SparklingHerb

SparklingHerb is the slash ship between Sparkling Cookie and Herb Cookie from the Cookie Run fandom.

Cookie Run Games
Sparkling Cookie makes a small appearance in Herb Cookie's dedicated story in Cookie Run: Kingdom, named Herb Cookie's New Plant. At the start of the story, Herb Cookie is seen taking care of some flowers near the town, when Sparkling Cookie spots him. He says that he likes his flowers, and Herb Cookie thanks him, saying it's his favorite hobby. He says to Sparkling Cookie that he should try gardening too, in which Sparkling Cookie replies that he would try it, but he doesn't have a garden to start it. He says that maybe he should look into flowers that can be grown indoors. Herb Cookie says that this is a great idea and he will make a flower pot for him.

They also share a Bond Story together alongisde Mint Choco Cookie and Vampire Cookie called Juice Bar Regulars. In the story, Herb cookie is caught in some strange circumstances. Herb Cookie heard of Sparkling Cookie’s latest blend of herb tea. As the afternoon was pleasant and sunny, he made his way to Sparkling Cookie’s establishment, looking very forward to a cup of tea. That is, until Vampire Cookie slumped in and put a hand on Herb Cookie’s shoulder, asking for something new of his taste. Herb Cookie didn't know what to do in the situation, but Vampire cookie ended the conversation asking for some grape juice again.

Sparkling Cookie would not be himself if he did not join the conversation, especially one on refreshments with two of his regulars. The debate now flowed towards Sparkling Cookie’s newly crafted concoction of sparkling juices. Somehow, the suave bartender convinced all three Cookies present to return one day for a tasting. The promise was made so swiftly with no chance to interject. But one last effort did manage to succeed: they would meet earlier in the day. The story implies that the cookies present are a group of friends, and they kept meeting after that day.

Quotes
"Hello, Herb Cookie! I like your flowers!"

- Herb Cookie's New Plant

Fanon
On AO3, the ship has about 99 works. The ship started to gain more attention in Cookie Run Kingdom, since they didn't interact alot in Ovenbreak. Despite their limited interactions, on the korean community of cookie run, this ship is pretty famous, having alot of fan content, including fan animated videos, fanarts, and fanworks. On the western community, the popularity of the ship also remains, despite not having as much prevalence compared to the korean community. It's a common headcanon to depict Sparkling Cookie making drinks with Herb's flowers, or simply watching him gardening amused.

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Trivia

 * On Feb 20, 2022, the Official Cookie Run Twitter Account shared a picture of two cosplayers of Sparkling Cookie and Herb Cookie together in a bar with the caption "SparklingCookie's regulars can always rely on him for a drink recommendation!".