Jude: Hmph, so they all ran away. What a boring bunch.
 
Mozzarella boss: Oi, you...
 
Jude: Hm? Even after all those bullets, you're unharmed?
 
Mozzarella boss: You were my shield... Honestly, you saved me.
How about becoming my bodyguard from now on, you can keep being my bullet shield?! I'll pay you well!
 
Jude: From fall guy to human shield, huh. Not sure if that's an upgrade or not.
 
Mozzarella boss: ... They're probably the same.
No! Forget bodyguard! How about becoming my right-hand man instead!?
 
Jude: I'm not planning to be anyone's right-hand man except Bianchi.
 
Mozzarella boss: ... Bianchi?
 
Nico: Sorry to keep you waiting.
 
Jude: Nico? How was the situation at the event?
 
Nico: It was fine. Bianchi and Sage handled it well.
 
Jude: That's Bianchi for you. Oh, how I wish I could have seen that valiant sight.
 
Nico: ... You really saved me this time, Jude. Thanks.
 
Jude: It's fine. I had some fun too.
And if you want to thank anyone, thank Bianchi. They're were the one who asked me to help.
 
Nico: I'll do that later.
 
Jude: Well, if we're done here, there's no point in sticking around. Let's hurry and help with the preparations.
 
Nico: Got it.

Mozzarella boss: W- Wait...! What is this Bianchi!? Another family!?
 


Jude: Ahh, this is the best. Valentine's should always be mint green. 

Bianchi: Hm? Weren't you excited about that 'Bloody Valentine'?
 
Jude: Not that excited. The Bloody Valentine was okay, but I still prefer Bianchi's chocolate mint Valentine.
 
Bianchi: Is that right? I'll give you this, then.
 
Jude: No way, is this...
 
Bianchi: My chocolate mint creation. You went all out for Nico's sake today, so consider it a reward.
 
Jude: Bianchi's Valentine chocolate! I'll treasure it forever!
 
Bianchi: No, eat it before it expires.
 
Sage: Hehe, so happy for you, Jude‑kun.
 
Jude: Yeah, this is fantastic. Thank you, Valentine's Day.
 
Bianchi: You're so dramatic.
 
Sage: Nico, aren't you hungry?
 
Nico: ... Starving... I'm so hungry I can't move...
 
Sage: Haha, I figured. You've been using your ability a lot today.
That's why I prepared something for you ♪
 
Nico: This smell...
 
Sage: Yep, it's apple pie ♪



It's the usual recipe, but I shaped it to make it easier to eat. Enjoy as many as you want.

Nico: Thanks for the food...
*Munch, munch*... So good...
 
Sage: Hehe, I'm glad. It was worth the effort.
 
Nico: Sage.
 
Sage: Yes?
 
Nico: My family's mess has been taken care of. Thanks for waiting for me.

Sage: Mm. Good job ♪


To Chapter 12 | End.

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