Cu-Cu-Cute! Manhua

Title: Cu-Cu-Cute! In the world where magic flowed like rivers, Rito was the perennial outsider, stuck at 99 points, always tantalizingly close to unlocking his full potential. Desperate for a breakthrough, he hatched a bold scheme to befriend Scuse Fontana, the enigmatic exchange student from the Demon World reputed to wield transformative culinary magic. Amidst the opulence of the hotel gala celebrating Scuse's arrival, Rito's excitement crumbled when he discovered the absence of his target. Crestfallen, he sought solace in the shadows of the alley behind the venue, unaware of the fateful encounter awaiting him. A diminutive dragon materialized from the darkness, fixating on Rito with its luminous eyes. Before he could react, the creature leapt onto his head, refusing to detach itself as if declaring him its chosen companion. Despite his initial panic, Rito sensed a surge of vitality coursing through him, awakening a latent power he never knew he possessed. Could this inexplicable bond with the dragon be the catalyst for Rito's long-awaited ascension to the prestigious Starlight class? With newfound determination and his diminutive companion in tow, Rito ventured forth into a realm of magic, discovery, and camaraderie. Unbeknownst to him, the tiny dragon harbored secrets that would test Rito's mettle and reshape his destiny. Together, they embarked on an odyssey fraught with peril and wonder, where alliances would be forged, enemies vanquished, and the true extent of Rito's potential unveiled in a blaze of glory.