My anime/manga fandom can't be that lazy.

"Tsk, this group assignment is great because I got Winette, but I got an extra guy. It would have been better if I had gotten Big White instead."

Gabriel clicked her tongue in displeasure. She had eaten at Dongfang Bai's house before, so she knew how delicious Dongfang Bai's cooking was. If she could pair up Vigne, who had maxed out her wifely qualities, with Dongfang Bai...

So she can just coast through this class like a salted fish, and still get to eat delicious cake—isn't that wonderful?!

"I really didn't expect to run into you in cooking class, old... Bai Sang."

Vinette walked over with a smile, and was about to call him "boss" as usual, but after being glared at by Dongfang Bai, she immediately changed her address.

Vinette is such a smart kid...!

"Yes, I didn't expect that either. How's the shop?"

"Yeah! No problem at all. Chino's been really bored because she doesn't have any work to do."

It's because Winette did all the work by herself, right? Maybe we should give her a raise next time...

Chapter Ten: How was this even made?! [Please subscribe automatically]

"Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Fumino Furuhashi, and I'm a friend of Haku-kun."

Fumino Furuhashi went up to greet her, seemingly sensing that the black-haired girl in front of her had a gentle personality and should be easy to get along with. At the same time, Megumi Kato also went up to greet her.

"Huh?! There's another person? I thought Bai Sang's group only had two... I'm so sorry!!"

Just as Kato Megumi was greeting Winette, Winette was taken aback and realized she had said the wrong thing, so she immediately bowed down and apologized to Kato Megumi.

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

Vigne apologized politely, and Kato Megumi, not being the aggressive type, waved her hand to indicate that she didn't mind at all.

Because she was already used to being ignored, even her own parents would sometimes forget that she hadn't eaten, so being ignored by strangers was commonplace for her.

"I'm so... so sorry!"

"650" Vinette felt her cheeks burning. How could she not have noticed such a big, living person right next to her? She was so embarrassed.

"By the way, Winette, your cooking is pretty good, isn't it? How about we check which group's cake tastes better later?"

Dongfang Bai smiled slightly. He was quite enthusiastic about cooking competitions. Although his cooking skills were only so-so before, things were different now. Having learned a lot about cooking from the fairy, he had been completely transformed.

"Huh? Is that so? But..."

"I agree!!!"

Gabriel suddenly raised her right hand, looking happy. It was rare to see her so proactive in asking for a competition. Wasn't she the kind of person who hated trouble the most?

"Then I'll act as the judge and do the tasting later! Don't worry, I'll be absolutely fair and impartial!"

Dongfang Bai's lips twitched. He finally understood. This guy just wanted to eat cake, and Gabriel did indeed think so too.

"Then! I will do my best!"

Vinette seemed to have her culinary passion ignited as well, looking at Dongfang Bai with a serious expression. The cooking class would begin soon, and the competition would start the instant the bell rang.

Dongfang Bai clenched his palms slightly, seemingly trying to get a feel for the game, while Fumino Furuhashi looked on high alert, not even realizing that the two of them were about to start a match out of nowhere.

Jingle Bell!

The moment the competition began, Dongfang Bai's hands started moving. He grabbed the wheat flour next to him, poured it into the basin, and immediately took out a granulator to filter it.

"Guqiao, get me some honey and cream."

"Ah, okay!"

Hearing Dongfang Bai speak without turning his head, Fumino Furuhashi subconsciously replied, and then immediately went to the ingredient storage room to get honey and cream, while Dongfang Bai's hands were trembling rapidly, and bursts of shimmering wheat flour fell down.

"Kato, please add some warm water and then pour the honey in to dissolve it."

"Ah."

Kato Megumi nodded slightly, then took a small bowl of warm water, poured it into a small basin, and quickly added the honey from the bottle next to her.

Dongfang Bai quickly picked up an egg, and with just one tap, the egg white fell directly into a small bowl, while the yolk immediately separated and fell into another bowl.

bang bang bang...

After cracking four eggs in a row, the yolks and whites of the five eggs were divided into two small bowls. Dongfang Bai asked Fumino Furuhashi to help him process the eggs while he continued with the next steps.

After pouring in a little water, Dongfang Bai immediately started stirring the high-gluten wheat flour. In no time, it was stirred into a creamy consistency. Then, she poured in an appropriate amount of sugar. Her skillful movements left Fumino Furuhashi in awe.

"That's amazing..."

Fumino Furuhashi knew that Hikaru Touhou made delicious hamburger patties, but she didn't expect him to be able to make cakes, and to be so skilled at it.

Then Dongfangbai scooped out a portion of the beaten egg yolk and mixed it with the egg white, then mixed the egg white with the egg white, and poured the remaining egg yolk into the egg white, and began to stir it with a cutting and folding motion.

Finally, add the honey evenly while stirring to ensure it is fully infused with flavor.

"The last step is the oven."

Dongfang Bai's lips curled up slightly. Just as he was about to put it in the oven, he glanced at the situation on Vinette's side.

Gabriel watched from the sidelines, while Satania seemed to be making things worse, leaving Vinette in a terrible predicament.

"Are they alright...?"

