Hope and Despair of Cooking [Shokugeki No Soma]

Chapter 6- White, no, "Red" Octopus

Recap:

"Why don't we find out? Let's have a shokugeki," Senzaemon said out of nowhere. 

The moment Eishi heard it, he freaked out. "W-what?" he stuttered. He caught a glimpse of Moka's expression. Well, her expression never really changed. It was still blank with no emotion. Eishi was surprised about how calm she was. She was drinking her tea like there's no care in the world.

"Hm?  Sure. I don't mind." Moka questioned calmly.

Senzaemon nodded and Eishi immediately paled.

(End of Recap)

Eishi's POV: 

It's official... The shokugeki is official... My chance with her is doomed...

How can she this calm about it?

"I don't think it's a good idea," I meekly replied.

"I don't see the problem with it," the Director responded.

"I'm fine with it," Enoshima-San agreed. I gulped even more. I can feel cold sweat drip down on my neck. I

"Alright! Things are getting fired up! So what do we bet?" Rindo exclaimed. 

"The first seat?" Senzaemon answered although it sounded like a question. He turned towards Enoshima-San. "What do you think?"

Enoshima-San shrugged, not caring. Senzaemon then smiled. He didn't even ask for my input on this! "Tsukasa-San. If we're betting the First Seat, what would you like in return if you win?" the Director asked.

"I-I.." 

Enoshima-San examined me thoroughly like she was trying to read my very soul as I tried to pull myself together. She slightly smiled but I saw it. That was it for me. I think I fainted because the last thing that I saw was my vision blurring before I was enveloped into darkness. 

Moka POV: 

Tsukasa-San seemed nervous so I decided to give him a smile, not wanting him to be afraid of me? Is he afraid of me? Just then, Tsukasa-San fainted, right then and there. His face was red just like an octopus so I immediately thought he had a fever. That explains his stuttering and red face. 

Most of the Elite Ten gathered around him, making sure he was ok. They laid him on a bench in the garden, trying to help him feel better. 

"Poor boy..."Akanegakubo murmured. She looked at him with pity but a never ending smirk could be seen on her face. 

Ku-Chan looked annoyed as he crossed his arms in a childish manner. "Hah? No one can steal my Moka-Chin. Stay away from her! She's mine!" I slapped him on the head for his silly statement. "What was that for Moka-Chin?"

"I don't belong to anyone but myself," I replied in annoyance. I heard most of the Elite Ten snicker and some of them even said, "friendzoned." It didn't matter to me, as I only see Ku-Chan as a sibling. 

"But I love you Moka-Chin!" I ignored Ku-Chan's statement but it was quite cute when he said that. It reminded me when we were younger. 

Flashback

I had to leave but that didn't stop Ku-Chan from hanging off of my leg for almost the entire day. I was currently in the airport as Ku-Chan's family and servants were sending me off.  I tried prying him off but he was too stubborn to let go.  

"I have to leave Ku-Chan. I would stay if I could."

"Then stay!" Ku-Chan tried persuading me.