Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Looking around, Kikuchi Yoko's mouth gaped open. If she didn't know she was in a hotel, she would have thought she had been robbed.

　"This...is this too crazy? When did these two go to sleep last night? Why are there signs of a struggle in the kitchen..."

　I stepped into the middle of the room.

　Looking at Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice embracing each other, the bed in the room was probably the cleanest place, while the rest of the room was already a mess.

　With the help of the dim light, she could clearly see faint tear stains on the girl's face, indicating that she had cried last night.

　But a smile always lingered at the corners of his mouth.

　With a smile on his face, he had no idea what had happened.

　"Gudu..."

　In this situation, Kikuchi Sonoka swallowed hard, her mind filled with thoughts of herself. Would she be as crazy as she was yesterday tonight?

　That kind of thing...

　Is it really necessary to make such a mess of the room?

　Kikuchi Sonoka had never experienced it, so she didn't understand at all, but that didn't stop her from sincerely looking forward to the night falling again.

　He picked up a bottle of mineral water from the table and drank it in big gulps, briefly relieving his thirst. He then went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and stared blankly at the ingredients inside.

　After thinking for a moment, Kikuchi Yoko took out beef, ham, eggs, and some vegetables and began cooking.

　Because of the extremely limited ingredients, she decided to make a simple sandwich, since she still had some leftover toast from the day before yesterday in her backpack.

　Meanwhile, hearing the constant noises coming from the kitchen, Alice Nakiri, who had just fallen asleep, opened her eyes in a daze and looked around.

　Then I saw the busy Kikuchienka, and my tense heart relaxed.

　Upon seeing that the person in front of her was Bai Yuan, a look of joy appeared on her face.

　It seems that what happened last night was not a dream, but something real and something she had been longing for day and night.

　Thinking of this, Alice Nakiri pressed herself even closer, then lightly touched Bai Yuan's face with her hands, while wrapping her arms around his shoulders.

　"Sleep a little longer. You didn't get much rest yesterday, so now is not the time to get up."

　Sensing the movement on his body, Bai Yuan opened his eyes, looked at the girl gazing at him with deep affection, and gently stroked her short hair as he spoke.

　As he spoke, he yawned.

　He was obviously exhausted last night.

　"That's all your fault. Now I can't even straighten my back. I just want to become a boneless snake so I can wrap myself around you tightly."

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice rolled her eyes adorably, then hugged him tighter and began to complain.

　"I have no objection; I'd be willing to be tightly bound to you for a lifetime."

　Bai Yuan said with a slightly teasing tone.

　"No way! Rather than wasting my time here, I'd rather participate in more competitions and improve my cooking skills."

　Alice Nakiri blushed slightly as she said that she also wanted to stay, but Bai Yuan would definitely prefer her to grow up.

　Therefore, the answer at this time must be based on his ideas.

　Having lived with Bai Yuan for so long, she had long since figured him out. It could be said that she was the person who understood him best in the world!

　"Great! But you still need to balance work and rest. You can't make progress by just training and participating in competitions all the time."

　really.

　Upon hearing her words, Bai Yuan's face lit up with joy.

　"Alright then, I'll stay with you a little longer."

　The strategy of feigning indifference to lure the prey was a great success.

　Alice Nakiri thought to herself with a smug smile, then buried her head in Bai Yuan's chest, found a comfortable angle, and closed her eyes contentedly.

　Chapter 139 New Year's Eve, Nakiri Family Feast

　Inside the kitchen, Kikuchi Sonoka was unaware of what was happening outside, still busily preparing the food while humming an unknown tune.

　She quickly finished making the sandwiches and prepared to call Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice, but seeing that the two were sleeping soundly, she quietly left the room.

　"Go back to sleep for a while. Is that kind of thing really that tiring? I guess I need to recharge."

　While eating a sandwich, a romantic soap opera was playing on TV, and all sorts of thoughts floated through Kikuchi Sonoka's mind.

　To get through the night better, one needs to conserve energy. However, after a busy night, Bai Yuan might have already run out of ammunition.

　In that case, everything we said on the tram that day became empty talk.

　If he's really that weak, I'm going to make him laugh at me tonight!

　"Trash fish~ Trash fish~"

　The thought popped into Kikuchi Sonoka's mind, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly. She really wanted to call Shirobuchi a nobody when he was exhausted!

　Hmph, it's all his fault for being so strict when giving cooking instructions. He even made her cry several times this month. I have so much to complain about, but I don't know how to express it!

　Of course, knowing that Bai Yuan was doing it for her own good, Kikuchi Sonoka did not blame him.

　only...

　Lying in bed, her mind filled with all the things that had happened recently, Kikuchi Yoko's face flushed slightly, and she hugged her pillow tightly with both hands.

　Before long, the girl fell asleep.

　When I woke up again, I found myself in a warm embrace, with a large, warm hand on my skin, and when I opened my eyes, I saw the handsome face of a young man.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, what brings you here? Weren't you with Alice...?"

　Looking at the man in front of her, Kikuchi Sonoka felt a surge of joy and a little surprise, because logically, Shirai should be with Alice right now.

　How did I suddenly appear here?

　"After all, we made a promise that tonight is your time. I set an alarm and came over to keep you company as soon as possible."

　His fingers gently stroked the silky hair of Kikuchienka, and looking at the blush on the girl's face, Bai Yuan felt his heart race.

　"Then why didn't you wake me up? You just secretly watched from the side. Just now I..."

