People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Fujiwara no Mokou coughed lightly and said, "Manager Shiraha, you should remember, right? Shiki Eiki said she wanted to talk to you when you come back."

"I do remember that. I'm also quite curious about what kind of person could give Zi and the others such a headache to lecture."

"Honey, let's not talk about this anymore. Just thinking about how nagging Shiki Eiki gives me a headache. Besides, you've definitely planned a very fulfilling trip to Gensokyo this time. We'll definitely be visiting places like the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Youkai Mountain, and Eientei."

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, I am still very interested in these places, but rather than Eientei, it's more like Ms. Fujiwara and Ms. Keine are coming to visit."

"Oh dear, there's no difference, honey. Let me tell you, Teacher Huiyin has been too busy, so she's really looking forward to your visit. We didn't have much of a chance to chat properly at the previous banquets, but she has a lot of things she wants to ask you this time."

Bai Yu nodded and said, "I could have thought of that, but I feel like Pachu has been very quiet lately."

Remilia said irritably, "It's good that Patchouli is quiet, otherwise he's always backstabbing me!"

"Remi, it turns out that you haven't figured out a lot of things, so I can still rest assured."

"Huh? Pachu, what did you say? What do you mean?"

"Ah...."

"Ugh... Patchouli! What mischief are you up to now!"

Patchouli just covered her mouth and chuckled without saying a word, while Remilia felt a chill run down her spine. This outrageous best friend really hoped to backstab her, preferably with a critical hit. Was her peaceful life really that difficult?!

Pandemonica put down her coffee cup, glanced at the doorway, and said with some confusion, "That being said, it's already past midnight, why hasn't Hancock arrived yet?"

"I don't know, maybe they're waiting for some news? After all, such a big incident happened before, they're bound to make some big moves, so Hancock is probably observing for some information..."

Justice waved his hand and said, "No matter what, we won't suddenly attack those Seven Warlords of the Sea. By the way, Beelzebub, haven't your flies had their effect yet?"

"It's working, but... so far he still thinks it's just a minor problem. Even though he found out, it's useless anyway. Just wait, it should take effect around this week."

“Hey.…”xn

"Huh? Who is it... calling at this hour... Huh?! Miyoko?! Miyoko, what's wrong?"

"Hmm... this Saturday morning, right? Where?"

"You're coming to have breakfast with Yu Mei on Saturday morning? That's fine then, I don't have anything planned for Saturday."

After hanging up the phone, Lucifer smiled and said, "Great, things really do seem to happen all at once. Chika and the others are coming on Saturday, and Miyoko is also asking us to go look at cheongsams on Saturday. Yuko, we have somewhere to go on Saturday."

"Indeed, it's something to look forward to. I feel like this Saturday is going to be busy again. I hope there will be fewer people in the first half of the night, otherwise I feel like I'll miss out on a lot of fun."

Gurefia asked, somewhat puzzled, "Fun? What do you mean by 5.1?"

"It's because Hisako and the others are basically there for the first half of the night, so there are a lot of things we can't ask them. Why don't we tell Hisako after the Autumn Election? It seems like Hisako is the only one who doesn't know anything yet. What do you guys think?"

"Sure, she won't have anything to worry about after the Autumn Selection anyway. Whether she advances or gets eliminated doesn't matter. She'll definitely graduate, and she certainly won't care about being among the Top Ten."

"Then let her know. Then... we can have a feast! That apple juice we had earlier was delicious. I'm already looking forward to seeing those otherworldly ingredients brought out directly!"

"Hmm!" xn

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Chapter 176 Touka Kirishima's Decision, Robin's Awkward Moment (Please Subscribe~)

That evening, Lucifer and the others mostly discussed Saturday's events and their anticipation for the otherworldly ingredients. Bai Yu didn't say anything, but prepared some snacks for Lucifer and the others using the otherworldly ingredients, resulting in some dishes having their perceptions refreshed once again.

