Tokyo: After years of stagnation, the heiress of the yakuza arrives.

canteen?

We were just discussing exchange programs, course articulation, and international training, how did we suddenly jump to the cafeteria?

The principal paused for two seconds, then his eyes slowly narrowed.

wrong.

This is definitely not a casual question!

People who truly care about students don't just look at the rankings and resources a school displays; instead, they start with the most basic details of daily life, judging whether a school truly cares about its students through its dining halls, dormitories, medical care, and campus management.

The cafeteria may seem ordinary, but it is actually the best reflection of a school's service capabilities, management level, food safety, and humanistic care.

Yoshiko Sawamura was not misled by the flashy promotional content, but instead accurately grasped the key issues that are most easily overlooked!

high!

That's brilliant!

The principal wiped the sweat from his forehead, his expression immediately becoming serious.

The cafeteria at Kamikawa University caters to the daily dining needs of different students. The university subsidizes basic meal sets on a long-term basis, making the prices relatively reasonable and the variety of dishes quite extensive.

In addition, the school will provide meals according to student clubs, activities, and special needs, with food safety always supervised by a dedicated department.

Yoshiko Sawamura's eyes gradually brightened.

I understand!

Finally, she found herself in a familiar territory!

The courses, credits, and international training programs were too complicated for her to join the conversation, but now that the topic turned to food, her great mother's expertise finally had a chance to shine.

We need to ask in more detail.

Let the other party know that she, Yoshiko Sawamura, is not someone who knows nothing!

How many floors does the cafeteria have?

The principal's expression relaxed slightly upon seeing the problem.

He knows that.

The main dining area currently spans three floors. The first floor caters to all students, offering regular set meals and school-subsidized meals. The second floor features specialty food stalls, individual à la carte options, and regional cuisine. The third floor provides club meals, event meals, and some reservation services.

Three floors?

【Yes. 】

Will the dishes be the same every day?

The principal's finger stopped.

this……

He really didn't know.

After becoming the principal, will the school's cafeteria menu be repetitive every day?

The principal has a separate meal schedule on weekdays. Occasionally, when he needs to eat at school, his meals are prepared in advance. He has never had the experience of queuing up at a regular window to get food.

But you absolutely cannot say you don't know in a situation like this.

The school regularly adjusts the menu based on the season, ingredient availability, and nutritional balance; specific dishes are rotated.

The answer was quite rigorous.

It neither said that it would not repeat itself every day, nor that it would definitely repeat itself.

perfect!

Yoshiko Sawamura continued typing.

What time does breakfast start?

7:00 AM.

The principal was unsure, but gave an answer first.

What about dinner?

Meal service is mainly available until 7 PM, but may be extended in some areas depending on club activities.

Do you have any late-night snacks?

headmaster:"……"

night snack?

Does the university cafeteria still need this?

[Some vending machine areas and convenience service points will remain open.]

So, they don't make it fresh?

[This is not currently included in the regular schedule.]

After sending the message, the principal felt a strange unease.

As expected, the other side fell silent.

Is late-night snack really that important?

Do children from wealthy families eat late-night snacks?

While most foreign universities offer 24-hour freshly prepared meals, the fact that Kamikawa University does not provide this service has already revealed a clear deficiency.

The principal's forehead began to sweat again.

or……

Should we add a late-night snack window to the cafeteria tomorrow?

Anyway, Kamikawa University has plenty of money, so arranging for a few more chefs to work in shifts shouldn't be a big problem!

Just as the principal was about to proactively suggest that the school would seriously consider adding a late-night snack service, Yoshiko Sawamura sent another message.

Are the sushi pieces cut very large?

headmaster:"???"

What's the problem?

How could he possibly know how big the sushi in the cafeteria is?

Why does Ms. Sawamura care about the size of the sushi?

It's too big and could cause choking.

The principal looked at the answer and fell into deep thought.

Makes sense.

But when normal people eat sushi, don't they bite it open first or chew it slowly?

Why did I choke completely?

Are food safety requirements abroad so detailed that even the size of food affects food safety, and this is considered an important factor for parents when evaluating schools?

The principal didn't dare to underestimate it and replied quickly.

The school cafeteria will prepare food according to standard specifications. Your question is very valuable. I will have the cafeteria reconfirm the dimensions and preparation standards tomorrow to avoid any safety hazards.

Yoshiko Sawamura nodded in satisfaction.

specialized!

As expected of the president of a top university, he even carefully confirmed the size of the sushi.

Her vanity was greatly satisfied. She felt that she had asked a very insightful question and even had a sense of accomplishment in eliminating the safety hazards of sushi for all students of Kamikawa University.

Do you have bluefin tuna?

headmaster:"……"

He really didn't know that!

[Some specialty dishes and reservations for the third floor may be available depending on availability.]

Is it a limited edition?

Some premium ingredients will be available in limited quantities.

