It was Saturday morning, and the house buzzed with excitement.
Their adoptive mom smiled as she handed out the movie tickets.
"You girls have been working hard at school," she said. "So today, you're going to the cinema!"
"YESSS!" Mika shouted, pumping her fist. "I've waited my whole life for this moment!"
Nari arched a brow. "You literally said that about pizza night last week."
Sayo checked the movie title on the ticket. "The Adventures of Star Knights… sounds thrilling."
Yua tilted her head, clutching her tiny bag. "…Will it be loud?"
"Only a little," Sayo smiled gently. "I'll sit next to you, okay?"
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The Cinema Rush
The theater was huge and full of people. Bright posters lined the walls, the smell of buttered popcorn filled the air, and colorful lights flickered above.
Mika ran straight to the concession stand. "One large popcorn, three sodas, and… ooh! Chocolate bites!"
"Are you feeding the entire row?" Nari groaned.
Sayo tried to calculate prices while Yua stood behind, eyes wide at all the choices.
"I've never seen so many… snacks," Yua whispered.
When the popcorn came out, Mika gasped. "It's as big as my head!"
"Correction," Nari said flatly. "It's bigger."
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Finding Their Seats
They shuffled into the dark theater, holding snacks like treasure.
Mika tripped over someone's foot. "Oops—sorry! My bad!"
"Sit still," Nari hissed.
Sayo handed napkins down the row. "Let's stay organized, please."
And Yua sat quietly, clutching the popcorn bowl, her ears twitching at the deep rumble of the opening trailers.
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The Movie Begins
The screen lit up, and the sound boomed across the room.
Mika gasped. "WHOA—look at those lasers!"
"Quiet," whispered Nari, even though her eyes were glued to the action too.
Sayo smiled, lost in the story, analyzing every detail of the plot.
Yua flinched at a sudden explosion on screen, hiding her face against Sayo's shoulder.
"It's okay," Sayo whispered. "It's just the movie."
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Popcorn Chaos
Halfway through, Mika reached into the popcorn bowl—only to find it empty.
"…Who ate it all?"
Nari's tail twitched. "You did."
Mika squinted. "No, YOU did!"
A single popcorn kernel flew across the row and hit Sayo's head.
"Really?" she sighed. "In the middle of the movie?"
The girls tried to stifle their giggles—but soon all four were quietly shaking with laughter while the heroes on screen battled evil aliens.
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The Ending
As the credits rolled, the sisters sat quietly, the glowing light of the screen reflecting in their eyes.
"That," Mika said softly, "was awesome."
Nari nodded. "Not bad. The ending twist was clever."
Sayo smiled. "It's nice… how stories can make us feel connected, even when they're not real."
Yua blinked up at the fading screen. "…I liked the music."
They left the theater with smiles, sticky fingers, and hearts full of warmth.
Outside, the sun was setting—a perfect movie ending of its own.
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Later That Night
Back home, the sisters huddled on the couch.
Mika declared, "Next time, we're watching the sequel!"
Nari sighed but didn't say no.
Sayo was already reading the film's trivia online.
And Yua leaned her head on Sayo's shoulder, whispering, "…I like days like this."
The house glowed softly as the night settled in—filled with laughter, the scent of popcorn, and the magic of family.