ushernet Chapter 7: I Hate Cooking for Her
Chapter 7: I Hate Cooking for Her
Chapter 7: I Hate Cooking for Her
Ai's teasing made Kai angry as he clenched his fists.
"You stupid goddess! Your character creation has caused me so much trouble. She wouldn't let me leave, so I had no choice but to stay overnight!" Kai grumbled, though his face flushed as he remembered spending the night cuddling with Aya.
"And look at you, one little tease from a girl and you're already spending the night with her! I know you've never dated anyone in your life, but you're way too quick to lose your virginity. Maybe you should just become a gigolo! HAHAHA!" Ai burst out laughing.
"Ugh! I'm not easy! And for your information, I'm still a virgin! Staying at Aya's house was purely innocent—just sleeping! Don't lump me in with the stupid harem novel MCs like that sleazeball Haruto!" Kai shot back, stepping closer to Ai, their foreheads nearly touching in defiance.
"Oh? What, you want to fight now?" Ai smirked, raising a fist. "You're so bad at being honest. People like you make my job as the Goddess of Love even harder!"
"Argh! You gorilla goddess!" Kai dodged Ai's punch with a yelp.
"Hah! Coward. You're a scaredy-cat gigolo!"
"Who are you calling a gigolo?!" Kai was about to argue further when he sniffed the air. "Hey, crazy goddess, what are you cooking? I didn't know you could even cook."
"Don't underestimate me! Of course, the Goddess of Love can cook! I'm making soup, but I'm not sharing it with you!" Ai snapped, guarding the pot defensively.
"What does being the Goddess of Love have to do with cooking? And... are you sure that's soup? It's pitch black and looks like it's emitting dark energy," Kai said, approaching cautiously.
Suddenly, the pot burst into flames, sending both of them into a panic.
"You idiot goddess! Are you trying to cook or burn my house down?!" Kai grabbed a wet towel and extinguished the fire.
"H-How did this happen? It was supposed to be perfect! I followed a tutorial on WTube!" Ai looked devastated.
"Perfect at burning down my house, maybe," Kai said, flicking her forehead.
"I didn't mean for this to happen. I was starving all night because you didn't come home, so I tried cooking this morning..." Ai muttered, looking downcast.
"Fine, it's partly my fault for not coming home. I'll cook, you just sit there and stay out of trouble, you clumsy goddess," Kai said, rolling up his sleeves.
He donned an apron, dumped Ai's failed soup, and started cooking from scratch. With practiced ease, Kai prepared miso soup and grilled fish, measuring ingredients like a pro. The delicious aroma filled the room, making Ai's stomach growl loudly.
Unable to contain herself, Ai watched Kai cook, her cheeks flushing slightly.
He's surprisingly reliable when he's like this. Not bad for a lousy side character. If only he weren't so grumpy and obsessed with anime, otaku... maybe... No! Stop thinking about this idiot!
Soon, Kai served the food. Ai eagerly reached for it but got her hand slapped.
"What kind of goddess has no table manners? At least say Ittadakimasu before eating!"
"Hmph! Why should I? I'm a goddess of love, not some mortal!" Ai pouted.
"Yeah, a goddess who fell from heaven, hahaha," Kai teased, making Ai blush.
"Fine! Ittadakimasu!" Ai dug in ravenously, her hunger taking over.
Inwardly, Kai sighed. This goddess isn't good at anything except hitting me. Guess I'll have to cook for her from now on so she doesn't starve.
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After breakfast, the two got ready for school. Ai left first, and Kai followed soon after.
On his way, someone suddenly hugged him from behind.
"Guess who~?" came a playful, familiar voice.
Kai instantly recognized Aya from her scent and soft presence.
"Aya, stop that. If people see, they'll get the wrong idea," he said, gently freeing himself.
View heroine's status:
Name: Takashima Aya
Affection Level: 3/5
Thoughts: "Kai is so gentle and reliable..I want to hug and sleep with him again."
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Kai froze, realizing their current position looked like a newlywed couple cooking together. He had acted purely on reflex.
"Uwaah! Sorry, Aya! I didn't mean to..." Kai quickly let go of her hands.
But Aya gently took his hands back, blushing slightly.
"It's okay, Kai... Could you guide me just a bit more?" she asked shyly.
Kai's heart raced. From this angle, it felt like he was hugging Aya from behind. He could even catch the faint scent of her hair, which made his mind race. He clenched his willpower to keep himself composed.
After cooking, they sat down to eat. Aya was clearly delighted with the meal and even tried to feed Kai, though he refused, his face red with embarrassment. Aya just laughed, enjoying his reaction.
Once they finished, Kai packed some of the curry and karaage to take home for Ai.
"Well, Aya, I hope your mom enjoys the food," Kai said.
"She will! I loved it, after all. Thank you, Kai," Aya replied with a sweet smile.
They parted ways, and Kai walked home.
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When Kai arrived, he heard a loud rumbling sound. At first, he thought it was a thunderstorm, but the weather outside was perfectly clear.
He followed the noise to the dining room and found Ai lying on the floor, looking pale and weak. The rumbling was coming from her stomach.
"HEY, STUPID GODDESS! Don't die yet! You haven't fixed my life back to normal, so you can't leave peacefully!" Kai yelled, shaking her awake.
"You... worthless mob character... You dare to let the Goddess of Love starve to death...?" Ai groaned, sounding like she was uttering her last words.
Kai hurriedly unpacked the karaage and forced a piece into Ai's mouth. Her cheeks puffed up as she chewed.
"MMMFMMNHM!! UMMUHHUMMSMMMAH.....DELICIOUS!!" Ai came back to life, scarfing down the karaage like her life depended on it.
"Hey, slow down! Here, have some rice and curry too, or you won't feel full," Kai said, handing her the rest.
"HUMPH!" Ai grabbed the food and continued eating ravenously.
When Kai reminded her to slow down, she hissed at him like a protective cat guarding her meal.
"Okay, okay, I won't take it! Geez, this crazy goddess turns feral when she's hungry. You really can't do anything without me," Kai said with a resigned laugh.
As he left for his room, he heard Ai mutter, "T-thank you for the food. Next time, try making steak."
"Yeah, yeah, you gluttonous goddess," Kai called back, shaking his head but smiling faintly.
Inwardly, Ai felt a strange warmth in her chest. She muttered to herself: What's with him? Acting like he cares... even though he's just a mob character. Her face flushed red as she spoke.
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The next day at school, Kai found himself unexpectedly caught in a serious situation he never saw coming.@@@@