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Chapter 55

A few days Later, Toriko wearing his usual white suit walking the straight path towards a certain female Bishokuya's house. He was feeling nervous and hoped that she was home if she wasn't then he made the long trip for nothing.

He stopped when he sniffed the air and he closed his eyes taking in the familiar and calming scent.

'She's home! Okay...I just gotta knock on the door...'Toriko thought He put his hand up and knocked on her door.

He heard a sound and saw the door knob turning, Opening to reveal Aiko wearing a light purple sleeveless hoodie that zips to just up to her belly button and dark blue skinny jeans with black boots, her hair was up in a ponytail. she looked at Toriko and Gave him a bright smile.

"Toriko-kun! It's good to see you!"Aiko said hugging Toriko making him slightly blush at her action.

"Hey Aiko."Toriko said he return the hug.

"So what brings you here and what's with the suit?"Aiko asked

"Well...Do you wanna grab some lunch with me?"Toriko asked

"Yeah, I think that'd be nice Toriko-kun."Aiko said "So where are we going to have lunch?"

"In Komatsu's restaurant, So let's go." Toriko said

"Wait, I'll need to get change then."Aiko said

Meanwhile with Starjun

'That woman with the glow in her hands...she's interesting..' he thought 'Her power is really different...'Starjun sighed a memory passed through his mind.

'I'm not afraid to die either! I stared death in the face a few times so this is nothing! I'm here on my account this is my resolve!" she glared at him.

Starjun smiled Mischievously 'What an interesting woman, her abilities and spirit fascinate me' he smirked with amusement.

' If I were to meet her while her guard down. I could know what kind of ability she has...heh...' He thought

"I wonder when I'll see you again..." Starjun said smirking.

Back with Toriko and Aiko

"Yum! Are you sure you don't want some Aiko?"Toriko said making a goofy face. "Century soup...!

Aiko put her hands up shaking her head, she changed into a simple light blue dress And wearing white flats also wearing the necklace that Toriko gave her.

"No, thanks Toriko-kun."Aiko said 'I don't wanna make that Embarrassing face again...'Aiko thought

"No matter how many times I eat it, it's taste never fails to meet expectations."Toriko said

"Yeah, you always eat it when you visit Komatsu. "Aiko said

"It's too delicious...I can't stop smiling!"Toriko said making a goofy smile.

"Thank you very much."Komatsu said wearing his chef uniform and pushing a cart.

"Komatsu, you have a lot of customers today."Aiko said reaching her glass taking a sip of water.

"She's right, this place is busy."Toriko said

"Yes, Everyone comes to eat the Century soup."Komatsu said "And I'm thrilled to be giving them so much joy."

"No, it's not just the century soup."Toriko said "The customers are happy because...all of the Cooking you've made for them. "

"Yeah, They feel that you put a lot of thought into your cooking Komatsu."Aiko said "Right now in this restaurant everyone's stomach are being full and In their hearts too by feeling your emotions in the food that you serve."

"Yeah! The surprise scallop sauté, The oyster cheese pasta. "Toriko said eating said foods and wiped his face from any food residue. "Every dish is awesome, your cooking skill has really risen hadn't it, Komatsu?"

"It sure taste that way!"Aiko said eating her food.

"You guys really think so?"Komatsu said "If so it's all thanks to you guys! Because I've been traveling with you guys, I've gotten to see all kinds of ingredients..." Komatsu continued talking

"Yum!"Toriko exclaimed practically shoving his food down.

"Toriko-kun! Don't eat so fast! I don't want you choking!"Aiko said

"You guys weren't listening!"Komatsu exclaimed

"Huh? You say somethin'?"Toriko asked

"No,forget it..."Komatsu said

'Uh oh, looks like Komatsu was saying something after all...I feel kinda bad for not listening to him...'Aiko thought

"Oh, you came to get that thing today, Right?"Komatsu asked

"Oh,yeah! I got caught up in all of these dishes that I forgot."Toriko said

"What thing?"Aiko asked

"Here we go!"Komatsu said setting the bottle down.

"Is that Rainbow fruit wine?"Aiko said reading the label.

"Yes, we requested it from a first class wine maker, so there's no question about its quality."Komatsu said

"Thanks, this'll be a good present for him."Toriko said

"You're giving it to someone?"Komatsu asked

"Is it for someone close to you?"Aiko asked

"Nevermind that, You've got some for me though, Right?"Toriko asked

"Yes, we have two bottles prepared."Komatsu said

Toriko popped the cork off the bottle.

"Then, I'll think I'll open one right away."Toriko said "Have some Aiko." He took her empty wine glass and filled it, handing her glass in which Aiko accepted it.

"Thanks, well...cheers!"Aiko said

Toriko drank the bottle in a few seconds.

