"Oh man, everything smells awesome." Yosuke said with a grin. "Who would have guessed Yukiko and Chie would be cooking for us?"

"Actually, now that you mention it I'm not feeling that good all of a sudden." Yu said quietly.

"Huh, are you sure?" Yosuke asked. "Then do you mind if I have your portion?"

"Go ahead." Yu said as he glanced over at Yukiko and Chie where they were cooking their curry.

"This is going to be great." Yosuke said eagerly.

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"Does that look right to you Yukiko?" Chie asked.

"I think so, the ingredients all taste good so it should be fine." Yukiko said hesitantly. "We should probably taste it though?"

Chie turned to Yukiko and they shared a look before taking two plates and taking some of the curry over to Yu and Yosuke.

"Here you go, enjoy." Chie said with a nervous smile.

"This looks awesome." Yosuke said with a smile before taking a bite of the curry only for his eyes to widen as he grabbed his throat and started gagging.

"Yosuke?" Chie asked only for Yosuke to stare at Yukiko and Chie in shock.

"What was that?" Yosuke asked angrily.

"It was curry, couldn't you tell Yosuke?" Yukiko asked nervously.

"Curry is supposed to be really spicy or kind of mild." Yosuke said angrily. "This was just… I don't even know how to describe it, that was gritty, slimy, and I think parts of it were even squishy. There's no way we can eat this."

"Well that's just your opinion, maybe you just don't appreciate our cooking." Chie said defensively.

"What do you think of the curry?" Yukiko asked turning to Yu.

"What do I think?" Yu asked nervously. "Well, I…"

"Dude, I'm telling you for your health. Don't do it." Yosuke said urgently.

"Well… how bad can it be?" Yu asked before taking a small bite causing Yukiko and Chie to smile while Yosuke looked at him like he was about to die only for Yu to suddenly start gagging.

"Hey, are you alright partner?" Yosuke asked fearfully only for Yu to shudder before turning to Yukiko and Chie.

"He's right, that wasn't very good." Yu said trying to be as polite as possible.

"Wasn't very good, it was awful. How did you two mess up curry that badly?" Yosuke asked in disbelief.

Yukiko and Chie just exchanged a glance before turning back to Yu and Yosuke.

"We're sorry." Chie said quietly.

"It's ok, just next time don't try so much creativity." Yu said. "It might help."

"Maybe…" Chie said thoughtfully. "Well, I guess we should head to sleep now?"

"Yeah, nothing else we can do." Yosuke said in annoyance before the four of them walked off.

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"What's wrong with you guys?" Kanji asked curiously. "You look like you've seen death."

"Something like that, the curry wasn't the best." Yu said. "So we didn't have much to eat."

"Wasn't the best, dude they're not here you can be honest. It tasted horrible." Yosuke said. "I mean you shouldn't even be allowed to call that food. Poison maybe, it was the worst thing I've ever tasted."

"That bad, man I feel sorry for you sempai." Kanji said. "Have you told Yukiko-sempai or Chie-sempai."

"Yeah, but it was a nice offer at least and it's something to keep in mind for the future." Yu said thoughtfully.

"That's putting it mildly." Yosuke said while picking up a box of animal crackers and starting to eat some of them.

"Still, to think Yukiko-sempai wouldn't know how to cook. Doesn't she work at the Amagi Inn?" Kanji asked. "Wouldn't that mean she'd be a good cook?"

"Apparently not." Yu said thoughtfully as Yosuke continued eating the animal crackers.

"Huh, hey Yosuke-sempai what are you eating?" Kanji asked curiously

"Just these animal crackers I found, why?" Yosuke asked only for Kanji to suddenly stand up.

"Those were mine Yosuke-sempai." Kanji said angrily.

"Dude chill, besides can you really blame me for having a few crackers after Mystery Food X?" Yosuke asked.

"Mystery Food X?" Yu asked. "Is that what you're calling it now?"

"Yeah." Yosuke said while taking another cracker. "I mean, could you tell me what they put in that?"

Yu just nodded in understanding. "Yeah, even going with them for the shopping I probably wouldn't know what to say."

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Yosuke said before turning to Kanji. "By the way how long are you planning on staying here?"

"Huh, why do you ask Yosuke-sempai?" Kanji asked curiously.

"Well I mean, this isn't a super big tent and I'm not sure there's enough room for the three of us and well after everything…" Yosuke started to say.

"What are you saying Sempai?" Kanji asked angrily. "If you have a problem with me then just say it."

"Well, it's just… I don't know if I feel comfortable spending the night in the same tent as you." Yosuke said quickly. "It's nothing against you as a person it's more well…"

"What, do I need to proof that I won't attack you or something? Is that it?" Kanji asked. "Fine."

As he said that Kanji ran out of the tent.

"That's not what I meant, he's really going through with this isn't he?" Yosuke asked.

"It looks like he is." Yu said thoughtfully.

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"How long do you think she's going to do that?" Chie asked Yukiko. "I mean it's bad enough we didn't have anything to eat but listening to Hanako snoring all night?"

"I know what you mean." Yukiko said in agreement. "Do you think she'll stop if we cover her nose and mouth?"

"Yukiko no, we can't do that." Chie said quickly. "We'll just have to try and ignore her I guess."

"Easier said than done." Yukiko said before a sound from outside grabbed their attention. "Did you hear that?"

"Yeah, it sounded like it came from outside." Chie said nervously. "Hey, is somebody out there?"

At that moment, the tent started to open and Chie cried out before kicking at the thing outside.

(The school trip has been less than pleasant for the members of the Investigation Team so far. Next chapter the trip will end and Yu will make good on his offer to Margaret. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)