Ash and Alice's secret lunch box
On the morning of Sunday in the RPA High School, Alice is now inside the cooking classroom, as she is using the pots and plates to cook some food. At the same time, Helen comes into the room and she is surprised to see her there as she asks, "Alice? What are you doing?"
Alice is surprised as she almost knocks the glass cup from the table. Alice asks, "Helen? What are you doing here? You should knock on the door before you come in."
"Sorry, as you can see, I am from the cooking club and I was just trying to practice some cooking. What about you?" Helen asks.
Alice says, "You see, Ash and I decide to have a picnic together, and of course, it is for the two of us. So I just want to prepare some good food for Ash."
Helen smirks and says, "That sounds interesting, do you want me to help you?"
Alice turns around while continuing to stir the batter, she says, "No, I have to do it all by myself, or else it won't be very special for him."
"I see, so what are you making?" Helen says as she looks at the recipe, she says, "So you are trying to make a big glass of orange juice, homemade sandwiches and seafood cream soup?"
"Yeah, we used the Rock Paper Scissors to pick out which one we should make, and he gets the salad, main dish, and the desserts." Alice says. "But I intend to add something more special...but I don't know what to do..."
Helen thinks for a second and says, "Well, how about I teach you how to make the specialty of the RPA Restaurant? I found it online and I am sure you can try it."
"What is it?" Alice asks in confusion, and Helen searches her smartphone and finds the recipe, it is actually the chili fries. Alice says, "The chili fries? I know Ash likes it, but how do I know if he didn't prepare it?"
Helen says, "Trust me, he will think that you don't like spicy food, so this is a perfect choice."
"How do you think he thinks I don't like spicy food?" Alice asks in confusion.
"Well, I heard from Mark that he told him that when you ate spicy noodles, you almost burst into tears because of how spicy it is."
"That's true, but that is because it is spicier than I imagined." Alice says, "But it is a good thing I have some potatoes, I can start to make it."
At the same time, Ash is borrowing the kitchen of the RPA Department store with Lillie by his side. Lillie says, "You know, it is a good thing that Mark decides to be the acting president for now, or you won't have any time to do this."
Ash says, "I know. So how is the best Willington Steak doing?"
Lillie says, "You know, its color is changing for a little."
"Good, now the Caesar Salad is also done, and the Strawberry Soufflé is also ready, now I think I should make one more thing for Alice as a surprise.
Lillie rolls her eyes and says, "Really? You are going to make one more? You do know that you have taken a lot of time preparing these three things."
"I know, so I am going to make something quick and delicious, and no, it is not Chili Fries. Mark did tell me that she ate spicy noodles and she almost cried in tears because of how spicy it is, so I don't think Chili Fries is a good idea."
"Then what are you going to do?" Lillie asks with a curious tone, Ash smiles, "I am going to fry a whole Chicken, I know it is her favorite."
"Wait, are you going to fry the whole chicken that was from our restaurant? What about the customers?" Lillie asks.
"Don't worry, consider that I bought from the store and the money we earned has to come back to us." Ash says.
"True..." Lillie sighs as she smiles, "So when is the picnic time?"
"As usual, 12 o'clock, according to my watch, we still have 2 hours' time to make it." Ash says as he starts to think, "I wonder what Alice will bring to the party..."
Lillie turns around and says, "As much as I want to look out for you, I have to go back to my work."
Ash nods and he lets Lillie leave the kitchen, Lillie goes to the office and sees Mark there, Mark asks, "So how is our brother doing?"
"Good." Lillie says with a small smile, which is her maximum. "It is a good thing that you guys want to help us with this stuff."
"I know." Mark says, "You and brother really are good teachers to teach us how to manage the company."
Lillie nods and she starts to remember how the seven of them decide to split the president's work since then Ash can do some relaxing time such as going on a picnic date with Alice. Not only that, Ash is about to smile again after the efforts of Alice and the others, the mouth is a little curved, but there is still a distance to fully smile.
Mark says, "You know, Golly and Eve decide to spy on those two to see if their date goes smoothly."
"But wouldn't they invade their privacy? What if they are found out?" Lillie asks in confusion. Mark says, "Being the Ghost and Dark Type users respectively, I am sure they will come up with a plan.
Twelve o'clock has come, and Ash and Alice meet at the Dragon Special Park located in Pixetty City since it is a place popular for picnics, and Drandon also works there. They set up the blanket on the ground as they each show their baskets.
"So Ash, how about I take out one food, and then you do the same?" Alice asks with a smile, and Ash says, "After you, my princess."
