People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Hmm..." x2

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Chapter 414 Mizuhara Fuyumi's Reflections, Kakuzaki Taki's Response (Please Subscribe~)

After Mizuhara Fuyumi and the others ordered their food, Shiraha went to the kitchen. This was the first time Mizuhara Fuyumi and the others had ever ordered food like this, and while they were all curious about it, they were also surprised by Shiraha's skills.

Lucifer and the others stopped chatting. Kazami Yuuka said softly, "So, the three of you came to this restaurant for more than just a meal, right?"

Kikuchi Sonoka didn't say anything. She had just received the recommendation and was here today to accompany Mizuhara Fuyumi and Kakuzaki Taki. Kakuzaki Taki glanced at Mizuhara Fuyumi, who pursed her lips and said, "Indeed, it's not just about having a meal. We want to learn about the star rating and recommendation system."

Lucifer, propping his chin on his hand, said, "I knew it. We don't know anything about the star rating, but recommendations are no problem. Klara and the others are working overtime. They have some documents to deal with today, so they probably won't be down for a while. Either you wait, or I'll give you their contact information so you can video chat with them later, or I'll take you upstairs."

Mizuhara Fuyumi's eyes twitched and she said, "No need. Since Miss Klara and the others are busy, we can wait a bit. Besides, Chinese food takes a long time to prepare and eat, and we don't go to bed early anyway. I just don't know if we'll be disturbing them."

Yuko Ichihara waved her hand and said, "No, no, Klara and the others spend a lot of time visiting each other or going to parties every day. Well, they're just parties, but they're really just a way to get together, chat, and have fun. Managi goes to bed quite early, but if someone calls her, she can stay up a long time."

Mizuhara Fuyumi nodded and said, "In that case, I'm sorry to bother you... However, Mrs. Lucifer, you are on the first floor..."

"Huh? Us? We're here to mind the shop. We have someone with the boss every day when he runs the shop, but it's pretty much a fixed group of us. Zi and the others aren't here during the day, they just come up for dinner and stay quite late."

"I see... You two have a really good relationship..."

Hearing this, Yukari Yakumo smiled and said, "That's a perfect answer! Our family has a great relationship, whether it's sisters or husbands and wives! However, Sonoka said before that she opened a shop right after graduation and didn't have time to date. So, Mizuhara-san, you must all have boyfriends or be married by now."

Mizuhara Fuyumi was silent for a moment, while Kakuzaki Taki waved his hand and said, "Come on, I don't have time or the mood for dating. Those men are all too superficial, and they all seem immature and cowardly. I'm not interested."

"Huh? That's typical of you. I already felt you were very assertive back in the Moon and Sky area, and I didn't expect you to be the same way in your relationship."

Perhaps because they were both women, or because she needed his help, Kakuzaki Taki didn't hide anything. She nodded and said, "That's right, it's probably because of my personality... I've never met anyone I liked, no... I should say someone who made me feel that kind of affection between men and women."

"Huh? Is it that serious?"

"Well, there are still people I respect. For example, Dojima-senpai and the others are very impressive and are all very respectable seniors. Hmm... now that I think about it, it might be because I'm not very familiar with them or their professions are too similar? Plus, it's because of my personality, so I'm not that interested."

Lucifer nodded and said, "If that's the case, then your reasoning seems quite realistic. After all, your professions don't require much social time, right?"

"Of course, but it seems that Mr. Bai Yu is not like that."

"Well, my husband is the type who opens a shop whenever he wants and closes it when he doesn't. He can go wherever he wants, so he's been to many places and learned a lot of skills."

Mizuhara Fuyumi sighed and said, "Mr. Shiraha is probably the most free-spirited chef, and also the one who lives the most exciting life."

"I guess this is what my husband meant when he said that being born as a human is a kind of luck. Life can't just be about being born and living on. You have to live a life without regrets to truly cherish it."

Kikuchi Sonoka sighed and said, "As expected, Mr. Shiraha's level is still too high. It feels like the kind of wonderful story that only exists in novels."

“We sometimes feel that way too, but after being together for a long time, it feels quite normal. After all, my husband always says that his profession is not a chef but a restaurant manager, so it feels much easier to accept when we think about it that way. What about you, Ms. Mizuhara?”

Mizuhara Fuyumi paused for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I've never been in a relationship either. Rather than saying that, it's more accurate to say that most of the girls around me are in the same situation."