"It's already empty!"Komatsu exclaimed

Aiko took a small sip the wine savoring the taste.

"So how is it?"Toriko asked as he ate more food.

"I like it! The different changes in the wine is so good!"Aiko said "But..."

"But?"Toriko asked

Aiko cheeks flushed red. "I feel dizzy..."she said leaning a bit to the table but Toriko held her closely.

"The alcohol content is pretty high! I can't believe I forgot that you can't hold down liquor and you only drank a little, you only left it half full!"Toriko exclaimed "Hey, Can we get some water here!" He still held Aiko. Her head leaned at his shoulder.

"Why is the room spinning?"Aiko mumbled

"Hey! Aiko don't pass out!"Toriko exclaimed

"Aw...don't be like...That..."Aiko mumbled then passed out.

"Ah crap! She passed out! Aiko!" Toriko said in a panic.

"Here's some water!" A Waiter said pouring some water in a glass giving it Toriko.

Toriko then gently pressed it into Aiko's lips.

'I wonder who's he giving the other bottle? It must be someone important.'Komatsu thought 'I can't ask him now, Ai-chan really can't handle alcohol That well..she's not much of a drinker...Toriko-San looks really worried...'

Meanwhile at an unknown location

"Head chef, The Boss is waiting for his meal." Alfaro said

"Again? I can't even have a meal in peace."Kuromado said "But Alfaro, the boss has his insatiable appetite I'm truly at a loss. Honestly." Kuromado took some food and ate it. "Even when we increased our number of Sous chefs to three, Tommy's wounds still have yet to heal And with our newest member at failing to get the rare ingredient and losing our Gt robot too. "

Kuromado ate some more food before he began talking again.

"The increase of boss's appetite is a sure sign that GOD will appear soon."Alfaro said "And to the Bitter end, GOD is our ultimate goal, Do not forget. The Boss was not satisfied with the Century soup. I suppose the only ingredient that will satisfy him is God or else..."

And with that Alfaro walked away from the table his black cape swished blowing out the candle giving off the slight smoke of it being put out.

Back with Toriko and Aiko

"Is it really okay that I go with you to meet him?"Aiko asked

"Yeah, I'm sure he won't mind."Toriko said

"Well, at least komatsu let me use some kitchen space to make something before we got here."Aiko said holding the basket.

After that they walked in silence.

'Say something! You're alone with her!'Toriko thought he glanced at Aiko both of them changed into their regular clothes before walking towards a Cabin.

"S...So how are you feeling?"Toriko asked

"I'm fine now, Thanks for helping me with giving me some water."Aiko said

"No problem!"Toriko said

"I can't believe I passed out...although I thought it was easier for you to give me some water mouth to mouth."Aiko said "But you didn't."

"What?!"Toriko exclaimed he felt his cheeks go warm at the thought of giving Aiko another kiss.

"Huh? What's wrong Toriko-kun?"Aiko asked tilting her head curiously at him.

"N-Nothing!"Toriko said nervously. "This is the place." He rang the doorbell.

The door opened to reveal a short man wearing a butler suit.

"Well,well if it isn't Toriko-sama." He said

"Hey,Morton you look well."Toriko said "Is old man Ichiryu around?"

Morton glanced at Aiko.

"Ah, yes."Morton said "Is this Toriko-sama's friend?"

"Hi, my name is Aiko."Aiko said introducing herself.

The two of them followed Morton inside the house.

"President Ichiryu has been waiting a long time for you."Morton said "Right, this way..."

Toriko looked at the aquarium and took Aiko's hand, both of them looked at the giant serpent like fish glowing.

"You sure have got a delicious looking fish in this aquatic preserve."Toriko said touching the glass getting a better look at the fish.

"It looks so pretty!"Aiko said

"It's not an aquatic preserve!"Morton exclaimed "That's an Energy Arowana, there are only four of them in the world. It's for display only."

"What? It's not for eating?"Toriko said

"Is that all you think about Toriko-kun?"Aiko said

"It's not all I think about."Toriko said "I think about other things too."

"Really like what?"Aiko asked

Before Toriko could answer Morton opened the slide door to the terrace.

"Now,then the president awaits you on the terrace."Morton said

Toriko and Aiko followed Morton to a table with and umbrella there was a older looking man with blonde hair and mustache wearing sunglasses sitting in the chair.

"President, Toriko-sama and his friend are here to see you."Morton said

"Hey, I brought some Rainbow fruit wine."Toriko said setting the bottle on the table. "I'm sure you'll enjoy the changing flavor, it's a sweet fruity wine, the high alcohol content of 85%. Aiko also brought something we could eat if we're hungry."

"I made some nice things to eat."Aiko said holding a small basket.

"Pretty subdued for a present, don't ya think old man?"Toriko asked "Plus you'll get to try some of Aiko's cooking!"

