I don't own Yumeiro Patissiere
"Ichigo-chan… Ichigo. ICHIGO!"
"Uh, what Mizuki-can?" I sighed and covered my eyes with my left hand.
"Your cake…"
"uh… AAHHHHHHHHH! W-W-W-What should I do!?"
"Unbelievable" I uncovered my eyes and glanced at Kashino. "to space off and let your mind wander around during cooking practice. What incredible nerve…"
I heard Amande growl in my pocket and say something along the lines of 'what an idiot, next time he says something like that I'll chop his tongue off'.
"Kashino, don't tease Ichigo-chan so much"
"I have to agree with Hanabusa. The way you scold Ichigo could be called bullying", I growled.
"She failed in her decoration, but she baked her genoise well", Andou said.
"Compared to when you transferred here, you've improved quite a lot"
"Arigato Hanabusa-kun, Andou-kun, Mizuki-chan!"
"How naïve", I glared at Kashino, "You're much too optimistic for someone who has only improved this much, look at Mizuki for example."
"Hey! Don't use me as an example! And I had some experience when I transferred, so keep your mouth shut!"
I glanced at Kashino's cake. Wow.
"D-Did you make that?" Ichigo asked. It looks like she noticed the blonde's cake as well.
"Yeah"
"That sure is amazing", Hanabusa said.
"No one can beat Kashino at chocolate sweets…" Andou continued.
Ichigo gasped "I want to make this kind of chocolate cake someday!"
"It's impossible for you even in a million years."
"Mou! Don't say that! She only needs to practice!" I glared at the blonde.
"No matter how much she practices, she will not make perfect sweets"
"Kashino you meanie! I'll definitely make perfect sweets next time… and make that devil speechless!"
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"Ahhh! What I'm going to do!? We have a self-practice test the day after tomorrow and I don't know what to make!"
"That is what happens when you leave things for the last moment!" I looked at the green-eyed spirit and sighed.
"You're right…"
"Well then, we don't want you failing, so stop lamenting yourself and start to think!" I sighed and looked at the night sky. The moon is up in the sky, full and shining with all it's beauty. Around it, the sky is full of stars, some shining brighter than the others, in perfect synchrony.
A lightbulb went on in my brain and I grinned. Quickly tacking out my notebook, I started making a quick sketch as ideas kept popping in my mind. Perfect.
Amande peeked over my shoulder and gasped. I quickly stopped my drawing and looked at her, concerned.
"Is something wrong?" the redhead shook her head.
"No, it's perfect…"
"Okay, then, let's do this!"
"OK!"
-;-
I put aside my icing bag as I finished the last details of my cake.
"I've finished…Amande, come out, I've finished." I wispered
"Huh?" The Green eyed Sweets Spirit popped out and looked at my cake. "Ahh! It's so cute!" she flew towards the cake and nodded. "Yep, I definitely have to add this one to my collection." She made circles with her fork on the air above the cake, and a card appeared. "Perfect! Oh, look, here comes the teacher! Good luck!" she flew back into my pocket and I raised my hand.
"Sensei, take a look at mine" the brunette teacher approached and looked at my cake.
"I inspired the cake on the night sky. I used the black and white chocolate marmalade icing to represent the darkness of the sky and the light that reflect of the moon and stars. As for the inside, you must discover it yourself," I nicely cut a slice and put it on a plate, handing it o the teacher, who nodded and took a bite.
"Impressive. The fluffiness and sweetness of the vanilla genoise contrasts perfectly with the creaminess and bitterness of the chocolate ice-cream. Oh, and it has caramel too."
I nod, "the swirls off caramel in the ice cream help represent the uneven shine of the stars."
The teacher nodded and wrote something in her notebook and turned towards Ichigo. "Are you done?"
"Yes! It's an angel and devil fruit roll!"
"Angel and devil?"
"The sweet milky white chocolate and the fine bitter chocolate. It's a type of cake where you can taste the two types of chocolate at once!"
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"Now, let's taste the cakes!"
Ichigo's eyes shined with happiness, "Taste!? Kyaaaa! I can eat everyone's cakes!?"
I sweat dropped as I watched Ichigo appear and disappear in different areas of the kitchen, tasting different cakes as she went by.
"She really likes to eat, doesn't she?"
"I wonder how she is not fat by now…" I looked at Hanabusa.
"Exercise, maybe?"
"I don't think she is a sport fan…" he looked at my cake, there were still four pieces left. No, wait, now there are three "can I eat a piece?" he gestured at my cake.
I smile "of course"
"So delicious! Mizuki-chan your cake is so yummy!" I smiled at Ichigo.
"I'm glad you think so"
"The cake has perfect balance. It is delicious"
"Thanks Hanabusa-kun" I turned to Ichigo "Well, how about we taste your cake?"
"Ok!" The brunette cut a piece for each of us and handed it to us. "Here you go."
I took a bite and smiled.
"Ichigo-chan, this cake roll is delicious!"
I nodded. "Absolutely delicious"
Andou nodded as well "yeah, it's great! The two chocolates make a good balance!"
"Really!?"
I snorted, "Would we compliment you if it wasn't?"
Kashino took a bite.
"Come now," Hanabusa said "say it's delicious too, Kashino"
"The cream is stiff" I sighed "you beat it too much. But among the other stuff you've made so far… it's the most delicious" I smiled. It is about time for Kashino to actually compliment Ichigo.
Ichigo gasped, "Did you said delicious just now?"
"Y-yeah…"
"Really!? You're not thinking its 'so-so' deep in your heart?"
"I'm really complimenting you!"
"All right! Thanks Kashino! Although I'm still far from becoming like everyone else… But I guess you've acknowledged me a little!"
"I don't accept you" WTF? What was that just now? Everyone looked towards the source of the voice, Kashino's front pocket. There was something moving in there, and I felt Amande pop up her head as well. "Such a childish cake!"
"he-hey Chocolat…" Kashino whispered.
Something flew out of Kashino's pocket and landed on the table. OMG! Is that a Sweets Spirit!?
"Amano Ichigo, could you not get fired up just because Kashino praised you?"
Oh, dear lord Jesus, it is a Sweets Spirit.
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I really enjoyed writing this chapter… especially designing Mizuki's cake.
You see, I really love baking, and I am also well trained in the matter of flavor's and what goes well with what (thanks Daddy ^_^), so I was well entertained imagining it. So, review, favorite, or follow and inspire me to write more!
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