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At the time, Senzaemon really liked this dish.
Hisako had mentioned to Aoba some time ago that the Nakiri family was collaborating with the Shinomiya family.
Senzaemon must be very busy.
In addition, this week is a crucial period for the fall training camp, so they probably won't be able to get away.
However, thinking of the Shinomiya family...
The image of that cold girl immediately came to Aoba's mind.
Shinomiya Kaguya.
Based on my interactions with her over the past few days, Kaguya, despite her personality flaws and awkwardness, is still quite adorable.
Miss Hayasaka Ai is one of them.
Perhaps because she needed to take care of Kaguya, she didn't have many expressions on her face, but she was still very kind-hearted.
There might be some problems within Kaguya Shinomiya's family.
Aoba thought about the girl he had found both times in the pouring rain...
When a person is frustrated and their emotions are stuck in a dead end, the fact that they don't seek help from their family indirectly indicates that their family is definitely lacking in some responsibility.
Especially since Kaguya Shinomiya treated him like a father last time...
Aoba was able to guess some of the things.
poor child.
However, he only gossiped about other people's family affairs, after all, gossip is not limited to men and women.
While her mind was wandering, Qingye's hands moved quickly.
Chop the filling, wrap it in mud...
A single, efficient set of steps.
And in the front hall.
After Aoba left, Kasumigaoka took the initiative to talk to Asuna again.
"Asuna, excuse me, may I call you that?"
Kasumigaoka instinctively followed Aoba's form of address, but realizing it was impolite, she asked Asuna for her opinion.
"No problem, Kasumigaoka-kun."
"You can also call me Shiha, although Aoba-kun usually calls Kasumigaoka-kun."
The girl said softly with a smile.
Asuna was taken aback.
Although calling someone by their first name is common, she always felt as if the girl in front of her was showing off something.
Girls from large families are often more sensitive to these things.
"Then... Shiyu?"
However, since Kasumigaoka took the initiative to talk to her, she responded in a very friendly and gentle manner.
After all, sitting here silently waiting for the food to be ready can feel a little awkward.
Especially now that the atmosphere in small shops is very lively.
"Yes, Asuna."
Kasumigaoka smiled and nodded, then asked:
"Asuna came over so late and had to limit her time, is she very strict with her parents?"
"Yes, Mom and Dad are doing this for my own good..." Asuna's eyes dimmed slightly. "But we can still make it back after we finish eating."
"Eh, I never expected that Aoba-kun's cooking would make Asuna like it this much."
Kasumigaoka blinked.
At this point, Asuna hesitated slightly.
She was actually very busy today, but she still came over. Was it just because she likes Aoba as a dish?
A question inexplicably arose in the girl's mind because of Kasumigaoka's words.
Her mind wandered, and for a moment she was lost in memories of yesterday.
"Manager, can I come again in the future?"
"Of course, you're always welcome."
Last night, before leaving, she looked at Qingye and asked her this question.
Aoba's smile is still etched in her mind.
After finishing today's classes, I don't know why I just wanted to come here again.
Even though she was pressed for time, she wanted to sit here and eat something.
This impulse is somewhat inexplicable and unknown.
She didn't know how to describe it, since no one had ever explained it to her, and she had never experienced it herself.
I just look forward to coming here, sitting in my seat, and seeing familiar smiles.
Asuna thought about it, but she was also confused.
Perhaps it's to escape parental pressure, or perhaps it's the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere here...
Or perhaps it's the gentleness hidden in Aoba's smile.
She knew nothing about any of these things.
But human impulses are often inexplicable and hard to explain.
Anyway—I just wanted to come here.
I just want to eat the dishes that Aoba makes himself.
I just want to sit in this kind of atmosphere.
I just want to relax a bit when there's no pressure from my parents.
"Yes, the manager's dishes look really appealing."
Asuna smiled.
The gentle curve of her lips made Kasumigaoka momentarily stunned.
This smile is very similar to Aoba's.
The girl was stunned for a while before she came to her senses.
He smiled at Asuna with a hint of apology.
My hostility was a bit excessive.
At this time.
Aoba also came out carrying three servings of fried tempura.
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The golden, crispy tempura was steaming hot and exuded a sweet aroma.
The unique flavor of the shrimp also wafts out.
Asuna smelled this scent and felt inexplicably satisfied.
She hasn't eaten anything for almost eight hours since noon.
In addition, the afternoon's classes consisted of various tiring and stressful training sessions, leaving Asuna extremely hungry.
It's just that etiquette prevents her from showing it.
Aoba placed the fried tempura in front of Asuna.
As a professional cook, it was natural for him to see Asuna's hunger at that moment.
Even though she hid it well at first, the unnatural expression on the other person's face when Aoba brought out the tempura still gave her away.
"Ah."
Asuna smiled somewhat embarrassedly at Aoba.
The girl's face had a slight blush of embarrassment.
"Eat quickly."
Aoba didn't laugh at the other person; she just said something softly.
Asuna, who couldn't wait any longer, tucked the tempura's tail between her legs and gently opened her mouth.
The tempura wasn't bitten off in the girl's mouth.
But it was broken.
With a combination of force from hands and mouth, the incredibly crispy tempura was snapped in two like breaking an ice pop.
Then the girl's face showed an expression of great enjoyment.
This sight made Aoba smile.
It's simply a chef's way of seeing the smiles of guests enjoying the food he's made.
only
This expression seemed rather odd to one of the girls.
When Aoba finally looked over, Kasumigaoka's gaze already held a hint of disdain.
"Kasumigaoka-san, is there something on me?"
Qingyeeryi氵邬妻II raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Manager, you... and Asuna have great chemistry."