Lunamugetsu: I do not own Toriko

This is a rewritten chapter.

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With Toriko

The blue haired bishokuya was currently sitting on a large rock that overlooked the lake that was near his house. While Terry was running around in the field, Toriko was currently contemplating his situation.

What's wrong with me? He thought, I know, it's been awhile since I've seen Kimiko and yet I can't help but think about her. She's a chef, it's logical that she can't always be by my side. Toriko gave a sigh, Yet, why do I feel so down? Was it because I was in such a rush to get the BB Corn with Terry, that I didn't even call her.

Toriko gave a groan before he felt something nudge his hand, looking towards the cause. He gave a grin as he saw Terry at his side looking at him.

"Sorry, Terry. I was just thinking," he petted Terry's head making Terry bark. He stared at Terry for a moment before asking,"Terry, what do you think of Kimiko?"

Terry responded with a happy bark as he tail wagged at the name of the chef.

So she likes her too. I bet Kimi's been wanting to see Terry, Toriko faltered in his thoughts, Wait. Kimi?!

Terry gave a bark as she saw that Toriko's face had started to turn red.

"It's nothing, Terry," he said as he scratched Terry behind her ear.

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With Sani

Sani sighed as he walked with a contemplative look on his face.

I hope Miko' not wit' that brute Toriko, he doesn' understand her beauty! His only concerns consist of only eating. He's disgusting! She needs someone better at her side. Someone who can maintain her beauty, the same way she creates beauty with the dishes that she creates. Miko's too beautiful for that brute Toriko!

He paused in his walk as he remembered what Kimiko had said to him before she had left to return to work.

"I was glad to have met such a beautiful person like you, Sani-san. I hope we'll see each other again."

His face became red as the words replayed in his mind. Her heart is really beautiful, but it's annoying that she's so familiar with Coco and Toriko.

"-ther? Brother!" Rin tried to get her brother's attention as he was mindlessly wandering the halls of the Biotope.

"Miko," he said in a daze as he continued to walk.

Miko? Wait, could big brother like Kimiko? Rin thought and quickly grinned as another thought invaded her mind, If big brother and Kimiko start dating each other that that means that she won't be after Toriko! Rin internally squealed, Big brother I totally support your relationship!

"Oh Rin," Sani snapped out of his musing as he finally noticed his sister.

"Nothing, big brother," Rin squealed

"You sure?"

"Yes, you just looked upset for a moment there. Thinking about anyone in particular. A certain chef, maybe?" Rin smirked as she gained an evil gleam in her eye.

"W-What?!" Sani's face reddened, "What's wrong with that? There is nothing wrong with admiring someone with beautiful skills!."

"I wonder how Kimiko is doing," Rin pondered making Sani stiffen.

"She's probably working in her restaurant," he said, "At least, I hope so."

"I was actually referring to something else," Rin smirked as she saw that she had peaked Sani's interest.

"What do you mean?"

"Kimiko's romantic life." Rin clarified

"What? Why?" Sani said while trying not to grit his teeth.

"I dropped by the Gourmet Hotel to talk to Kimiko, that's when I saw her talking to a guy," Rin said, "They seemed to know each other very well, she was laughing too."

At that moment Sani turned around and immediately started walking towards the door.

"Big brother where are you going?" she asked.

"Somewhere." Sani closed the door as he left the room.

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With Coco

Kimiko-chan is really sweet. How can a lady like her be so comfortable with hugging and touching a poison man, Coco thought.

"Coco-sama," Coco snapped out of his thoughts as he turned to look at the young girl that was sitting in front of him.

"Yes, how may I help you."

The little girl fidget and stutter as she tried to find the words to ask the fortune teller, "I-I just want to know, if I were to confess to someone I liked, will it be good?"

He took a glance at the girls electromagnetic waves which were emitting a bright glow, he gave her a smile, "Don't worry, you'll be fine."

"Really!" Coco nodded in response.

"Thank you, Coco-sama!" The girl bowed in respect before paying him and leaving the shop.

Kids are so innocent, Coco told himself as he spotted the young girl walk over to a boy her age. I wonder if Kimiko has someone she likes in a romantic way, Coco winced at his thought, How selfish of me, I want her to be happy, but I don't want her to have a significant other. If anything all I want is to be by her side. It did feel nice carrying her in my arms.

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With Starjun

Bishokuya Toriko, the ebony haired man thought, he has great potential, but only if he can harness it. The image of a certain chef flashed through his mind. She's interesting too.

"Why?" she said making him stop, "Why didn't you attack Toriko-san, Coco-san, and me while we were in the cave? You killed all the thieves and assassins that were outside. Why?"

