People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

“At your table, there are Yuno and Mai. So, would you take a wooden sword and hurt them over some unpleasant incident? I’m talking about completely unrestrained violence.”

"Certainly not!"

"The second question is whether you really like martial arts or your swordsmanship."

"Yes! The Busujima Style is my pride!"

"Look, what's so scary about you?"

"Eh?"

Harley Quinn tilted her head and said, "Isn't that right? You answered me with your own subconscious answer: you won't hurt your friends and family. So, would you go out on the street, in a bad mood, and just grab someone and beat them up?"

"Isn't that insane...?"

"Then tell me, who would you hurt? It's normal for you to think you have a strong tendency towards violence. First of all, you practice martial arts, which requires real combat, so it's normal for you to crave battle. Secondly, this tendency is not serious and is not uncommon."

"Everyone has a dark side, more or less. Some are greedy, some are gloating, some are violent, some are indifferent, and some are destructive. These all exist. To test whether they are dangerous, just look at one thing."

"what?"

Harley Quinn laughed and said, "It all depends on whether you can control the dark side of your heart while maintaining the right values. You would take action against that guy because you know he is harmful to you, but do you know very well what about your family, friends, and ordinary people around you?"

"You can control yourself very well and leave everyone with an image of a gentle, considerate, kind, and all-around Yamato Nadeshiko. You know what is right and what is wrong. You won't become anxious or change your personality because you don't have any fights."

"So, what's wrong with you? You've simply amplified the dark side of yourself to an infinite degree, and this dark side is just a bluff. Because of this, you're afraid of it, so you feel fear, and that's how you've become the way you are now."

Harley Quinn, propping her chin on her hand, said with a smile, "Besides, if you put it that way, there are many similar cases in our family, many of which are even worse than yours, but we don't have a case like yours. Yuno in front of you, if you really want to put it that way, your situation is nothing compared to Yuno's."

Saeko Busujima paused, looking at Yuno Gasai in disbelief. Yuno Gasai pursed her lips and said softly, "That's right, many of my older sisters are far more advanced than you, Saeko..."

“The sadistic Pander sister, the war-crazed and conquest-crazed Esdeath sister, the extremely volatile Judgment sister and Zdrada sister, you know the Wu family and other families, there are quite a few assassins, Leone sister and Akame sister you just met, they have blood on their hands.”

"These are just a few examples, so, Busujima-senpai... just like my husband said, you've completely wasted an unknown amount of your own time..."

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Chapter 445 Saeko Busujima's Ease: A Kind of Luck (Please Subscribe~)

Just then, Leone and the others came out. Leone and Akame were each carrying two plates. Leone had a tempura stick in her mouth and was carrying a seafood platter with pan-fried octopus with yuzu vinegar and oysters, as well as cold beef salad. Akame was carrying tempura and a fruit salad.

Leone said somewhat indistinctly, "Huh? You guys are still talking? I thought it was something serious. I listened very carefully. Don't worry, you'll be fine."

Akame nodded and said, "Yes, compared to your self-doubt, many of us have blood on our hands, but that doesn't make us afraid of ourselves. As long as we know why we wield our swords, that's enough."

Why are you wielding your sword?

Bai Yu also came out with a tray and said with a smile, "Some people fight to protect their territory and family and friends, some fight for their beliefs and faith, some fight for honor and dignity, some fight for freedom and justice, some fight for the thrill of battle, and some fight purely for the desire for blood."

“You are not someone who would hurt people casually. You have a high sense of honor for the Busujima School. Benio told me that you have something on your mind. There is another side of yourself that you don’t want anyone to see.”

Bai Yu placed the plate in front of Lucifer and the others and said gently, "This is what you've been hiding, isn't it? Do you think it's worth it? Why did you hide it?"

"Because...because I'm afraid I'll hurt someone..."

"Then why are you afraid of hurting others?"

"Huh? This... isn't this something any normal person would worry about..."

Bai Yu said with a smile, "Don't you think you're a monster?"

"Eh? But...but! The intense excitement and anticipation I felt at that moment, I..."

Bai Yu shook his head and said, "That doesn't mean anything. Hong Xu said that although you have something on your mind, you are still the captain of the Kendo Club who is trusted and respected by the members, a humble and polite Yamato Nadeshiko in the eyes of the elders, a gentle and obedient girl, and a good student in the eyes of teachers and classmates."

