Amasawa Ichika and Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish (Continued)

Shuichi Kanda glance that she was faking it.

"Then you can wait at the door."

With that, Shuichi Kanda lifted his leg and walked towards the elevator, and Amasawa immediately followed.

"Kanda- senpai is so clueless about romance."

"Coincidentally, many people say that about me."

The remaining three exchanged glances and then followed, knowing that if they waited any longer, they might have to wait for the next elevator.

A few minutes later, Shuichi Kanda opened the door, said "Come in," and went inside first.

Then, ignoring them, she went straight to the refrigerator, took out the ingredients one by one, and put them inside.

"Wow, the senior's fridge is full of stuff. He must cook a lot."

... This guy is even more arrogant than Kushida.

Shuichi Kanda ignored her, and after setting out the ingredients, he took out several bottles of oolong tea and placed them on the table.

"So, what do you want?"

Shuichi Kanda sat down in the chair and looked at Amasawa.

Amasawa seemed not to hear, and simply picked up the oolong tea on the table.

"Wow, they're only serving oolong tea to their guests, and bottled at that."

Is this guy deliberately being so annoying?

You'll get beaten up sooner or later!

However, since the initiative was now in their hands, Shuichi Kanda didn't say anything. He simply unscrewed the lid of the oolong tea and took a sip.

However...

"Kanda- senpai, I can't open the cap on this plastic bottle, could you help me?"

Amasawa's words almost made Shuichi Kanda spit out the drink he was drinking.

Can't open the plastic bottle cap?

You're kidding me!

Is the A- physical fitness level you listed on your application false?

"Or, could you give me that bottle you're holding, Kanda?"

Shuichi Kanda was speechless. Could this guy named Amasawa Ichika be a bitch?

"Just kidding, Kanda- senpai's expression changes are so funny."

In an instant, Amasawa returned to his previous state, then twisted open the plastic bottle of oolong tea and took a sip.

"So, what exactly do you want in order for you to team up with Sudo in this exam?"

"It's very simple. All I need to do is have Kanda cook for me. Of course, the food has to be delicious, and it has to be the dish I specify."

Amasawa stated his demands without reservation.

If you didn't know better, you'd think you were taking a master chef exam.

"It's not harsh, but let me make it clear upfront: my specialty is Chinese cuisine."

"Huh? But the dishes I want to eat aren't Chinese cuisine." Amasawa tilted his head.

"It doesn't matter. As long as you control the heat and adjust the flavor, it doesn't really matter what kind of dish you make," Shuichi Kanda said casually, glancing at her. "So, what do you want to eat?"

"Oh, then let's have the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish!"

Shuichi Kanda moment. He said he didn't want any Chinese dishes, but you've clearly ordered a Chinese dish!

However, Shuichi Kanda frowned.

"What's wrong, Kanda- senpai? You don't know how to do it, do you?"

Shuichi Kanda glanced at Amasawa Ichika, who had a mischievous grin on her face, and explained, "It's surprising that you know about Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish. Since you know that, you should also understand that this school can't buy mandarin fish at all."

"Eh~ Is that so? Well, I don't care then, Kanda- senpai, you're not out of options, are you? I specifically chose a Chinese dish for Kanda to cook."

Damn it again, this guy always seems a bit annoying.

"Don't worry, even if we don't have mandarin fish, we can use carp instead." Shuichi Kanda glanced at Amasawa. "But can you guarantee that the food will taste good enough before teaming up with Sudo?"

"Of course! As long as Kanda- senpai's cooking skills are genuine, I'll partner with Sudo- senpai. I don't mind even signing a contract."

Amasawa readily agreed.

"No need for a contract. In the year I've been at this school, no one has dared to mess with me or pay the price." Shuichi Kanda said, standing up. "Let's go, or we probably won't be able to buy any ingredients."

"Should we do it now?"

"I don't want to drag this out until the next day. Do the three of you want to watch?"

"That won't be necessary. Horikita Manabu looks like she knows how to cook, and I won't allow any outsiders to help Kanda- senpai."

"Then let's go together."

Shuichi Kanda didn't care about this; it was just Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, not that difficult.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Kanda! Thank you very much!"

Sudo had been a spectator the whole time, stood up and bowed to Shuichi Kanda to express his gratitude.

"Just focus on your studies and try not to run into such trouble again."

"Okay... I must get better grades."

Sudo's expression was serious, and he solemnly agreed to Shuichi Kanda. In fact, he had not relaxed his studies during this time. Every day after club activities, he would still force himself to study until very late despite his fatigue.

"Then let's disband."

Afterwards, Shuichi Kanda and Amasawa walked towards the Keyaki Mall, while Horikita and the others watched them go.

"Thank Kanda was willing to help." Sudo breathed a sigh of relief, then became a little worried. "But Kanda really alright? I've never even heard of Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish before."

"Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is a famous dish of Su Cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines of China. It has a sweet flavor and requires great attention to knife skills, ingredient selection, and presentation," Horikita said without changing his expression. "To be honest, even I might not be able to make it, but since Kanda agreed, it should be fine."

"Suzune, you know so much!"

Horikita Suzune didn't speak. Although she prided herself on being good at cooking, she was far inferior to Shuichi Kanda.

"You're quite confident, Kanda- senpai."

Amasawa was very satisfied with Shuichi Kanda's appearance.

