Soft-serve arms race in Lower Puddleton

{
  "inputs": " Wide suburban street photo/photoreal illustration showing two ice cream vans parked at opposite ends of a quiet residential road, both with speakers and bright decals. Musical notes (graphic overlay) drift from each van toward a central group of conflicted parents holding wallets and children tugging sleeves. Include houses, driveways, and a “Lower Puddleton” street sign for location anchoring."
}