The strongest anime shop owner

Ugh! Okay, you're the system, you certainly have something to be proud of. But why are there no things that the system rejects and sends back for disposal? Is this a defective product? Yes, that's right, it's a defective product, but I'll ignore it.

To be honest, Su Luo didn't really want to have too much emotional interaction with the people in this world, since she would have to leave eventually. But sometimes she couldn't help it, because it felt quite comfortable to communicate with this group of people. Of course, it would be even better if Yi Se didn't have such a bad behavior.

As for whether they can return, the system didn't give a clear answer, but it's likely they can. The only thing they know is that people from this world can't be taken out. Even if they are, they'll only be copied bodies. As for the soul, it's just a pure soul without any memories. Even if it does have memories, they'll be from the original story, since Su Luo is a character who doesn't exist in the Food Wars world.

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Chapter 135 Encounter on the Road

This holiday was only a few days long, but Su Luo had already started thinking about where to go a long time ago. To be honest, after accepting the memories of this body, he realized that he hadn't really been to any places to play. At most, he would go to the market with Joichiro and Soma, but unfortunately, he wasn't really interested in those things.

In addition, speaking of interpersonal relationships, they are still just average. From childhood to adulthood, I have never left my hometown. And this place, compared to those big cities, can really only be considered the countryside.

Therefore, Su Luo decided to go to a big city to take a look, since big cities would naturally have more delicious food.

Su Luo didn't bring much on this trip, only taking a few basic things with her, since she only had a few days to travel.

After leaving Totsuki, Su Luo still had to travel for a while. This world didn't have ride-hailing apps like Didi, which was really inconvenient, especially in a place like this. After all, in other people's minds, those who could study at Totsuki were basically rich. This was a misunderstanding, but it wasn't entirely wrong either, as most of them were indeed very wealthy.

Therefore, taxis rarely stop here. However, some do occasionally pass by. Of course, there are also some who believe there will be business here, but they are few and far between.

Su Luo was quite lucky; there were still some taxis available, so she didn't have to wait for most of the day or go to a more distant place to hail a taxi.

The driver was a middle-aged man, but that makes sense, since most drivers in today's society are middle-aged men.

The driver seemed quite accommodating and helped Su Luo load her luggage into the trunk.

Su Luo put her luggage away and sat in the passenger seat.

As for the price, it's already been calculated. Su Luo really doesn't like the idea of ​​giving someone a ride on the way. After all, being with strangers, especially with so many people having their own habits, can easily lead to some unexpected situations.

Another point is that some people always say it's on the way, but in reality, they sometimes deviate quite a bit from the destination. Just thinking about this situation gives me a headache. So, Su Luo hates this situation the most, so she simply hires a car. It's just a matter of paying a little more money.

"Little friend, are you going alone?" Driving is always quite boring, and judging from the driver's appearance, he seemed like the kind of person who likes to chat.

"Little kid? I'm not little anymore, okay?" Su Luo was speechless at this address. Seriously, does your kid have that height?

"Haha, you're right." Seeing Su Luo's dejected look, the driver chuckled and said, "Young man, what are you doing in Yokohama? Going home?"

"No, it's just that school's on holiday, so I'm planning to go out and explore. I haven't seen any big cities yet." Speaking of which, Su Luo really is a bit out of touch with reality, both in the past and now.

"Going out for a stroll is a good idea. Well, a top-tier city like Yokohama definitely won't disappoint you," the driver nodded and said.

"It seems like the uncle knows Yokohama very well," Su Luo said.

"It's alright, I guess. After all, I'm in the taxi business. Knowing the roads and places is the most basic thing. When I first started as a taxi driver, I caused quite a few problems, but after I got more skilled, everything became natural." Speaking of this, the driver's eyes became misty, and he said with some emotion, "Especially in a big city like Yokohama, with all those tall buildings and intersections, it's easy to get lost. It was really troublesome back then. I would delay people and have to apologize and make amends."

“That’s true. If you’re going to be a taxi driver and you don’t even know the way, then you’re really not cut out for this job.” Su Luo wholeheartedly agreed with the driver’s words.

Su Luo chatted with the uncle the whole way, so even though there were only two people in the car, it was still a bit boring. After all, the uncle was a pretty talkative person. If he were a quiet person, and considering Su Luo's personality, it would be hard to say what would happen.

While we were chatting, the driver suddenly slammed on the brakes. The windows were open, otherwise it would have been quite stuffy inside the car.

