Never Give Up Cooking!

The next day
Kamiyama High School - School Gate

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Toya

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(I'll be baking cupcakes with Miku today after school...)
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Toya

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(After what happened yesterday, I thought that my plan had completely fallen apart... But I may yet still have hope thanks to Miku.)
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Toya

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(I need to succeed this time.
I'm going to bake some cupcakes that Tsukasa and Saki will really enjoy.)

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Akito

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Hey, Toya.
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Toya

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Ah, Akito, good morning.
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Akito

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You were smiling just now...
Did something good happen to you?
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Toya

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Not quite, but...
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Akito

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Really? And you're gonna bake them yourself...?
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Akito

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I say go for it.
I think it's good that you're trying something new.
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Toya

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Yes, me too.
And I'm hoping they turn out well.
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Akito

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But you don't really like sweets...
How are you gonna know if they're good?
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Toya

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Ah, yes...well...
I'll be able to tell by...
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Toya

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No, you're right...
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Toya

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I don't eat sweets on a regular basis, so there really is no way for me to properly judge how they taste.
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Toya

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Why didn't I realize this sooner...?
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Akito

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Hey, there's no need to beat yourself up over this...
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Akito

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You're making them with Miku, right?
Why don't you just have her taste test them?
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Toya

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Yes, I see.
But...
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Toya

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It would be nice to also hear from an independent adjudicator.
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Toya

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Wait, Akito, I know...!
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Akito

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No, don't get your hopes up. Unfortunately, I have work today after school...
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Toya

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I see...
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Akito

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Sorry, I wish I could find you a replacement...

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Akito

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Uh oh. Homeroom's about to start.
Let's go, Toya.

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Lunch break

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Toya

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(I couldn't find a taste tester...)
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Toya

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(I suppose I can ask Len, KAITO or someone else later after school...)
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???

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Hello there. Do have a minute?

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Toya

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Kamishiro!
What are you doing in the first years' corridor...?
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Rui

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I was hoping to speak with you for a bit. Remember that little discussion we had regarding gifts?
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Toya

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Oh, about that... After we spoke, I took your idea and decided to bake some sweets.
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Toya

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I didn't quite succeed yesterday when I tried... But I found someone who can teach me and we'll be remaking them today after school.
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Rui

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That's good to hear. I'm sure Tsukasa and his sister will enjoy your gift. Also, they seem to be looking forward to that dinner party you mentioned very much.
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Toya

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They are?
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Rui

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Yes, I came here to mention that.
I actually met with him earlier today and...

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Rui

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Tsukasa, do you have a minute?
There's something I need to tell you regarding practice for our next show.
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Tsukasa

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Cover the beef in salt and pepper... Add vegetables and let it stew...? Hm? You throw in the herbs with it here? The order for this recipe is a little different from the other one I saw...
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Tsukasa

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Oh, Rui! My apologies! I didn't see you! How long have you been standing there?
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Rui

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Only for a second. Also, what were you mulling over just now?
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Tsukasa

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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...
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Rui

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A dinner party...?
I see. That explains why your brow was so furled.
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Tsukasa

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Indeed! Since Toya will be visiting, we want to make our party as enjoyable as possible!
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Tsukasa

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Speaking of which, Rui, let me hear what you think! I've been trying to decide which of these dishes we should make...
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Rui

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He really couldn't stop talking about you. As such, he's been working very hard to make sure you enjoy yourself.
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Toya

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He has...?
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Toya

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Thank you for telling me this...
Now I feel an even greater incentive to give them something nice.
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Rui

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You're welcome, and I wish you the best of luck. Also, feel free to ask if you think you need any help.
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Toya

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(If I need any help...)

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Akito

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Sorry, I wish I could find you a replacement...
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Toya

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(Maybe I can ask Kamishiro...)
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Toya

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(No, but... He's busy preparing for a show. Asking him to be my taste tester seems...)
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Rui

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Is something the matter, Aoyagi?
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Toya

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Oh, um... So, the thing is...

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Rui

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I see. You need someone to taste your creations...
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Rui

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I'd be more than happy to help.
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Toya

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R-Really?
Are you sure?
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Rui

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Yes, since I was the one who originally suggested that you make some sweets yourself. And did I not just say that you're free to ask me for help?
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Rui

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Still, I'm not exactly a culinary expert myself.
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Toya

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No, that's okay.
I just want to hear your honest opinion.
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Rui

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I see. I should be able to do at least that. So, when do you need me to taste test for you...?
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Toya

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Well, we have tomorrow off...
So I won't be able to bring them to school until next week.
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Toya

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(But I also have practice with Akito and the others. I'd like him to do this as soon as possible...)
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Rui

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I take it you need me to do this soon?
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Toya

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Y-Yes... If possible...
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Rui

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Yes, but we can't do much about our day off tomorrow...
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Rui

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I know. If you're okay with it, why don't I come over to your house and taste test for you there?
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Toya

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Wait, but... I'm already asking so much of you... Also, I'm sure you're very busy...
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Rui

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I don't mind.
Also, we're not having practice today for our show.
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Toya

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Really...?
Thank you very much.
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Toya

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(But I'll be making them with Miku...
I can't let him see her...)
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Toya

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(Ah, no... I can just...)
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Toya

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Then, would you mind coming over this evening around six? I'll make sure to have them done by that time.
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Rui

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Okay, that's fine with me.
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Rui

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So, I'll see you then after school.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you bake.
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Toya

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Y-Yes, thank you very much.
I'll do my best to not disappoint you.
Next Chapter: Bring On The Baking♪