In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

And, after she stopped her activities for a period of time due to illness, she once again mentioned in front of the media that she would soon resume her solo concert, and specifically mentioned the name of her friend's bar, hoping that everyone would support her.

It has suddenly become a well-known internet celebrity hotspot, and the number of visitors has increased several times over.

Many people who know how to play the piano also came to ask to play the piano that Touma Yoko had played on, and filmed the process and posted it on the internet.

And so, his bar business began to improve. Genji Sanada was naturally very happy about this, but at the same time, he also had some complicated feelings.

His original idea was that, as a father, he should take on the responsibility of being a father and make sure his family could live a peaceful and prosperous life.

But the result...

Mr. Busujima's large-amount credit card top-up, the Sawamura couple's connections, and Touma Yoko's promotion.

In addition, in the following days, Mrs. Yukinoshita brought her eldest daughter to show her support.

Mr. Kasumigaoka went even further, bringing a large group of over a dozen people from his department to this place for team building, despite being a junior manager within the company.

She clearly intended to rely on herself, but in the end, she benefited from her son's success again.

At the end of the month, Genji Sanada calculated the store's expenses and, after deducting water and electricity costs and his own labor costs, made a net profit of 1.5 million yen.

If we add to that Touma Yoko's insistence on not taking it back, saying that her family lacks everything except a piano, then we'd have to add another 600,000 yen.

Keep in mind that March 7th Bar has only been open for less than half a month. If it can maintain its current momentum, it will recoup its initial investment in less than a year, and then it will be pure profit.

In two or three years, they can sell their small house, add some money, and their whole family can move into a big house!

Thinking of the bright future, and after being comforted by his beloved wife late one night, Genji Sanada stopped worrying about the reality that he had risen in status because of his son.

They did not become complacent just because business was good; instead, they took even better care to maintain the quality of the drinks in the store.

Furthermore, at Yuan Qianye's suggestion, he completely revamped his shop's menu, emphasizing the importance of listening to advice.

The brand-new menu was designed with the help of light novel author Kasumigaoka Utaha and doujinshi illustrator Eriri, at the request of Minamoto Chiya.

The new menu, with its distinctive names for various drinks, no longer resembles those of other bars, thanks to the imaginative, literary young woman.

She named the different drinks with dreamy names like "Galaxy Night," "Sweet Mood," and "Qi Wei in the Rain," based on their colors and the characteristics she learned from Uncle Yuan. She also suggested adding many unique drink decorations to the bar.

Eriri had an even bigger workload. She hand-drew all the displays of alcoholic beverages, drinks, and coffee. Although the process was arduous, she felt it was all worthwhile because she had Chiya by her side for several days and was able to breathe the air in the space where Chiya was for a long time without interruption!

For the next few days, the water I drank had a sweet taste.

Their efforts paid off. The new menu was well-received by customers, and some socially adventurous women even took photos of the beautiful menu and posted them online.

A month later, in mid-November, the influence of Touma Yoko was waning, but the bar business remained stable.

The mid-month statistics show that the net profit for the month up to now is 1.7 million, which means that March 7th Bar is currently on the right track.

Yuan Qianye was not idle during this period, after all, it was his own shop, so he had to take it seriously.

He would occasionally observe the store from a bird's-eye view and discovered that many customers would finish their drinks after ordering them.

However, the side dishes that were served with the meal, such as fries, salad, popcorn chicken, and Italian pies, were mostly left over.

This is actually easy to understand. After all, they use semi-finished products, so the taste is bound to be just average. The rest is also normal.

But Yuan Qianye felt that although his family owned a bar, there was still room for improvement in terms of snacks.

If used properly, the deep fryer and grill in the shop can actually produce some dishes that look great, are suitable for taking photos, and taste good too.

For example, pancakes, soufflés, tempura...

But if we really plan to do that, my dad's workload at the shop will double, and he definitely won't be able to handle it all by himself.

So there's no rush. You can give it a try first. If it becomes a big hit, hiring a helper to work in the store would actually be worthwhile.

At the family meeting in November, Minamoto Chiya told her father her idea in front of the whole family, and Minamoto Sanada naturally nodded and told him to give it a try.

This time, however, neither the illustrator Eriri nor the literary girl Utaha could help.

They were all pampered young ladies who never lifted a finger at home. They couldn't even get the consistency of instant noodles right, let alone cook. They would even cut their fingers while holding a knife.

Kasumigaoka, with her strong competitive spirit, was determined to give it a try, but after she knocked two eggs off the stove and they fell to the ground, they broke into a mess.

Amidst Eriri's barely suppressed laughter, she quietly tidied up the floor and then returned to her seat outside the bar.

She casually tossed her long hair, as if the embarrassing moment had never happened, and said she would help with the taste testing later.

Eriri was surprised to see her like this, and thought to herself that as expected of someone who is engaged in literary creation, her skin is amazing, she doesn't even flinch.

When it comes to cooking, it's time for Saeko Busujima, brimming with wifely charm, to make her appearance.

Having spent countless hours practicing swordsmanship at the Busujima family's residence, Yuan Qianye had stayed for dinner, which she had meticulously prepared. He was well aware of her exceptional culinary skills, which surpassed even his own. Asking her for help was definitely the right choice.