"It's impossible for a person to pretend to be that good. It can only be done if she is actually that kind of person. It's like trying to get a zero without submitting a blank paper. You need to know every single question beforehand. Otherwise, you might just guess one or two multiple-choice questions correctly."

"Life is the same. Many people think they are pretending to be a certain way, but in reality, they are always like this. Or they have been pretending for a long time, so they have become like this. Or they are just naturally like this. So just be yourself. The so-called hiding is just the voice in your heart bewitching you."

Bai Yu, with his legs crossed, looked at Saeko Busujima and said with a hint of helplessness, "You are a martial artist. Martial arts have never been used for self-defense. Martial arts are the art of killing. It has always been like this. The desire for battle, the desire to see blood, and the desire for an opponent are what every person who is obsessed with martial arts desires."

"This is not strange. It just shows that you have absolute respect and desire for fighting and martial arts. Moreover, you know the right values ​​and you know what a normal person is like. You are not the kind of person who is afraid."

"As for the person you mentioned... Mai."

Sakurajima Mai paused for a moment, then asked, "Brother Shiraha, what's wrong?"

"Tell me, if it were you, even without Miss Busujima's swordsmanship skills, what would you do?"

Mai Sakurajima thought for a moment and said, "If he had the strength, I would definitely expose him on the spot and teach him a good lesson. Otherwise, he will continue to harm other girls. If there are any timid or weak girls, it will really lead to tragedy."

"But if I don't have the strength... then I will definitely go to a crowded place and expose this guy in public. I must arrest him. There should be no mercy for such a social scum."

Everyone nodded. Saeko Busujima was slightly taken aback. Shiraha smiled and said, "See? So your idea isn't strange, and your actions aren't wrong either. Reasoning with evil people is useless. Preaching and imprisoning them are all pointless."

"You must make them regret what they have done, make them never dare to reach out their hands again, make them remember the intense pain when they want to do evil, and only then will they behave."

"So, rather than being afraid of you, it's more accurate to say that it's a great honor to know such a well-behaved, protective, talented, and beautiful heiress."

Saeko Busujima said blankly, "Me?"

Yuno Gasai nodded and said, "Yes, that's true. Many people admire Busujima-senpai, and her friends feel honored to know her—it's something they can brag about..."

Yuko Ichihara said with a smile, "So, you've suffered for so many years because of this kind of thinking, missing out on so many people and things. Isn't that a pity?"

Saeko Busujima opened her mouth but before she could speak, Harley Quinn said with a smile, "But your life has just begun, and you still have time to readjust. You're only now bringing your feelings up. No matter how much we say, you still need to calm down and adapt on your own."

"What you need to learn now is to muster the courage to face it, and then start a new life with a whole new mindset, facing everyone and everything with a new attitude, if you can't do that right away..."

"Come to the store more often, even if you don't come to eat. Here you can be honest and say that there are many people here who are more accomplished than you. Everyone here can be your friend. You can be yourself without any worries. Let's start here."

Lucifer nodded and said, "That's right, and you can come during the day too, as long as there are people in the shop..."

Saeko Busujima pursed her lips. She didn't cry, and her eyes weren't even red. She just felt an unprecedented sense of relief, a relief that came from the bottom of her heart. Although she needed time to think about what she had just said, no matter what the final outcome was, it seemed that she had a place that could accommodate her.

"Thank you so much..."

P.S.: Is that all? Think again~ Saeko Busujima's story is only half done, the other half... well...

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Chapter 446 Sakuya Izayoi's Cute Acts and Ai Hayasaka's Friend Addition (Please Subscribe~)

Saeko Busujima felt much lighter, but it wasn't so easy for her to immediately resolve this inner conflict. No matter how much she talked about it, it was better for her to face the shadows and walk out of them herself.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Saeko Busujima has at least felt much better, and her mood has improved considerably. She wasn't rejected or disliked; instead, she was comforted, had a place of her own, and even seemed to have been praised.

Yuno Gasai, while sipping her juice through a straw, mumbled, "So, Busujima-senpai, you should come over more often. Since you've decided to step out of this situation, you should first learn to be honest with each other. If others can't do it, everyone in the shop can."

"Hmm... thank you... maybe you're right, perhaps I really am too stubborn and too timid..."

