Kuroko no Patissiere

Chapter 9: Grand Prix Day 1

" Roses is it, that is quite a difficult thing to... But this is... The natural aroma of roses as it is fermented butter and rose jam is kneaded into this, moist and fragrant... It is the kind of heartrending, this is a first with this kind of cake" One of the judges said.

" This peach pound is also fruity and actually  very refreshing." Another judge said.

"Nuts with white chocolate, a sweet and gentle texture." Another judge said.

"The taste of black tea is refreshing and all braces all the flavors," A judge said.

" Team Tetsumi received high marks! However, the grade for taste still hasn't been decided. It seems like the judges are having trouble deciding." The host said.

A few minutes later...

" The grades have been decided, Somehow Team Tetsumi has turned the tables..." The host said.

" What the hell, why did we lose we can't consent to this..." Their opponents protest.

" Quiet down... Team Ichimatsu, your cakes were certainly wonderful individually, each is on a professional level. However, when you look at all 4 on the plate...the concentration is mutual and the flavors fight for dominance." The judge said, he then turned towards Kuroko's team.

Kuroko and her teammates' sweatdrop by the stare...

" On the other hand, Team Tetsumi's 'Rose Cake' is the protagonist, and each of their cakes' taste, aroma, and color are in harmony with it, and yet the mutual flavors are enchanting" The judge continued.

" That's right, with that said, the rose aroma does become better. It's as if I'm really in a rose garden having a picnic. If you'd like, you guys should try it" The other judge said.

After Team Ichimatsu taste their pound cake, they soon realize what the judges meant.

" I think is their victory," Their opponent said then left.

Rumi congratulated them for their victory and that they're going to the next round.

After they get back to school...

"We managed to break through one way on another... Yesterday when Kuroko-San suggested we changed our cakes, if she hadn't said it, I wonder how it turned out" Andou said.

~~~ Flashback~~~

" Changed all the cake except for the rose one?" Hanabusa, Kashino, and Andou asked in shock.

" Yeah... because these flavors and aroma fight each other, I think 'Rose Cake' should be the main character this time" Kuroko explained.

" Certainly," Andou said.

" Ugh... Can we change it in one night?" Kashino asked.

~~~ Flashback End~~~

" In relation to her sense of taste and creativity, Kuroko-San makes a great leader," Andou said while they look at her.

" Tetsumi-Chan is eating cakes with such a happy expression," Hanabusa said.

" That's because this rose cake is really delicious, also I found out that it's better the eat with your eyes closed" Kuroko explained.

" With my eyes closed?" Hanabusa asked.

" Try it," Kuroko said while feeding him.

" It's true," He said.

"It makes me remember the past and it's kind of heartrending" Kuroko said while remembering how the GOMs and Seirin when they play basketball together happily.

" That's because the aroma stimulates the memory," Kashino said.

"I'm grateful to Hanabusa-Kun's papa, because of the perfume, you made such a wonderful cake after all," Kuroko said with a smile.

"It's thanks to you, Tetsumi-Chan," Hanabusa said while kissing her cheek.

Kashino and Andou pause whatever they're doing and look at them.

" What are you doing, Hanabusa," Andou asked but more like shouting because he was shocked.

" You Idiot, love relationships between team members is forbidden you hear" Kashino shouted.

" Why are you saying that now? Right, Tetsumi-Chan..." Hanabusa asked.

" He's quite right... A kiss on the cheek for Hanabusa-Kun is just a greeting... Right, Hanabusa-Kun." Kuroko asked with a warm smile.

 Her response makes Kashino and Andou shock at words, as for Hanabusa, he did the anime fall.

" Ah yeah, that's right" he replied.

" It's a good thing Kuroko-San is dense," Andou said while patting Kashino's shoulder.

" What kind of a guy I am?" Hanabusa asked himself.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Cliffhanger

Will Team Tetsumi win the next match?