The next morning, Sui was in the bathroom, brushing his teeth.
After a few minutes, Erina walked in, still looking sleepy. She wore pink pajamas, her golden hair disheveled, as she yawned and rubbed her eyes.
Sui glanced at her and couldn't help but remember the events from the previous night. The sight of Erina's blushing face and her awkward, gentle movements came rushing back to him.
"Are you up?" Sui asked, smiling playfully.
At the sight of his teasing smile, Erina's cheeks immediately flushed with irritation. The memory of last night made her want to sink into the ground from embarrassment. She had never imagined doing something like that—let alone actually doing it!
What made her even more furious was the lie. Sui had said it would taste like strawberries, but it absolutely didn't! That was despicable!
Seeing her embarrassed and angry expression, Sui couldn't resist teasing her. "You really do live up to the title of God's Tongue."
"I hate you!" Erina gritted her teeth, a vein pulsing on her pale forehead. The peculiar taste from the night before still lingered in her mind, vivid on her sensitive taste buds.
In her entire life, she had never tasted something so strange. It took several glasses of water to wash the flavor away!
"You big liar! You said it would taste like strawberries!" she shouted in exasperation.
"Huh? It wasn't?" Sui asked, feigning innocence as he pretended.
"You're insufferable!" Erina couldn't take it anymore. She leaped at him like an angry kitten, sinking her teeth into his arm in a fit of frustration.
After their noisy morning routine, they both finished freshening up and headed to school separately.
Yesterday had been a strange experience for both Sui and Erina. He had always been curious about what it would be like to test the legendary Tongue of God, and now that he had, he couldn't help but think about it again.
Though Sui had never tried something like that with any other girl, he figured if he asked Tohru she would likely agree—given her excitable and uninhibited nature. And with her unique abilities, her tongue could be... well, adaptable.
But every time Sui remembered Tohrus true dragon form with those rows of sharp fangs, he shuddered. He wasn't brave enough to risk that. The mere thought of it was enough to give him chills.
In the afternoon, more information about the upcoming sports meet was released.
Students could participate individually or as a team, and in addition to regular events, there were special sports included. The top ten students were divided into three groups based on their year, similar to previous final exams.
Sui was placed on the same team as Erina, Megumi, and Sōma.
At the same time, Sui received a mission from the system:
New Mission:
Description: As a chef, physical fitness is essential! Lead your friends through a thrilling sports meet and prove your superior stamina!
Reward: Gourmet Gift Pack (may include kitchen tools, ingredients, or recipes)
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The day of the sports meet finally arrived.
"Why do I have to join such a boring event?" Eizan grumbled, standing with his hands on his hips in his sports uniform.
"There's nothing we can do. The elite ten must participate this year. It's also supposed to improve camaraderie among us," Nene replied, her expression cold and displeased.
"But why do we have to do sports on such a chilly day?" Eishi Tsukasa shivered as he hugged himself, looking like he might faint in the autumn breeze.
Someone Saito was similarly unenthusiastic. He hadn't been eager to join in either.
But compared to them, Kuga, Rindō, and Isshiki seemed full of energy.
"Let's celebrate our youth!" Isshiki shouted in his shorts and vest, striking a dramatic pose.
"It's just a sports meet, but why are we grouped with the senpai students?" Megumi lamented, shivering in her own sports gear. She had only signed up for the event to participate casually and hadn't expected to end up with senpais in her group.
"I wonder if there will be a shot put event," Sōma mused aloud.
At this time, all the girls had changed into their sports uniforms, their toned legs exposed and exuding youthful energy. Only Erina, Momo and Rindō had yet to change.
"The event is about to start! We should get changed," Rindō called out, a playful grin on her face.
With a sigh, Erina reluctantly stood up and headed to the locker room.
"I don't want to! I hate sports meets! This peach isn't cute at all!" Momo cried, clutching her teddy bear as if it could save her from the situation.
"Come on, let's go," Rindō laughed, dragging Momo into the locker room.
When they returned, Rindō smirked at Sui. "How do I look? Pretty great, huh?" she asked with a mischievous wink.
At 6 feet tall and wearing a red sports outfit, Rindō's athletic frame, particularly her long, muscular legs, was quite impressive.
"Yeah, you look good," Sui admitted, nodding appreciatively.
Rindō laughed, clearly pleased. "Hey, by the way, that candy I gave you last time is all gone. When will you give me more? If I'm in a good mood, I might even give you a candy-flavored kiss in return," she teased, blowing him a kiss and chuckling.
Sui was speechless, knowing full well that Rindō was just after more of his ingredients.
At that moment, Erina emerged from the locker room, now dressed in her sports attire. The white outfit hugged her form, accentuating her figure, with her round, firm chest and long, shapely legs on full display.
Erina's cheeks turned a soft shade of pink as she stood alone, feeling a bit too shy to approach the group.
"Erina, come on over! Why so shy?" Sui called out to her, unable to resist teasing.
