I don't own Toriko just my Ocs and her pet. I'm so sorry it took so long but I hope you'll enjoy this chapter I'll try to post another chapter as soon as I can I've been super busy but I hope you guys like it.
Chapter 71
Today was like any other day, Aiko woke up and looked over the calendar at the wall circled in red. Her eyes narrowed to the red circle as she sighed. Today is her birthday, normally people would be excited about their birthdays but to Aiko it was just another day.
'Maybe I should visit Her...'Aiko thought
She took a quick shower and changed her clothes. She went to the kitchen only to hear a few strange sounds, she heard clawing and bird sounds she opened the door to see a delivery bird. The bird dropped a large rectangular box at her door. The box had a note attached to it.
"Thank you."Aiko said to the bird giving him a few treats as a reward for his work. The bird took it happily after that he went off flying.
Aiko took the note and began to read it.
'Dear Aiko,
Happy birthday! I'm sorry I couldn't bring this to you in person, I got caught up in the restaurant and I have other business to attend to. I hope you like what I got for you. Maybe next time I'll treat you to something from the restaurant.
Best wishes,
Ikuto'
Aiko smiled she knew her friend is busy but would always find time for them to hang out. Aiko opened the box and let out a squeal pulling the material up revealing a gorgeous red leather jacket with another note to it.
'P.s, the jacket is made by a material from the Tempura dragon its very durable against the intense heat making you feel cooler or the harsh cold so that you'll stay warm I hope you'll wear it when your going on captures. '
"Ikuto, I love it!"Aiko smiled "I'll definitely wear it, you always have good taste in clothes." Hugging the jacket. "Best present ever!"
Aiko couldn't wait anymore she quickly changed deciding on a black t shirt with the red jacket and some black skinny jeans wearing some black boots a few red and black chord bracelets on her wrist leaving her hair long, Aiko usually sticks to a more casual look and maybe a slightly girly but not too girly look but her excitement got the best of her and knowing that Ikuto went to great lengths to get her something this nice she decided to just show it off by changing her look for a bit. She looked in the mirror and smiled.
"It's the best present I've ever got!" Aiko smiled she left her house, humming.
Meanwhile with Komatsu
Komatsu ket out a sigh working very hard in the kitchen with Yun cheering him by his side. He knew what today was so he had a few things prepared for when Aiko would come. It was her usual ritual every birthday she would celebrate it here, a few days before said day she would bring a few ingredients that he would use it to cook her special meal.
'I think today might be a bit different for Ai-chan.'Komatsu thought thinking back to what had happened a few days ago.
Flashback
As usual Toriko was stuffing his face at the restaurant, he invited Coco and Sani to have a chat. The table was filled with food and a tower of empty plates.
"Hi guys!" A female voice said "Hey! Komatsu! I brought the stuff!"
The three looked up to see the brown haired female carrying a very large basket full of ingredients. Komatsu got out of the kitchen greeting Aiko.
"Hm? What's that Aiko?" Toriko asked looking at the very large bounty in her arms.
"Oh, well I thought I'd get some ingredients and see if Komatsu would help Shina in making something for my birthday in a few days."
"What?! Your birthday?!" Toriko and Sani exclaimed in total shock while Coco sipped some water calmly looking at Aiko.
"Yeah, its next week. "Aiko said totally unaffected by the two men's reaction. "Coco-Kun helped me get a few things."
"Wha?! Aki why didn't you tell me?!"Sani said getting up from his seat grabbing her hand pulling her close to him. "I would've made plans for the two of us ahead of time."
"Oi Sani, leave Aiko alone!" Toriko snapped grabbing Aiko's other hand pulling her back to his side.
As usual the other two bishokuya started to bicker while Aiko had some tea with Coco. Komatsu sweatdrooped a bit.
'Toriko-San is a bit competitive when it comes to get Ai-chan's affections.'Komatsu thought looking at the men bickering.
"I was going to look for you guys to invite you to celebrate it."Aiko said "But you guys were so busy with your training that I didn't want to bother you guys."
