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Chapter 149 - Chapter 148: Stay Tuned.

In the first match of the tournament, due to the extraordinary performance of a certain Demon King from U.A. High School, U.A. quickly left other schools far behind at the very beginning of the competition.

Accelerator, with his astonishing individual score that dominated the entire match, broke the record since the establishment of the tournament. His score in the first chaotic battle among the schools was several times higher than the combined scores of the second place (Shokuhou) and the third place (Nice).

Seeing the unfavorable situation, the two major schools (Shiketsu and Seiai) quickly united, causing a lot of trouble for the U.A. team in the remaining matches of the first day.

However, none of this concerned Accelerator.

Participation in both individual and team events of the tournament was voluntary. Over the past year, Accelerator had undergone many visible and some not-so-visible changes. But he still didn't like this type of activity, and some habits formed during his time in Academy City still lingered in his subconscious.

To be precise, for this tournament, he only symbolically signed up for a solo competition at the repeated requests of his homeroom teacher, Aizawa Shouta.

The solo competition was scheduled for the third day of the event. With no matches to participate in, Accelerator didn't hesitate to slip away.

He wouldn't admit it was to avoid Shokuhou Misaki. After all, once that strange woman got involved, things would become incredibly troublesome.

When Accelerator returned home, he opened the door and heard Saten Ruiko happily humming a song.

"I didn't expect Ruiko's singing to be surprisingly pleasant," he thought.

From the tone of her voice, Saten Ruiko's voice wasn't the kind that would amaze people at first listen, but it had a very comfortable feel. Her voice naturally exuded gentleness, like the sunlight of summer dancing lightly in one's heart, giving a refreshing and clean sense of comfort.

At this moment, the TV in the living room was on, showing the live broadcast of the tournament.

(The tournament held in the other world, is somewhat similar to the Olympics, and schools get a few days off during this time.)

The humming girl was squatting in front of the oven, seemingly just having put the lid on it. Since the kitchen was some distance from the living room, Ruiko probably turned up the TV volume a bit so she could hear the live broadcast while working. The female commentator on the screen was passionately explaining.

"In the recent tug-of-war match, the team led by Seiai Academy's current student council president, Murasaki, narrowly defeated the leading U.A. High School team."

"It seems that Seiai Academy is well-prepared this year, and we can expect to see more exciting matches in the upcoming schedule."

"Finally, let's give a round of applause to the players who are sweating it out on the field."

Accelerator silently walked to the sofa, bent down, picked up the remote control, and turned down the volume. Then he looked at the humming girl and asked.

"What are you busy with?"

The girl didn't turn around but stopped humming and replied.

"I'm planning to make some cookies."

"Today, I specifically thought about it. On the third day, you definitely brought the bento I made."

"But I don't think you would share the bento with your companions."

"So, I'll try the taste now."

"If it's cookies, whether it's coffee flavor or matcha flavor, you can share them as snacks with everyone."

"Or during lunch break, when everyone exchanges bentos, you can be prepared."

Accelerator pouted and said

"I wouldn't do such a thing."

Like Shokuhou Misaki, the chef girl Ruiko had long understood the habits of the people around her.

She sighed lightly in front of the oven and continued,

"Yes, yes, Accelerator-kun wouldn't do such a thing."

"But, speaking of which, Ruiko is very confident in the taste of her cookies!"

The chef girl said this, not forgetting to turn around and give someone a big, bright smile.

Faced with the temptation of cookies, this time Accelerator didn't easily give in like before.

Because in Accelerator's impression, cookies were crispy and tasted ordinary. He still preferred meat.

The chef girl noticed that someone didn't easily take the bait as usual and started a different approach.

Ruiko didn't continue talking to Accelerator but kept her back to him, looking at the oven and said,

"Now we just have to wait for them to bake."

These cookies were made by mixing matcha powder, baking soda, and low-gluten flour, then sifting and mixing them evenly.

As the oven worked its magic, the moment Ruiko opened the door, the matcha aroma filled the room.

Accelerator had never seen such cookies before. It was like someone from another world coming to Academy City, feeling both amazed and eager.

Of course, his expression remained as stoic as ever.

Even though his heart was in turmoil, Accelerator managed to keep his face calm.

But such a little trick couldn't fool the clever chef girl.

Ruiko, smiling mischievously, held the tray of freshly baked cookies, emitting a tempting aroma, and walked step by step towards Accelerator.

When she reached him, she handed the tray over and said,

"Ah, my taste buds have been a bit off lately."

"Why don't you try the freshly baked matcha cookies, Accelerator-kun?"

"You'll help Ruiko, won't you?"

Faced with the devilish whisper, Accelerator was stunned and couldn't say no. When he opened his mouth, the words came out like this.

"Hmph, since you've gone this far."

"I guess I can help you taste them."

The moment he took a bite, he regretted it.

Accelerator regretted trying them.

Even though he didn't like cookies, especially matcha-flavored ones, delicious things were still delicious.

He realized he couldn't refuse his chef girl's requests anymore.

In the playful smile of the chef girl, he remained silent for a few seconds and then said,

"Really delicious."

Ruiko responded with a victorious smile,

"I'm glad you like it."

"Accelerator, on the day of the competition, I'll make coffee-flavored ones. Look forward to it."

Accelerator opened his mouth, unable to refuse her, and said helplessly,

"Alright."

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