(Lunch)

"Hey, Misaki…" Kou greeted me tiredly.

"Hey," I replied.

"Oh yeah, there's practice today, huh?" He glanced at the floor. "…. Well, I'll be there. Laters…." He wandered off, and I raised an eyebrow. What the hell was that?

(After School)

"Oh, Misaki-chan…. I don't think I've met you after school before," Yukiko said as I walked in front of her.

"Hi," I greeted.

"Oh, I'm in charge of this bulletin board. I have to change what's posted up here every so often. I'm done with it today, though." I nodded, then wondered, Should I hang out with her today…?

… Sure, why not?

Yukiko dragged me to the Junes grocery department.

"Why are there so many different types of food…?" Yukiko sighed. "Even eggs come in so many varieties…."

"So you can make a variety of meals," I replied with a playful smile. "Anyway, why're you shopping here? Making dinner at the inn?"

"No! I'd never dream of it!" she cried, looking shocked. "I don't think my food's nearly good enough to serve to the guests." Despite saying so, she looked pretty happy. "I was just thinking of practicing my cooking. Since I've decided to leave town…. Eating out all the time is bad for you, right? So I'm going to get some practice while I can!"

"Haha, good luck!" I responded heartily.

"Thank you!" she said. "Oh, yes. I was thinking that maybe you could taste-test my food sometime…." I raised an eyebrow. "I want someone to eat it and let me know how it is. I thought I'd improve quicker that way…. And knowing you, I'd get an honest opinion. W-Will you…?"

She looks like she can cook pretty well…. Even if she can't it can't be all that bad, right?

For some reason, I had a bad feeling about this. I ignored it.

"Then count me in!" I laughed.

"Really!? Thank you!" she almost yelled, smiling jubilantly. "When I obtained the power of Persona, I thought, 'I can do it….' I used to think I couldn't do anything on my own, but maybe I really can. I depended on others up until now, but from this point on, I want others to depend on me…. I'll do my best!"

Well… I already depend on you…. I mean—you're the healer of the group! One of the most important roles in a party! I didn't say any of that, although I let my bright smile turn into a tiny, knowing smirk. Luckily, she didn't notice.

"Now then, um…. Where do they sell lobsters?" she muttered.

"Uh…" I murmured.

I helped out with her shopping then went home.

(Evening)

I picked up a book and glanced at the cover. "English Made Easy," huh? Welp, might as well read it.

It started with common some common English greetings like "good morning" or "good night." I skipped the first dozen pages, and continued reading. Nothing new, either.

Did I waste my money buying this book…?

A/N: Yay another chapter! Yeah, this one's a bit shorter. I wrote this pretty late, so that's why it's kinda short.

Oh man, Misaki shouldn't have ignored that bad feeling! I can't wait to write her reaction to Yukiko's cooking! XD

Oh yeah, thank you so much for favorite-ing and following this story! I really appreciate it! *bows*