After the driver braked, he suddenly popped his head out of the window and cursed, "Damn it, are you looking to die? Even if you're looking to die, please choose another car, okay? I can't afford to pay for the damage if you kill someone."

Needless to say, you could tell just by looking at the situation. There was a figure standing in front of the taxi with his arms outstretched. This kind of rude way of blocking the road is either courting death or a staged accident. If you're not careful, a tragedy could really happen.

The afternoon sun was so strong that it was impossible to see what the person looked like for a moment.

Upon closer inspection, Su Luo saw a mature woman who looked to be only in her early twenties. She had long, golden hair, parted in the front to form large waves, and her skin was as white as snow. She had pure, luscious cherry-pink lips and a pair of alluring peach blossom eyes. A beauty mark was located at the corner of her right eye, making her look even more charming and captivating.

And she is one of the supporting characters in Food Wars!: Natsume Senpyo. She was wearing a very smooth white dress that accentuated her perfect figure. However, she looked a bit disheveled at the moment, and no longer had the aura of a queen of the business world who looked down on everyone from the top.

"Auntie, what are you doing?" Su Luo naturally recognized this person, but the other person didn't recognize her, so she leaned out of the car window and asked.

"You!" Seeing Su Luo utter such rude words, someone as youthful and vibrant as herself calling her an "old lady" was simply unforgivable. Su Luo's image in her mind instantly crumbled. Seriously, the change in attitude was too fast! Qian Biao Xia Ya, who was already furious, suddenly had a big 'well' mark on her forehead. When had anyone ever spoken to her like that, the Curry Queen? However, after thinking for a moment, she loosened her clenched fist and quickly adjusted her mood, which was an easy thing for a businesswoman.

Natsume Senpyo smiled and said, "Of course. Would it be convenient for you to take me to Yokohama?"

"Since you asked that, of course it's impossible!" Looking at the girl in front of her, Su Luo felt she should do something, so she said it without giving her any face.

"You brat, are you looking for death?! I'm giving you face by riding in your car, you know that? Do you know who I am?" Well! Chiyo Natsume could no longer maintain her superior and gentle demeanor, and directly revealed her rude side.

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Chapter 136 Qianbiao Xia Ya

"I don't care who you are. Do you think you're Li Gang? Xie Liangchen? Or Zhao Ritian?" Su Luo thought to herself.

"I don't know, and besides, you don't need to give me face." Su Luo said seriously, as if she really didn't know who she was, which made Qian Biao Xia Ya stomp her feet and immediately dismiss Su Luo as a country bumpkin.

After replying to Senpyo Natsume's words, Su Luo turned to the driver and said, "Uncle, this old lady is ugly and fierce. She doesn't look like a good person at all. Let's leave quickly!"

"Ugly and fierce, not a good person?" Su Luo's words pierced Qianbiao Xiaya's heart like a sharp arrow. At this moment, she was truly speechless with grief. What sins had she committed to deserve this? To encounter such a brat, she had to admit that today was incredibly unlucky.

"Wait a minute, sister, I'm really a good person. If you take me to the city, I'll pay you." Qianbiao Xiaya wasn't going to let Su Luo's car leave. If it really left, she wouldn't even have time to cry. As she spoke, she reached into her bag and rummaged around, as if looking for something.

“Not sister, but old lady,” Su Luo said seriously, and at the end she made a helpless expression: “I really don’t know why people nowadays always like to act young, even though they are already in their seventies or eighties.”

Seventy or eighty years old? A huge "well" sign appeared on Qianbiao Xiaya's forehead. She was finally losing her temper and stormed over to Su Luo, giving her a good beating. She grabbed Su Luo's ear and roared, "You brat, who are you calling seventy or eighty years old? And who are you calling an old lady, huh?"

Age is indeed a taboo subject for women.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! How could a woman as beautiful as you be an old lady?" Okay! Su Luo is indeed a coward who only takes the soft. Faced with the formidable Chiyo Natsume, he had no choice but to surrender. He immediately spoke in a sweet, boyish voice, which was really cute. Then he winked at the driver and asked, "Right, Uncle?"

The driver standing nearby was speechless at the sight. He wanted to say, "I don't know you, even though we've known each other for a while. Please don't talk to me. This is just too embarrassing."

"So, where are you going, sister? We'll take you there right away," Su Luo said after escaping Qian Biao Xia Ya's clutches. She had only intended to tease her, but she hadn't expected her to lash out like that. Indeed, women were truly terrifying creatures. She addressed her gently on the surface, but inwardly she was filled with resentment: "She's clearly an old woman, yet she insists on being called 'sister.' Women are just unreasonable, especially old women like this. She looks like a spinster, and it would be best if she never got married and just died of old age."

