Hisoka Mikage/Gourmand Note

Another Bite of Chocolate

Backstage Stories

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Tsuzuru	Mikage-san, are you here?
Hisoka	…huh?
Tsuzuru	Oh good, you’re up.
	I heard that the Valentine’s Day fair that Mikage-san worked at before will be held again this year.
Hisoka	Hee, is that so.
Tsuzuru	So since you’re looking for another part-time job, I might as well tell you.
Hisoka	Thanks. They had this chocolate marshmallow last time that was really good.
	They might have a new one, so I’ll check it out.
Tsuzuru	That’s a… That’s quite a motive, Mikage-san.
Hisoka	…Yup.
Izumi	I did some of my usual shopping, but since a lot of places are Valentine’s-themed, I figured I’ll look around here and there.
	Ah, there seems to be a Valentine’s fair this year.
	(Didn’t Hisoka-san work part-time here before…)
Hisoka	Director, welcome.
Izumi	Ah, Hisoka-san! You’re working here again.
Hisoka	Mhm. Tsuzuru suggested it.
Izumi	When Hisoka-san worked here last time, your service was pretty good, the experience really helped you since then.
Hisoka	… I actually forgot a lot of it since it’s been a while. There’s a lot of different chocolates now.
Izumi	Is that so? Seems difficult.
Hisoka	At first, it was hard to remember everything.
Izumi	Oh no…! But it’s good to remember for your job, Hisoka-san.
	Ah, but if we keep chatting, I’d be keeping you from your job. I’ll see you at home.
Hisoka	Actually, I’m off soon. Let’s go home together, Director.
Izumi	Got it, then I’ll wait.
Hisoka	… It’s a little cold out, please wait somewhere warm.
Izumi	Fufu, I’m fine. I wanted to look around the fair anyway.
Hisoka	Okay.

Izumi	(Along with chocolate, there’s also herb shops. Chamomile tea and sweets…)
Hisoka	Sorry for the wait, Director.
Izumi	Ah, Hisoka-san. Good work.
Hisoka	What were you looking at?
Izumi	The chamomile corner. I didn’t know they’d have this at a Valentine’s fair.
Hisoka	Chamomile…
Izumi	Yeah, they help you relax apparently. Azuma-san was telling me about it.
Hisoka	… I see.
Izumi	Ah, right. I found a store that sold chocolate marshmallows earlier.
Hisoka	Where? Let’s go.
Izumi	Fufu, it’s over here.
Hisoka	Looks good…
Izumi	I’m glad we bought that new chocolate.
Hisoka	Yeah. … I wanna try it.
Izumi	It’d be troubling if you finished it now, shouldn’t you savor it back at the dorm?
Hisoka	Okay… I’ll save it.
Izumi	By the way, you seemed to buy something else from the fair, what was it?
Hisoka	… It’s a secret. I’m looking forward to it since it’s for Director.
Izumi	Eh, for me?
Hisoka	Yup.
Izumi	I see… Well, I guess I’ll find out later, I’m looking forward to it!
Hisoka	… Wait, sit here.
Izumi	Okaaay.
Hisoka	Okay. Chamomile tea with cat marshmallows, and chamomile cookies.
Izumi	Waa, it’s so cute! I didn’t know they were selling marshmallows with cat faces on them.
Hisoka	Actually, it was just a regular marshmallow. … I drew the cat face on it.
Izumi	Ehh, Hisoka-san drew it!? It’s really good…!
Hisoka	I’m glad you think so.
Izumi	You went back to the fair just to buy this chamomile tea and cookies?
Hisoka	Yeah. Ever since you said that the chamomile gave a relaxing effect, I figured Director was tired.
	Director is always working hard so I hope the chamomile helps.
Izumi	I see… Thank you, Hisoka-san.
Hisoka	Drink it before it gets cold.
Izumi	Ah, right! The marshmallows won’t melt if it’s cold.
	Dunk the marshmallow and…
Hisoka	Ah… the cat sank…
Izumi	Huh? Did you say something?
Hisoka	It’s nothing.
Izumi	Okay? … mm, this chamomile tea is delicious! It’s soothing.
Hisoka	… I’m glad Director is satisfied.
Izumi	The cookies smell and taste good too.
Hisoka	Okay. … Let’s eat the marshmallows we bought together too.
Izumi	Yeah, let’s eat!

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