Anemone adjusted her witch's hat, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. Mariyuna, dressed as a shimmering mermaid, twirled beside her, her tail sparkling under the streetlights. "I've been waiting for this all year, Mariyuna!" "Me too, Anemone! Let's see who gets the most candy!"

Anemone and Mariyuna dashed from house to house, their bags gradually filling with a colorful assortment of sweets. The scent of caramel apples wafted through the air, adding to the festive atmosphere. "Look, Anemone! That house has a spooky maze!" "Let's go! I bet there's a ton of candy waiting at the end!"

Anemone couldn't help but giggle as a man dressed as a giant banana performed a silly dance. Mariyuna clapped along, her eyes twinkling with delight. "This is the best Halloween ever!" "I love how everyone just lets go and has fun!"

Anemone watched, entranced, as the clowns tossed balls and pins into the air, their movements synchronized and fluid. Mariyuna, meanwhile, spotted a magician pulling a seemingly endless stream of scarves from his sleeve. "How do they do that?" "It's magic, Mariyuna!"

Anemone and Mariyuna found themselves surrounded by a swirl of costumes and laughter. The evening had taken on a surreal quality, as if the world had turned into one giant carnival. "I love Halloween," Anemone declared. "Me too, it's like we're in a dream!"

Anemone sighed contentedly, gazing at the stars that twinkled above. Mariyuna hugged her bag of candy close, a smile playing on her lips. "Same time next year?" "Absolutely," Mariyuna replied with a wink.