"Up an' at 'em Cupcake!"

Kim woke up in the morning with a scream. He quickly jumps out of bed to do push-ups on the floor.

"Going early bird in the morning, Plushie?" Kim taunts the Kwami who was in the middle of his own push-ups.

"And the worms were yummy today too!" Xuppu taunts back.

The two partners glare lightnings at each other as they continue their little competition. They keep glaring at each other even as they compete on who is the fastest and cleanest after a shower.

Even during breakfast, they keep glaring at each other as they compete on who can eat his toasted breakfast sandwich the fastest.

"Kim, have you already finished your first sandwich?" One of Kim's dads asks in surprise.

Yes. He made two toasted breakfast sandwiches just for Kim.

Kim briefly share glances with Xuppu before turning back to his dad, "Saving it for emergency Akuma Attack snack."


Since it was the weekend and there were no classes, Kim decided to go on a morning jog.

Correction: Kim decided to go on a morning race against Xuppu.

It sounds unfair, given the Monkey Kwami's small size and ability to fly (the former being a great contribution to the speed of the latter,) but there are still obstacles in the track that hinders the Kwami's progress, giving Kim small windows of opportunities to gain the upper hand.

"Ice cream!" Kim shouts.

A group of kids stopped playing in the nearby playground and excitedly rush to the direction Xuppu was heading for. Seeing the group of kids, Xuppu quickly stops and hides inside a nearby mailbox. The moment the kids were out of sight, he plans to get out of the mailbox, but was dismayed by the appearance of a mailman who came to collect all the mail that needed to be delivered.

He has no choice but to join the pile of mail in the sack.

He swore he saw Kim pass by. Smirking...


He probably should head back to save him.

...

Nah! He'll be fine! He can pass through stuff.

Kim hears his phone ringing and answers it, "Yeah?"

"Hey Handsome." Ondine's voice purred from the other side, "You out for a jog?"

"How d'ya know?" Kim asks, still jogging.

"I'm just around the corner. Wait for me?" Ondine asks, cutely.

Kim couldn't say "no". He immediately stops. He turns his head around, searching as he waits for his favorite girl.

A brown blur passes him. Kim remembers his race, but he can't just leave Ondine-

"See ya Handsome!" Xuppu taunts, sounding just like a girrrlll...

...!


Thank you modern technology and cellphones!

Xuppu also mentally thanked the mailman for bringing his phone during work, which he quickly "borrowed" to make a quick call to a very special friend.

He hums in victory, please with his little trick.

"How did you even sound girly?!" Kim demands as he manages to catch up to his Kwami.

"You weren't my first Holder, Kid!" Xuppu replies as he increases his flight speed.

What happens next was a serious of decoys to one up each other. Which involves a dog walker taking care of 8 dogs, scattered tropical fruits, a flock of pigeons and a paper plane.

The two were racing to the park's fountain. And the first hand to touch the edge of the fountain was...!

Actually, both of them touched the fountain at the same time.

And on the way, they both collapsed to the ground after using up all their endurance and energy, forcing them to crawl up to the finish line.

The duo lay on their backs as they breathe heavily. They turn their heads to glare at each other.

Then... they laugh loudly.

After a minute or so, they stop to smile tiredly at each other.

"I am SO gonna one up you next time." Both declare to each other at the same time.

Sigh. They're always like this after every challenge. No matter who wins or lose, or if they end up in a tie, they always end up exhausted and laughing.

The sound of a crashing truck alerts them. On top of the fallen vehicle was an Akumatized villain that looks like a clown. She laughs maniacally as she runs away from the heroes as they try to land a hit on her using their weapons.

Kim smirks as he grabs his circlet out of his jacket, unfolds it and puts it on his head, "Let's teach that clown who's boss!"

"Just say the words!" Xuppu flips in the air.

"Xuppu, Show Time!"

In a flash of light, King Monkey appears. He leaps into the air, ready to join his fellow Miraculous heroes in taking down the Akumatized villain of the day.

And maybe, if superpowers won't be used, challenge some of his superhero teammates to a race on the roofs once they finish the mission.