…And that’s how you make chocolate.

You could probably find instructions online too, but this is how I do it.

Thanks, Yuki-nii! I owe you one.

I taught you what you need to know, but I’ll lend you a hand when you make it, so tell me when you do.

Uh, well… I’ll be fine! Besides, you’re busy with practice…!

It’s alright, I know how to manage my time well. We can work on it together when I’m free⁠—

U-Um, well…! I’d kinda like to give it a try on my own this year, if that’s okay…

!

So, yeah…

…I see. I didn’t mean to force you…

You two should get a room. Sorry to interrupt, but I kinda need the kitchen.

Ah… Ushio-kun.

I mean, it’s your problem if you wanna waste your time on some questionably brain-dead activity called Plan Give ‘n’ Get or whatever, but some of us need the kitchen too.

…My apologies. I’ll start cleaning up.

You have practice soon, right? I’ll take care of it, so you can head on out!

A-Alright… Got it.

……

Heheh, now then, time to practice our locker opening skills before the big day…

…Hm?

Erm, hm, huuuuh?

Oh… It’s Isotake.

What’re you doing in front of the shoe lockers?

Gentlemen! Is it just me…or are the shoe lockers locked?

They sure are.

Bruuuuuh. How am I just hearing of this now?

Well…you always…leave yours…open…after all.

I mean, I kinda get it, it’s annoying to unlock it every time. But I still think it’s better to keep it locked.

Me…too.

Dammit. Hmm, what to do, what to do…

And what exactly were you planning on doing in the first place?

Oh, StuCo Prez.

God forbid you’re up to something malicious…! You traitorous bombers!

Why, of coooourse not. Nothing suspicious here.

HMPH! If you plan on turning yourselves in, you’d best do it soon.

For as long as I stand on this Earth, I will always be keeping a close eye on you heathens. Don’t you dare forget that!

He left.

Phew…

Wait, but were you serious about your Plan Give ‘n’ Get or whatever?

Serious as can be! But we might need to revise the plan a teensy wee bit since the shoe lockers are locked.

B-But…the StuCo Prez…has…his eyes…on you…

Who cares, no sweat! Alrighty boys, I gotta get to work, so see ya!

…He sure is…optimistic…

Yeah, I’m almost jealous of his tenacity.

Heh… Heeheehee…! With this Heroic Golden Eagle chocolate, her heart is as good as mine…!

Thanks for your purchase.

(Looks like lots of guys tend to give out chocolate in this era too…)

Time to start off the night shift!

Oh, you’re back from school. Alright, let’s get this done.

Yaaaar!

Okie-dokes, for an above and beyond work-man such as myself, it’s only natural that I revise and familiarize myself with our wares while things are slow…

The amount of cacao in this milk chocolate is a solid 25%, the amount in the dark chocolate is a good 70%, and that one’s 100% kakapo⁠—

…Hmm?

What’s up?

Tao-san, y’know the gorgeous box of chocolates over there on the far end of the display case that’s totally giving upper class…? Is that for sale?

Ohh, you mean the Golden Goose Egg chocolates? There are 16 pieces in a box, and it’s a limited item. One box is, like, ten thousand yen.

T-Ten thousand?!

Nobody’s bought one yet though.

…………

Wow! ☆ Is this a super-duper rare box of luxury chocolates that nobody else on Earth has ever bought before…?!

And you’re giving it to me? Oh, Akuta-kun, you’re the coolest guy who’s ever lived! ☆彡

I’ve decided.

H-Hey, you alright? Your nose is bleeding.

I’m buying this for Teach!

Woah… Seriously? Dude, hold on, I’m gonna plug your nose.

Nothing says climbing the stairs to ADULTHOOD like a bougie box of chocolates!

Haha. Well, here’s hoping it doesn’t sell out before we stop working here then.