"Wow, as expected of Big Brother, everything you make is delicious... This fried egg is just perfect!"
"Wait, Little Black, that's mine!"
"What's the big deal? First come, first served. Who told you to be so slow?"
"What did you say?!"
"Ah, Sakura, try this..."
"It's delicious. Tomoyo, you should have some too... Ah..."
"Then I'll gladly accept..."
To Fang Zheng, the dining table before him was as lively as ever. For Fate, however, it was somewhat overwhelming.
Ever since she could remember, she had always eaten alone. A dining table this lively was something Fate had never seen before.
"Here, try this, Fate."
At that moment, Nanoha, seated beside Fate, reached out with her chopsticks and placed a piece of braised pork into Fate's bowl.
"The food Teacher makes is really delicious, you know? It would be a waste not to eat it."
"Ah, thank you..."
Looking at Nanoha beside her, Fate nervously thanked her. She then picked up the braised pork and put it into her mouth, her eyes widening at once.
"Well? It's good, right?"
"Mm!"
This time, Fate nodded firmly.
"It's delicious!"
"If it's good, eat more. There's plenty left."
Fang Zheng reached out to separate Illya and Little Black, who were fighting over food, then smiled at Fate.
"Today's a day off, so none of you have classes. It's a perfect chance to relax, and there's no need to rush... You two, if you keep fighting, neither of you gets to eat!"
That was right. Since it was Sunday and there was no school, Nanoha, Tomoyo, and the others had come to Fang Zheng's house early in the morning to mooch off him. Partly to satisfy their curiosity, and partly to fill their stomachs. After all, Fang Zheng was one of the rare devotees of