Part 1
During break
Kamiyama High School - Class 2-A
Rui
Tsukasa, about our next practice...
Tsukasa
Hmm...
Rui
(Hm...? He seems to be in deep thought.)
Rui
(Come to think of it, during our last break...)
Tsukasa
Ah, we've invited Toya over to our house for a dinner party, and I was just reviewing the recipe for the dish we'll be making...
Tsukasa
Speaking of which, Rui, let me hear what you think! I've been trying to decide which of these dishes we should make...
Rui
Are you having trouble deciding what to cook for your party, Tsukasa?
Tsukasa
Hm? Ah, Rui!
Tsukasa
Thanks to you, we were able to whittle down our list of candidates. All that's left is for me to discuss this with Saki.
Rui
That's good to hear.
Then, what's bothering you so much?
Then, what's bothering you so much?
Tsukasa
So, I was wondering how we should present everything...
Rui
How to present everything?
Tsukasa
Yes! Since we're throwing a dinner party, I want Toya to have as much fun as possible.
Tsukasa
And I, Tsukasa Tenma, future star, will be the host, so a normal party is absolutely out of the question.
Tsukasa
With that in mind, well...
I want to do something special, you know?!
I want to do something special, you know?!
Rui
Hmm...
Do you have any specific ideas in mind?
Do you have any specific ideas in mind?
Tsukasa
So...
Tsukasa
For starters, I thought we could put up more decorations than we would for even Christmas!
Rui
Okay, and then?
Tsukasa
And then... Um...
Tsukasa
I, Tsukasa Tenma, future star, shall put on a dinner show!
Tsukasa
I'll entertain the others while putting on a performance for them! Saki and Toya will surely enjoy it!
Rui
I see. That does sound fun.
Rui
(He's come up with a good plan, and it certainly suits him very well.)
Rui
(However...)
Rui
By the way, Tsukasa...
You and Saki have known Aoyagi since you were all very little, yes?
You and Saki have known Aoyagi since you were all very little, yes?
Tsukasa
Hm? Yes, that's correct.
Tsukasa
Back then, Toya would often come over to our house whenever his parents were away for work.
Tsukasa
Because of that, we've become as close as brothers!
Rui
Yes, Aoyagi mentioned that when I spoke with him.
Rui
And because you're so close with him, you've decided to invite him over to your house for this dinner party...
Rui
Decorations sound fine and all, but I honestly don't think you need to do much else.
Tsukasa
Ah, Rui, I knew you'd under...
Tsukasa
Wait, what...?!
We don't need to do anything else?!
We don't need to do anything else?!
Rui
Hehe. Thank you for the wonderful reaction. You get full marks for that.
Rui
And it's clear to me that you wish to do as much as you can for Aoyagi.
Rui
Not only that, but he and Saki are the two biggest fans of Tsukasa Tenma, future star. So, bearing that in mind...
Rui
I feel that it'd be more appropriate to invite him over for a family gathering as opposed to a dinner show.
Tsukasa
...!
A family gathering...?
A family gathering...?
Rui
Yes.
Rui
You'd be cooking for him so that he'll smile and enjoy himself. As a member of your family...
Rui
Hehe. And if the situation calls for it, I say put on a show for your fans...
Rui
After all, the three of you as you normally are, as well as the dishes you prepare, will be at the core of this party.
Tsukasa
Y-Yes, you're right...!
Rui
Putting on a performance is a nice idea, but between the dishes you'll be preparing and enjoying together...
Rui
I feel that's going to be more than enough.
Tsukasa
Wh-Whoooaaa...!!!
Tsukasa
I got so ahead of myself that I was about to forget our main goal! How could I have let this happen?!
Tsukasa
Thank you, Rui!
Rui
Hehe. You're welcome.
Rui
Oh, there's the bell.
Tsukasa
Ah, I apologize for taking up so much of your time. I didn't even give you a chance to talk.
Rui
That's okay. We can discuss all that before our next practice. So, I'll be back.
Tsukasa
Of course! Again, Rui, thank you!
Rui
(Still, White Day...)
Rui
(Nene and Emu gave me some wonderful gifts for Valentine's Day...)
Rui
(Hehe. I should start thinking of what to give in return.)