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Marisa and Alice’s Cookie Kiss (2010) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2010 · 30 mins · Japanese
Directed by
Rio Hazuna
Starring
Hinase Haruka, Yuyuzu, Udzuki Kousei, Rio Yukimura, Reu, Yamin

When Marisa discovers she has forgotten to give Alice a Valentine’s Day present, she scrambles to bake a batch of cookies as a sweet replacement. Enlisting her friend Sakuya’s assistance, the two race against the clock, but encounter a series of mishaps—missing ingredients, a temper‑flaring oven, and other setbacks that threaten to ruin the surprise.

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On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (11)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

11 events in order · contains spoilers

Marisa and Alice’s Cookie Kiss Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Marisa and Alice’s Cookie Kiss (2010) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Arrival at Hakurei Shrine

    Alice Margatroid and Marisa Kirisame arrive at the Hakurei Shrine, where they are greeted by Reimu Hakurei. Reimu prepares tea, and Alice offers homemade brownies. Marisa finds the brownies delicious, and they discuss the sweets Alice usually bakes for the group.

    Where
    Hakurei Shrine

  2. Marisa plans to give Alice a White Day gift

    Marisa remembers she forgot to give Alice a White Day gift, which she intended as a reciprocation for Valentine's Day. She asks Alice to wait while she prepares a gift and departs from the shrine. Reimu and Alice converse about Alice and Marisa's relationship.

    Where
    Hakurei Shrine

  3. Meetings with Suika Ibuki

    Suika Ibuki, appearing bleary-eyed, visits the shrine and is curious about the visitors. She eats a brownie and tries to feed the others, creating a lighthearted interruption. This showcases Suika's playful nature and her relationship with the group.

    Where
    Hakurei Shrine

  4. Marisa enters Scarlet Devil Mansion

    The gate guard Hong Meiling is distracted and fails to notice Marisa flying over the gate into the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Sakuya Izayoi reprimands Meiling for her incompetence. Marisa then blows a hole in the mansion wall to gain entry.

    Where
    Scarlet Devil Mansion

  5. Marisa attempts to borrow a book

    Inside the mansion, Patchouli Knowledge questions Marisa about her reckless entrance. Marisa tries to borrow a book, but Sakuya and Koakuma scold her for destroying the wall. They decide to help her bake cookies for a special occasion.

    Where
    Scarlet Devil Mansion - Library/Kitchen

  6. Ingredient shortage and stealing

    Remilia Scarlet informs the group that Flandre used all the ingredients earlier. Sakuya suggests Marisa steal eggs and other ingredients. Marisa convinces Sakuya to join her on the shopping trip, and they head to the village.

    Where
    Scarlet Devil Mansion / Village

  7. Encounter with Mystia Lorelei

    At the village store, Marisa and Sakuya meet Alice, who mentions Reimu and Suika fell asleep drunk. Marisa plans to steal eggs from Mystia Lorelei, leading to a chase. They are interrupted by Yuuka Kazami, who is angry about the damage and fires her Master Spark.

    Where
    Village / Near Mystia Lorelei's place

  8. Yuuka defeats Marisa and others

    Yuuka Kazami attacks with her Master Spark, causing Marisa to black out after being hit by the attack. She wakes up at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, where Sakuya, Alice, and Koakuma explain Yuuka’s forgiveness after they apologized for damaging her garden.

    Where
    Scarlet Devil Mansion

  9. Baking the cookies

    With ingredients acquired, Marisa, Sakuya, and Koakuma bake heart-shaped cookies to decorate with chocolate and draw faces. Koakuma delivers her portion to Patchouli as a gift. Marisa leaves for Hakurei Shrine to deliver the cookies herself.

    Where
    Scarlet Devil Mansion / Hakurei Shrine

  10. Collision with Utsuho Reiju

    While flying to the shrine, Marisa collides mid-air with Utsuho Reiju, which damages the cookies. She arrives at the shrine tearfully explaining the broken cookies to Alice, who suggests they join the cookie halves together for a picture.

    Where
    Hakurei Shrine

  11. Gift exchange and conclusion

    Alice and Marisa join remaining cookie halves to form a picture of them kissing and share the cookies. Alice thanks Marisa for the gift, and they enjoy a heartfelt moment. In a post-credits scene, Sakuya gives a cookie to Hong Meiling, who responds with a kiss.

    Where
    Hakurei Shrine

Last updated: August 05, 2025 at 06:58

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Timeline questions answered

Marisa and Alice’s Cookie Kiss Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Marisa and Alice’s Cookie Kiss (2010): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Marisa forget to give Alice a White Day gift?