Ichiryu tapped the wooden Cain onto the floor and turn to Toriko.

"What's subdued?"Ichiryu said "Both the legendary rainbow fruit and alcohol content are way too flashy. "

"Uh, what's flashy here is your appearance, old man."Toriko bluntly said

"Huh?"Ichiryu said glancing at Aiko. "Toriko, you didn't tell me you got married! You've got yourself a good one by the looks of it!"

That comment made Toriko and Aiko blush red.

"We're not married old man!"Toriko exclaimed

"Oh, so I'm not late for the wedding? Then I have time to shop for your wedding gift then. " Ichiryu said

Toriko and Aiko blushed even harder.

"W-W-We're just friends old man!"Toriko stuttered

After a few minutes the three of them sat down, Morton placed a plate on the table.

"Mayonnaise flavored squidonaisquid should hit the spot."Toriko said

"The change of flavors with every bite so it should go well with the wine."Aiko said

"Itadakimasu."Toriko said taking the squid and eating it. "Oh, all of a sudden the Alaskan pollock mayonnaise Changed to mustard mayonnaise and now it's shrimp mayonnaise, Even though the things a squid."

"That's interesting to know."Aiko said

"Okay, now then let's open the rainbow fruit wine."Ichiryu said uncorking the bottle instead of the cork landing on the ground it hit his forehead. "I've heard what you've been up to, Toriko."

"Hey, take that cork off!"Toriko said pointing at the cork. "I can't concentrate with that thing on your forehead!" Ichiryu scrunched his forehead popping off the cork.

"Is your forehead a champagne bottle?!"Toriko exclaimed

'Hehe, Ichiryu is kinda funny.'Aiko thought

"Toriko, I've heard you've captured some fine ingredients, The rainbow fruit, The puffer pig, the wonder meat,the G1 corn and the Emerald soup."Ichiryu said handing the glasses to Aiko and Toriko.

"No! Every one of those was wrong except the rainbow fruit."Toriko said

"I was delighted to hear about your activity." Ichiryu said holding a glass filling it with the wine. And drank it in one gulp. "The booze goes down easily." His face was turning pink and was steaming. "The alcohol's strong!" He laid back to the chair.

"You just can't hold your liquor old man!"Toriko exclaimed "Right Aiko? Huh? Aiko?" He turn to see Aiko's head down to the table with the empty wine glass. "Aiko?" He tapped her shoulder

"My head is spinning Toriko-kun..."Aiko mumbled

He then remembered what had happened earlier at the restaurant.

" Ah crap! I forgot you can't hold down liquor either!" Toriko exclaimed putting his hands on his head in a panic. "Aiko, don't pass out!"

"Drink some...it's tasty..."Aiko mumbled turning her head.

"Aiko! Old man! Give me a glass!"Toriko exclaimed holding Aiko and he put his hand out.

"Here you go." Ichiryu said handing him a glass. Toriko immediately put the glass in Aiko's lips, she drank the full glass her eyes opened a bit.

"You okay?"Toriko asked

"You...know...Toriko-kun when I was young...my mom always said..."Aiko mumbled while smiling "She said... that when someone gets drunk they tell the truth..." She leaned to his neck making him slightly blush

"Aiko? Why did you drink the whole wine glass?! "Toriko said

"Toriko-kun...You're cute when you're like that..."Aiko mumbled "Like my own...Soft...blue...teddy bear..."

Toriko slightly blushed "Hey! Don't pass out! Give me another glass!" Toriko exclaimed

"Here you go."Ichiryu said

Toriko put the glass in Aiko's lips. But he stopped half way and he raised the glass to see the very same wine that they were drinking.

"What the hell old man?! I thought you were giving me water! Not booze!"Toriko exclaimed

"Well you didn't ask, you said 'Give me a glass'. You didn't say if it had to be water or wine, you weren't specific." Ichiryu bluntly said

"You just assumed that I wanted her to drink more?!"Toriko exclaimed

"It was an honest mistake."Ichiryu said smiling.

"An honest mistake my ass!"Toriko exclaimed he felt Aiko leaned more to his neck then close to his face, he slightly blushed a bit. He could clearly tell that Aiko is not a drinker, he made a note to self to Not give Aiko any alcohol.

"...Don't be a meanie..."Aiko mumbled into his ear. "...Don't be a meanie...my blue haired teddy...my soft teddy..." She put her hand on the back of his head, running her fingers through his hair and her other hand tugging his shirt.

"Aiko! " Toriko exclaimed

"...My Blue haired teddy bear...is so cute right now..."Aiko mumbled

"So the wedding is on then?" Ichiryu said smiling

"For the last time we're not a couple!"Toriko exclaimed he looked at Aiko that she passed out from drinking too much wine. "Aiko!"

