Failed Yandere (YKMRO)

Chapter 32

Before going to morning club activities, Ayoshi meets up with Amao for his daily sweets. Today sweets were cupcakes. They were sitting at the dining table in the clubroom.

Amao opened up the container, showing off cute pink and white frosted cupcakes. "I made these at home. I had a sudden stroke of inspiration and just had to make them."

Ayoshi picked up one, sniffing a sweet aroma. "What flavor is it?"

"They're sakura-flavored, frosted with cherry blossom flavored cream and shiro-an, a white bean paste. I added a dollop of sakura jam and pistachios. I already tried one, they're delicious. Quickly try!"

"Mm," Ayoshi pulled off the cupcake wrapper and took a small bite. The combination of flavors melted in his mouth, his sleepy eyes widening.

Amao chuckled with a soft breath: "I'm assuming you enjoy it. I'm glad." He grabbed his teapot, poured some into a yunomi, and slid it across the table. "My parents recently got a raise! They bought me this tea set as a surprise, along with some sencha tea leaves. I made some before you came over. I thought the fresh flavor would go well with the sweet taste of the cupcakes. Drink, it'll help wash it down."

Ayoshi peered into the teacup at the green-yellowish liquid and took a small sip. The swirl of herbal and sweet taste created a new world in his mouth. He snatched up another cupcake and took a big bite, along with another sip of tea.

'His little bulging cheeks are always so cute.' Amao laid his head against the palm of his hand, staring at Ayoshi as he ate.

There was a sudden knock at the door. "Excuse me?"

The peaceful, quiet atmosphere shattered. Amao looked to see Mrs. Nishioka's apprentice, brows furrowed. 'That letter...' He stood up, "Can I help you?"

Mido walked in and sat next to Ayoshi. "No, I'm just looking for Ayoshi-kun. What are you doing here?"

"I'm eating cupcakes. Amao-kun made them. They are really good." Ayoshi looked at his remaining cupcake and handed it to Mido. "Eat."

"Haha, always so sweet. Thank you," Mido ruffled Ayoshi's hair.

Amao stood there awkwardly, watching as they ignored him. He pursed his lips, 'What is their relationship? Why is this guy seeking out Ayoshi? That letter...'

***

Kizano stood in front of his full-length mirror in the Drama Club. He brushed his hair as he hummed a tune. 'Have to look nice for my prince.' After finishing up his hair, he put on strawberry-scented lip gloss and walked off with a hair flip.

It's lunch, so teachers, along with students, are enjoying their free time. So it wasn't shocking to see someone in the faculty room, however... 'Ayoshi? What is he doing there? Who's tha- Mrs. Nishioka's apprentice!'

Mido sat at Mrs. Nishioka's desk, swirling side to side in her chair. "What time do you want to meet at the park?"

Kizano's eyes widened: 'What possible reason could he have to hang out with a student? Could the last part of that note be true?'

Ayoshi sat in a chair next to Mrs. Nishioka's desk. "We can meet at two. I can bring sandwiches. Do you still like kiwi?"

"Yes, I've really missed your fruit sandwiches." Mido tilted his head with a nostalgic sigh.