Why are people even trying to make some sense out of Hata randomness ?
Just enjoy the ride and don't overthink. You should have learned that if you already read Hayate. Timeline ? Logic ? Lol.
Friend recently bought a takoyaki maker thing and invited me and a couple friends to a kickback so I guess I can relate lol. Considered buying myself one after that since it seemed easy and the takoyaki was pretty bomb, but knowing me, there's a high chance I'd buy it, use it once, then forget about it.