Leone mumbled, "Being timid is normal. If you could calmly face things at this age in this kind of environment, you'd be a scary guy! Ugh! Shiraha-kun! Delicious! I want to learn how to make this tempura!"

Akame nodded and said, "It is indeed delicious. I thought my cooking skills were pretty good, but I am still far behind Mr. Shiraha. However, I am very grateful to Mr. Shiraha for letting me help him cook."

Lucifer paused for a moment and said, "Eh? Akame, you're going to help in the kitchen too?"

"Huh? I didn't see anyone else helping. Longdan and the others?"

Yuuko Ichihara propped her chin on her hand and waved her hand, saying, "Ah, this? Including Grayfia, Sakuya, Momo, Rindou and the other Totsuki members, they all said they wanted to help in the kitchen, but now... well, you see."

Hearing this, Griffia and Izayoi Sakuya were both a little embarrassed. It seemed that now that they had become the boss's wives, they really rarely helped with the cooking. Their minds were full of thoughts about getting married and being good wives, and they really hadn't helped with the cooking much.

Sakuya Izayoi sighed and said, "I've been really looking forward to our wedding because of this, mainly so I can help my husband more often..."

Remilia, biting her straw and sipping her drink, said, "Ah... Sakuya, you don't need to think so much. You know how capable your husband is, and besides, you're always so absent-minded, it just makes things worse."

"I'm sorry, Miss..."

Remilia sighed and said, "Ah, I'm really impressed with you, Sakuya. You really know how to act cute with your husband."

Sakuya Izayoi's ears turned slightly red. At home, she was an absolutely professional head maid, and at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, she was the head housekeeper of the entire household. Therefore, she realized that she could only be an ordinary little woman in front of her husband. Sakuya Izayoi would not miss any opportunity to be intimate with him.

Saeko Busujima and the other two didn't eat for very long. Saeko Busujima, in a lighter mood, became more talkative, as did Mai Sakurajima. After all, they had finished discussing the sensitive topics, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

"No, Mr. Bai Yu, I must pay the bill!"

This was probably the most emotional thing Saeko Busujima said after venting her frustrations. You can probably guess why after hearing this. In the end, Saeko Busujima successfully paid for the meal.

However, if Lucifer and the others hadn't earnestly assured her that they weren't deliberately trying to bargain, Saeko Busujima wouldn't have believed that such a delicious meal, prepared by Shiraha herself, would be so cheap.

After Yuno Gasai escorted Saeko Busujima to the street corner and told her to come often, Saeko thanked her and left, as she would definitely come again.

Yuno Gasai wasn't worried about Saeko Busujima's safety at all. She was joking; causing trouble for Saeko Busujima was pointless. She could easily knock an ordinary person hospitalized with a single twig. Instead of worrying about Saeko Busujima, she was more concerned about anyone who dared to have designs on her.

When Yuno Gasai returned, Leone and the others had already gone upstairs. Only Lucifer and the others were downstairs. Yuko Ichihara breathed a sigh of relief and said, "This is the first time I've seen someone need a bunch of people to vouch for them just to pay the bill. Has Ms. Busujima already left?"

"Hmm, Busujima-senpai is like that, she's a very pure person, hmm? What about Sakurajima-senpai?"

"Oh, you just went to see Miss Busujima off, and Mai was dragged upstairs by Leone and the others who said they were going to have a welcome party. These guys really know how to find all sorts of excuses to have fun. Even Katarina has gotten used to being with them every day lately."

Bai Yu chuckled and said, "Isn't this pretty much what they would do? But speaking of which, Kanzaki-san still hasn't made a move. It's already 9:30."

"Yes, I'm also very curious about what that little girl named Index is like. But, honey, if Index really has a good appetite, it might be a problem with her constitution. Should we use magic to improve it?"

"That depends on her appetite. If she has the same appetite as Haimeng and Cerberus, it's not really that bad, just a bit much for a girl. But if... "

Beelzebub sighed and said, "I'm afraid that the food is being efficiently converted into energy. If that's the case, it might be something the church did. But I don't think it's that likely. That would require establishing magic circuits or something, which seems like a lot of trouble."

Yuno Gasai pursed her lips and said, "Actually, I'm more concerned about Kanzaki-san than Index. After all, no matter what, her decision to link the worlds means that the shop's choice of her was very meaningful. What exactly is that meaning...?"