For example, apple pie made from platinum apples, chocolate banana cucumber made from banana cucumber, tempura made from piano lobster, pan-fried pork belly and tofu, etc.

As for the Rainbow Fruit and the like, Lucifer and the others said they would wait until their families knew and were all around before trying it together, otherwise it would be too disloyal.

It wasn't until the next morning that Lucifer told Kasugano Sora and the others that he was going to order cheongsams on Saturday and asked them to confirm the colors. Kasugano Sora and the others were quite interested. Cheongsams! Before this, Hancock and Ichihara Yuuko were the only ones at home. Suddenly, they had to change theirs too, which seemed quite interesting.

For Fiona and the others, today was another leisurely day. They either improved themselves or went about their own business. Robin and Carina also spent their days hanging out with Nami.

In the past two or three days, Nami has taken these two people to meet Kurakichi Rino and Soryuin Shion. Today, Nami plans to take them to the gym. Firstly, since Riven and the others are there, they can go together in the afternoon. Secondly, Karina and the others also want to see what Riven and the others usually do.

"Oh! They're very enthusiastic, although there aren't many people here yet."

"Of course, apart from Gina and the others who work out normally, most of the people who come to this gym are monsters like these. Mengmeng, is it just my imagination? Why do you seem to be working out less diligently than before?"

Riven paused for a moment and said, "Huh? No, it's the same training volume as before. Maybe it's because I've improved again, so it doesn't look as difficult."

"Miss Riven, Miss Justice, you two are here so early again. And this is Miss Nami? It's been a long time since I've seen you at the gym."

"Ah... I went on a trip before, and I only work out occasionally. Zhengyi and the others are more persistent. Hmm? Ali and the others aren't here today."

The judge waved his hand and said, "Ali is at WGO today. She practiced the dance yesterday. Robin and Karina, do you two want to try practicing too? It's not very useful, but every little bit helps."

“So heavy?!”

“You definitely can’t use this; it was custom-made for us.”

"I've never seen these two girls before. Are they your sisters? Mr. Bai Yu is truly amazing."

"Pfft..." x4

Robin, unusually embarrassed, coughed lightly and said, "Um... Karina and I are Nami's friends, not..."

"Oh... I knew it, I didn't see any diamond rings on either of you. Miss Justice, I didn't pay special attention to my diet as you suggested, and it's been working much better than before."

"Of course, I'm a professional when it comes to fitness!"

Nami, with a mischievous grin, leaned close to Robin and Karina and whispered, "Hey, Robin, this is the first time I've seen you like this."

Robin rolled her eyes at Nami and said irritably, "I can tell that Mr. Bai Yu has spoiled you so much that you've completely let yourself go."

"Hey...actually...Robin, you could consider it too."

Robin paused for a moment before rolling his eyes and saying, "Although Mr. Bai Yu is very kind, I don't have any plans in that regard yet. I haven't even decided whether I want to stay or not. It's too early to think about these things."

"Then take your time to think about it. Hmm... Saturday, I'm really curious if anything interesting will happen on Saturday. Little fox, Robin is staying for seven days, you can stay for a few days."

“I didn’t plan to leave so early. It’s a place with food and lodging provided, it’s interesting, and it’s very safe. Why would I go back so early? Even if I did go back, I would come here often.”

"That sounds good, Robin. You can come over often in the future. Just find a wardrobe."

"Hmm... that's not a problem. I can build a door myself. But... what I'm worried about now is that Mr. Long and the others definitely know about Mr. Bai Yu's matter this time, so they will definitely try every means to win Mr. Bai Yu over."

Karina pursed her lips and remained silent, as did Tesoro. However, she wouldn't speak, because compared to the Revolutionary Army, Tesoro was ultimately far too wicked. It was better to find out more before making a decision. Bakara, on the other hand, was very kind to her and a good person, but...

