Chapter 346: Chapter 346 Class-A Students.

The way toward the class is pretty much easy and calming as the three of them have a small talk along the way to alleviate their boredom. Behind, a chorus of cheers echoed, almost letting themselves get sucked into the place.However, they have already committed to helping the class on tomorrow's occasion.

"It's such a shame Aunt can't participate in the festival".

Soma sighed, feeling a bit dejected because his aunt was absent. The two of them had just recently met, so he wanted to share some moments together talking about old times. The biggest reason was for Soma to regain his past trace.

It sounds pretty rude or maybe cold for Soma to think that, but he is not a person born from this world; indeed, he possesses the person named Soma, but his soul is not, or so he thought. However, sometimes, he is being led by Xiao Ma's true feelings.

Instead, no matter what that is, he is determined to live as Soma or Xiao Ma, whoever his true name is, for he has something worth protecting his life for.

"Mm, you're right".

Xiao Lian nodded her head, feeling a bit sentimental about her family's sudden separation. She tried to comfort herself, shrank her distance from Soma, and tugged his sleeves.

Hina, who watched her sneak movement, smiled, and she also began to do the same but bolder. She interlocked her finger with Soma's right hand and rested her head on his dependable shoulder.

The flowery scent that invaded his nose from both sides slightly numbed his mind. However, Soma preserved, activating his extra skill in hidden sight. Warm and soft, his other free hand grasped Xiao Lian's palm, making her body flinched.

Shocked, Xiao Lian turns her gaze only to find his side profile of the boy she recently had feelings for. His cool and calm nature appeased her serene heart but contradicted that, her heart drummed wildly, giving Xiao Lian a slight reminder of how wonderful the feeling called Love is.

As the three individuals entered their own world, they bypassed the Academy building, which was desolated for the missing students who were still attracted to the competition.

They passed multiple corridors and stairs before standing in front of twin doors with a wooden plaque above that said Class-A. Behind the door, Soma and the girls could hear the bustling that was happening inside.

So, reluctantly, the girls parted away from the warmth that soothed their hearts and saw Soma push the door.

"Hey, is the stall preparation ready?".

"It is almost done?".

"How about the kitchen stuff?"

"We were done, maybe?".

"What the hell, it was charred black? Is this supposed to be a Takoyaki?".

"Bleergh! It was hard and bitter".

"Um, I-I am sorry for that".

It was a symphony of chaos, accompanied by cheer and laughter after witnessing another foolishness. The students merrily shouted to gain another person asking for help and other stuff. A lingering smell of charcoal wafted through the place, making some of their face disgruntled. Different from girls who had to hide behind their red cheeks for the failure they got after trying to make some Takoyaki. S~eaʀᴄh the NôvelFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Soma, you came?".

Leon noticed the three and jogged to their place with a beamed smile. Then, the others began to glance at the entrance and saw the main stars of the competition and event.

"Leon, how is it going?".

"Well, overall, it was smooth sailing for our stall, but the food we currently make is...".

Hesitantly, he glanced at the girls' side, who had charcoal served on top of a plate. Soma could hear a slight murmur of cursing from the girls, who were complaining even after following the recipes.

"...Disaster, I see".

Soma completed Leon's hesitant words as he turned around to find something interesting happening in the group.

Lin Fan, the aloof and lone wolf he is, is mixed with the students who are responsible for building the stall. Despite being born with a silver spoon, he is quite adept at his job. It seemed he didn't have any problem on his side.

"Alright, Leon. Leave the food to us and let some other girls who want to learn with me stay. I will personally tutor them to make one."

"Okay, thank you, Soma".

Leon flashed his relief smile, then turned around to approach the girls' side, who were still struggling with cooking.

"Hina, Xiao Lian, what will you guys do?".

"I will come with you; I love trying new dishes to my expertise".

Hina cracked her knuckles, saying as if going into the battlefield.

"Mm, I will...".

Xiao Lian muted as she couldn't decide what she should do to help others. Then, from her line of sight, she witnessed a figure of Lydia and Eri, who separated from the cooking part and joined the painting group, which consisted of girls.

