The little boy nodded seriously, raised his toy gun, and pointed it into the distance.
Resilient sheets of candy flew from the barrel, vanished into thin air, and reappeared on the ground where the bubble was about to land.
That was the spot where the Vortex Turtle had been sealed, and also the original location of Oasis City. Now, only a dark, empty pit remained.
The sheets of candy on the ground rapidly expanded, pushing the earth aside. They grew thicker and larger, forming a thick "cushion."
The sesame seeds on the giant nougat were clearly visible, and its gelatinous interior perfectly met the demanding requirement of being "both hard and soft."
"It worked, Mom," the boy said with a happy smile.
The woman smiled through her tears. "Back when your dad and I used to argue, whenever I said I wanted some candy, he knew I wanted to make up."
"Then he'd go buy some nougat, but when he brought it back, he'd be the only one eating it..."
