Tsukasa, about our next practice...

Hmm...

(Hm...? He seems to be in deep thought.)

(Come to think of it, during our last break...)

Are you having trouble deciding what to cook for your party, Tsukasa?

Hm? Ah, Rui!

Thanks to you, we were able to whittle down our list of candidates. All that's left is for me to discuss this with Saki.

That's good to hear.

Then, what's bothering you so much?

So, I was wondering how we should present everything...

How to present everything?

Yes! Since we're throwing a dinner party, I want Toya to have as much fun as possible.

And I, Tsukasa Tenma, future star, will be the host, so a normal party is absolutely out of the question.

With that in mind, well...

I want to do something special, you know?!

Hmm...

Do you have any specific ideas in mind?

So...

For starters, I thought we could put up more decorations than we would for even Christmas!

Okay, and then?

And then... Um...

I, Tsukasa Tenma, future star, shall put on a dinner show!

I'll entertain the others while putting on a performance for them! Saki and Toya will surely enjoy it!

I see. That does sound fun.

(He's come up with a good plan, and it certainly suits him very well.)

(However...)

By the way, Tsukasa...

You and Saki have known Aoyagi since you were all very little, yes?

Hm? Yes, that's correct.

Back then, Toya would often come over to our house whenever his parents were away for work.

Because of that, we've become as close as brothers!

Yes, Aoyagi mentioned that when I spoke with him.

And because you're so close with him, you've decided to invite him over to your house for this dinner party...

Decorations sound fine and all, but I honestly don't think you need to do much else.

Ah, Rui, I knew you'd under...

Wait, what...?!

We don't need to do anything else?!

Hehe. Thank you for the wonderful reaction. You get full marks for that.

And it's clear to me that you wish to do as much as you can for Aoyagi.

Not only that, but he and Saki are the two biggest fans of Tsukasa Tenma, future star. So, bearing that in mind...

I feel that it'd be more appropriate to invite him over for a family gathering as opposed to a dinner show.

...!

A family gathering...?

Yes.

You'd be cooking for him so that he'll smile and enjoy himself. As a member of your family...

Hehe. And if the situation calls for it, I say put on a show for your fans...

After all, the three of you as you normally are, as well as the dishes you prepare, will be at the core of this party.

Y-Yes, you're right...!

Putting on a performance is a nice idea, but between the dishes you'll be preparing and enjoying together...

I feel that's going to be more than enough.

Wh-Whoooaaa...!!!

I got so ahead of myself that I was about to forget our main goal! How could I have let this happen?!

Thank you, Rui!

Hehe. You're welcome.

Oh, there's the bell.

Ah, I apologize for taking up so much of your time. I didn't even give you a chance to talk.

That's okay. We can discuss all that before our next practice. So, I'll be back.

Of course! Again, Rui, thank you!

(Still, White Day...)

(Nene and Emu gave me some wonderful gifts for Valentine's Day...)

(Hehe. I should start thinking of what to give in return.)