"Soma, I will go to them, seemed fun painting some stuff!".

"Yeah, go ahead".

As she received an 'Ok' from Soma, Xiao Lian walked away, leaving the dumbfounded Hina.

"What is it, Hina?".

"No, it's just... Looking at her personalities, does she can draw, or rather paint?".

"I don't know, let's leave it to her and concentrate on our task. Are you ready, sous-chef?".

"Yes chef!".

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After getting help from Soma, who seemed to be the only one knowledgeable about cooking skills, the kitchen part began to make some progress.

With his dexterous hands, Soma began to demonstrate how to make the proper dough and prepare the filling. He also added some silly pranks to make their stall more enjoyable for the customers. Each of the girls who stayed and one male beside him dropped their jaws, impressed by his skill.

As the sizzling sound began to reverberate in the class, some of the students who were near the portable stove turned to the site. The lovely scent of the sea and green onion stopped the students' movement.

"Good, now Eiji you just need to flip it carefully as to not destroyed the shape".

"Understood!".

With the kitchen weapon in both hands, Eiji carefully flipped half of Takoyaki, making it into a circular shape. The heat that transferred to his skin let out a pleasant sweat of hard work. Also, the fragrant scent from it roused the appetite he had held in since morning.

Soma turns to Hina and finds herself surrounded by the girls who watch her every move carefully, like a mentor teaching a martial movement. Their atmosphere is hard to approach.

Not wanting to be left behind, Soma faced his own stove, began pouring the dough into the grill, and let the sizzling noise be his background song. Then, he began his performance. With his skill, pile after pile of Takotyaki was served on the plate, enticing everyone's stomachs to protest.

After he had finished his part, he turned around, wearing an apron and holding a plate filled with Takotyaki, Soma shouted.

"Everyone gather around, let's get some meal, first".

"Soma...?".

"Wohoo".

"Yeah, finally some proper food".

"Thank you".

.....

Leon's appreciated word was gone. It was swallowed by the vicious intensities of hungry adolescent boys who lunged at the food like a beast. Crestfallen as he didn't see a spot for him to enter, a small grace from Eiji came.

"Leon, if you don't mind have this, well, it can't be compared to Soma have but...".

"No, thank you Eiji...!?".

However, before Leon could get his portion of food, the plate Eiji had in hand was gone. It was snatched by Eri, who glared like a territorial cat, not wanting to share the food Eiji had cooked.

"...Soma, good work out there!".

Hina, who called his name while bringing a plate of Takotyaki she had made, stood before him with a restless expression.

"Let me have it. Itadakimasu!".

Soma took the chopstick from the plate and tasted the meal prepared by his girlfriend. A mix of flavors synchronized with his tongue, giving him a pleasant experience not only with the food but also with his heart being filled with joyful experience.

"This is delicious. Good job, Hina".

"Really, thank you, Soma".

"Let me have it, too!".

Out of nowhere, Xiao Lian stood between them and opened her mouth wide, hoping to get fed.

"Here, open wide!".

"Aa!".

"Geez, you are not a kid anymore!".

Even though Hina grumbles, she keeps feeding Xiao Lian more of the Takoyaki she made. Watching both of them puts a smile on Soma's face as he remembers something. "I should prepare some for Serafina."

*****

Meanwhile, on the dark side of the Academy, where light couldn't penetrate, the clanking sound of steel bound a single boy who had become demonized. The air was dry and heavy, but it didn't stop a father's protective desire to claim his rights.

"So, when should we move him?".

Jiang Ling turned to his side and saw Viana, with her calm and calculative nature, open her mouth.

"Tonight, when the important people from the guilds will leave this Island".

"...Good".

Even to this day, Jiang Ling still doubts why Viana could give him an easy pass to retrieve his son's back in that situation. However, above all else, the thing that is important to him is the livelihood of his offspring. "Wait for a bit, Son. Your father's promise will free you from the nightmare you are in."

Viana shifted her attention to the other side; her eyes were devoid of any expression. "Everything's going well...".