Preparation and Practice

Next day arrived and I had the daifukus ready, but I also prepared a bunch of extra stuff in my inventory, you know, for the sake of bonds, still, Daifukus are more of a dessert than anything else…so I made some normal lunch, mainly fish dishes with rice since Athena is supposed to be Japanese, well, originally…[Does this world even have nationality?]

"Not anymore, now it just has different kingdoms, and everyone in the world is under the effect of the "Translation" spell, so different languages don't matter unless you are singing, music is not affected by translation"

[Ah, ok, thanks as usual Monica]

"No problem master"

Class was nothing special again, though multiple kids asked me for help with their homework so I helped out, I spent time mainly with my group though, and once it was lunch time, we got to the cafeteria, I saw Shermie hanging out with some girls, Riju talking with other boys and girls, and Mipha hanging out with some Zoras, yeah if Link ain't around she doesn't hang out as often with us, and finally Athena, who seemed troubled

-One sec guys

-Hm? What's up?

-Athena looks troubled, gonna go check on her real quick

-Try not to start a fight this time Eric

-No promises Mithra!

I chuckled as I left and got to Athena

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Ah…what a mess…

How could I forget my lunch? Did I spent too much time singing? Ngh…what to do now? I even forgot my money…

Maybe Erika is willing to share?…I don't wanna impose on her though…

-Athena? Everything ok?

I turned in surprise to the boy who spoke to me…Eric, the undisputed genius of the school…he can do seemingly anything, Math, Language, History, Music, Sport…nothing seems to fase him…

It's a bit unfair to be so talented…and still be so kind

-Ah, Eric, sorry, I just…

-Yes?

-…I forgot my lunch…

He seemed surprised for a second before chuckling

-You airhead, come on

-Eh?

-I happen to have made a lot by mistake, I need some help to finish it, you in?

-Is it no bother?

-We are friends dummy, come on!

He is a bit pushy, but I feel no discomfort around him, so I followed to his table, I saw the devil twins Dante and Vergil, the silent girl who always hangs out with him…I don't know her name yet, the purple eyed girl that also sticks to him…Mithra I think it was…

-Come on, Athena, these are my friends, red coat there is Dante

-Pleasure!

-Blue coat is Vergil

-Hmph

-Silent girl is Leona

-…

-And purple eyes is Mithra

-Hello

-Everyone, this is Athena, she is gonna be the lead vocalist in the music festival I told ya about

-It's a pleasure! Please take care of me everyone!

Dante laughed

-Relax a bit will ya? No one here is overly formal except party pooper here

-I am not interested in making more friends Dante, Link and Eric are enough

-Sure sunshine

Both brothers began to bicker, Eric offered me the seat besides him so I took it, then he opened his Bentou and indeed, there was a lot of food!

Did he do it on purpose? No…how could he have known that I would forget my lunch?… Then…I should just dig in?

-Here

He handed me a pair of chopsticks and I tried it out, only to be dazzled, it's too good! I don't know how to describe it but-

The fish! It's so tasty!!

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-…Sorry…

-I am glad you liked it though…

I…I got carried away and nearly ate it all…

I am so embarrassed…how could I lose myself like that?!…It was so good though…

-Was it that good? For a second I thought it was your food and you were just sharing with Eric

-…Yes, it was…I am so sorry Eric…

-Again, I don't mind, it was too much for me alone anyways

-Let me have a taste

Vergil claimed

-Sure, here

He handed him some extra chopsticks, he has a lot it seems…

Vergil tried it and suddenly stopped, confusion on his face before he took more, and more, and more

-! Whoah Vergil! Leave some for Eric!!

-!! What is this sorcery?! What magic did you infuse in this box?!

-…Uh…nothing?

-Impossible! Food is not so tasty without some magic ingredient!

-I dunno what you have eaten Vergil, but I am being honest

-You lie!

-…Understandable

Suddenly Leona spoke, catching all of our attention

-Pardon?

-…Eric's a genius cook…I would know…I am spoiled every day eating what he makes

-What you 2 live together?

-Yeah

-Oh you do? What, are you siblings?

-No, due to some circumstances I won't specify, she has to stay with me, that's all

That's surprising, no wonder she had such a soft smile seeing both me and Vergil react…ugh, turns out Eric is also an amazing cook…

-Well, there is barely any left, either of you 2 wanna try?

-I will try!

Dante took the chopsticks from Vergil and ate a bit

-Hot damn! Mom wouldn't believe it! How is this so good?!

-Mithra?

-…Ok…

She was much more shy, but after eating, she seemed surprised and then gave Eric a sweet smile

-Delicious!

-I am glad you like it

-Damn Leona! If you eat this stuff every day then I am envious! Yo Eric! Room for one more?

-Get permission from mother before asking that Dante! That is to say, there is room for 2 more right?

-Back off leeches!

I couldn't help but start giggling, these guys are not serious at all!

-Ha! We got her to laugh!

-Well done you 2

-Don't involve me in your games!

…This school will definitely be fun

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Once classes ended, I met up with Eric and Shermie and we began to once again practice, I was overwhelmed by how much progress she made, perfectly able to keep up with Eric, I still made mistakes though, I am just so nervous…

Still, at no point did either of them get angry, instead they reassured me and restarted each time I asked…I have such great partners, I must give it my all!!

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Luckily I was able to get in the zone and follow along perfectly, earning a standing ovation from Ms. Lareta

-Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! That will be a perfect first song!

I breathed a sigh of relief as Eric offered me something

It was some tea

-Drink a bit, the song is demanding on you after all

-Ah, thank you

-Say Eric, once we master this song, what's next?

-I got the second one ready and I am working on the third, should be done soon

-Aren't you a bit too efficient?!

-We all have our talents Shermie, mine happens to be coordination and imagination

-Might as well say everything…

-Don't give me that, say, you ladies hungry?

We all looked at him, my ears especially perked up when I heard him say that

-I am a bit hungry to be honest, didn't have much lunch

-Ms. Lareta?

-I actually forgot my lunch…

-Another airhead!

-Hey! I am your teacher!

-Athena?

-Don't ignore me!

-A bit yes

To be honest I am still hungry, something about his food made me want more

-Cool! I got good news then! I made some snacks yesterday to share, hopefully you like them

He pulled some boxes from nowhere, is that magic? Ah right, inventory! That must be it

And my eyes immediately set upon something delicious, Daifukus! And judging by the color it's Strawberry Daifukus! I love those!

It seems he also made other sweets and even…beef bowls? Natto?

-I didn't know what you girls liked so I did a bit of everything

I got close and took a strawberry daifuku, only to be overwhelmed by the flavor

-So Good!!!

I couldn't help it, these are the best I have ever had! How does he do it?!

-Is it that good?…Well, I guess a beef bowl won't hurt

Shermie ate too and…

-SO GOOD!!!

Yup, seems like she also fell for it

-Ok…let me see what the fuss is about

Now Ms. Lareta will try the Natto…will she…

-SO GOOD!!!!

Yup, I am not the only one, he is indeed a genius at cooking too…truly, he is amazing…

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Hah! How do you like them apples? Monica! Show me the progress!

"Athena"

"90 (Amazing boy)"

"Shermie"

"90 (Handsome and talented?! Not fair!)"

As I expected! Let's make this happen Monica! Shermie will not be evil if I keep this up

"Let's try hard Master!"