Chapter 1


The Sweets Competition. After years of practice, it would prove their worthiness.

If they succeeded, they'd become Patissieres.

But if they failed...


Everything was perfect. The sweet was flawless, illustrating true elegance.

It was a model of St. Marie. With incomparable skill, Kashino and Andou created the buildings. Hanabusa made the rose garden, while Ichigo assembled the base.

It was bittersweet, like a final goodbye. And it was. St. Marie had become their home. And now, they were leaving it forever.

"Amano..." Kashino murmured quietly.

With tears in her eyes, Ichigo placed the final piece onto the sweet.

It was a small, multi-layered cake. The fountain was decorated with strawberries, each arranged beautifully on the creamy white. On them, frosting shimmered like waves of clear water.

Holding her breath, she placed it in the center of the sweet. Her hand was trembling, her mind frozen with fear.

Fortunately, it fit perfectly. Ichigo smiled. Relieved, she took a step backwards.

But unknown to her, she'd forgotten something...


A simple flaw. It was barely noticeable, somehow managing to escape her attention.

But it was devastating.


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