"Of course, the only thing that makes me lack confidence is probably the possibility of fighting, since my body is somewhat weaker than the average person."

Although Shuichi Kanda's physical abilities have become no different from those of an ordinary person after a long period of recovery and occasional training, since the OAA states that his physical ability is only 25, Shuichi Kanda.

"I see." Amasawa leaned forward, then turned to look at Shuichi Kanda. "But can Kanda, who's so weak, really cook? I heard cooking is really tiring."

Don't worry, you'll get your share.

"Then, Kanda- senpai, let's hurry up and go."

Amasawa resumed his normal walking posture and then walked side by side with Shuichi Kanda toward the Shopping Mall.

When they arrived at the entrance of the Shopping Mall, Amasawa suddenly looked at Shuichi Kanda and asked a question.

"By the way, does Kanda- senpai have enough money?"

Upon hearing Amasawa's words, Shuichi Kanda scoffed, "You're asking me if I have enough money? Kid, you've asked the wrong person."

"Don't worry, even if you stuff yourself to death with the groceries I bought today, it won't be my money."

Shuichi Kanda's disdainful tone didn't anger Amasawa; instead, it made her nod in satisfaction.

"That puts my mind at ease. Now I don't have to worry about anything. Oh, right—I remember my classmate saying they sell all sorts of essential items here... Where's the shopping basket—?"

Watching Amasawa walk into a general merchandise store, Shuichi Kanda was speechless. "Are you planning to start by buying cooking utensils?"

Shuichi Kanda has been to this general merchandise store more than once; he buys almost all of his kitchen utensils from there.

"What are you doing? Are you going to cook for yourself too?"

Looking at the various items in Amasawa's shopping basket, Shuichi Kanda surge of curiosity.

"Me? Probably not at all. I'm not the kind of person who cooks. Rather than cooking for others, I'm more like someone who has others cook for me."

"Then why did you buy all this?"

Shuichi Kanda pointed to the items in her shopping basket, which included not only a kitchen knife and cutting board, but also a mixing bowl, a blender, and even a pot and a soup ladle.

"These are tools just for me. Kanda, you're not planning to use the kitchen utensils you've used to cook for others to cook for me, are you?"

Amasawa stared wide-eyed in surprise, a look that made Shuichi Kanda want to punch her.

"Fine, whatever makes you happy." Shuichi Kanda didn't want to argue with her anymore. "But let's make this clear beforehand, you'll have to carry all this back yourself. I'm not doing any hard labor."

"Eh? Kanda actually made a petite girl like me carry something so heavy?" Amasawa's expression changed again, revealing a pitiful look.

"Sorry, my D-level physical fitness isn't up to the task of lifting these things."

However, Shuichi Kanda wasn't buying it. He gave a cold laugh and went straight to the cashier to wait.

After paying, Amasawa squandered 20,000 of Shuichi Kanda's Private Points, though Shuichi Kanda didn't care about those points.

As for why I say it's a waste, well...

"By the way, these things are for my personal use only, so please don't use them or damage them, Kanda."

"No problem, don't worry."

We just throw them away after we've used them. Dedicated to them? Dream on! You expect a next time?

Will my senior think I'm a bad woman?

"Woman? What nonsense is a mere little brat spouting? If you've bought your things, just carry them and come with me." Shuichi Kanda mocked her and headed towards the grocery section of the supermarket.

Carrying that pile of things, Amasawa couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"I should have asked Sudo- senpai to come and help me carry these things, they're so heavy."

Then, Amasawa seemed to have thought of something, immediately revealed a mischievous smile, and took out his phone.

When Shuichi Kanda came out after buying groceries, he found Sudo standing outside the supermarket, looking out of breath.

Amasawa was standing at the door looking relaxed, while the pile of things she had just bought were now in plastic bags on the ground.

"What are you up to now?"

"Because I have too much stuff, and Kanda- senpai wouldn't help me carry it, I had to ask Sudo- senpai for help."

Damn it, you're acting all wronged now? Don't wait until I get a chance to deal with you!

"That's it. I've bought the ingredients. Let's go."

At this Shuichi Kanda just wanted to get rid of this little devil as soon as possible, and hopefully he wouldn't have to come back to cause trouble for him again.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Sudo- senpai."

After speaking with Sudo, Amasawa immediately followed Shuichi Kanda and then pulled open the plastic bag in Shuichi Kanda's hand.

Wow, the fish is still alive!

"If you want to eat a dead fish, I'll smash it to death right now."

"Let's forget about that then. It's better to kill it on the spot. But to avoid it dying on the way, let's hurry back to our senior's room."

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Sudo finally caught his breath and then picked up the large bag from the ground and chased after them.

After leaving the Shopping Mall, Shuichi Kanda sigh of relief. Fortunately, he didn't run into Kamuro and Kushida, otherwise explaining would have been quite a hassle.

However, despite this, the trio of Shuichi Kanda and his two companions was indeed quite unusual, and it was only natural that they attracted the attention of their classmates.

Amasawa smiled and waved to the second-year students who were passing by and paying attention to them.

Then the second-year students walked away.

"Kanda not only juggled several relationships in his second year, but now he's even managed to get a junior girl?"

"Wow, that's amazing! And that girl is so cute!"

Cute?

Okay, Amasawa is indeed quite cute, but his personality is also awful.