Shika's cooking skills are also quite good, and she did have the idea of ​​helping out, but since she has a gymnastics competition in mid-December, and now is the most crucial time for training and preparation before the competition, Yuan Qianye did not ask her to come, and told her to just focus on preparing for the competition every day.

Watching Chiya Minamoto and Saeko Busujima wearing matching aprons, acting all lovey-dovey in front of the control panel.

For a while, he was chopping ingredients with both hands and couldn't hold them, so she had to use a spoon to feed him a taste of the seasoning to check the saltiness of the dish...

A moment later, her face was covered in flour, and he carefully took a tissue and wiped it clean for her...

Sitting at the bar looking at Eriri, I felt strange and a little stifled for some reason.

Kasumigaoka, who was clearly more mature and knew her own feelings more clearly, felt even worse. She could only stand aside and become a chatterbox, constantly trying to make conversation to dispel the uncomfortable "affection" between them.

The special dishes suitable for the March 7th Bar took a week to develop.

With everything ready, Gen Chiya was about to launch the new dish to see how the customers reacted.

An international news report broadcast on television caught his attention.

A new flu virus has been discovered in Chicago, USA. Infected patients experience symptoms such as coughing, fever, and headache. Experts say the new virus poses little threat to humans, but still advise people to take medication promptly or seek medical attention at the nearest hospital after catching a cold…

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069: We'll see each other again soon (8500)(9)

"Qianye, what's wrong?"

Seeing her sworn brother, who should have been out, standing motionless in the hallway outside the living room staring at the television, Rikka couldn't help but ask him a question.

At this moment, the international news broadcast lasting several tens of seconds ended, and Yuan Qianye also came back to his senses. He shook his head and didn't say anything. He just told Rikka to behave at home and not to make Toka angry before leaving the house.

Even after arriving at the March 7th bar, he remained restless.

On the surface, she was helping her father by attracting customers to the shop and making new desserts and snacks that were written on a small blackboard and placed at the shop entrance, which she then served to the customers.

But in reality, his mind was a jumbled mess, constantly thinking about the news he had just glimpsed.

The course of this world is similar to, yet different from, the world he originally lived in. There are many similarities, but also many differences.

Therefore, he is unable to make a decision on many things immediately.

The new dishes developed in collaboration with Saeko Busujima have received rave reviews from customers who tried them tonight.

Several tables of reserved guests did not express much, but when they paid and left, the food on their plates was almost empty.

This means that Gen Chiya's idea of ​​improving the side dishes on the menu was correct.

Aside from feeling a little sorry for his young son having to help with the shop, Gen Sanada was generally quite happy.

He was especially pleased when the talkative customers, upon learning that it was his son, couldn't stop praising Chiya.

Normally, if it were any other time, Yuan Qianye would have believed that the customer is always right, and might have even helped his father liven up the atmosphere at the bar.

But today, because I have something on my mind, I really can't be thorough in everything.

Around 7 p.m., Junko Takanashi, who rushed over after the beauty store closed, noticed that her son was acting a little differently than usual.

She didn't know the specific reason why he was like this, but out of concern, she came to his side and took over his work: "Qianye, you go back first, leave the rest to Mom."

Yuan Qianye shook his head: "It's still early. You, Mom, just finished your work and came here. You should rest for a while."

"Alright, alright, why are you acting so mature for your age? Work is something adults should do. Are you really planning to be a wage slave under your dad?"

Without a word, Takanashi Junko took off Minamoto Chiya's apron and pushed him off the bar.

"But those new dishes..."

"Alright, don't worry. Just bring the little blackboard outside back in. It's just a trial phase and it's not on the menu yet. Go back now and don't overwork yourself. Play some games with Rikka to relax."

Runko's mother gently gave these instructions, and Genji Sanada echoed them from the side.

Today, compared to what was happening in the store, he had something more urgent to figure out, so he didn't insist any further.

On his way home, Yuan Qianye walked faster than usual.

When I got home, the TV that had been playing when I left was off, and I didn't see Rikka anymore, so I guessed she had gone back to her room.

Shihua, dressed in loose clothing, moved from the sofa and coffee table to the center of the living room in the corner. Holding an artistic ribbon, she made graceful movements such as circling, spiraling, turning, and swaying with her supple body.

Practicing in such a confined space, Toka's movements were truly exquisite.

But whether she said it or not, it was clear that she wasn't fully enjoying herself and couldn't fully immerse herself in it.

She had to be careful not to move too much in order to avoid bumping into other appliances in the living room.

At this moment, Yuan Qianye began to understand why his father was so eager to move to a bigger house.

"You're back."

Toka noticed from the beginning that Chiyo was standing in the corridor watching her, but seeing that he was staring at her without saying anything, she stopped what she was doing and spoke up herself.

Yuan Qianye nodded: "Your movements seem more skilled and better-looking than before."

Shihua, holding back her artistic ribbons, smiled lazily: "You think all my training these past few days has been for nothing?"

The two worked together to restore the living room to its original state and then went inside.

When Shika poured a glass of milk and handed it to Yuan Qianye, he shook his head and poured himself a glass of warm water.

"You're back very early today."

"My mother insisted that I come back."