[Can I still eat there after I miss the opening hours?]

[In principle, the schedule should be arranged according to the cafeteria's service hours.]

Yoshiko Sawamura frowned.

That doesn't make sense.

How can you miss out on a limited-edition meal?

What if I oversleep?

If you don't get up in the morning and sleep a little longer at noon, and then wake up to find that all the high-quality food supplies are gone, how cruel would that be for someone who has just finished sleeping and desperately needs to replenish their energy!

Can I reserve it in advance?

The principal's forehead was covered in sweat.

Why has the question suddenly become so specific?

He felt that the other party was not inspecting the school cafeteria, but rather making arrangements for three meals a day for the next few months.

[Regular meals do not require reservations, but some special meals can be confirmed in advance through corresponding channels.]

Can I order takeout?

【Can. 】

Is the portion large?

[A reasonable portion size will be provided based on students' needs.]

Can it be renewed?

Basic meals are acceptable.

[What about fine dining?]

headmaster:"……"

He really can't hold on any longer!

Why didn't the school provide the principal with a complete cafeteria user manual in advance?

How can you be clueless at a time like this?

The principal wiped his sweat, quickly turned on his computer, searched for information on the management of the canteen at Shenchuan University, and then dug out reports previously submitted by the logistics department to cram for the course.

Number of windows.

Daily food supply.

Basic package subsidy ratio.

Special meal reservation process.

They even found out the average number of diners on different floors.

Yoshiko Sawamura was also holding her phone, waiting for a reply with a serious expression.

As she continued asking questions, she forgot that she had initially just wanted to make the conversation sound more professional. She started seriously planning in her head whether she could occasionally go with Ritsuki Sawamura to the school for a meal after she entered the school.

After all, they are students' parents.

Trying out the school cafeteria isn't too much to ask, is it?

It's essential to understand this beforehand!

A few minutes later, the principal finally found the answer from the complicated documents.

High-end meals are typically prepared based on the number of reservations and the event schedule, and are generally not offered indefinitely. However, if you specify your needs in advance, the portion size can be increased accordingly.

Yoshiko Sawamura's eyes lit up.

【I see.】

The principal breathed a long sigh of relief.

I finally understand!

It seems that the cafeteria inspection was barely passed.

He leaned back in his chair, raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his brow, looking as if he had just finished an important meeting that lasted for several hours.

By this point in the conversation, the two sides had exchanged statuses several times.

At first, the principal was sweating profusely because of Yoshiko Sawamura's overly cold reply, and Yoshiko Sawamura was also secretly sweating because she couldn't understand a single word of the introduction to the majors at Kamikawa University.

When the conversation shifted to the cafeteria, Yoshiko Sawamura quickly regained her confidence, asking one question after another with remarkable professionalism.

The principal, who was familiar with areas such as school rankings, international exchanges, and teaching resources, was abruptly dragged into areas of ignorance such as whether high-end meals can be refilled, whether sushi can cause choking, and whether bluefin tuna is limited.

He started sweating after a while.

He started sweating after a while.

Through a mobile phone, the two people had a wonderful exchange in which both thought the other was very professional, but in reality, they didn't talk about the same point at all.

The principal paused for a moment, then finally remembered that the most important thing had not yet been confirmed.

[Ms. Sawamura, regarding the time for completing the enrollment procedures tomorrow, would 9:00 AM be convenient?]

Yoshiko Sawamura noticed the time and turned to ask Ritsuki Sawamura, who was lying on another bed.

"Little pink-haired girl, is it okay if you go to school at nine o'clock tomorrow morning?"

Ritsuki Sawamura was choosing clothes to wear when she met Shido Kuroba the next day. Several outfits were already laid out on the bed. She answered casually after hearing the sound.

"Can."

Do I need to set an alarm?

"No need, you can decide."

Yoshiko Sawamura nodded.

Perfect timing! She was worried she'd forget, but since the pink-haired girl said so, she'd definitely set an alarm.

Ritsuki Sawamura also kept her head down and continued picking out clothes.

The reason she didn't make a decision was because Yoshiko Sawamura had proactively inquired about the time, clearly indicating that she was ready to take charge of the matter.

The mother and daughter developed an inexplicable trust in each other.

【Okay, tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.】

Yoshiko Sawamura replied.

The principal immediately typed.

Okay, I'll be waiting at the school's main gate beforehand. All necessary materials and the responsible teacher will be arranged. You and Liyue can contact me directly upon arrival.

【Um. 】

It's still just one word.

This time, however, the principal was not nervous.

After that professional exchange about the cafeteria, he had gradually grasped Yoshiko Sawamura's speaking habits. She usually gave simple replies, only asking detailed questions on truly important issues.

It seems that tomorrow's arrangements have been approved!

The principal put down his phone and let out a long sigh.

The matter is resolved.

You won't get killed!