Why didn't I kill them? He thought.

"I'm not afraid of dying! Even I came here with that resolve! Give it back!" she screamed

Starjun smiled as he remembered seeing the trembling chef that didn't even flinch at his intimidation.

"That little chef, she has such a feisty spirit, her forwardness, her untapped potential," a sinister smile made its way on his face, "her ignorance of the cruelties of the world. Maybe I should show her." That was when Starjun snapped back to reality.

What am I thinking, he thought, perhaps, I could get some interesting information from her when I meet her with her guard down. He gave a smirk at the idea.

"I'll see you soon little chef."

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With Kimiko.

Kimiko sighed as she finally sat down after cooking for five hours straight. Her muscles finally relaxed now that she was taking her break. Finally having time to breathe she started to recall her week. She had been asked to prepared a rare fish dish that used the Mermaituna, thanks to the help of Toriko, Sani, and Coco she was able to complete the task. She thought about how she had gone into the Wul Jungle in order to get an ingredient to use on the Mermaituna.

Although, I didn't really need Sani-san's help since I was able to save myself, she thought to herself, Coco-san helped me when the Mermaituna that I was supposed to serve spoiled and he brought me another one. Toriko-san brought me salt that came from the volcano near the Wul Jungle, I was able to season the sauce with that, Kimiko sighed as she continued to think, I really don't know what to make of them, they're really kind and I could always depend on them. I hope that I can see them again soon. She then blushed and shook her head as an attempt to clear her thoughts, I shouldn't be selfish, Toriko-san, Coco-san, and Sani-san all have busy lives. I should be focusing on being a great chef, not trying to inconvenience them.

"I wonder how they're doing." she said out loud.

Maybe I should visit them when I have free time. I should bring them some food too, I wonder what kinds of food they'd like. I know Toriko isn't a picky eater, but I wonder what Coco and Sani-san would like, she paused for a moment, Am I overstepping my boundaries if I want to see them. Maybe I shouldn't, if I see them too often, I might become annoying to them. People have told me that I get a bit touchy. I'd hate to trouble them.

She gave a groan as she covered her face and leaned against the wall that she was resting at.

"Miko?"

Kimiko blinked at the voice and turned to see Sani looking at her.

"Are you okay?" He asked as he walked closer to her.

"Sani-san." Kimiko said in alarm at seeing the Gourmet King, "Don't worry, it's nothing. I'm just a little stressed, nothing I'm not used to," she reassured him.

"Being stressed isn't healthy, it's one of the main causes for wrinkles," Sani informed her making Kimiko smile at his antics.

"You are right in that aspect, but I can't avoid it," she explained, "By the way, why are you here? Not that I don't want you here."

"Oh yes, that reminds me," Sani then turned and grabbed her shoulders and leaned in close to her, "Miko, I need you to tell me. Have you been talking to any other guys today?"

"Huh? What do you mean by that?"

"Y'know like casual talking and laughing." Sani said as he leaned in closer making Kimiko press her back against the wall.

"I've been in the kitchen all day. The only people I've been talking to were my co-workers, and that was for work. In fact, this is the first break I've taken since I got here."

"Really," Sani said and paused for a moment making Kimiko wonder what he was thinking.

Dammit Rin! You lied to me! That's disgusting!, he then looked at Kimiko who was sporting a clueless face, although, I guess it's not bad.

"I don't know why you're here, Sani-san. But it's nice to see you again." Kimiko before giving him a hug. "I never got to thank you for helping me when I was in the Wul Jungle."

"You didn't really need my help, you were able to save yourself," Sani pouted remembering how he had not saved her at the most beautiful time.

"Even so, I do appreciate your help. I think people are cool when they help others," she said making Sani smile.

"Miko, would you b-"

"Kimiko-cha-" both of the speakers paused in their sentence as they looked at one another.

"Coco-san!" Kimiko exclaimed as she saw the poison man enter the breakroom. She gave a smile as she ran up to Coco and gave him a hug.

Coco! Sani yelled as he saw the poison man blush at the contact that chef was giving him. Sani started gritting his teeth as he saw that Coco had given him a smug grin before returning the chef's hug.

"I'm sorry, am I interrupting something?" Coco asked daring for Sani to say anything.

"No, we Sani-san and I were just talking," Kimiko said as she looked up at Coco, "not that I'm complaining, but what brings you here? You too Sani-san."

"W-Well," Sani stuttered, as his mind quickly tried to piece together a valid reason.

"I foretold that you were going to be troubled by something, so I showed to see if I could help," Coco explained while being as vague as possible.

"Oh, I see, what about you Sani-san?"