"Just take me to a nearby city." Natsume Senpyo didn't go overboard; she simply made a very simple request. After all, she wasn't familiar with them, and asking for a specific destination would have made them feel a little embarrassed.

After saying that, Natsume Chipyo opened the back door and got in. The moment she sat down, the driver glanced at her subconsciously and then turned his head away. However, after seeing her face, he seemed to remember something, turned his head back to look at her, and immediately showed a surprised expression on his face, saying, "You...you are the Curry Queen!"

"Hmm! I didn't expect anyone here to recognize me." Seeing Iya looking at her with surprise, Chibiao Natsume remained calm, then looked at Su Luo and said, which was obviously implying that Su Luo was a country bumpkin. So, she thought even the driver in the car was a country bumpkin, but now even the driver knew her name, while she didn't. This kind of talk was quite ambiguous.

"But, she's just an old woman, why are you so agitated?" Su Luo looked at the gaze Qian Biao Xia Ya gave her. Although there was no change in her expression, it was full of malice. This made Su Luo purse her lips and mutter to herself.

"You bastard, who are you calling an old woman?!" Okay! Su Luo, don't you know that the word "old" is taboo for women? Although Su Luo spoke softly, she was still heard. Qian Biao Xia Ya could no longer remain calm and immediately roared at Su Luo.

As he finished speaking, he was thinking to himself, "What's wrong with me today? I've really lost my composure! If the media sees this, I'll lose face big time."

"Little friend, please don't say that about Lady Natsume. Lady Natsume is my idol." The driver's eyes lit up with admiration when he thought of Natsume Senpyo's information, and he said in a way that didn't require any refusal.

Seeing this scene left Su Luo speechless. She really didn't know what to say. Seriously, is it really okay for an old man like you to be a fan of celebrities?

The driver initially thought that Su Luo really didn't know who Chibiao Natsume was, just like Su Luo had said. So he explained to Su Luo, "There's a product on the market called 'Curry Princess,' which was launched by HOB Foods in 1990. To date, it has accumulated sales of 700 billion yen and is the best-selling instant curry product. At that time, the outer packaging of the product featured a picture of a pair of very cute twin girls."

Natsume and Orie, the granddaughters of the founder of HOB Foods, entered the curry industry after appearing in the packaging advertisements for the aforementioned products. They gradually climbed to the top of the company, eventually dominating the Japanese curry market, which is said to have an annual output value of 2 billion yen. They are known as the "Curry Queens."

"Oh~ I thought it was something else! Turns out it's a third-generation rich kid!" After hearing this, Su Luo, who had been stroking her chin in thought, pretended to suddenly realize something and punched the palm of her other hand with one hand, saying.

Upon hearing this, the whole atmosphere changed. Senpyo Natsume's forehead immediately bulged with a large "well" shape as she said, "Damn it, so what if you're a third-generation rich kid? If you're so capable, why don't you become a third-generation rich kid yourself!"

“As a man who aspires to be a great patriarch, I wouldn’t be so unambitious,” Su Luo said without giving him any face.

Well, that's pretty obvious. It's saying that Chihaya has no ambition or anything. How could Chihaya not be angry? She had never been treated like this before. She stood up and, disregarding any notion of being a young lady or a queen, started rubbing Su Luo's pretty face hard with both hands.

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Chapter 137 Yokohama City

"Lady Natsume, please don't do this. Please fasten your seatbelt, okay? Otherwise, it could be dangerous." Seeing their playful antics, the driver was at a loss for words. He simply couldn't believe that this boisterous woman was the same high-and-mighty Curry Queen. It was a complete reversal of her appearance. Seeing that Natsume hadn't remembered to fasten her seatbelt, he immediately spoke up. If anything happened, he couldn't bear the responsibility.

"Sigh, no one would want a woman as rough as her," Su Luo said calmly, letting herself pinch her cute face as she did so, before sighing.

"That wretched brat!"

"Kid!!! Please shut up." The driver couldn't stand it anymore and, not knowing where he got the courage, roared at Su Luo.

"Hey, hey." Seeing Yiya about to get angry, Su Luo said weakly, "But is it really okay for you to be so mean to the guests?"

"But speaking of which, since you're such a big boss, why are you here? Could you be here on vacation?" Su Luo knew Qianpiao Xiaya's worth, so it was rather strange that she was here today, and she wondered.

