Ai looked at me.
Right, you were just like this idiot back then
Yukino mutters.
No way? It doesn’t look like it now though
Kana-senpai’s dumbfounded.
I mean, Nobu’s always so confident, composed, mature.he looks like a strong man to me
Kana-senpai, that’s how you see me?
His confidence and composure is inevitable
Edie smiles wryly.
Everyone would worry if Darling’s not composed. Especially the younger girls
I am Agnes and Mao-chan’s father.
Those girls look up at me.
Darling’s the King of our family. Kings need to stand firm. Darling knows that, and so he puts that into practice.He stays strong for us, his family
No, it’s nothing cool.
I just have a responsibility to my family, to my women.
I’ll do anything to make sure that my girls are happy.
Ai will surely understand when you find someone you want to smile
I said.
If you want that person to smile, you must never show a face of pain in them. You’ll make a face that says you don’t have to worry, it’s okay, there’s no problem And that’s why Megumi’s an idiot
Yukino said.
This idiot never shows weakness when Megumi’s present. He treasures Megumi more than Edie or me, and yet, that girl is also an idiot, so she doesn’t notice it I mean, if she noticed it herself, she’ll move to the next stage as Darling’s woman
Edie said.
When she noticed the relationship where we support each other, then it’ll begin Right, Megumi’s in the same spot as Agnes to this idiot
Yukino sighed.
Let’s put that aside for now, we’re talking about Ai here
I looked at Ai.
Let’s change the topic. Ai, did you have fun while making this? Huh? I’m asking about this, the one you made, the one your mother and everyone here tasted. Besides, it’s interesting, isn’t it? You knead the wheat, ferment it, and it becomes a baked pastry yes
Ai looks at the bread she made.
It’s a bit distorted, but don’t you feel that it’s cute? Ai made it with her all her best. Also, don’t you want everyone to eat this?
Ai.
but ai made that.
I tear the bread and eat it.
It’s delicious
Ai looks at me, surprised.
really? I’ve seen Ai do her best to knead it. Therefore, I find it tasty. It tastes Ai’s effort Hmm, let’s see?
Yukino also takes a bite.
What. Isn’t this just a normal one? The shape’s the only bad one here, it’s edible. It’s not as bad as you think Then I’ll take a bite too
Kana-senpai also eats Ai’s bread.
Yeah. That’s bread. It’s nothing special, but you can eat it
They’re not forcing praise.
They speak out their honest thoughts.
Then we’ll taste it too
Luna also tears a piece and split it with Koyomi-chan.
We were helping out together at the same time, but it sure is better than our first try
Luna started helping out in the bakery only two weeks ago.
Ai-san’s slow but careful, I think that you’ll become better than me
Koyomi-chan said.
People have their pace. Ai, if you go with your pace, I think that you’ll become better
Edie said.
With that said, Ai.
I speak after hearing everyone’s opinions.
Ai isn’t useless at all. We can see that from what you’ve done here
I eat up what remains of the bread.
Yeah, Ai will surely become better at this. That’s the taste. I can see the possibility. You’re never useless That’s right, try it out first
Yukino gives Ai a piece of bread Ai made.
uu Go ahead, eat it
Ai eats it.
What do you think?
Yukino said. Everyone looked at Ai.
Ai’s mother included.
uu, it’s not that delicious
Ai mutters in tears.
But, it’s edible
Then.
Therefore, take Kiyohara-san out of there! There’s no more conversation beyond this! We will take Kiyohara-san back! She’ll never help you out in the bakery again! That’s right! Kiyohara-san is useless without us!
As usual, Ai’s classmates shout like they’re her parents.
Ai, go ahead uu
Ai flinched.
I won’t use the usual right now
I won’t use shuffle to refresh her mind.
I mean, you can use it on yourself, don’t you? Auu? Put your thoughts in order and go, Ai.
I smiled at Ai.
AI, let’s go! This is your fight! I don’t care anymore, just go already! They won’t calm down unless you go out! Go for it, Ai-san! It’s going to be okay
Kana-senpai, Yukino, Luna, Koyomi-chan
Auauauu, ii Do you get it? Then go already uu, auu
Ai nods lightly.
OK, I’ll open the door in three, ready?
Edie holds the door.
Okay, 3.2.1.
Ai swallowed her saliva.
GO!
Edie goes all out.
She opens the door with a flying kick momentum!
Gacha!
Auu!
The view of the outside.
It’s much more amazing to look at compared to the monitor.
The cafeteria’s crowded since it’s still lunch break, and yet.
Furthermore, in this period, most students are coming over to buy desserts.
That’s where Ai’s five classmates and Katsuko-nee argue at each other.
That’s when almost everyone around looked at Ai, who suddenly appeared.
Ai, sensing the gaze of people.
aah, aauu!
She’s about to panic, but.
Kiyohara-san! You finally came outside! Come here, let’s go back to our classroom We’ll be sure to have them pay for the work you’ve done, Kiyohara-san! To think that you were forced to work in here, poor Kiyohara-san I’ll send a letter to Newspaper!
The five classmates say all of that, then.
Auu, shufflee!
She shouts shuffle loudly like a transforming magical girl.
Huh? What’s wrong?
Ai did something too strange that nobody is laughing.
Everyone watching is making a ? face.
i, Kiyohara Ai, I want to stay here. No, I will stay here. Right here. That’s what I want to do!
AI starts speaking loudly so suddenly.
Yamamoto-san, Sugishita-san, Kanbe-san, Kamiyama-san, Hirano-san, thank you for always coming to Ai’s help every time. I really thank you all!
She bows her head to her classmates.
but, Ai, doesn’t want to be always under someone’s protection all the time. Ai.I must become a girl who can do things herself. I had to. It’s a necessity!
Ai desperately tries to speak out the words that are coming from her heart.
Do your best.
What’s wrong, Kiyohara-san? Wait, did anyone from the bakery tell you to do to that? It’s okay now, Kiyohara-san, you can stay timid all the time That’s right, we’re here to rescue you That is Kiyohara-san’s charm See? We’re kind Kiyohara-san looks cute when you’re timid! You don’t have to come back to this bakery at all! Come over here! Kiyohara-san!
These girls.
They don’t think of Ai as their friend.
They are only into the superiority they feel when protecting Ai.
They’re just enjoying treating Ai, who looks cute, as their pet.
No, that’s not it
Ai desperately tries to speak up.
Just listen to us and come here! That’s right! We’ll hear from you later! Kiyohara-san, we don’t know what you’re trying to say so it’ll take a lot of time It’s okay, you can take it slow with us. Kanbe’s in charge today Huh? Me? I guess it can’t be helped. I’ll listen to you Lunch break is about to be over, we need to return to our classrooms! That’s right, and tomorrow, we can eat lunch together again. Kiyohara-san, do you get it? She’ll understand that even if you don’t say it. Kiyohara-san’s like, ‘that,’ you know? But this girl is slow Let’s go already, Kiyohara-san!