Lucifer and the others nodded. Grayfia sighed and said, "Alright, Yuno, go upstairs and check Sora and the others' homework. Besides, Mai just moved in, so spend more time talking to her."

"Oh...right, honey, Hayasaka-san said she wants your contact information first. I don't know if I should give it to her. Lucy-neechan, what do you guys think...?"

"Ask your husband about this. Since she said that, it must be related to Kaguya Shinomiya. That means she has a plan, and since your husband is involved, you definitely need to discuss it. What do you think, husband?"

"I'm not opposed to helping if it's in any way."

"Okay, I'll send your contact information to Hayasaka later. But she's Shinomiya's maid, so she only gets free time after finishing her daily work. It might be quite late before she adds you, honey, please keep that in mind."

"it is good."

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Chapter 447 Index Can't React, and the Interested Crowd (Please Subscribe~)

Hayasaka Ai deliberately chose to add Shiraha as a contact, not only because she wanted to chat with him and get to know him better, but also because she wanted to see what kind of person he was. However, given the current situation, there was no better way to understand him than through social media updates.

"Hmm... Why haven't Reimu and the others arrived yet? They should be here by now."

Yukari Yakumo propped her chin on her hand and said, "I don't know. We're not in Gensokyo today. But they come here every day. If they don't come, it's either because they're drunk at a banquet or they've gone off somewhere to chat."

Lucifer sighed and said, "Although you all always say you have things to do, no matter how you look at it, you all seem to have a lot of free time."

"Um... my husband said before that Gensokyo is a great place for retirement... Honey! Remember to come to Gensokyo in a while. We can see that if you don't go, none of those guys will come on their own."

Kazami Yuuka nodded, but before she could speak, the shop door lit up briefly. Lucifer and the others were stunned for a moment, then their eyes lit up, because if they guessed correctly, the person who had arrived was...

"Fire...fire weave! What is this light?! It's so warm and comforting!"

“Index, this is the one I told you about... Ah... Manager Shiraha, Mrs. Lucy, and all the ladies, good evening. I brought her with me, just as I mentioned before I joined the company.”

Before Kanzaki Kaori could finish speaking, she had already entered the shop. Lucifer and the others nodded, but their eyes were fixed on a figure that was somewhat restrained and nervous, hiding behind Kanzaki Kaori.

Kanzaki Kaori paused for a moment and pulled Index from behind to her side. When they saw the little girl in the white nun's habit, Lucifer and the others' eyes lit up. This girl looked very cute.

Kanzaki Kaori breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Index, this is the shop I told you about. Shopkeeper Shiraha and the others are here too. Don't be afraid or nervous."

Index looked up at Kanzaki Kaori. She absolutely believed in Kanzaki Kaori. Meeting her encouraging and gentle gaze, Index breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to give a deep 90-degree bow.

"Greetings, everyone. It's nice to meet you. I'm Index. Please...please take care of me."

Lucifer, propping his chin on his hand, smiled and said, "Very polite, Miss Kanzaki. You two should find a place to sit. Don't stand there. This girl has everything arranged. You can sit down and talk slowly."

"Okay... Index, you must be hungry too, Manager Shiraha. We'd like to order, is that alright now?"

Bai Yu stood up and said with a smile, "Of course, it's business hours now. Even if you two were staying here, you'd still be customers. The restaurant won't turn away good guests. What would you like to eat?"

“Um… Index… Hmm… Mr. Shiraha, today is a day to remember, so please prepare a sumptuous meal for us. Any style of cuisine is fine with us; we’re not picky eaters.”

"Hmm? Okay, what would you like to drink?"

"Hmm... give Index juice, I'll have tea, and rice as the main dish."

Bai Yu thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Okay, I understand. Lucy and the others can tell you the rest. Please wait a moment... By the way, Miss Index, would you like your juice cold or at room temperature?"

"It's cold!"

Looking at Index, whose eyes were shining with anticipation, Bai Yu also smiled. He didn't know anything else about this little girl, but she must be a very innocent child. He had already confirmed this from her eyes.

After Shiraha left, Ichihara Yuuko smiled and said, "So you're Index, huh? You're much more lively than we imagined. Hmm? This is... a magical artifact."