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[windyflower]

[After an interesting conversation a while back, Fuuka couldn't help but wonder a few things. While she was new at being a trainer, she didn't want to seem like a heavy to her fellow friends. Sure, she was still getting use to making and creating new things but the fact was? It was going to take her some time.

As Fuuka was wandering around the city, she simply stared at the pieces of chicken she created. While she knew better than to cook anything, if she wanted to get any better, she had to listen to other people. Even if those harsh words were going to hurt her.

With a heavy gulp in her throat, she gave a nervous chuckle as she prepared herself for the worst]

U-Um...excuse me, do you think you can try this? I want to hear what you think about it?

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[windyflower]

[At first, Fuuka didn't say anything. She just stared at him before a hint of red appeared on her face. Goodness, was this what it felt like to be complimented?]

W-Well...it just...I just didn't think it was very good?

I know I'm not a good cook so I never thought anyone would think it was great! I didn't think it could even be called delicious! Even if it was hard work!

[pathofheaven]

Let me share something else my grandma said: "There are no bad restaurants or experiments in the world." Despite knowing that you are technically deficient, you chose to continue trying. To me, that is wonderful.

[ Tendou crosses his arms and nods with a smile. ]

You have the heart for cooking. Everything after this is finding a good teacher.

[windyflower]

[Fuuka found herself silent once more. She...never really thought about it that way before. Oh man, the red on her face was becoming more apparent with each passing second!]

I...I'm not sure what to say! I never had anyone told me that before so...um...thank you, sir?

[She gave a nervous chuckle] I really think you're giving me way too much credit.

[pathofheaven]

You're welcome, and my name is Tendou Souji.

[ He's not going to give her the usual spiel about walking the Path of Heaven today. She seems a little too flustered to appreciate it. ]

And if you think so, then you'll just have to work harder to live up to it, won't you?

[windyflower]

Yes, you're right, I do!

It's just funny, here I thought people might criticize me for how bad the food is. [She mumbled a little] I just...didn't think anyone would try to praise me at all.

I’m not even sure how to handle all of this!

[pathofheaven]

There are three things in this world that a man must never do: Making women cry, denying the dreams of children, and handling food prepared with care crudely. So if anyone spat out the food you made, point me at them and I'll bring justice upon them.

[ How does he come up with this stuff, and to a complete stranger, too? Blame his grandmother. ]

All you need to do is work hard to get better, and I'll support you every step of the way.

[windyflower]

[Here, Fuuka couldn't help but keep on chuckling!]

My, you are quite the gentlemen aren't you? But I don't think I can bring myself to name the people who would do a thing like that!

[Like Yosuke...]

That would be really rude of me!

[pathofheaven]

I'm just doing what any man should do.

[ The smuggest of smug nods. ]

You really are kind, I won't press the issue if you won't, but I'm really impressed.

[windyflower]

It's not that, it's just that I don't want to create anymore trouble than I should!

[...]

The last thing I want is someone to get hurt because of me!

[pathofheaven]

Well then. I wouldn't want to be the one to make you sad instead, so I'll hold off.

[windyflower]

Then that's good?

[She nervously chuckled]

Although, I just hope that he's going to be okay. I guess he had a rather...interesting reaction to the food?

[pathofheaven]

He deserved it for not appreciating the effort you put in.

[ How does that work? It tastes as good as you want it to? Tendou is being ridiculous. ]

[windyflower]

[...]

Um...I don't think that's how it's suppose to go? I'm just more happy that he just tried it really!

And that I hope he'll be okay in the end!

[pathofheaven]

You really are far too kind to him.

[ Tendou shakes his head. Silly boy is missing out. ]

But well, I won't hold you up any longer. I'll be there if you ever need anyone to test your food again!

[windyflower]

That's because he's my friend, I don't think I can afford to be so mean to him.

[Still, she gave a giggle]

But thank you so much for helping me! I...really appreciate it!

[pathofheaven]

It is only natural to help a lady in need.

[ He flashes a smile and starts to walk away with a wave. ]