even internal temperatures! The flavorful composition of the batter combined with the strawberries! Mmm-mmm! Who knew Unikitty could cook like this? At this moment, Dr. Fox quickly turned her head up to Unikitty and said:

  Dr. Fox: Uni, you're really good at cooking! What did you use to make these? 

  There's no response.

  Dr. Fox: Unikitty?

  Confused, Dr. Fox tried tapping her purring pink princess pal on the shoulder, but nothing happened. The intelligent little vixen tried waving her stubby little hand right in front of the bubbly royal feline's adorable face, but still no response. It was as if Unikitty was just staring off into outer space. Suddenly, Dr. Fox noticed some heart-shaped Sparkle Matter popping out of Unikitty's head. 

  Dr. Fox: (under her breath) Wait. Is that what I think it is?! 

  All those hearts were floating upwards to form a giant pink heart similar to the one that'd floated above Hawkodile a while back. The heart was getting bigger and heavier as the little, heart-shaped particles fused into it, and soon, the heart started falling down towards Unikitty!

  Dr. Fox: Unikitty, watch out!

  The super-smart little vixen quickly pushed her royal friend out of the way of the giant falling heart, causing it to land right on the floor with a loud thud. Understandably, this did not go unnoticed by the boys.

  Richard: Princess!

  Puppycorn: You okay, Sis?

  Hawkodile: Oh no, not again!

  Unikitty: I'm okay!

  Dr. Fox: Um, no, you aren't! You, my girl, have-

  Hawkodile: A crush?

  Dr. Fox: Exactly.

  Suddenly, the giant heart that represented Unikitty's crush started rising up and over Unikitty. Then, without warning, it started swiftly crashing down on Unikitty, gradually shrinking her with every downward beat! However, this didn't last long.

  Hawkodile quickly rushed up to the heart and gave it a strong and swift Bodyguard Punch, reducing it to a whole bunch of not-so-little pieces. 

  Dr. Fox: Great job, Hawk!

  Hawkodile: (blushing) Thanks. 

  They all went up to the now smaller Unikitty.

  Richard and Hawkodile: (at exact unison) Are you okay, Princess? 

  Puppycorn: (giggling) Hey, look, Sis! Now we're the same size! Neat!

  Dr. Fox: Puppycorn, there's nothing neat about this! If Unikitty doesn't confess to her crush in time, she could crush away into absolutely nothing!!

  Puppycorn: (gasping) Oh no!

  Hawkodile: Don't worry, Princess. I'll do whatever I can to help you confess. (taking her little sky blue paw) Come on.

  Upon feeling her paw in her bodyguard's big, strong hand, Unikitty suddenly felt her heart start to rush. Heart Sparkle Matter started popping out of her head again as the two hurried to Hawkodile's treehouse.

  Meanwhile, Dr. Fox went up to the remnants of Unikitty's crush heart. She tried to pick up one of the pieces, but it was quite heavy. 

  Dr. Fox: (a little strained) I'm gonna go run some tests on this heart sample in the lab.

  With that, she started making her way to her lab, all the while struggling to carry her large and weighty sample. This left only Richard and Puppycorn remaining in the kitchen.

  Richard: (turning to Puppycorn) I guess in the meantime, we'll continue your manners lessons.

  Puppycorn: Okay!