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“I need…” You tell them every single ingredient you used for the Ultimate Cake you made with the gorgeous Kata! That’s what you were talking about, and that’s what you’re going to do! You’re on your own this time, but you’re no coward. In fact, you’re too much of a valiant soul to ever consider going for less, you have level 5 Courage for crying out loud! You’re supposed to laugh at challenges like this! Puny little hurdles can’t make a dent in your spirit.
This is not a life-threatening event, why are you saying stuff like this? You’re done telling the staff worker what you need. With that, waiting is the only thing left to do.
You thought you were going to use the Stadium’s kitchen but you’re mistaken, they brought you a similar kitchen set to the one you used for the Cooking Duel. It’s K-Corporation branded, so you imagine it’s the exact same thing. Were you testing a prototype the other day? Why would they need to create something like this? Did the livestream do good enough for this to be necessary? You don’t really care how Ka-Shing wastes his money though.
“I got you everything, right?” Carol asks as you survey the workplace and the ingredients.
“Your staff did, you meant to say.” Emily scolds. “Thank you, by the way.” Emily cordially acknowledges the staff’s efforts. They all nod gratefully.
“Are we policing everything I’m saying? You get what I mean.” Carol feels frustrated by Emily’s nagging. “And yeah, thank you, thank you. You’re awesome and all that.” The idol saves face which surprises her staff, but they’re grateful for her trying.
“Nothing is missing, yeah.” You don’t have to lie about this. “Thank you everyone!”
“Incredible! I’d love to have you all as part of my crew, can it be done?” Vortexia asks you as the idea seems enticing.
“Aww, you’re acknowledging me as your manager!” You feel a warm feeling inside.
“N-Nevermind, I didn’t say a word.” Vortexia regrets acknowledging your real role.
The happy staff walks off to give you all privacy. You didn’t mind them staying, but who knows what Carol’s instructions are, and she’s on a short fuse already, so you’re not going to pry. Now all that’s left is the cake...
Can you make a labor of love on your own? Are you capable of covering for Kata so perfectly that you can turn this duet into a solo? No, your right hand has been chopped off, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cook! You’re alive! You’re human! You’re here to cook! As long as you can move a muscle, Johnny Ando will bake cakes!
At worst, this will take twice as long, but you don’t mind making Carol waste her time. Doing it to Emily, on the other hand, breaks your tiny dark heart, but you must continue. You made an oath to do your best, and if speed is a sacrifice to be made, then so be it.
