After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

"This is my breakfast dish, and it's also the last one you'll be trying today."

"Thank you for your hard work! Staying up so late with everyone!"

Tadokoro Megumi brought a steaming bowl of food to Lu Xuanyu.

Bamboo skewers stand upright inside the bowl.

Oden!

Various vegetables, meatballs, and quail eggs are mixed in a rich broth.

The dish is presented in a refined and harmonious way in the bowl!

Even before the taste test began, it gave me a sense of reassurance.

This is Tadokoro Megumi's unique ability: earnest and virtuous.

"As expected of Xiao Hui, her creativity and ideas are indeed different from others."

"A surprising 'breakfast' that perfectly fits the theme."

"No one would probably even imagine that quail eggs are the main ingredient."

"Let me see and taste it, and see if Xiaohui's cooking has improved!"

As he spoke, Lu Xuanyu picked up a skewer and immediately ate it.

Tadokoro Megumi stood in front of Lu Xuanyu and considerately accepted the blank sign.

After taking a bite, Lu Xuanyu ate several more, but never offered any comments.

"Xuan Yu Jun, does it taste bad?"

Tadokoro asked anxiously.

Lu Xuanyu shook his head and smiled:

"Xiao Hui, did you deliberately reduce the concentration of the soup?"

"They even added allspice!"

Tadokoro Megumi immediately became reserved, clenching her fists in front of her, looking just like a child who had done something wrong.

"Hmm... Xuan Yu-kun, please don't be angry. I didn't mean any disrespect to the food!"

"I thought... lowering the concentration would be less of a burden on the stomach."

"In addition to reducing the fishy smell of meatballs, allspice can also promote digestion and absorption."

“Since the beginning, Xuan Yu-jun has eaten nearly ten dishes.”

Even people with the best digestive systems will experience some burden.

"So... I'd like to make a dish that's a little gentle on the stomach, so that Xuan Yu-jun can feel more comfortable tonight."

Just as Lu Xuanyu had predicted.

As expected, it was all Tadokoro Megumi's doing.

Tomorrow's assessment is so important; if I make a mistake, I risk being expelled from school.

They even considered the burden on Lu Xuanyu's stomach, despite having only one chance to try the food.

In order to help lighten his burden, some space was sacrificed to enhance the richness of the soup.

In Megumi Tadokoro's world, cooking is never about finding a flavor that surpasses everyone else's.

Rather, it is food that can bring happiness and satisfaction to those around them.

This kind of virtuousness, always considering Lu Xuanyu's needs, is unintentionally expressed and is truly touching.

"Clap clap..."

Lu Xuanyu patted the empty seat next to the sofa, gesturing for Tadokoro Megumi to sit down.

Tadokoro Megumi sat down next to Lu Xuanyu.

"Xiao Hui, the way you treat me makes it so easy for me to fall in love with you!"

Upon hearing Lu Xuanyu's sudden words, Tadokoro Megumi's cheeks flushed.

"No, I... I'm Xuan Yu-jun's secretary."

“Taking care of Xuan Yu-jun…is also part of a secretary’s job.”

Tadokoro Megumi hurriedly tried to find an excuse for herself.

"Is it just a secretary's feelings for her boss?"

"Oh dear, it seems I was just being presumptuous."

"I thought there were other feelings involved..."

Lu Xuanyu feigned disappointment and took another bite of oden.

As Tadokoro took the blank slip from his hand, she observed his expression.

"Well...it's not entirely a secretary-boss relationship..."

In Tadokoro Megumi's heart, anyone can misunderstand her, but she doesn't want to be misunderstood by Lu Xuanyu.

Actually, he didn't misunderstand at all.

He's simply bad!

He deliberately set a trap for the gentle Xiaohui, enjoying seeing her shy expression.

"Oh? Really?"

"Are there any other feelings?"

"Is it love?"

Lu Xuanyu continued to press for answers.

Having always been by Lu Xuanyu's side, Tadokoro Megumi has even become immune to Lu Xuanyu's risqué remarks and bold statements.

Over time, I felt much less panicked and anxious when faced with similar problems.

"Xuan Yu-kun and I are just students, love... isn't... right?"

"Oh? Xiaohui, then look me in the eyes and say it again."

Lu Xuanyu placed his hand on Tadokoro Megumi's shoulder, making her look directly at him.

023

"me……"

Megumi Tadokoro blinked her big eyes, unable to speak for a long time.

"Haha, I was just kidding..."

Lu Xuanyu raised his hand and gently stroked her nose, then continued:

"Let's get down to business."

"After the training camp ends, it'll be a holiday, right?"

Are you getting ready to go home? Can you take me with you on a romantic honeymoon trip?

Tadokoro Megumi was stunned again.

He observed Lu Xuanyu and realized that he was not joking.

Instead, they were genuinely asking if they could take him back to their hometown.

Kobayashi Rindan went to search for rare ingredients, and most of the other friends from Polar Star Dormitory also went home.

Since I'm traveling alone and don't have many good places to go, I might as well find a place to have some fun.

"Xuan Yu Jun, are you really... going back to my hometown with me? You're not joking?"

Tadokoro confirmed again.

"Of course, unless you don't welcome me or dislike me."

"How could that be! No way!"

Tadokoro Megumi quickly retorted, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Hehe, let's work hard together to get through the training camp, and then go on a honeymoon trip together!"

"Don't say that, Xuan Yu-kun... It's fine as long as we travel together."

Megumi Tadokoro's face beamed with expectant happiness.

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the next morning.

The assembly bell rang in the student dormitory area and the culinary training room.