Dongfang Bai glanced over there and muttered to himself. After about half an hour, Dongfang Bai took out the finished cake. Taking advantage of the ample baking time, he also made a small decoration with honey.

"How on earth did they do that?!"

Fumino Furuhashi was shocked. The cake was covered with cream and had a unicorn on it. Yes, a unicorn, and a pure gold one at that.

Made with honey?! How is that even possible?

"Phew, it's been a while since I've done this, I'm a bit rusty."

Dongfang Bai slightly polished the unicorn's horn, and the golden unicorn appeared on top of the cake, surrounded by swirling cream. This was his cream and honey cake.

Putting aside the taste, the presentation alone is enough to blow away a whole bunch of cake shops, right?

"Alright, let's begin the judging now."

Gabriel sat on the table, looking expectant as she waited for the cake to be served, while next to her sat Fumino Furuhashi, who looked embarrassed.

To be honest, she was also a little tempted and really wanted to know what the cake tasted like...

"If I only eat a little bit, I shouldn't gain weight, right?"

Both sides are ready. Dongfang Bai made a honey cream cake, while the other side, Vinette, made a coffee chocolate cake. They are completely different flavors. Now it's just a matter of seeing which one is stronger.

Fumino Furuhashi looked at the lustrous golden unicorn in front of her, swallowed hard, and finally looked away.

She held the knife in her left hand, and with trembling hands, she reached out and cut off a piece of chocolate cake, placing it on her plate. Gabriel also took a bite of chocolate cake.

good to eat!

Absolutely delicious! Winette's cake tastes amazing, soft and bouncy, with a secret layer of chocolate sauce hidden inside the chocolate shell. Taking a bite of this dessert is a true pleasure.

Fumino Furuhashi and Gabriel both wore happy expressions, but Winette remained vigilant because Dongfang Bai's cake was simply too eye-catching.

Gleaming with a bewitching golden light under the lamp, this unicorn is so lifelike that it's hard to believe it was made from thick, creamy honey.

"Next up is Big White's..."

Without hesitation, Gabriel cut a slice of cake. Her knife trembled slightly as if she didn't want to touch the exquisite unicorn.

She felt guilty if she accidentally broke it.

The moment the two put the cake in their mouths, an extremely explosive sweetness burst forth in their mouths.

"The cake itself is soft, chewy, and elastic, but what's that layer inside, and why is it so sweet...?"

"It's a mixture of honey and sugar."

As someone who had been watching Dongfang Bai operate the whole time, Fumino Furuhashi naturally knew what it was. The filling was smooth and sweet, and one bite would make you feel like you were ascending to heaven.

"Mmm! Delicious... I can't win!"

Even Winette came over and took a bite. Her pupils contracted slightly. Although she was very unwilling, her tongue could not lie, and she knew she had lost.

The competition ended in Dongfang Bai's victory, and the cake was eventually shared among everyone, but they completely forgot that eating too many sweets would lead to weight gain...

Chapter Eleven: Swimsuit Photobook by Ayase [Please subscribe automatically]

After the competition, Dongfang Bai leisurely attended a few more classes before the long-awaited school dismissal time arrived. Akiyama Mio from the Light Music Club had family matters to attend to today, so no one had afternoon tea.

Dongfang Bai walked home listlessly with his bag slung over his shoulder. Since school ended early, he didn't seem to have anything to do at home, so he wasn't in a hurry to get home.

Instead, he wandered around the shopping street and saw several boys and girls wearing the same Toyosaki school uniform as him walking in groups. They probably had nothing to do after school and were just strolling around.

"Um……?"

While wandering around, Dongfang Bai inexplicably ended up at Takasago Bookstore. He would occasionally come to Takasago Bookstore to buy light novels and the like. Since he had nothing else to do, he went in as if possessed.

"Oh, it's Brother Dongfang. Have you finished school yet?"

Standing next to the counter was not Chie Takasago, but a middle-aged man. He was Chie Takasago's father, and his daughter often came to the store to help out. When she was in school, he was the one who took over the shift.

"Hmm, school just let out. Where's Takasago? Hasn't she come back yet?"

Dongfang Bai smiled awkwardly. He noticed that Takasago Chie seemed to be absent today and thought she might be sick, so he kindly asked her. Unexpectedly, the uncle in front of him smiled slightly at him.

That smile and those eyes... I don't know why, but they felt incredibly familiar, like I'd seen them somewhere before...

"Oh, she's on duty today, so she hasn't come back yet. Are you here to look for her?"

"Oh no... I just wanted to ask."

Dongfang Bai had a feeling that something was off about the manager, Takasago, in front of him. That "I understand" expression sent chills down his spine. It was a really subtle feeling.

"It's okay, I understand, I understand. Uncle, I've been your age too."

Store manager Takasago patted Dongfang Bai on the shoulder with a look of satisfaction, as if he had entrusted something to him, leaving Dongfang Bai completely baffled.

"...???"

Dongfang Bai immediately waved his hand, and after a few awkward words with Manager Takasago, he went into the store and hid next to the bookshelf to block Manager Takasago's view.

He simply wanted to come in and look at some books; it wasn't at all what Manager Takasago was thinking, okay?!