Anime: Ashura from Killing Akame

......

Newly built log house.

A girl in a British-style uniform was leaning against the wall alone, her eyes looking through the window at the people laughing and chatting around the campfire.

While I am envious, I am also deeply worried.

"The new team is still as naive as the previous one..."

“I don’t know how many people will be killed by this naivety.”

Chelsi expressed mixed emotions about the naivety of the new team.

That this naivety is at odds with the harsh realities of her past could have deadly consequences.

With a sigh, Chelsea withdrew her gaze, sat on the bed, hugged the pillow, and stared at her toes in a daze.

The faint light of the fire shone through the cracks in the wall of the wooden house, illuminating Chelsea's pale face, adding a bit of melancholy to her deep eyes.

She pursed her lips tightly, as if trying to suppress the turmoil in her heart.

Memories were like a sharp knife, ruthlessly cutting her heart.

Those former teammates, their smiles, their bravery, their sacrifices, all reappeared in Chelsea's mind.

Chelsea clearly remembered the fear and despair in those innocent eyes before they died.

The laughter and joy she once had turned into bloody lessons, weighing heavily on her heart.

Taking a deep breath, Chelsea tried to calm her inner turmoil.

She couldn't dwell on the sorrow of the past!

War is cruel, and she must live on with strength, for the sake of those lives that have been lost and for her own sake.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door.

Interrupting Chelsea's memories.

"The door is unlocked."

Chelsi looked up at the door curiously, wondering who would come to see her at this time.

The door was pushed open.

When Chelsea saw who was coming, she was stunned.

Tatsumi?

Why did he come to find me?

During the night raid, Chelsea and Tatsumi had the least interactions, or even no interactions at all.

It’s really that Tatsumi’s way of appearance is too special.

He appeared on the scene riding a majestic and extremely dangerous beast.

This made Chelsea a little reserved for a moment, and she did not take the initiative to greet this 'new teammate'.

In addition, there is a series of halos added to the words heard from others, such as "strong strength, outstanding ability, remarkable record", etc.

Rather than being a teammate, Tatsumi gives Chelsea the feeling of being more like a leader like Nadezhda.

Born with a halo.

There is an insurmountable gap between her and ordinary team members.

Chelsea looked at Tatsumi awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

But then, she smelled a fragrance.

Chelsea was immediately attracted by the fragrance and couldn't help but take a deep breath, trying to find the source of the fragrance.

The fragrance was rich and unique, with a mouth-watering sweetness and an indescribable attraction that made her want to explore more.

Soon, her attention fell on the plate in Tatsumi's hand.

The aroma emanates from the brightly colored grilled meat served on the plate.

Tatsumi placed the barbecue on the round table in the room for eating.

"You are..."

After all, as someone who has experienced a lot of ups and downs, Chelsea did not rush to pick up the chopsticks, but prepared to ask the reason first.

"Aren't you hungry?" Tatsumi gave her a strange look and said, "You haven't eaten anything since we moved to the base this morning."

Hearing that someone was concerned about her, Chelsea looked at the barbecue on the round table and felt a warm feeling in her heart.

She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tatsumi. I am indeed a little hungry, and I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful."

"Eat it and taste my cooking."

After Tatsumi finished speaking, he did not continue looking at Chelsea, but turned and walked to the window, looking at the scenery outside.

After all, anyone would feel uncomfortable being stared at while dining.

The scenery outside the window looks particularly peaceful and beautiful under the night sky, and the valley at night still retains its charm.

Feeling the cool breeze blowing across your cheeks, listening to the chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the distance, it seems as if the whole world has become quiet and peaceful.

Chelsea, who was already extremely hungry, felt an indescribable feeling in her heart after seeing Tatsumi's thoughtful actions.

The aroma of the barbecue filled her nose, instantly making Chelsea's hunger peak. She couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and put a piece of barbecue into her mouth.

The barbecued meat was tender and juicy, with an excellent taste, which made Chelsea couldn't help but exclaim from the bottom of her heart: "Delicious!"

I've never eaten such delicious barbecue!

Her eyes lit up, and her previous worries were swept away, as if her whole body was revitalized by this delicious meal.

Her taste buds were filled with the rich flavor of happiness, so much so that Chelsea began to wolf down the food without caring about her image.

In just a few moments, most of the barbecue on the plate was eaten, leaving only a few pieces of meat remaining on the plate.

Hearing the chewing sound, Tatsumi turned around and saw Chelsea with her cheeks puffed up, chewing the barbecue hard.

Seeing this, I couldn't help but chuckle.

Anyone who has cooked knows that it is a pleasure to see that the results of one’s hard work are appreciated.

"cough..."

Accidents always come unexpectedly.

Because she was working too hard, Chelsea choked accidentally.

Her eyes widened, her face flushed slightly, and her hands unconsciously slapped her chest.

"Water..." She looked at Tatsumi for help in embarrassment.

Tatsumi: ...

"Hold on."

Tatsumi turned and walked out, and soon returned with a glass of water.

Chelsea took the cup and quickly raised her head to drink the water in big gulps. The cool liquid slid down her throat and took away the stuck piece of meat.

"Thank you, Tazmi."

Chelsea's complexion gradually returned to normal. She looked at the empty cup in her hand and looked at Tatsumi with gratitude in her eyes.

"I'm glad you're okay." Tatsumi didn't care too much.

“Did you make these barbecues yourself?”

"What do you think."

"It's hard to believe that such delicious food was made by a boy."

Tatsumi raised his eyebrows slightly: "Is this considered... discrimination?"

"I'm not discriminating... I just think your cooking is really delicious."

Chelsi said with a smile.

After this little accident, the awkwardness between Chelsea and Tatsumi dissipated a lot.

Communication became more natural and easy, and the distance between each other seemed to be shortened a lot.

"As long as you like it."

If we say that the communication that promotes relationships between men is smoking.

Then delicious food can be regarded as a panacea.

Who can have bad feelings towards a boy who can cook delicious food?

Chelsea stood up, left the round table, walked to the window, and looked out the window shoulder to shoulder with Tatsumi.

The night breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

Chelsea looked at the people below, and after a moment's hesitation, she asked, "What do you think of the night raid?"