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Tohru and Kanna strolled down the road, each with a handful of kebabs, their mouths dripping with oil as they indulged in their snacks.
Kanna, without hesitation, opened her mouth wide and swallowed ten skewers whole—meat, bones, and sticks all together. After licking her lips, she tilted her head slightly and muttered, "It's still not as good as what Sui makes."
Tohru in between bites, glanced at Kanna and reminded her, "Kanna, you shouldn't eat the sticks along with the meat, okay?"
As if taking her advice to heart, Tohru effortlessly tossed the wooden skewer on the ground, continuing to eat without missing a beat.
"Okay," Kanna nodded, mimicking Tohru as she threw her own sticks onto the ground.
Soon, the area was littered with wooden skewers, much to the dismay of the nearby students tasked with cleaning the campus grounds. They stared at the growing pile of sticks, feeling overwhelmed but unable to reprimand the two girls. After all, it wasn't easy to scold someone so adorable.
Despite the mess, Tohru and Kanna garnered plenty of attention from passersby. One wore a maid outfit, and the other donned a Bohemian-style outfit, complete with horns on their heads and tails trailing behind them. As they walked through the academy, curious glances followed them.
"Are they cosplaying?"
"Maybe, but those two are really cute."
"Yeah, they definitely stand out."
The students whispered among themselves, fascinated by the pair.
"Tohru-sama where should we eat next?" Kanna asked, tugging at Tohrus clothes with her greasy little hands.
Tohru pondered for a moment before her eyes lit up. Ahead of them stood a grand, palace-like building. "Let's eat there!" she declared.
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Meanwhile, Rindō walked down the road alone, grumbling to herself, "Ugh, he still hasn't replied to my message!"
Irritated, she clenched her fists and muttered, "I'm going to his place tonight for a feast and give him a piece of my mind!"
With her hands shoved into her uniform pockets, Rindō frowned as she thought aloud, "What should I do before going there tonight? Ah, I know! I'll stop by Kuga's booth for a snack."
She made her way to Kuga's restaurant, but upon arriving, she was met with an unusual sight. The other diners weren't focused on their meals—they were all staring in amazement at a particular table.
In front of Tohru and Kanna was a towering stack of empty bowls, but the two were still eating ravenously.
"Ten more servings of Mapo Doufu!" Tohru called out, her voice muffled by the food in her mouth.
"Ah, uh… okay!" The bald chef hesitated for a moment before hurrying to fulfill the order.
"Unbelievable… haven't those two already eaten thirty servings of Mapo Doufu?" one diner marveled.
"Yeah, they're even more impressive than the competitive eaters I've seen on TV."
"I never would've guessed those two little girls could eat this much. Their families must have a hard time keeping up with their appetites," another patron commented.
Soon, ten more piping-hot bowls of Mapo Doufu were placed on the table.
Without missing a beat, Kanna grabbed a bowl, tipped it into her mouth, and licked the plate clean.
"Wow, these customers sure know how to eat!" Kuga said in astonishment from the kitchen. Still, he was pleased to serve such hearty eaters. "This is the first time I've seen someone who can out-eat Rindō-senpai."
"Is that so?" Rindō chimed in, suddenly poking her head into the kitchen.
Startled, Kuga turned to her with a frown. "When did you get here, senpai?"
"Just now," she replied, her eyes gleaming as she watched Tohru and Kanna continue to devour their food. "These two seem to be even better eaters than me."
"You're admitting you're a big eater?" Kuga muttered under his breath.
"What was that?" Rindō shot him a glare and playfully smacked him on the head. "I've made up my mind! I'm going to challenge them to an eating contest!"
"Huh? Why?" Kuga asked, taken aback.
Soon, the restaurant turned into a spectacle as three girls—Tohru, Kanna, and Rindō—raced to see who could eat the most, a mountain of empty plates growing in front of them.
However, it wasn't long before Rindō slowed down. After finishing her fifteenth serving, she slumped back, clearly unable to continue. After all, she was only human—there was no way she could keep up with two dragons.
"Well, I'll admit it," Rindō said, wiping her mouth. "You two are incredible. This is the first time I've met anyone who could out-eat me."
Tohru nodded in agreement. "You're the best human eater I've ever seen."
A shared respect grew between the two dragons and Rindō, bonding them over their love for food.
"Human?" Rindō raised an eyebrow at the strange comment but brushed it off with a grin. "Let's eat together again sometime!"
"Sure," Tohru smiled, pulling out a small stack of coupons from the large pile Sui had given her earlier. After paying, she and Kanna left to find another place to eat.
If Sui had been there to witness this, he would've been heartbroken to see his hard-earned coupons spent so recklessly.
Rindō patted her bloated belly, feeling a twinge of regret. She had planned to save room for the feast she intended to enjoy at Sui's place later.
As she got up to leave, Kuga called out nervously, "Uh, Rindō-senpai, you haven't paid yet."
"What? You're asking your senpai to pay? Do you not understand that my presence here is a blessing to you?" Rindō huffed, clearly oblivious to her freeloading habits. She slapped him playfully on the head and strolled out without paying.
"My stomach feels a bit too full… maybe I should head to Momo's place for some light snacks to help digest it," she mused aloud as she walked away, leaving a groaning Kuga behind.
Kuga sighed in frustration, rubbing his head. It was the same every time—Rindō never paid for her meals!
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Back at the mountain, Sui arrived at his restaurant. He couldn't help but notice Erina standing outside the restaurant next door, peering around with an expectant look.
With a smile, he called out, "Good morning, Erina."
Upon hearing his voice, Erina blushed slightly. She gave a small huff and turned her head away, pretending to be indifferent.
Standing behind her, Hisako stifled a giggle. All morning, Erina had been lingering at the entrance, clearly waiting for Sui to arrive. But as soon as she saw him, she deliberately acted aloof, refusing to acknowledge him.
"Erina-sama, did you and Sui have a fight?" Hisako asked with a teasing smile.