It was the middle of spring, and the crew was stopping at Caldisla. Tiz and Ringabel were just walking around the town while Agnes and Edea shopped for supplies (Agnes was the only one who could kinda keep Edea's sugar crave in check). The boys stopped at a nearby cafe to get something to eat and drink. Tiz got orange juice and a donut, and Ringabel got black coffee and a bagel. As they ate outside, Ringabel came up with a random yet devilish idea.
"Tiz. I challenge you to a contest." Ringabel said simply.
"Where did this come up from?" Tiz asked.
"Nowhere. Out of the blue. Anyway, the challenge is to see who can collect the most money from defeating nearby enemies." Tiz wasn't stupid, and knew something was up. "What's the catch?" He asked while taking a gulp of orange juice.
"If I win, you have to take Agnes out to dinner." Tiz nearly choked on his juice, and had to spit it back into his cup. "WHAT!?" Tiz exclaimed.
"If you win, I can't flirt with any girls for a week. I don't want to, but there has to be a win for you too." Tiz thought about what Ringabel said, and made up his mind.
"If I win, you can't flirt for a month AND have to kiss Edea, on the cheek, and face the consequences. THEN, I'll agree." It was Ringabel's turn to think. Then he drank the rest of his black coffee and said, "Deal." They shook on it. They agreed to start at sunrise. Tiz went off to get ready.
Tiz went off to get his supplies for the next day's challenge. He was buying X-potions, Turbo Ethers, and new weapons. While he was walking, he found Agnes looking at fresh fruit. She found a some strawberries and bought some. She remembers that it is one of Tiz's favorite fruits, and lightly blushes. Then she turns around and sees Tiz.
"Tiz! What are you doing here? Why are you buying supplies? It's Edea's and my turn to collect the supplies."
"Uh… I'M GETTING EXTRAS! Yes, I'm getting extras. Never know when you might need them. Where's Edea, anyway?"
Agnes sighed. "She's in the cake shop."
"Uh huh. Listen, I gotta go. See ya!"
"Wait, Tiz!" But it was no use. Tiz bolted off so fast that he left a dust trail behind him. Agnes sighed again, and went to get Edea from the cake shop.
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