Nami waved her hand and said, "Then you can decide for yourself. Call over whoever you think is trustworthy, but don't call over anyone with an outrageous size. When Ace came over before, he said it was best if Whitebeard didn't come, otherwise he would scare people to death."

"Yes, I know that. Even if we're looking for someone, it should be Mr. Dragon, Sabo, Koala, and... Miss Bello would also work. She once said that if such a world existed, everything would be much freer than fighting."

"Hmm? Then let's find them. Four people, at most one table, it's not a big problem."

Robin sighed and said, "I have a feeling things aren't as easy as I thought... Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore. Nami, let's go give it a try. I've never worked out like this before."

"No problem! The three of us are about the same size, you guys just practice with me, the trial! What's for lunch!"

“Sushi!”

"OK!"

While they were chatting and practicing on one side, at another high school, during the break before the last class of the morning, in the principal's office...

"Kirishima-kun, are you sure you want to take such a long vacation?"

Touka Kirishima pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded, saying, "Yes... it is indeed something I have no choice but to do, so I hope I can take leave this semester and will come back next semester."

"Can't you say what the specific reason is?"

"Because... I've encountered some health problems..."

"Hmm? Are you sick? In that case... well, I hope it won't affect your studies, since your grades are good enough for the college entrance exam."

"Okay, thank you, Principal..."

"Yes, it's already signed. Go show it to the head of the teaching department and your homeroom teacher. They'll keep a copy for you. Take good care of yourself and get well soon."

"Thanks..."

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Chapter 177 Touka Kirishima's Departure, and the Letter She Left Behind (Please Subscribe~)

Today is the last day. Kirishima Ayato gave her the last day. In fact, she had already thought it through. During that sleepless night, Kirishima Touka finally chose to believe her younger brother.

So she chose to submit this "long vacation" application to the school today. Kirishima Touka doesn't know if she can come back, but if she can, she hopes that her trust today can bring her a new life and that she won't have to live in so much pain anymore.

She didn't tell her friend; she didn't know how to explain it. How could she say she was sick? Then her friend would definitely come to visit, but she didn't even know where she was.

She, along with the head of the teaching department and the homeroom teacher, submitted leave slips signed by the principal. Both of them knew Kirishima Touka, a beautiful girl who was usually quiet and reserved, rarely smiled, and never spoke much. She was a diligent student who had never made a mistake and was an excellent student.

Both of them expressed their concern. Kirishima Touka thanked them and left. She studied diligently and chatted with her friends until school ended, and no one noticed anything unusual.

Back at the café, Touka Kirishima simply greeted everyone and went back to her room. The staff remained silent, knowing that today was the last day given by Ayato Kirishima. Touka Kirishima never revealed her decision.

After returning to her room, Kirishima Touka didn't say much. She just sat quietly on the bed, looking out the window. She had decided to leave, but she didn't tell anyone. She didn't pack any luggage either, and just sat there quietly.

Suddenly, she felt an unprecedented silence, a silence that made her uneasy and left her feeling inexplicably lost. What would happen to the past? Where would she go? Would she become like an ordinary human being, just as Kirishima Ayato had said?

A flood of thoughts rushed into her mind again, and this time, Touka Kirishima's heart began to pound violently. Putting aside everything else, the simple act of facing the unknown and the anticipation of the future made her heart race to the point that she had some difficulty breathing.

Touka Kirishima sat quietly, holding her mask in her hand. For her, this was perhaps the only luggage she needed to prepare.

As the sun set and its rays fell, Kirishima Touka finally got up, went to the bathroom for a good shower, touched up her makeup, and went downstairs to get herself a coffee. Yomo Renji and the others didn't say anything, just like usual.

Nighttime is another time of joy for wealthy cities, even in a world where you might encounter a ghoul at any moment; the streets are bustling with traffic and the city is brightly lit.

