ludovica

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Ludovica nodded her head as Amano's team served them what they made. She thanked them before tasting it, one bite and she tilted her head slightly unsure with how to feel. Hanabusa was looking at her, hoping she'd have the same admiration for it like the time she was looking at their piece when grading it. She took another bite, "They may have the vision of the theme, but it was kind of hard to grasp." Ludovica told her cousin who didn't agree with her. He felt the vision or the sense they were trying to go with.

"Thanks," Ludovica sent a smile to Rui who served her his team's creation. Both teams didn't really reach to her standards, she expected more. Macaron believed it was because Ludo chose not to believe or made it seem like she really wouldn't go back to making sweets.

"Whose do you like better?" Henri whispered to Ludo, knowing she has her answers already. Hanabusa's usual cool demeanour was changed to one unreadable one as he was frozen in place.

"Both are equally good, I will admit. Amano's team would be the taste I'd go with. Tennouji's team know their dreams and even if Amano's does too and the image is there—there's just something Tennouji's haven't reached to standards." Ludo commented quietly only to her cousin as he nodded subtly looking at both teams. Ludovica understood Amano's concept and Tennouji's, as well, but Tennouji's had more that was put into that made it seem like their own only.

Tennouji's team won, therefore Amano's team landing second place. Ludovica sighed, looking equally disappointed as Amano's team. But once Henri announced that he was giving Team Ichigo a chance Ludovica was confused, a chance to go to Paris? "You'll take care of them," He whispered to Ludo who knew it was his plan all along.

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"Congratulations?" Ludo gave a small smile to Hanabusa, "Right, I'm Ludovica Lucas. The cousin of Henri." She introduced herself to the others as they looked at her with mixed emotions. Macaron looked at the sweets spirits with them.

"Macaron-sama?" Caramel said in utter shock at who she was looking at. Macaron gave the same vibes as Honey, though, she seemed to have more pride in her.

"I'm Amano Ichigo," The girl laughed, "This is Andou and Kashino," She pointed at the other two boys and Ludovica nodded her head. "So, do you go to St. Marie?" That was the first question Ichigo asked, causing Ludovica to force a smile.

"No." It caused the team to be in shock.

"Ah, I see you've finally met my cousin." Henri said from behind, Ludovica rolled her eyes. "We'll have to leave soon, Ludo." Henri reminded the girl before leaving them alone.

"You all did great, I'll see you all in Paris." Before Ludovica can leave Ichigo held her elbow, but quickly apologised for what she did, laughing nervously. "Henri wanted me to help your team once you're in Paris." She informed them, causing the sweets spirits to look at her and Macaron nodded.

"We don't need help from someone who doesn't even go to the school." Kashino said in a monotone voice causing Ludovica to laugh, gaining his attention.

"Something I know just from watching your performances today, Ludo is still more talented than all of you." Macaron laughed half-heartedly. They all looked at her in a confused manner, but Ludo shrugged it off. "You should go to Osamu and Kurosu before you leave," Macaron told Ludovica who nodded, her eyes not leaving the team.

"You didn't have to be mean," Andou told Kashino who snickered.

"Well, it's alright, really. I must get going." Ludovica cut Hanabusa off before he can say anything and left them.

"She isn't the ideal image of Henri-sensei's cousin." Hanabusa chuckled, putting a hand on his forehead. He noticed Ichigo's look, tilting his head slightly. "What's wrong, Ichigo-chan?" Hanabusa asked, Vanilla going in front of Ichigo's face to poke her with the spoon.

"How does she have a sweets spirit with her if she isn't attending St. Marie?" Ichigo asked Vanilla who was in utter shock that the only reason why Ichigo was frozen was because of that.

"That's right~desu! How does she have a sweets spirit with her and not be attending the school?" Caramel agreed with Ichigo, causing them to look at her. They all looked at each other, sharing the same confused look.

"And her sweets spirit is Macaron-sama out of all the other sweets spirits! I think she is as skilful as Macaron-sama claims." Cafe says with a thoughtful look, Chocolat nodded and suddenly glared at Kashino.

"If you weren't mean to her we could have asked more questions—! Ah, Kashino!" Chocolat sighed and Andou nodded, Ichigo regained her posture, a smile plastered on her lips as she had a great idea.

"Didn't Macaron say she should go see Kurosu-senpai and Osamu-senpai! I'm sure she's still in Salon de Marie!" Ichigo ran towards the direction, her friends not being able to catch up with her. She looked from the glass panes, Ludovica was eating a cake made by Kurosu.

"I think someone wants to see you," Osamu walked past Ludovica as he greeted the guests on the next table. Ludovica looked at where Osamu's gaze was at, she saw Ichigo and didn't look away. Amano Ichigo approached her, asking permission to sit next to her. The Sweet Princes, out of breath were behind Amano as Ludovica gave an amused look.

"We're sorry about Kashino!" That was the first thing she blurted out, causing a snicker from Osamu. Ludovica glared at the older boy who went back to his work.

"No, it's alright. I shouldn't have mentioned anything about helping," Ludovica offered a polite smile and let the other three sit at the table.

"Well, how did you get a sweets spirit with you?" Chocolat asked Ludovica straightforwardly before anyone could say anything.

"Chocolat!" Kashino said, but Ludovica laughed waving her arm as though it was nothing.

"I used to go to St. Marie until I decided to go to a regular school," Ludovica simply replied, Macaron gave a deadpan look at Chocolat.