Consort's Path: Toa Qelsum/Book 2

This is a detailed explanation for Book 2 of Toa's route, **containing spoilers!** If you want to read a more superficial synopsis, click here.

## Toa's Mini Game:

**Toa's Mini Game is a short story that was released for a limited amount of time to celebrate the release of Book 2 of Toa's route. This also includes the introductory part that was shown as a preview to the short story when you opened up the app.**

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In the S Rank Lounge, Fenn asks Toa if he can speak to him for a moment. Toa says no as he sensed trouble as soon as he saw Fenn's face. Fenn tells Toa not to be such a soggy cauldron (similar to the saying "a wet blanket"). He then says that he needs a favor from Toa and adds that the Headmaster is asking for the same favor as well. Lou tells Toa that's true and that it's a favor that requires Toa's participation. Toa is exasperated that Fenn even got the Headmaster involved in all this. Knight explains to Toa that there is a "sweet sense" championship that has been popular amongst the students lately, so they want Toa to be the judge of their "sweet sense" championship. Toa proceeds to ask them what kind of championship this is. Fenn explains that it's a contest to see who can present the best dessert. He adds that they thought Toa would be an expert on desserts due to his fondness for sweets.

Toa says he understands the general idea, but asks the Headmaster why he decided to involve himself in this. Lou replies that his position sometimes requires him to serve desserts while entertaining guests. So, he wanted to use this opportunity to reexamine his sense for choosing such things. Toa agrees to accept due to it being a request from the head of the academy himself. Knight then tells Toa that it's not just Fenn and Lou who are participating. Sherry exclaims that she would also like to earn Toa's seal of approval. Toa then asks if this competition involves homemade sweets as well. But, Fenn just tells him that he will have to wait until the contest begins in order to find out.

Lou then states that the competition will now begin. He tells Toa that he has to taste each dessert and give it a score out of 10. Sherry remarks that this is so thrilling. Toa says he feels a strange sense of foreboding about this. Knight tells Toa that he will prepare some water for him if that will make him feel a bit better. Fenn says that everything will be fine, regardless of what happens, since the Headmaster is here. Lou then tells Toa to choose whichever one of the 3 boxes catches his eye.

* The grape box.

Toa asks if this is some sort of jelly. Lou replies that it's known as the "Burst of Grape" jelly. Fenn remarks that it has beautiful shade of purple and that the grapes inside it look like jewels. Toa states that a good dessert must be pleasing to the eyes. He remarks that the aroma of the jelly is also nice. Toa then proceeds to taste it. He says that the taste is very high quality and that it mimics the flavor of grapes. Knight then asks Toa if he will give this dessert a high score. Lou suddenly chuckles and says that there's more to this jelly than just it's appearance and flavor. He snaps his fingers and a crackling sound can be heard. Sherry exclaims that fireworks have risen from the jelly. Fenn remarks that he should've known that the Headmaster would have some tricks up his sleeve. Toa realizes that this was why the name of the dessert had the word 'burst" in it. Lou then asks Toa if he enjoyed it. Toa replies that he will give this dessert a good score in terms of its appearance and its flavor profile. But, for the purposes of serving guests, Toa says that the fireworks display might be too gaudy. Lou is surprised by Toa's words. Toa then says he will give Lou's dessert a score of 8 points. He tells Lou that his sense for selecting sweets for guests will improve if he puts some more thought into the occasion in which he is serving the dessert. Lou replies that Toa's words were really informative. Knight remarks that Toa gave such proper critiques even though he was so reluctant to accept being a judge. Fenn says that Toa is nothing if not dedicated.

* The apple box.

Toa remarks that it looks like some sort of apple pie, but that it doesn't contain any sky apples. Sherry remarks that it's a pie that's literally in the shape of an apple. Fenn asks if they think that it's lovely. He tells Toa that he was the one who obtained this pie. Fenn then says that he recommends enjoying it with a partner. Lou remarks that it's a very Luxurean approach to desserts. Fenn then encourages Toa to take a bite. Toa says that it's really sweet, but fitting for its appearance. All of a sudden, he lets out a sound in surprise. Knight asks Toa what's wrong. Toa replies that he feels flushed. Lou remarks that Toa's face has turned red as well. Toa then turns to Fenn to ask him why this is happening. Fenn replies that he did suggest that the dessert was for the purpose of wooing. He explains that this is a Blushing Apple Pie and that the person who eats it will have their cheeks turn pink. Toa is silent. As Fenn is about to say that he just wanted to see how adorable Toa looked after eating the pie, Toa shoves some pie into his mouth. Toa calls him a scoundrel and tells him to eat it and make his own cheeks turn red. Fenn tells Toa that there was no need to be so rough and that if Toa wanted to make him blush, then he would've happily done that for him anytime. Toa refutes that he never said anything like that. Lou then asks Toa what score he will give to Fenn's apple pie. Toa gives the pie 0 points for being so distasteful. Fenn remarks that Toa is such a cruel judge.

* The strawberry box.

Toa remarks that there are cookies in this book. Knight says they look delicious. Sherry chuckles and replies that these are the cookies she made. She explains that the cookies are filled with strawberry jam. After hearing that it was Sherry who made these cookies (Sherry is known for being bad at cooking), both Knight and Toa go silent. Fenn then asks Sherry if she really made these. Sherry replies that she did and that she learned this recipe recently. Suddenly, Roy appears and tells them that she made them with Grayson's guidance. Sherry is surprised and asks Roy when he arrived because she didn't even realize he had come in. Roy reassures them that Grayson was present during the entire baking process. He then asks Toa to please try at least one cookie as it would make Sherry very happy. He says that if that's true, then he'll take Roy's word for it. Meanwhile, Knight is thinking that this really isn't the right atmosphere to be eating cookies in. Toa proceeds to eat a cookie and is surprised. Sherry asks Toa how it tastes and if it suits his palate. Toa says that the cookie and jam go perfectly together and that the flavors are rich and yet nostalgic. Sherry exclaims that it's so kind of Toa to praise her cookies so much. Fenn remarks that this was quite the positive result and asks Toa what he will score these cookies. Toa replies that it would be uncouth to grade something that was made with such a personal touch, so these cookies don't need a score. Lou remarks that Toa is a gentleman as always.

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## Toa's Message After the Release of Book 2: Forever Together

In Toa's room, Toa says it might've been better for him not to have accepted that role as a judge so easily. He then asks MC if she enjoyed herself. It's implied that she says yes. Toa replies that him being a judge was a worthy endeavor since she had fun. He then says that he has one request for her. Toa tells her that he's tired from his duties, so he wants to recharge his energy in the form of MC. He asks her if she will grant him this wish. Toa tells her that all she needs to do is stay by his side until he says otherwise.