Tourism? Putting aside Senpyo Natsume, the driver's forehead immediately creased with annoyance. Seriously, have you ever seen anyone come to the middle of nowhere for tourism, let alone a place like this? Even if it's tourism, how could they not have a car?

"It's nothing." As soon as the matter was mentioned, Natsume Senpyo's face turned fierce, and she said this through gritted teeth. It was unclear what she was thinking, but she didn't seem like someone who was unaffected. So, it could only be said that she didn't want to talk about it.

For a moment, the car fell silent. Time flew by, and the car soon entered Yokohama. After entering, Chiyo Natsume got out of the car and said to the driver, "Thank you. Oh, by the way, I still don't know your name."

"Just call me Sak," the driver replied.

“Well then, see you again sometime, Sak,” Natsume Chipyo said after learning the driver’s name.

Seeing how Chipyo Natsume greeted the driver in such a pretentious manner, it was clear she was deliberately trying to ignore Su Luo or something. Otherwise, would someone as pampered as Chipyo Natsume greet a driver?

"I don't want to see you again, you fierce old lady." Seeing that Chiyo Natsume didn't even say goodbye when she was leaving, she muttered with dissatisfaction.

"You brat, what are you muttering about?" Senpyo Natsume, who was about to leave, had obviously heard Su Luo's mutterings. She stopped in her tracks, turned around, and said fiercely.

"Ah, I didn't say anything. I just wanted to say, goodbye sister, and welcome to come again next time." Seeing Qianbiao Xiaya staring at her fiercely, Su Luo's heart trembled, and she said involuntarily, while adding in her heart, 'It's best if we never see each other again.'

"By the way, Lady Natsume, I wonder if you could sign an autograph for me?" After hesitating for a while, Uncle Sak, the driver, finally said this as Natsume was about to leave.

"Okay." For some reason, Natsume Chipyo seemed to be in a good mood, so she agreed to the driver's request.

"Little friend, where are we going now?" After arriving in Yokohama, the driver put away the signed notebook with satisfaction, a smile on his face, clearly in a very good mood, and asked with a smile.

"Are there any hotels around here? They don't need to be too nice, but they also don't need to be too bad. It would be best if they were close to here." Su Luo had already made up her mind about where to stay a long time ago. She would stay in a hotel. As long as the hotel wasn't too bad, it would be fine, even though Su Luo didn't seem to be short of money.

"I see." After learning about Su Luo's request, the driver thought for a moment. As someone who drives around all year round, he naturally knows the area very well: "Then let's go to the Bamboo Garden Restaurant up ahead. The price isn't too high, and the environment is quite elegant. It's not bad."

"Okay," Su Luo nodded and said.

"We're here, get off, little one." The driver stopped the car after a short while and said to Su Luo in the back, "Would you like me to take you to see some places? If you're not satisfied, we can go to the next one."

Su Luo got off the car with her luggage and looked around. The place was full of greenery, with lots of large bamboo trees, making her feel like she was immersed in nature. The air was also very fresh. It didn't look like a city at all. That's probably where the name of the Bamboo Garden Hotel comes from.

"No need, this one will do." It looks quite nice from the outside. It must be pretty good to have such a restaurant in this kind of city. Su Luo didn't have many requirements, so she said.

With that, Su Luo paid the fare.

"How about I walk you in?" Seeing Su Luo carrying her luggage inside alone, he couldn't help but ask.

"Thank you, uncle, but it's alright, I can manage on my own," Su Luo declined.

"Alright then, please be careful. If anything happens, you can call me." Seeing Su Luo's determined look, the driver didn't know what to say. But seeing Su Luo traveling alone at such a young age, perhaps because of his age, he felt a surge of compassion and took out a business card to hand to Su Luo, saying...

"Okay." Although Su Luo didn't need this kind of thing at all, she couldn't say anything in the face of the driver's kindness, so she obediently accepted the business card and said.

"Then, goodbye."

After the driver left, Su Luo was truly all alone.

Su Luo carried her luggage and walked into the restaurant. The ambiance looked decent before, but she wondered what it was like inside. She was actually quite worried that it was just a facade.

After Su Luo walked in, it did not disappoint. The decoration was very retro, without the complicated elegance, but clean and neat, which made people feel very comfortable.

After such a long car ride, Su Luo was feeling quite uncomfortable, so she quickly booked a room, ate, took a shower, and went to sleep.