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xv. scary dog

"Good to know you two get along." The boy shook his head in annoyance and changed the subject. "Your father's cooking smells nice by the way."

"Food?" Choji peeked at the bag and his face instantly lightened up. "Is that strawberry shortcake!? It smells so good!"

"Don't share it with him." I stared blankly.

"Whatever you say." Togame obeyed, smirking.

"Eh? Why?" Choji's big puppy's eyes met mine. Begging me. Coaxing me. Too cute. Too friend shape.

"Geez, fine, fine you two can share." I tore my gaze away.

"Yay!" He leapt as his fist punched the air. "Guys, are you all hungry? Let's eat over at our usuàl restaurant!"

The chattering of agreement flooded through the boys.

"And, [Last name]-chan please join us!"

"Hell nah, I don't even like you."

"But I like you, I take back what I said, no other cake smells this good around here." He started hopping around me again.

"No, I'm going home."

"My treat!"

"Well, what are we waiting for? Come on, let's go."

"Hold on, Choji," Togame draped his arm around my shoulder. "I'm pretty sure our [Last name]-chan here is very delighted to join us but..."

"But what?" We asked in unison.

"It's getting already dark, you know how this place gets." He gave me a knowing look. "Besides, someone could mistake her for someone special to you, that could put her safety on the line...don't you think?" He drew his face closer to me. "Am I right, [Name]?"

Choji shot a confused look. "She gave me a strawberry cake, so she is special to me." He then laughed. "Don't worry, [Last name]-chan, I am very strong, I can and will protect you!"

"So, let's go!" He ran ahead.

I looked at Togame smugly while he gave me a tiring look. "Hear that, Jo. Invited by the boss himself."

With that, I ran after Choji.

"Wait, wear this." He called.

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"I look like Ticci Toby." I giggled, observing my look using my front camera.

On our way to the restaurant, Togame had hastily and forcefully made me wear a black cap that belonged to Doraemon (Taki), along with a mask which I have no idea where he found it. Last but not least, the most important one, is his yellow-tinted sunglasses.

He also made us sit at the furthest end of the restaurant and I was placed with my back facing the the rest of the place. The restaurant was packed with Shishitoren's boys, chattering and laughter filled the atmosphere. Choji, Togame and I shared a table, meanwhile, next to us the five idiots shared one.

"Ticci Toby?" Sitting just next to me the dark-haired boy questioned.

"You know, creepypasta, he had an axe. If I had an axe, this whole safety measure thing would be complete."

Choji's face lit up. "An axe!? I would want one too!"

"None of you is getting an axe," Togame said casually as he opened the containers of food. The rich and savoury smell reached my nose, making me realised how hungry I was.

"Oh..." Once again, Tomiyama looked as disappointed as ever.

The waiter arrived, holding a tray with our orders. He silently placed our food on the table with a smile.