"Your not a bother! I would be happy to go!" The three heavenly kings said simultaneously each of them slightly looking at the other. Making Aiko smile at them.
"O-oh! Okay!" Aiko said "Then we can celebrate it in The restaurant!"
Aiko dropped off the ingredients and waved goodbye to her friends.
'Aiko's birthday...'Toriko thought 'Why didn't I ask her about it earlier?'
'Aki...I'll find you a present that has to be beaut'ful...only for you.' Sani thought
'Aiko-chan's birthday...I don't know what to get you but...' Coco thought
'It has to be perfect.' The three thought
Toriko glanced at Sani then at Coco. 'It just has to have more meaning than what they'll give you...and maybe...It'll say what I feel about you...' Toriko thought
End of flashback
'I wonder how it'll go today...'Komatsu thought
"Komatsu? Are you here?" A female voice asked
Komatsu turned his head looking at the Shina, she was wearing a simple light purple shirt with a denim overall dress and matching shoes. She gripped her cane and smiled lightly.
"Komatsu!" Shina smiled
"O-oh, wait...How did you know I was here, Shina-san?" Komatsu asked
Shina smiled softly. "It's because I could hear Yun here, he's always with you."Shina said
Yun smiled and waddled over to Shina touching her hand.
"Aw, hi Yun it's good to see you."Shina said she turn to Komatsu. "Isi told me that Aiko brought you everything for today."
"Ah, yes." Komatsu said
"Is it okay if I help you?" Shina whispered shyly.
"Sure, it's no problem at all."Komatsu said smiling. "I actually made a sauce that I thought you should try and see if it needs something." Komatsu took Shina's hand guiding her to the kitchen.
Shina smiled softly and a very faint pink color dusted her cheeks. 'Komatsu...he's very different from most men I've ever met...' Shina thought
Yun looked at Komatsu and Shina, his actions to let them fall in love was going very smoothly but he thought of another way to speed up the process so that Komatsu would be smiling and very happy with her. He raised his little wings in the air getting ready for his second plan of Love attack!
Yun carefully watched the two cooks sampling and taste testing the foods. Without any of then knowing he grabbed an ingredient and placed it in a pantry just a few inches from Shina's head.
"I think it's almost there Komatsu."Shina said tasting the soup. "It's needs a bit more sweetness...maybe some of the Peachsalt."
"I'll try that."Komatsu replied he moved to the counter but couldn't find said ingredient."Huh? That's weird."
"What's wrong?" Shina asked
"I can't find it...it must be in the pantry."Komatsu said until Komatsu caught sight of it being in a pantry above Shina. "Oh never mind I found it."
Komatsu reached over but he couldn't ask Shina to move since in either area she would get burned so he was towering over her being very careful to grab the spice he was inches away from getting it without bothering Shina until Yun poked him on his back prompting Komatsu to fall on top of Shina closing his eyes at the incident, Shina's cloudy eyes widen feeling something soft in her lips. When Komatsu opened his eyes he turned beet red feeling Shina's soft lips. He stared at the blind chef as she didn't say a sound.
"A-A-are you okay?!"Komatsu said managing to find his voice, quickly getting up.
"I'm fine!" Shina quickly said placing her hand on her lips.
"I'm sorry I fell and...well..."Komatsu started but it was just getting worse. 'Her lips were soft...' he thought. Blushing even more.
"It's fine!" Shina said slightly blushing. 'He sounds sincere about it and he sounds kinda cute when he's nervous..but...'
'We kissed...' Both chefs thought simultaneously blushing at the incident unknown to then that Yun was very happy that his planned worked. Both of them went back to work in silence Komatsu could barely look at Shina.
'I wonder how Toriko-San and the others are doing? Did they find a gift for Ai-chan?'Komatsu thought
Ta-da! A little Shina/Komatsu moment! Little Yun is playing Cupid for Komatsu wasn't that cute? And will the heavenly kings find a good present for Aiko? Just wait and see in the next chapter! Please leave a review and tell me what you guys think! I'm opened to suggestions on anything in my story!