"Well, I-I just wanted to see the restaurant you worked in,and eat more of your food" Sani managed to say.

"Oh, that makes sense."Kimiko gave them a smile, "It's nice of you two to come all this way. You guys are really great friends. Now all that we need is Toriko-san."

"Oi! Kimiko!" The two Heavenly Kings cringed as they heard the voice echoing throughout the room.

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear," Coco muttered.

"Toriko-san!" Kimiko exclaimed as she saw the blue haired Bishokuya enter the restaurant.

"Hey Kimiko, how's it going?" He said as he walked over to her

"I've been well, how're you and Terry doing?"

"We're good. She's enjoying the BB Corn," Toriko said that was when he saw Coco and Sani standing there. "What are you guys doing here?!"

"You just noticed us now?!" they yelled as Toriko pointed at them.

"Toriko-san, Sani-san, Coco-san," Kimiko laughed as the three's antics making them look at her. "It's so nice to see you guys getting along."

"Kimiko/Miko/ Kimiko-chan," the three said as they saw the chef's smiling face.

"By the way, Toriko-san, what brings you here?"

"Uh….."

Bark! Bark!

Kimiko turned her head to see Terry walking towards her.

"Terry!" Kimiko exclaimed as she looked at the Battlewolf, "Look how big you've gotten!" The Battlewolf had grown at least a foot since Kimiko had last seen her. Terry barked at Kimiko's comment and proceeded to lick Kimiko's face.

"Eh, Terry how did you get up here. You're a little big for the elevator" Kimiko asked, Terry turned her head towards the open door that led to the staircase that was used for emergencies. "Well at least the stairs are being put to use." Kimiko laughed as she kept on petting Terry's head. "Why don't you guys go get seated in the dining hall. I'll be sure to make you guys something to eat." she shooed the three men into the dining hall before calling one of the waiters to tend to them. After seeing that they would be taken care of she went back to the kitchen.

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In the dining hall

"Kimiko sure is something," Toriko said

"I'll agree with that," Sani said

"She is certainly interesting, isn't she," Coco replied.

"Now, what are you guys doing here," they all said in unison. "I ASKED YOU FIRST!" they yelled at each other.

"This is ridiculous," Coco snorted at the absurdity of the situation.

"Toriko-san, Sani-san, Coco-san is something wrong?" Kimiko had stuck her head into the dining hall.

"Nothing's wrong." they all said at the same time.

"Are you sure? I heard people arguing all the way from the kitchen." she said.

"Don't worry." Coco said.

"Yeah, it was nothing I just said that Sani's hair looks like bedhead." Toriko pointed at the fuming tri-colored haired man.

"Bedhead! Toriko your hair is what should be classified as bedhead! It's so unkempt it's disgusting!" Sani pointed at the bluenette who wasn't even fazed by Sani's insults. Kimiko giggled at the two's argument before going back into the kitchen. The three breathed a sigh of relief as soon as she was out of sight.

"That was close," Toriko sighed.

"I believe it is best if we let our arguing not interfere with our experience here," Coco advised

"Fine," the others said as they were sat down in their seats. Terry taking her seat at the space right next to Toriko. After the waiters wrote down what they wanted, the three sat in mutual silence as the other customers turned their head to look and talk about the Three Heavenly Kings that were dining there.

"This is a nice place," Coco commented trying to break the silence.

"Of course, Miko's skills are suited for a place with remarkable beauty,"

"I don't care what the place looks like, the foods delicious," Toriko drooled making Sani yell at his uncouth behavior.

"Thank you for waiting," a waiter said as he placed their ordered dishes in front of them, "The rest will come out shortly. Enjoy your meal."

"Idtadakimasu!" Toriko than dug into his plate, "Kimi's food is delicious!"

"Kimi?" Coco and Sani said in unison

"By the way Toriko, why are you here?" Sani asked

"And please do tell when you started to call Kimiko-chan, Kimi?" Coco added as he sported a cheshire smile.

"Huh? I said that out loud," Toriko said making the two fume

"Oh, so you've been calling Miko, Kimi inside your head?" Sani gritted his teeth as Toriko blushed.

"It doesn't matter. Oh look, more food!" Toriko pointed at the waiter that was rolling a dining cart that had multiple dishes on it.

Stop avoiding the question Toriko!, Sani internally screamed at the glutton before taking a bite of his dish. They all sat in relative silence besides the sounds of them devouring the food that they ordered. After they had finished the final dish, the three all sat back in their chairs content with the feast that they had just been served.

Bark! Bark!

The three turned their attention to Terry who had stood up and saw that Kimiko was walking towards them.