"Eh? Ms. Mizuhara, what's the reason this time? Didn't you graduate a long time ago, and you also established your shop a long time ago? Logically speaking, you should have settled down by now. Haven't you thought about these things?"

"I think so too. After all, Ms. Mizuhara seems like the very capable type. It's unlikely. Maybe she just wants to focus on building her career?"

Mizuhara Fuyumi shook her head and said, "I don't know either. At first, I wanted to open my own shop through my own efforts. Later, I succeeded and have been working in the shop ever since. It just happened like this without me even realizing it."

"Huh? That feeling..."

"Ok?"

"Doesn't that mean every day is very similar, which is why time suddenly becomes blurry?"

Mizuhara Fuyumi sighed and said, "Yes, it's almost like every day is the same. At first, it felt very fulfilling, but since the restaurant became a so-called celebrity restaurant, I suddenly realized that my life is really just repeating the same things that happen every day."

"I can even subconsciously make muscle memory for how much seasoning to put in a dish at certain moments. I might not even make a mistake in a momentary lapse in concentration, and my hand will subconsciously make the right choice."

Lucifer clicked his tongue and said, "Of course, after all, you guys run your shops every day without a break, and you can't even take a long break during holidays."

"Yes... So, I don't mind taking the time to be a judge. Being able to come to Mr. Shiraha's shop is a kind of new thing that suddenly came into my life."

"Huh?" xn

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Chapter 415 Kushina's Method, Extending the Bond (Please Subscribe~)

Mizuhara Fuyumi's answer surprised them. To be honest, her answer made them feel a strange sense of helplessness. However, upon closer reflection, if it was the kind of life Mizuhara Fuyumi described, such a sudden change would indeed be a relief.

Beelzebub said with a smile, "Looks like we'll have one more regular customer in the shop from now on."

Mizuhara Fuyumi nodded and said, "I don't deny it. To be honest, I'm so tired from work every day, and I don't have the energy to do anything else after get off work. A shop like Mr. Shiraha makes me feel at ease and relaxed. It's nice to come here after get off work for a drink to treat myself."

Kakuzaki Taki nodded in agreement. She really liked this shop. Lucifer and the others were already quite familiar with it. There were people to chat with, delicious food, and a way to relax and treat themselves. The shop was also very quiet, giving it a homey feel.

Lucifer nodded and said, "Welcome, but if you're coming for drinks, it's best not to drive, unless... you hire a designated driver."

"I've thought about it. Don't worry, I have arrangements. Also, I'm curious, how did you meet Mr. Bai Yu? Or rather, how did you find such a remote place?"

Upon hearing this, a look of reminiscence flashed in Lucifer's and the others' eyes. So much time had passed since their first visit. During this time, they had found their place and lived a stable life. Thinking about it, they really felt very lucky.

Lucifer and the others didn't have much to hide, but they certainly couldn't say that they came from hell or had died once. After adapting the version to the normal worldview, they mentioned it, and this topic made Mizuhara Fuyumi and the others listen very carefully, asking questions or expressing their feelings from time to time.

While everyone was chatting, in another room, Kushina and Konan were also a little annoyed by the two girls who were focused on showing off their food. Sure enough, it wasn't a hallucination when they left that day; these two girls really did see it.

Kushina sighed and said, "Red, Red Bean, you two girls didn't come all this way just for a meal, did you?"

Hearing this, Kurenai looked up and paused for a moment before realizing that there was something else going on today. Since Kushina and the others were not around, and Nawaki had gone out on a mission, Kurenai and Anko Mitarashi would come over from time to time to visit Mito Uzumaki, keep her company, and help her cook dinner.

Today was no different, but to her surprise, when she opened the door, she saw Kushina and the others putting dinner on the table. Mito Uzumaki smiled and said, "You guys chat, I've finished eating, I'm going to rest now."

"Oh...Grandma Mito..."

Mito Uzumaki simply turned her head and smiled, saying, "I know what you're going to say. Don't worry, your Tsunade-neechan's bond has extended to you. How many people you will be connected to through this line is all destined. This is your blessing."

Mito Uzumaki left immediately after saying that. With Beelzebub's protection, Mito Uzumaki would not get sick even without Chen Ke. The long-awaited relaxation gave her ample time to recall the past and think about Tsunade and the others' future lives.