Alice blushes again after Ash calls her that, she takes out the Seafood Soup, and Ash says, "My, a Seafood Cream Soup, huh? Which seafood did you add inside?"
"I put five different kinds of seafood inside, there is dory fish, scallop, clams, lobsters, and mussels." Ash widens his eyes and says, "Wow, those sound very expensive, especially the lobster part. How are you able to afford that?"
Alice says, "I did help a lot with my sister and mother's clothes store. Now it is your turn."
Ash takes out the salad and he says, "This is my Caesar Salad, as you can see, I put some tomatoes, cheese, and even bread crumbs."
"That salad looks nice." Alice says. "Looks like one of your restaurants."
"Thanks." Ash says as Alice takes out the side dish, "I make some sandwiches, since you have prepared the main dish, so I decide against putting meat inside. So there are lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and so mayonnaise."
"It's fine, if we want meat, we can just add them with the dishes I made." Ash takes out his own dish and Alice gasps, "Is that a Willington Steak? I heard that is cost a lot of money for it."
"Yes, it is quite expensive, but as a president, I like to share my property with you." Ash says as Alice feels her heart warm.
"Thanks, Ash. Now for the drink, I try to make some orange juice..." She takes out a big glass of the said drink and Ash says, "How many oranges did you use to make that?"
"Well, I forgot, since all I know is that I have been squeezing them for a lot of time, Helen tried to help me, but I refused." Alice says.
"What a coincidence." Ash says as he takes out the Strawberry Soufflé, "Lillie wanted to help me with this dessert, but I also refused as I wanted to make it all by myself so that it will be special."
"How do you know Strawberry is my favorite?" Alice asks in confusion, Ash smiles, "I have a lucky guess in truth."
"Sure." Alice gives a playful glare. Then they stay like that for a while before their hands reach into their baskets at the same time. "Um..." Ash and Alice blush at the sight, Ash asks, "So I guess you also made one more thing for our picnic?"
"And you too?" Alice asks, with the same tone as Ash. Ash takes out the box and says, "You see, I said that you can add them with the dishes I made, I actually meant this." He opens it and she gasps, "You fried a whole chicken? That was amazing! I really like Chicken."
As Alice takes out her box, which contains the chili fries, Ash widens his eyes and asks, "But...Mark told me that you don't like spicy..."
"I like a little spicy, but not that hot. So I add fewer jalapenos inside. Do you like it?" Alice asks.
"Of course." Ash almost shout, causing Alice to get surprised, "I mean...I like it." Ash gets back into his usual voice and says.
Alice blinks a little and then she asks, "Ash...did you just smile?"
"I did?" Ash gasps a little and says, "Maybe...I think I am getting my old self back."
"That's great, but now that we have all our food here, how about we start eating before Bug Pokemon comes and ruins it?"
"Sure." Ash says as they start eating the food together.
At the same time, Eve and Golly are wearing disguises as they are having binoculars in their eyes and they also have some food on the ground as they are eating, Golly takes out what seems to be a walkie talkie and she says, "This is Golly here, Minami, can you hear me?"
Minami, with the others except for Mark and Lillie, are inside the Pixitty Gym, Minami says, "We are here, how is their date going?"
Eve says, "Things are going smoothly, and Ash has smiled for a second before returning back to his current self."
Drandon says, "But now we know that it is working, after all the principal has asked us to bring his smile back."
"But it is also a shame that Mark and Lillie couldn't come with us." Elline says. "After all, we know that the RPA Company is owned by Ash, so you guys have to work as acting president there once a week."
"I know, but it is quite enjoyable." Trenor says.
As they continue to spy, they see that Ash and Alice accidentally split their juice on the ground, Alice laughs a little and Ash tries to mimic her, eventually, he starts to laugh alongside with her. The others are happy that Ash knows how to laugh, and it seems like Ash is going back to his old self soon.
Once they finish their food, Alice says, "This is the best picnic date ever, thank you, Ash."
"No, Alice. I should have thanked you. From the three weeks of teaching, and for the date today, I think I know how to get my smile back. I even learn how to laugh thanks to you." Ash says.
Alice blushes a little and says, "I am glad, I really like the way you smile, even though it is just a little second."
Ash nods as they clean up the place before heading back to school. Golly talks to the others and says, "Mission is a success."
The others sigh in relief as they decide to head back to the dorm before Ash and Alice get suspicious.
Here is a new chapter, and in this chapter, Ash is getting used to how to smile and laugh, but will it be enough? The next chapter will be going back to the teaching of a type.