"Don't worry about her Toriko, just put her inside and let her sleep it off on the couch."Ichiryu said "We have to finish our talk."

Meanwhile with Cherry

"I can't believe this is my punishment for not getting that ingredient and for losing that stupid Gt robot." Cherry said walking through the halls carrying a large plate of food.

"You should count this as lucky Cherry." Alfaro said "That you'd be one of the chefs cooking for The Boss."

"It would have been a success if it wasn't for that bitch Aiko getting in the way."Cherry said "I didn't even know a power like that Existed."

"When we recovered a bit of the data from your failed capture, when I showed it to The Boss, he didn't say anything but I had a feeling that he is interested in it, You don't see a power like that anywhere."Alfaro said

"If I ever see her again I swear I'll End her."Cherry muttered darkly

Back with Aiko

Aiko opened up her eyes and held her head because she had a slight headache.

"Ah, Miss Aiko you're awake."Morton said handing Aiko a glass of water.

"Yeah...What happened? how long was I asleep?"Aiko asked

"Toriko-Sama carried you here, he said that the wine was to strong for you so he placed you here until you wake up."Morton explained.

'Ah! How embarrassing! I hope I didn't say anything stupid! I really can't handle strong alcohol...but it did taste so good I couldn't resist.'Aiko thought turning red in Embarrassment.

"Where's Toriko-kun and Ichiryu-San?"Aiko asked

"They went out but they'll be back soon."Morton said "In the meantime rest."

"Oh, thank you but I'm fine now."Aiko said getting up and walked to the terrace.

'I wonder when they'll be back?'Aiko thought

"Hey! Aiko!"Toriko exclaimed as he paddled the boat while Ichiryu just skipped along the water, Aiko was amazed that Ichiryu had that kind of speed to do that.

"Ah, I see that Toriko's girlfriend is feeling better."Ichiryu said

"She's not my girlfriend!"Toriko exclaimed there was a slight blush on his cheeks.

"Oh! Did you eat anything Toriko-kun?"Aiko asked

"Well..."Toriko started

"That's not good! I'll get everything ready so that you two can eat!" Aiko said running back inside, while Toriko continued to watch her until he couldn't see her.

"She cares for you, That's nice."Ichiryu said patting Toriko's back.

"She's always like that."Toriko said 'I guess that's why I Fell for her...'Toriko thought

A few moments later Aiko carried a pot while Toriko and Ichiryu were in their seats.

"Here we go! I used my mother's recipe and made a stew, I'm not that confident in the taste but I'm sure it'll fill you up."Aiko said placing the bowls of stew in front of them.

"This smell so good Aiko! I'm sure it'll taste good too!"Toriko said

"You say that about anything that I cook, Toriko-kun."Aiko said

"Itadakimasu."Toriko and Ichiryu said both men took a spoonful of the stew and Toriko's eyes lit up.

"Aiko, this is really good! "Toriko said taking another spoonful happily eating it.

'This...taste...'Ichiryu thought he took another spoonful. 'It's just like hers...'

"You really like it?"Aiko asked

"Yeah!" Toriko exclaimed emptying the bowl. "Can I have more?" Aiko nod and took his bowl.

"There's a hint of Rosepepper in here."Ichiryu said he had a feeling of nostalgia.

"Yes, I added a bit of it to give it a nice aroma and to enchance the taste."Aiko said

"Your cooking is almost like Yuri-chan..."Ichiryu said

"That's my mother's name! You knew my mom?"Aiko asked

"Of course I knew her!" Ichiryu exclaimed smiling. "You and her have similar qualities, especially the fact that both of you can't hold your liquor, Oh remember that she'd get drunk with just one glass! I assume that you have that same ability as her."

"Is it really that rare?"Aiko asked looking at her hands.

"Yes, The chances that your born with it are extremely low. The fact that you have that power is rare."Ichiryu said "But I'm sure that in time you'll learn to master it just like your mother did too."

"Ah, thank you Ichiryu-San."Aiko said

"No, thank you it's been awhile since I've ever tried a dish that reminds me of Yuri-chan's cooking." Ichiryu said

"Aiko! Can I get another bowl please?"Toriko asked completely ignoring the conversation.

"Okay, Toriko-kun."Aiko said smiling at Toriko.

"Oh, yeah Aiko you wanna go with me in a few days to capture an ingredient that the old man asked me to get?" Toriko asked

"Sure! I'd love to go!"Aiko said smiling at him.

'I wonder what ingredient Ichiryu-San asked Toriko-kun to get? I should ask him later.'Aiko thought

There you have it guys! I know I skipped a few things but I hope that you guys still liked the chapter. Please leave a review and tell me what you think! If you have any comments or suggestions Pm me!