Kushina sighed and said, "Grandma Mito is right. You two must be curious too."

Seeing that Kushina and the others had said so, Kurenai Yuhi nodded and said, "Kushina-neechan, we're not particularly curious. We just happened to see it when you left earlier, and it seemed very magical, so we asked Grandma Mito if it was some kind of special ninjutsu."

Konan nodded and said, "And then? What did Grandma Mito say?"

"Oh...Grandma Mito said it was something much more powerful than ninjutsu. She didn't know how to tell us, but said that you would tell us when you came back. Grandma Mito also told us a lot about the past."

"Ago?"

"Yes, it's about Kushina when she was in school, Konan when she came here, Tsunade when she was little, and Tsunade and Shiraha. It sounds like Tsunade and Shiraha are very loving. Of course, that's true."

Kushina nodded and said, "That's true. Tsunade is ruthless and merciless to enemies, but she's very gentle to Shiraha-nii. She can't wait to stick to him. You've arrived too, right?"

"Yeah! I saw Tsunade, who is so powerful, say she couldn't walk anymore when she was so close to home. Then she begged Hakuyu to carry her back. In the end, Hakuyu carried Tsunade all the way back."

"What's so special about that? Tsunade can take down a tree with a single punch. But in front of Shirayu-nii, she still pretends to be unable to even open a bottle of water. However, she only acts like that when it's just the two of them. Normally, Tsunade has a very queenly demeanor."

Konan blinked and said, "...Kushina, how should we tell them? I'm not sure how to put it."

"This... Ah! I've got it! Red, Anko, do you two miss Tsunade and the others?"

"Yeah!" x2

"Would you like to go to Brother Bai Yu's shop, or even go there for a few days?"

Even though Kurenai Yuhi is usually very composed, she's still just a little girl. Hearing this, she swallowed hard. As for Anko Mitarashi, she was even more excited, nodding repeatedly until her shadow appeared.

When Konan thought Kushina was going to take the two girls there directly, she saw Kushina smile and say, "Well then, if you pass your graduation exams, I'll take you two there for a visit, consider it a short break after the exams!"

"Okay!" x2

Kushina glanced at Konan with a hint of smugness, and Konan smiled slightly. This method was indeed very good. Kurenai and Anko were also full of fighting spirit.

After all, graduation exams are just around the corner for them. If they study hard, they can not only become official ninjas, but also visit Tsunade and the others, and go there to have fun. For them, it's definitely worth it.

Suddenly, Kurenai seemed to remember something and tentatively asked, "Kushina-neechan, um... are you leaving too?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Oh... I was actually thinking of applying to be in Kushina-neechan's class..."

"This one? That's good!"

"Eh?"

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Chapter 416 Yuuko Ichihara's Perception, A Pie Falling from the Sky? (Please Subscribe~)

"So, for the three of you, Miss Kakuzaki would like some meat dishes with a stronger flavor, such as boiled beef and spicy squid; Miss Kikuchi would like hand-shredded Sichuan peppercorn chicken and drunken pork ribs; and Miss Mizuhara would like lotus root stir-fry. Also, for the three of you, please feel free to call me if you need refills."

As Mizuhara Fuyumi and the other two chatted, Shiraha had already prepared the dishes. Looking at the delicious food in front of them, which was emitting aromas and steam, they suddenly wondered what kind of peace and happiness a person would feel if they found this restaurant at night and ordered such a table of delicious food.

The next dishes tasted exactly as they had imagined—no, even more impactful. Whether it was the tender and spicy boiled beef, the fragrant and chewy spicy squid, or the balanced flavors of Sichuan peppercorn chicken and drunken spare ribs, every dish was a delicious treat that made their taste buds tremble.

Kakuzaki Taki said with some emotion, "As expected of someone who is considered the world's strongest chef, some of these dishes are ones we've all eaten before, but they taste so much better than we remember."

Mizuhara Fuyumi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "This sake... Manager Shiraha, this sake is..."

"Senior Mizuhara, this is a drink brewed by Manager Shiraha himself. There are so many drinks in the shop that Manager Shiraha brews himself, and none of them are as delicious as the others. Miss Klara and the others told me about this one."

Mizuhara Fuyumi nodded and was about to speak when she saw Klara and Deklara come downstairs with their hair down and wearing slippers. Lucifer waved and said, "Hey, you two are finally down. Are you done with your work?"

