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  1. Rec 1

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    “You’re gonna be reppin’ your country,” Nero says, hands behind his back, walking as he eyes the contestants, “and the kitchen’s as serious a business as bein’ a Sage’s wizard.”

    “That is doubtful,” Oz says.

    “You’ve been given plenty of ingredients. The goal’s to bake a cake—an edible cake, please. The reason? To make our Sage happy. The winning cake, chosen by both of us, is gonna be their official birthday cake. And the winning country gets braggin’ rights for havin’ the best baker in the Manor.” Nero pauses. “Well, second-best.”

    The Sage waves from the dining room. “I’m sure everyone’s cakes will be delicious, though!”

    “That is also doubtful,” Oz says, glancing at an irate Owen.

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    27 May 2026

  2. Rec 5

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    "None of you get it," he says, quieter, as he leans back against the wall.

    An is so utterly helpless. She can feel desperation pulsing through her veins, and she doesn't know how to get it out. "Then make me get it. Why?" I think you're reaching your limit, and I'm terrified.

    Akito has more than a few walls up; An can't seem to break through.

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    17 May 2026

  3. Rec 2

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    The aisles aren’t labeled; they have to go one by one to see what Nero wants. There are tears in his eyes he surreptitiously wipes away. It’s easier to go in order, so Nero starts at the leftmost aisle: preserved goods. Jams and jellies and marmalades, vegetables sliced and julienned swimming in vinegar.

    “Faust, look; holy shit, sorry, look, they—there’s dreamberry jam, that ain’t been legal more than like, a month; and these pickled rain-radishes actually come from Eastern Country; do you know how hard it is to export any native fruits and veggies outta there, even if they’re pickled? These palmhearts are huge! Can palms grow that big? Oh,” Nero says, deflated, “I filled the basket up.”

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    16 Nov 2025

  4. Rec 13

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    Yamato Ishida is tired and hungover and does not appreciate weepy girls knocking on his door and dragging his ass out of bed. Except when they're Hikari.

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    15 Oct 2023