"Hey guys, sorry for the wait," Kimiko said as Terry walked up to the chef's side and nuzzled her head against her. "I hope you liked the food."

"It was delicious," Coco told her

"Yeah it was great!" Toriko said as he chugged down the last of the wine that was in his cup.

"Toriko! Show some manners, don't go drinking when you're talking to someone. You're disgusting! It makes me sick!" Sani ranted making Kimiko giggle.

"Why? Kimi knows how I am," Toriko said

"Kimi?" Kimiko repeated making Toriko blush at his slip up

"I mean Kimiko," Toriko said trying to correct his mistake.

"Y'know it's okay if you call me Kimi, I don't mind it at all," Kimiko told him.

"Really?"

"Yeah, back in my training days as a chef, I had a friend that called me Kimi-chan. I don't mind having another nickname." Kimiko reassured Toriko, "By the way, you never answered my question from before. What brings you here Toriko-san?"

"Uh, well, you see-"

Bark! Bark!

Terry barked as she then proceeded to lick Kimiko's face.

"Terry, that tickles," Kimiko laughed as the Battlewolf nuzzled her face against the chef's.

"Terry wanted to see you," Toriko said quickly. "I guess she missed seeing you."

"Aw, Terry you missed me," Kimiko cooed at her fluffy friend, "You've grown a lot since I last saw you. Is it because of the BB Corn you and Toriko got together."

"Yup, she's been eating that stuff like crazy." Toriko told her.

"How wonderful, I was really worried when Toriko told me that you weren't really eating." Terry whimpered at Kimiko's concerned face. Kimiko then smiled and scratched Terry behind her ears making the Battlewolf wag her tail in rapid speed, "It's fine Terry, you're eating now, that's all that matters."

"Y'know you're going to spoil her rotten if you keep that up," Toriko commented making Kimiko pout.

"I can't help it and besides it's okay to shower the ones you love with affection." Kimiko said before hugging Terry making her bark "By the way, do you guys need to go anywhere. I'd hate to keep you from doing anything."

"I suppose I should get going," Coco said, "After all, a fortune teller shop can't be open if the fortune teller isn't there." Kimiko gave a laugh at Coco's statement. Coco in turn gave her a warm smile and pushed a lock of her hair behind her ear, "Goodbye, Kimiko." Kimiko waved to him as he left.

"Tch," Sani grumbled as he saw the poison man leave. "I'll have to bid you farewell too, Miko. That man, making such a graceful exit, it makes me sick!" Kimiko giggled as she saw that Sani was pouting. "Miko, I'll make sure to visit you again. Hopefully next time, there won't be any unplanned disturbances." Sani sent a quick glance at Toriko who matched his stare

"Bye Sani-san," Kimiko told him as the tri-colored haired man left, she looked over to Toriko who was still there, "Toriko-san do need to go somewhere?"

"Actually, I wanted to ask you something." Toriko said

"Really, what is it?"

"Would you like to go with me to Gourmet Town?" Toriko said as he tried to sound as casual as possible.

"Gourmet Town! You're serious!" Kimiko exclaimed as she jumped in joy at the name. Her excitement was practically radiating off of her, "I'd love to go there!"

"That's great, there's something there I want you to see.

"Really? What?" Kimiko asked.

"That's a surprise." Toriko teased, "Anyway, do you think you'll be able to go today?"

"Sure." Kimiko said, "Let me just tell the others first." Toriko gave a quick nod to her statement as Kimiko turned to the waters and the hotel manager, "Guys I'm going to Gourmet Town!"

"What! Another vacation!" the staff exclaimed.

"It's not a vacation," Kimiko answered trying to keep the staff from shouting in the dining hall, "It's like an outing with a friend."

"Riiiiight," the staff said as they watched Kimiko leave to quickly change out of her chef's uniform to her casual clothes. They looked at Toriko who currently petting Terry, Toriko smiled as he saw Kimiko walk up to him. The staff all silently watched as Toriko ruffled the chef's hair before leaving.

"Kimiko-sempai sure has gotten into a weird love triangle, hasn't she,"a waiter, Gin, said.

"Let's just hope it doesn't get worse," another waiter, Shin, said.

"How could it get worse, they obviously like her, but she doesn't see it." another one of the waiters said.

"She could have a criminal fall in love with her." one of the assistant chef's joked.

"Don't jinx it. From what I've seen Kimiko-sempai can do anything." another person said, "Also we might want to help the manager, he looks like he's about to have a heart attack." Everyone then turned to see that the manager was breathing deeply as he pulled at his hair.

"Chef Kimiko, why are you always leaving all the time," the manager said as he tried to deal with the stress.

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