"I'm coming," Erina mumbled softly, her face flushing even more as she reluctantly walked over.
Seeing her dressed in sportswear, Sui's eyes brightened.
Erina's regal air remained unchanged, but today she looked especially youthful in her white sports uniform, her long blonde hair tied back in a ponytail. Her fair, snow-white skin gave her an aura of purity and nobility, while the strands of hair falling around her cheeks added a touch of playfulness.
Her long, shapely legs, round and smooth, were particularly eye-catching.
"Isn't that Miss Erina?" one student nearby whispered.
"Yeah, we don't often get to see her in sportswear. She's gorgeous!" another student added.
"She really is," someone else agreed, their gaze lingering on her.
Erina blushed deeper, clearly flustered by the attention.
"You look amazing, Erina," Sui complimented her, glancing her up and down.
"R-Really?" Erina stammered, feeling a flutter of happiness despite her embarrassment.
"Erina, want some strawberries?" a voice suddenly called out. It was Alice, holding a plate of freshly washed strawberries and eating them as she waved over.
"Strawberries? Count me in!" Sōma grinned, walking over to grab one.
"Thanks for the treat," Megumi smiled as she took one as well.
"Straw... strawberries?" Erina froze as the word triggered memories from a few days ago. The strange taste that lingered on her tongue flashed back, and her cheeks grew even redder.
She had never tasted anything quite so peculiar in her life.
Everyone stared in confusion as Erina stood there, her face flushed and troubled.
"Erina, don't you want some strawberries?" Alice asked, popping one into her mouth.
"I-I'm fine. You all go ahead," Erina whispered, avoiding eye contact.
"You're acting really strange, Erina," Sui said with a sigh.
Erina shot him a glare, gritting her teeth in frustration. 'It's all because of you!' she thought bitterly.
At that moment, Momo appeared, after being dragged out by Rindō.
Dressed in her sports uniform, Momo looked comically small, resembling an elementary school student.
"Let me go! I don't want to participate in this event!" Momo whined, clutching her teddy bear and pouting.
"Momo-senpai, why are you acting like such a child?" Sui teased with a smirk.
Momo's red eyes narrowed in anger as she shouted, "You're so mean, Suipu!"
"What did you call me?" Sui playfully tapped her forehead, the sound crisp and clear.
"Ow! Sui, that hurt!" Momo yelped, rubbing her forehead.
Sui couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction. Teasing Momo was always amusing.
"What a lively sports meet," Gin Dojima commented, watching the scene with amusement. "Commander, why did you decide to have all of the Elite Ten participate?"
"As chefs, maintaining physical fitness is essential. I wanted them to take this opportunity to realize that," Senzaemon replied calmly. Despite being in his seventies, he maintained a strong, youthful physique through regular exercise.
Dojima, also a fitness enthusiast, nodded in agreement.
He then walked down to address the students. "The sports meet is about to begin. Everyone, please get ready."
"This whole thing is so boring," Eizan complained. "Don't they know how busy I am?"
"It was my idea, along with the Commander's," Dojima replied with a smile. "On such a sunny day, I thought it would be a good chance to let everyone experience the joy of sports and strengthen the bond between the Elite Ten."
"So, it was you two fitness fanatics... No wonder," Nene muttered under her breath.
"Tch. Just because you like sports doesn't mean everyone else does," Eizan grumbled, clearly unimpressed.
"I don't want to be here! I want to go home!" Momo cried, clinging to her teddy bear like a child, but Rindō quickly pulled her back.
Soon, the women's 100-meter sprint was set to begin.
Erina had signed up for the event, as the rules required that all elite ten students participate in at least one sport.
She stood at the starting line alongside Megumi, Ryoko, and other girls. To everyone's surprise, Momo had signed up as well—likely because running would allow her to finish quickly.
Sui, Sōma, and the others stood on the sidelines, cheering for their friends.
"Miss Erina, Megumi, do your best!" Soma called out.
"Ah, r-right!" Megumi nodded quickly, trying to steady her nerves.
"Erina, give it your all! I'll be taking pictures!" Leonora said cheerfully, holding up a camera.
"Camera!?" Erina gasped in horror. The thought of being photographed while running made her feel even more self-conscious.
The playground was abuzz with excitement as many students cheered for the girls. Erina, being especially popular, received an overwhelming amount of support.
Her face flushed from the attention, but when she saw Sui watching, she steeled herself. 'I can't let myself look foolish!'
When the starting gun fired, the race began.
"I didn't expect her to be so fast!" Erina thought as she watched Megumi dash forward. She hadn't anticipated Megumi, usually so timid, to be such a strong runner.
'I can't lose!' Erina urged herself, picking up speed and quickly overtaking Megumi.
"Erina seems really fired up today," Leonora commented with a smile.
"Yeah, I didn't know she had this in her," Sui chuckled. It was the first time he had seen Erina run, and she looked incredibly cute with her flushed cheeks, her long, slender legs in motion, and her bouncing chest keeping pace with her strides.
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