"Pretty much, a bit simpler than we expected. We just happened to see your message, so we decided to come down and take a look. Ms. Mizuhara, you arrived earlier than we thought."

Mizuhara Fuyumi wiped her mouth, nodded, and said, "After all, it's not good to eat dinner too late."

“That’s right, now that we’re down here, we can just chat about whatever we want, darling! We want four cups of hot milk, six cups of hot cocoa! And the braised meat platter that Zhengyi and the others want!”

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "It seems everyone is quite excited today because of Ms. Sakurajima's visit."

"That's right, they've already gone around to each room, and now they've all been dragged away by Justice and the others to attend the party. Oh, by the way, when we came down, Jinx asked us to pass on a message, saying... to take a moment to check your phone, Elena sent you a message, she probably didn't see it because she was preparing dinner for Mizuhara and the others."

"Hmm? Elena? Okay, I got it. What else would you like to eat?"

"That's all, right? Zhengyi and the others brought a bunch of things upstairs earlier. There are also lots of snacks and desserts upstairs. Darling, you go ahead and do your work. We'll take care of it ourselves later."

Bai Yu nodded and turned to go to the kitchen. Klara chuckled before turning back and saying, "Well then, Ms. Kikuchi doesn't need to say anything. Ms. Mizuhara and Ms. Kakuzaki, would you like to give a recommendation or a star rating?"

Kraki's direct question surprised Mizuhara Fuyumi and the other girl, but they quickly recovered. Mizuhara Fuyumi shook her head and said, "Star rating requires a month or even several months of preparation, so we're here today to apply for a recommendation."

"Hmm, what next?"

"Uh... that's it?"

"Oh! So when do you plan to apply for the recommendation?"

"Um...this...this Saturday?"

Kraki and Dekkera exchanged a glance before turning to each other and saying in unison, "OK! Saturday morning at 10:00 AM then! Just ask Ms. Kikuchi for the details! Same requirements! Same conditions! Darling! I want fried mushrooms!"

Seeing the two executives rush straight to the kitchen, even Fuyumi Mizuhara's eyes twitched. She reached out as if to say something, while Lucifer and the others couldn't help but burst out laughing. Even Yuuka Kazami shook her head with a smile.

Kakuzaki Taki said blankly, "No... has everything been agreed upon? Huh? What happened?"

Mizuhara Fuyumi swallowed hard: "It seems to be... some conditions? What requirements?"

Lucifer smiled and said, "To put it simply... you don't need to pay any application fees or anything like that. I'm just mentioning it to avoid any formalities. The reason isn't that complicated. Simply put (hundreds of words omitted here), you can ask Ms. Kikuchi about the remaining review requirements."

Kiko, seeing the two stunned people, coughed lightly and said, "Mizuhara-senpai, that's true, so you don't need to feel too guilty. I reacted the same way you did, but that day, Kraki and the others explained things more comprehensively..."

Mizuhara Fuyumi nodded blankly, while Kakuzaki Taki said in surprise, "Even the fees are waived?!"

"Yes, and since it was Miss Klara and her team who came directly, the evaluation we received was a recommendation from Miss Klara and her team, which is the highest level of recommendation. The requirements and inspection items are (several hundred words omitted here), that's it."

Mizuhara Fuyumi and Kakuzaki Taki both nodded blankly, feeling that nothing was going according to their initial expectations. Although it was definitely a good thing, as it would save them a lot of money and get them the highest level of recommendations, it still felt like a windfall.

Moreover, the pie was still hot and quite large, feeling like it had been slapped directly onto their heads. After a long while, Mizuhara Fuyumi finally breathed a sigh of relief and sincerely said, "Thank you... We will prepare well."

Lucifer waved his hand and said, "Just tell Kraki and the others about this. Actually, I don't think you need to say anything. Just be in your best condition for the inspection and pass it. That's the best way to thank them."

"Hmm... However, it seems that apart from the downstairs staff who quietly mind the shop, the rest of you upstairs are quite active every day."

"That's for sure, and there's still some time before they officially start. This is just a warm-up, hmm? Yuuko, what are you trying to say?"

Yuuko Ichihara blinked and looked at the doorway with some confusion, saying, "Is it just my imagination? Why does it feel so familiar?"

"Hmm?"

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