　It looks like it was drooling; its sleeping face looks awful!!

　Reaching up to touch the corner of her lips, feeling the saliva residue, Kikuchi Sonoka blushed, then said with a hint of reproach.

　She didn't want Bai Yuan to see her ugly side!

　"No, that's not true. My little Yuanguo looks like a sleepy little pig when she's asleep, she's so cute."

　It's rare to see you sleeping so soundly, how could I bear to wake you? You need to rest and recharge, lest you say you can't go on after just a few rounds."

　"What's so cute about looking like a little pig! Humph! I've been saving this up for a whole month, how could I be done in just a few rounds? I'll definitely teach you a lesson later!"

　Kikuchi Sonoka pouted and muttered a speechless complaint.

　Thinking about all the things Bai Yuan had done to her over the past month, her face burned with embarrassment. Unfortunately, all those things stopped at the last step, leaving her in an awkward position.

　Now, I finally have a chance to be released!

　Thinking of this, Kikuchi Yoko turned over and sat on Shiroyuki's lap, her hair hanging down her back, and spoke in a low voice that the two of them could hear.

　“I don’t need any rituals. Now, look at me and do all the things you wanted to do but forcibly restrained before!”

　The blanket was draped over her and pulled her up. Kikuchi Yoko's hand was pressed against Shiroyuki's chest, her eyes filled with restraint and forbearance.

　"Then I would rather obey your orders than be respectful."

　Looking into her eyes, Bai Yuan was also touched, and then opened his arms to the girl, making a gesture of hugging her.

　Although he really wanted to repeat yesterday's process, the girl couldn't hold back any longer, so he naturally wouldn't pretend to be aloof.

　"I love you, Bai Yuan."

　"I love you too, Little Garden Fruit."

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　After a few days of wild fun at the hotel, Baiyuan took Nakiri Alice and Kikuchi Sonoka to play in a nearby scenic area.

　On this day, the three of them were watching fish at the aquarium.

　"Brother Baiyuan, look! Look! This fish is so beautiful with its colorful spots!"

　"Dingling bell~"

　Just as she was getting into the swing of things, the phone rang suddenly. Alice Nakiri took out her phone with a hint of impatience, looked at the unfamiliar number, and after a moment's hesitation, finally answered the call.

　"Hey, what's up?"

　Anyone would be unhappy if their date was interrupted, especially since she was just chatting happily with Bai Yuan.

　"How indifferent, Alice..."

　The voice of Leonora Nakiri came from the other end of the phone, causing Alice Nakiri's expression to change slightly before she walked to a corner.

　Bai Yuan and Kikuchi Sonoka exchanged a glance. In their view, Alice had been nodding and agreeing ever since the call was connected, and her expression changed from happy to sullen.

　After a long pause, she hung up the phone, sighed softly, and looked at the two of them.

　"I'm sorry, I probably can't continue playing. The Nakiri family is having a family dinner the day after tomorrow morning, and my mother wants me to go back now."

　Alice Nakiri said with a hint of frustration that she also wanted to stay here, but there was nothing she could do.

　Although she could skip the family dinner, it would be easy for her mother to lose face at the Nakiri family, and as a child, she didn't want that to happen.

　"There's one more thing, about Brother Bai Yuan..."

　At this point, Alice Nakiri hesitated, as if unsure where to begin.

　But upon seeing Bai Yuan's worried eyes, the complex emotions in his heart suddenly subsided.

　Do you want me to come with you?

　Before she could speak, Bai Yuan guessed her thoughts and said with a smile.

　"Actually, it's not absolutely necessary, but Grandpa asked Mom and said that if possible, Brother Baiyuan could come along."

　Alice Nakiri explained what had happened, and looked at Bai Yuan with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

　"Let's go together then. We've been traveling and sightseeing for a while, and it's time to get down to business."

　Thinking of what Senzaemon Nakiri had said to him during that night run, Hakugen's face showed a thoughtful expression, and then he smiled and said.

　"Would you like to come with me?!"

　Alice Nakiri was somewhat surprised to hear that Shirai had agreed.

　To be honest, the Nakiri family's family banquet is quite boring. It's just everyone getting together to eat and then checking on the younger generation's growth over the past year.

　Of course, if that were all there was to it, she wouldn't be so resistant.

　The key point is that the Nakiri family is a large family with several hundred members, divided into two factions, and this generation is led by Nakiri Senzaemon.

　Because he is a top-tier, six-star chef.

　Every time I go home, people from another faction jump out to provoke me. Although they say things that are harmless and innocuous, they are still very annoying.

　After all, they are all relatives, and each of them owns a portion of the Nakiri family's businesses, so even Old Master Nakiri couldn't resolve their issues.

　This time, Senzaemon Nakiri asked her to invite Hakugen to go with him, probably partly to boost the morale of their faction.

　This would have been a good thing.

　but.

　As for Alice Nakiri personally, she didn't want Shirabuchi to get involved in the factional struggles of the large families, because she knew that her master hated trouble the most.

　"Since the old man has spoken personally, I naturally have to give him some face."

　Besides, the Nakiri family isn't a den of dragons or tigers; as their prospective son-in-law, it's only natural for me to go there.

　Slightly stretch your muscles and bones

　"Bai Yuan spoke up."

　If Senzaemon Nakiri doesn't mind him trying to seduce both of his granddaughters at the same time, then he certainly won't let him lose face.

　"I love you, Brother Baiyuan!"