Volume 2 Chapter 13 I Thanked Nakagaito And Namiki-San For Practicing Volleyball With Me By Inviting Them To Join The Home Economics Club Activities
While we were practicing hitting the ball during lunch, the bell for the afternoon class rang, so we quickly decided to stop practicing.
"Oh, by the way, there's a club activity after school today, so we can't practice, right?"
Nakagaito asked, and I nodded.
"It's been a while since I could participate in club activities because of the exams. I don't want to miss out on too much, so I want to join today."
"I see..."
I asked Nakagaito, who seemed a little lonely.
"Oh, as a way of saying thank you for teaching me how to practice volleyball yesterday and today, how about joining the Home Economics Club activities too?"
"Really? Is that okay?"
"They probably won't say no. Um, if Namiki-san is also interested, we can do it together."
When I said that, Namiki-san seemed a bit surprised and said something.
"Can I join too?"
"Yeah, well, it depends on what we're making today, but I think it's fine even if you just join the conversation while eating what we made."
I decided to ask Osaragi-san through social messaging app.
[Can I bring my classmates to today's club activities? Also, what are we going to do today?]
I quickly received a response from Osaragi-san.
[Of course, they're very welcome! I'm thinking of baking a chocolate cake today, what do you think? If you have something else you want to make, that's fine too.]
[No, I'm fine with that, but I would be happy if we have white chocolate. Also, it might be good to have some drinks that go well with the cake.]
[Got it. Then, I'll buy white chocolate and bottled tea or coffee from the convenience store.]
[Understood.]
Now that everything is settled, I inform the two of them.
"Alright, I've confirmed permission from the senpai, so I think it's safe to go."
"Then, I'll go too!"
Nakagaito said that, and Namiki-san also said.
"Well, then I will join too."
"Okay. Let’s work together after school."
"Yes, I will keep my expectations in check."
"Thank you in advance."
After that, we went to the home economics practice room after school.
This time, besides me, Saikachi-san, and Shinonome-san, Nakagaito and Namiki-san were also there.
Osaragi-san and Utashiro-san were already there.
"Long time no see, Osaragi-san, Utashiro-san."
I said, and Osaragi-san smiled and replied.
"Hello, are those two our guests today?"
"Yes, this is Nakagaito-san, and this is Namiki-san."
I said, and Namiki-san bowed her head and greeted.
"I'm Namiki Sayaka. Thank you for having me today. Please take care of me."
Utashiro-san smiled and said,
"Yes, I'm Utashiro Kanae. Nice to meet you!"
Then, Nakagaito hesitated and said nervously,
"Uh, well, I'm Nakagaito Shizuka..."
Osaragi-san chuckled slightly and said,
"Oh, don't be so nervous. I'm Osaragi Megumi."
"U-um, yes, nice to meet you."
Unlike Shinonome-san, Nakagaito seems to be a bit shy around new people.
"Well then, today we'll be making chocolate cakes."
"Yes, do we have white chocolate?"
I asked, and Osaragi-san nodded and said,
"Yes, we do."
"Thank you very much."
Today, I plan to make a bittersweet chocolate cake with a cocoa and coffee batter, and a sweet white chocolate cake with an egg white batter using white chocolate cream.
To make the cake, you need to prepare the cake batter by making meringue with eggs, just like a roll cake. Then, add sugar, milk, and flour to the meringue. Next, bake the mixture in the oven along with ingredients like coffee or cocoa powder.
For the cream, you should finely chop white chocolate and put it in a heat-resistant container. Add cream cheese and heavy cream to the container, and heat it in the microwave. Mix everything until the chocolate is melted, and then let it cool.
Spread the cream on each cake layer, and finally, place the flat side of the chocolate on top. To finish the cake, use a peeler to shave it.
While I was making the cake, Nakagaito and Namiki-san watched me closely. Saikachi made the cake while listening to tips on making meringue. Shinonome-san smiled as she observed the scene.
"Hata-pippi isn't good at volleyball, but good at cooking."
"Shinonome-san, you always have something to say."
"That's just who I am."
"Now that the cake is finished... let's enjoy it."
As soon as I said that, Shinonome-san was the first to reach for a slice.
She took a bite of the white chocolate cake and said,
"Yay, itadakimasu... Mmm, it's really sweet and yummy. Hata-pippi, can I have some regular tea, please?"
"Of course, miss."
I poured cold bottled regular tea into a paper cup, and Shinonome-san drank it all at once.
"Mmm, it goes well with the tea."
"That's for sure."
After that, Nakagaito pulled my sleeve and whispered, trying to keep it a secret from everyone around.
"Um, can I have some cake and milk tea too?"
"Sure, what would you like?"
"Bitter chocolate with milk tea..."
"Got it."
I followed Nakagaito's request and put a slice of bitter chocolate cake on a plate, poured cold bottled milk tea into a paper cup, and handed it to her.
"Mmm, it's definitely yummy. You know, I wasn't very good at volleyball at first, but I've improved a lot... You're pretty talented, aren't you?"
"Well, I don't think I'm that talented, to be honest."
Well, that's because I have a childhood friend named Fumi-chan who can do anything.
Saikachi-san cuts the cakes she made and checks them carefully, comparing each piece.
"Okay, there's a sweet white chocolate cake and a bitter chocolate cake. The difference in how they look is interesting, and the way they're made is fascinating. Maybe I didn't mix the meringue enough."
"Oh, the batter might be a little tough. Getting the perfect meringue is quite tricky, so you end up practicing it many times to get the hang of it."
"I see. Well, I'll try my best too."
It looks like Namiki-san also enjoys the cakes and tea.
"Hehe, eating sweet things makes you happy, right?"
"Yes, it does."
It's nice to see that everyone enjoys the chocolate cake.
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