……

Time returns to the present.

The entrance to Kamikawa University.

The midday sun was still scorching. The principal stood at the edge of the shade, holding a handkerchief that was almost soaked with sweat, and briefly explained the situation to Kuroba Shido.

Of course, the principal didn't mention a word about his conversation with Yoshiko Sawamura last night, or about Yoshiko Jingu referring to Ritsuki Sawamura as "little pink-haired girl" on the phone.

They didn't even directly mention the transfer student's name.

Those contents were the principal's own memories. The only person that Kuroba Shido actually heard was an overseas exchange student with a special identity. They had originally agreed to come to the school in the morning to complete the procedures, and the school had arranged the reception process in advance, but the student still hadn't shown up.

As for why they didn't come...

The principal didn't know either.

"Oh...I see. Thank you for your hard work, Principal."

Kuroba Shido gave a perfunctory "oh."

He had thought he was about to hear some earth-shattering gossip, such as the student who was about to transfer in being the heir of a hidden family in Tokyo, possessing some unknown power behind the scenes, and coming to Kamikawa University to complete a top-secret mission.

After listening for a while, it turned out to be a foreign transfer student who had arranged to come and complete the procedures but had not shown up.

Not interesting.

There was absolutely no entertainment value involved!

As for whether the other party is very powerful, what does that have to do with Shido Kuroba?

As long as they're not coming for him, Shido Kuroba wouldn't give a second glance to anyone, not even the heir of a foreign family, let alone an Ultraman who transferred from the Land of Light.

Under the blazing sun, he stood outside leaning on his cane, continuing his conversation. Before the mysterious transfer student even appeared, he was already dried out by the sun.

The high-temperature allowance I just received from the principal might have to be handed over to the hospital untouched.

Huge loss!

Kuroba Shido glanced in the direction of the school building and quickly made a decision.

go back.

Go back now!

The classroom has air conditioning, desks, and chairs. You can pile a few books in front of you and even take a nap at the back. It's much more comfortable than standing in the sun at the door with a sweaty principal.

"Principal, since you have important reception duties to attend to, we won't bother you any longer."

Shido Kuroba's expression immediately turned serious.

"As students of Kamikawa University, we should understand the school's work, support the school's arrangements, and not delay the president's reception of new students who have come from afar because of our own personal problems."

The principal was taken aback.

What a high level of ideological awareness!

As Kuroba Shido spoke, he had already taken two steps back without making a sound.

"Principal, please rest assured, we will definitely return to the classroom as soon as possible, cherish our time, study diligently, and never let the school down!"

Mr. Yamamoto: "?"

Ito Bosei: "?"

Who was the person who left the classroom early and secretly went to the cafeteria for lunch?

Who is playing Dou Dizhu (a card game) in the last row?

Kuroba Shido spoke with great passion; anyone who didn't know better would have thought that the outstanding student representative of Kamikawa University, who had just been selected, was giving a speech.

Only Yamamoto Shinichi and Ito Fusei, who were closest to him, could see it clearly.

This bastard claims to understand the school's work, but his body has already turned towards the teaching building.

The cane was placed on the ground in advance, ready to run away at any time.

"Principal, please take care of yourself!"

Kuroba Shido offered one last word of concern.

"Please don't get heatstroke! If you have any problems, remember to contact us. We will always be the school's strongest support!"

The words fell.

Hey!

The cane fell to the ground.

Da da da—

Kuroba Shido turned and ran!

He ran with unwavering determination, without the slightest hesitation. His leg, encased in a cast, did not hinder his speed at all. He limped quickly toward the teaching building, his back view filled with longing for air conditioning.

Yamamoto Shinichi and Ito Fusei were a beat slow, but they quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly chased after them.

"Shido, wait for us!"

"Aren't you going to the classroom? Why are you running so fast!"

"Of course! The spot under the air conditioner will be taken if we're late, hurry up!"

"Didn't you say you'd go back and study hard?"

"Sleeping with the air conditioning on allows your brain to process what you've learned that day—that's called a high-efficiency learning method!"

"..."

The three voices faded into the distance.

The principal stood there, still holding the nearly soaked handkerchief in his hand, watching Kuroba Shido's retreating figure, and felt a strange surge of emotion.

Although this child's usual behavior is a little strange, his mind is a little narrow, and his need for supplements and money is a little strong, he is quite sensible when it matters.

Knowing that he had a reception duty, he immediately took the initiative to leave.

Before leaving, I reminded him to take care of his health.

This proves that my previous efforts were not in vain!

The principal nodded in satisfaction and turned back to look at the school gate.

Just then.

buzz-

My phone suddenly vibrated in my pocket.

The principal stopped what he was doing and immediately took out his phone.

A new message appeared on the green bubble.

Sender.

Yoshiko Sawamura.

Sorry for the slight delay this morning, we'll be right there.