Just like its name suggests, Anteiku was still quiet and peaceful. At this moment, at the entrance of the coffee shop, Kirishima Ayato was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed and his eyes closed. However, his slightly furrowed brows and the fingers that kept tapping his arm proved that he was not so calm.

Time passed by, and suddenly a figure landed beside him. Kirishima Ayato glanced at him slightly, his brows relaxed, and his fingers settled down.

Kirishima Ayato said in a deep voice, "You'd better not be here to say something pointless."

Touka Kirishima pursed her lips and said softly, "I've already asked the school for leave."

Kirishima Ayato didn't say anything, just put his hands in his pockets and walked forward on his own. Kirishima Touka clenched her fist, turned her head to look at the still-lit coffee shop, sighed, bowed silently, and then turned around and quickly followed Kirishima Ayato.

After the two had walked away, Shifang Lianshi opened the door. Although she didn't say a word, there was a hint of worry in her eyes. The shop manager's voice came: "This is her own choice. She is different from us and different from other people. Let her go."

"Um...."

The shop door was closed, and everything was as usual, but Irimi and the others seemed to be preoccupied. Without their masks, these two were completely unrecognizable as ghouls, and even with them on, they probably still wouldn't be recognized.

"Ayato...where are we going?"

"Bronze Tree".

Touka Kirishima paused for a moment, hesitated slightly, and then tentatively asked, "So you're already able to..."

Someone will tell you about this. There's plenty of time; you don't need to rush over, but...

"Ok?"

"Besides her, no one knows where you're going, no one knows how you're going, and no one knows how long it will take. The only certainty is that there's no danger and you can succeed."

Touka Kirishima sighed and said softly, "It's not just because I want change, but also because I choose to believe in you... that's why I came."

"Foolish but rarely wise, you are currently the only one who best fits the standard."

Kirishima Touka didn't say anything, and the two walked silently. Meanwhile, in the cafe on the other side, Yomo Renji stared at the letter in his hand, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

"I'm sorry, although I know you and Sister Xuan are worried about my safety, I still made this choice. I hate the identity of a ghoul, and it's not just because I've become friends with humans and my food."

"Being a ghoul has brought me a lot of misfortune. I live a painful life caught between humans and ghouls. Everyone at Antiques has been very kind to me, and I am very grateful. But it is because of this that I know what you have been through."

"No longer do I have to hide like I've done something wrong, no longer do I have to feel lonely and in pain even in a crowd, and no longer do I have to wear a mask to be my true self."

"I need to, I don't want to live like this anymore. I also hope that you, who are living such a torturous and cautious life, can one day live in the sunlight, without having to hide, without having to search for people who have committed suicide, without having to shed blood and sacrifice, and with more choices in life."

“Xuan Du might hit me, scold me, or humiliate me, but... I always believe that he won’t really hurt me or do anything that would be dangerous to me. It’s just because he’s my younger brother and your nephew. Beneath his cold exterior lies a warm and gentle heart, just like ours.”

"I've already taken a long leave of absence from school. If I can't come back, don't blame Ayato. He doesn't know anything; he's just trying to do what's best for me..."

"If I could return, I hope I could only leave behind the name Kirishima Touka, and not the nickname 'Rabbit'... Respectfully yours, Kirishima Touka."

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Chapter 178 Esdeath's Final Battle, an Excited Esdeath (Please Subscribe~)

Hisako and Alice are currently focusing all their energy on researching their own cooking techniques, while Erina and the others don't seem to care, eating and drinking as usual without any pressure.

However, while everyone was doing their own thing, in the forest on the other side, Esdeath was quietly looking down at her phone. Because of Esdeath's sudden outburst earlier, the area around Esdeath's tent was unusually quiet.

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the tent. Esdeath looked up and saw Neu rushing over. Esdeath tilted her head and asked, "What is it?"

"Captain! The Revolutionary Army has reached the capital! It looks like the final battle is about to begin! News of the night raid has also arrived; they've all gone into hiding in the rear!"