Kotoko Strikes Back!

Chapter 6: Baking Battle!

"Kotoko, please don't go." Naoki pleaded as he pulled Kotoko into his arms.

"But, I have to prove to you I can forget you." Kotoko said in such a firm manner that it kind of surprised her.

"Forget about that kiss. Let me show you how passionate a kiss can be." Naoki assured and brought his face closer to Kotoko.

"Irie-kun..." Kotoko closed her eyes, waiting to receive the passionate kiss, which Naoki had promised.

"Baka!"

"Huh?" Kotoko opened her eyes and saw Yuki's face instead of Naoki's.

"Yuki-kun? Why are you doing in my dream?" Kotoko asked, still in a dazed state.

"Dream?" Yuki wanted to tear Kotoko into pieces if he was able to do so. In the meantime, he would have to stick to his old method. That is by painting a distorted Kotoko on a piece of paper and then shedding it into pieces.

"It's already 10 a.m. and you are still in your bed? Mama asked you if you are ready for your BATTLE? Your ENEMY would arrive in about an hour's time." Due to Mama's earlier persistence pleading, Yuki had to repeat every word that Mama has told him.

"Battle? Enemy?" Kotoko was starting to get confused again and Yuki could sense it from her expression.

"Haiz~~" Yuki sighed.

"Cake? Reiko? Do these ring a bell?" Yuki hinted.

"KAAA! I almost forgot! I need to bake a cake today!" Kotoko jumped out of the bed.

"She's definitely awake now." Yuki shook his head before walking away.

It's already 10 a.m. and that baka is still not awake? Naoki thought as he was scanning through the content of the newspaper. Suddenly, series of loud footsteps were heard from the stairway.

Oh, she's finally awake. Naoki thought with a smile.

"Ohayou!" Kotoko greeted out loud as she dashed into the kitchen.

"Are you ready for the BATTLE?" Machiko asked excitedly.

"Hai!" Kotoko replied.

"Then, let's start! Ganbatte!"

For the next one hour, all Naoki heard was lots of screaming and shouting coming out from the kitchen.

"Ding~ dong ~"

"Kotoko." Michiko hissed when she heard the doorbell ringing.

"Eekkkk! It's burnt again!" Kotoko was still busy with the melting of chocolate, looked like it was another failed attempt.

"Kotoko!" Michiko leaned closer to Kotoko.

"Hai!"

"ENEMY is here." Michiko informed.

"Reiko-chan is here? *ICK...my chocolate." Another failed attempt.

"You remain here until the chocolate is done, don't worry, I've got tons of chocolate right here. See!" Michiko opened the cupboard and inside the cupboard Kotoko could see boxes and boxes of chocolate stacked neatly.

"Obachan!" Kotoko was really touched by Michiko's kindness.

"I am sure your cake would be the best today! Now you continue trying while I make sure that girl won't get too close to Naoki. Ganbatte!"

"Hai! Eekkkk! It's burnt!" Yep, yet another failed attempt.

"Konnichiwa!" Reiko greeted after Naoki opened the door.

"Konnichiwa." Naoki greeted back.

"Well, you didn't tell me what flavour you like so I made two. Strawberry and chocolate!" Reiko brought up two boxes of cakes and passed them to Naoki.