Chapter 1: Rise and Shine for a New Day

The sun rises in the Mushroom Kingdom into a lovely and calm morning. At the Mario House, Luigi is cooking breakfast while Mario is serving Pepperoni, his dog food. Their tv is on as they work.

"Here you go, boy. Sorry, we have to leave you alone every day," said Mario, petting Pepperoni.

After Pepperoni licks his face, Mario goes to the table for breakfast.

"Prika! Breakfast is ready!" Luigi called, bringing the food onto the table.

"Coming, Unkey Luigi," Prika's voice respond.

"So, what has Chef Luigi has prepared for this fine morning?" Mario said happily.

Luigi then responds while presenting each dish, "We are having our culture culinary today: Ricotta Pancakes, Italian Cloud Eggs, and Apple Slices. I'll get my Marocchino and your Cappuccino. Prika, get over here, or your food will get cold! I even put your orange juice on the table too!"

When Prika, in her school hair bow, arrives and carrying her school bag, she says, "Good morning, Papa and Unkey Luigi. Sorry, I was getting ready for school."

"Good morning, little niece. I'll be joining you and your father soon."

"Good morning, Piccola stella. Well, you can't go without a well-balanced breakfast. Plus, it's Friday. The weekend will soon be here so you can have fun with your family," said Mario, as Prika sat at the table to eat.

"Okay, Papa."

As Luigi makes his and his brother's coffees, Mario eats. Prika was in the middle of eating her pancakes when she noticed the tv on and watched it. The tv starts playing the Cuphead Show. She was focused on the show that she held her fork with her mouth looking stuffed. After Mario wipes his mouth, he notices this and looks at Prika's face. He then pokes her cheeks, snaps her out of her trance, and continues eating her food.

Luigi then came over with two coffees and said, "Here's your Cappuccino, Bro."

"Thanks, Bro," Mario responds before taking his red mug and drinking his coffee.

When Luigi sat down and drank his coffee, the Mario Brothers sighed in delight while Prika got distracted by the TV as it played a documentary on Pi'illo Island. When the brothers notice, Mario pokes Prika's face, making her continue eating.

Then Luigi said, "So, we're working at doctors today, Mario. I'll be having a lunch date with Daisy at my favorite café. You got plans with Peach?"

He then responds, "Yep. She booked us to have lunch together at an outdoor restaurant. Good thing, it's good weather for today."

As the Mario Brothers continue talking, Prika is again distracted by the tv as it shows the news.

"Since you made breakfast for us, I'll take care of dinner for tonight," said Mario.

After Luigi gives him a thumbs up, he gestures his head to distract Prika for Mario to notice. When he did, he poked her face again so she'll finish eating her breakfast.

Looking annoyed, Luigi said, "Prika, I'm gonna turn off the tv."

"No, don't, Unkey Luigi," said she responded before Luigi suddenly appeared behind her and grabbed her head.

"Then eat your food, nipote. Mario, you're her father. Say something!"

But Mario smiled and said, "Aw, but then I lose a reason to poke my figlia's soft face."

Prika looked confused before quickly eating all her food, and Luigi let her go.

"Well, we better go. School and work don't do anything by themselves, you know," said Mario.

When the Mario Brothers and Prika get to the door, they all say, "Bye, Pepperoni. We'll see you in the evening."

Once they leave, Pepperoni gets on the couch and sits on like a real man. He grabs the remote by the paw and changes the channel to a nature channel. He begins to bark happily while wagging his tail.