Waifu Wars: A Food Wars Fanfic

Ch. 28 Reptile Wranglers

The sun was setting on a beautiful Sunday, and Megumi and Ryoko were tired from a long day of shopping. Last night's party had left the pantry and the refrigerator barren, and when they returned from their trip, their arms were filled with grocery bags.

            "That was a great party, but we went a little crazy with the food," said Ryoko, struggling to open the door.

            "Yeah, it was worth it to celebrate, though. Too bad Azami had to show up and ruin the mood," said Megumi. Somehow she managed to hit the doorbell, and Soma was quickly there to usher them in.

            "Whoa, you guys got a ton of stuff! What's for dinner?" he asked.

            "Whatever you decide to make us! It's the least you could do since we spent our day off shopping," said Ryoko, with a hint of irritation. Soma was grinning.

            "No problem, I'll show you some authentic Yukihira style cooking. I'm thinking..." he paused to rummage through the bags. "That's it! It's gonna be a surprise though."

            "Oh...no...p-please, no more s-surprises Soma. The l-last time you m-made a surprise...", said Megumi, her teeth chattering.

            "Relax Tadokoro, I promise I won't do a mash-up. Why are you guys both giving me that look?"

            Soma, for all his lack of tact, actually helped by grabbing a few of their bags to bring into the kitchen. The trio was busy putting away ingredients when Erina entered the room.   

            "Where's Torrey? I must speak with him at once," demanded Erina.

            "Waldenpond? I saw him just before he left. Said he was going to visit Egypt with Rindo-Senpai. Talk about spur of the moment! Man, I'm kinda jealous," said Soma.

            "I haven't the patience for your senseless drivel, Yukihira. Where is he, truly?"

            "I'm serious! He's probably on the plane right now."

            "Are you sure you heard him correctly? I doubt he would embark on such a journey without making adequate preparations," reasoned Erina.

            "Positive. You probably already know how Rindo-Senpai uses her council perks to travel around the globe...this time, she invited Torrey. If I had a seat on the council, you can be sure I'd be doing the same thing! Trying out new dishes in exotic locations..."

            "Please! As if you'd ever be fit to join the cream of the culinary crop," said Erina, flipping her hair dramatically. Fwoosh. "Nevermind then, I suppose it will have to wait."

            "Why don't you just text him? You have his number, right?" said Soma.

            "The thought hadn't occurred to me. It wouldn't be weird...would it?"

            "Geez, why are you getting so red? It's just a text message, it's not like you're confessing your love or anything...wait a minute..."

            "Your implications are insufferable! I'll take what you said into consideration. Good day!" she said, storming off to her room (which was actually Ryoko's room). Ryoko and Megumi exchanged a look.

            "He went to Egypt...with Rindo-Senpai?" said Megumi.

            "Just the two of them?" said Ryoko.

            "He didn't mention anyone else," said Soma.

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