Marisa simply forgot. She remembered receiving a Valentine's Day gift from Alice but didn't prepare a reciprocation in time for White Day, which is the Japanese tradition of returning gifts received on Valentine's Day. When she realized her oversight at the shrine, she immediately rushed to prepare something.

Foreshadowing: The story opens with Alice bringing brownies for everyone, subtly emphasizing her role as the giver of sweets.

  • white day
  • valentine
  • marisa
  • alice
  • gift
  • foget
Q2

How did Marisa get into the Scarlet Devil Mansion?

Marisa flew over the mansion's gate while gate guard Hong Meiling was distracted chatting with yokai. Once inside, she blew a hole through the mansion's wall with her magic to gain entry, ignoring the proper entrance.

  • marisa
  • scarlet devil mansion
  • meiling
  • break in
Q3

Why did Yuuka Kazami attack Marisa and the others?

Yuuka was angry because the chase after Mystia Lorelei caused damage to her flower garden. She confronted the group and attacked with her Master Spark, a powerful magical attack that knocked Marisa unconscious.

Foreshadowing: Their pursuit through the village inevitably led them through Yuuka's territory.

  • yuuka
  • master spark
  • attack
  • garden
  • damage
Q4

How did Marisa get the eggs after Yuuka knocked her out?

After Yuuka's attack knocked Marisa unconscious, she woke up at the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Alice, Sakuya, and Koakuma had gone to apologize to Yuuka for the garden damage, and during their return trip, they obtained eggs from Eirin Yagokoro.

  • eggs
  • eirin
  • yuuka
  • apology
  • forgiveness
Q5

Why were the cookies damaged during delivery?

While flying to the Hakurei Shrine, Marisa collided mid-air with Utsuho Reiju, a powerful character. The impact damaged the cookies she was carrying, breaking them and causing her to arrive tearfully.

  • cookies
  • collision
  • utsuho
  • damage
  • marisa flight
Q7

Why was Patchouli suspicious of Alice in the library?

Patchouli cast a wary eye over Alice, sensing a shadow of death looming near her. This suggests Patchouli detected something ominous or threatening about Alice, though the story doesn't fully explain what she perceived.

Foreshadowing: This moment occurs just before the group finishes baking, building subtle tension.

  • patchouli
  • alice
  • death
  • shadow
  • suspicion
Q8

How was Cirno used in making the cookies?

The group used Cirno's ice fairy powers to keep the chocolate cool and prevent it from melting while they decorated the heart-shaped cookies. This was a practical solution using the magical abilities available in the Touhou universe.

  • cirno
  • chocolate
  • ice
  • cooling
  • decoration
Q9

Why was Alice shopping at the village store?

Alice explained that she usually shops at that particular store in the village. She happened to be there when Marisa and Sakuya arrived, having left the Hakurei Shrine early after Reimu and Suika fell asleep drunk.

  • alice
  • village
  • store
  • shopping
  • reimu
  • suika
Q10

Why did Sakuya agree to help Marisa get ingredients?

Sakuya initially suggested Marisa should go out and steal the ingredients since they were missing eggs and chocolate. However, Marisa convinced Sakuya to accompany her instead, and they went together to buy what they needed from the village store.

  • sakuya
  • marisa
  • ingredients
  • steal
  • help
Q11

Why did Suika Ibuki appear at the Hakurei Shrine?

Suika appeared at the shrine in a sleepy, bleary-eyed state, curious about the visitors. She ate a brownie and tried to feed Reimu and Alice, demonstrating her playful and somewhat drunken character.

Foreshadowing: This lighthearted interruption occurs right after Marisa leaves, shifting focus to Reimu and Alice's conversation.

  • suika
  • shrine
  • sleepy
  • drunk
  • brownie
Q12

Why did Remilia mention the ingredient shortage?

Remilia Scarlet revealed that her sister Flandre had used up all the eggs and chocolate supplies earlier, which is why the mansion had no ingredients available for baking cookies.

  • remilia
  • flandre
  • ingredients
  • shortage
  • supplies
Q13

What happened to Hong Meiling in the post-credits scene?

In the post-credits scene, Hong Meiling is shown sleeping on duty at the mansion's gate. Sakuya gently wakes her and offers her a cookie as a present. Meiling responds with a kiss, showing their friendship.

  • meiling
  • sakuya
  • post credits
  • kiss
  • cookie
  • gift

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Why they belong together: This grouping is defined by a specific narrative pattern: a fast-paced quest motivated by affection, punctuated by lighthearted obstacles, and resolved with a happy emotional payoff. The shared elements of pacing, romantic focus, and low-stakes comedy create a coherent and distinctly uplifting viewing experience.

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