People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Hinako Inui walked over and said, "Mr. Shiraha was originally coming to have lunch, right? What happened today was really rude, so please stay for lunch so that I can make up for my negligence."

Bai Yu waved his hand and said with a smile, "I said it's fine, but since Miss Qian has said so, I can't refuse. However, any compensation would be a bit too much."

A barely perceptible smile flashed in Hinako Inui's eyes before she said to the waiters and sous chef, "You guys help out today; I'll handle all the cooking myself."

Everyone was startled but didn't say anything. Bai Yu looked at Erina and said, "Since we've run into each other, let's eat together. It seems like this is your last meal tasting, right?"

Erina nodded repeatedly, and Shiraha thought for a moment and said, "Since Cerberus wants to eat meat, and this is a Japanese restaurant, how about sukiyaki? Oh, and we can make creamy roasted onion soup too."

Hinako Inui nodded and smiled, saying, "If it's sukiyaki, then I'm really much more relaxed. Creamy roasted onion soup is no problem, I can make it. After all, I'm Erina's senior, you know~"

Bai Yu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "I really do have a special connection with Totsuki~"

After saying that, he led Cerberus to a seat under Hinako's puzzled expression. Kise Ryota sat down on the side without any hesitation, while Erina and Hisako sat opposite Shiraha.

Erina said with a smile, "Senior Inui, you'd better do a good job. Manager Shiraha's cooking is amazing, and his sukiyaki was so good that Grandpa chose to give up his shirt while eating it!"

Hinako Inui was slightly startled, and Shiraha said gently, "It feels like it was brought by that girl Rindan. You're all exaggerating a bit. Miss Inui, don't be too nervous. It's not as powerful as Erina and the others are saying."

Erina wanted to say something, but remembering what Kobayashi Rindou had once said, and how Shiraha often said he wasn't very good at cooking, she chose to remain silent.

Although Bai Yu said that, the person who can be so admired and respected by that proud little princess with the God Tongue, and who is praised so highly by the Commander-in-Chief, is definitely not as simple as he makes it out to be. It seems that he needs to make the most of his abilities today.

After Hinako Inui left, Shiraha smiled and said, "This is Ryota Kise...you could say he's my younger brother. We're quite close. Don't let his height fool you, he's only sixteen."

Erina nodded and then said politely, "Erina Nakiri, this is my secretary, Hisako Shinoto..."

"Nakiri? Is that the Nakiri from Totsuki Academy?"

Erina nodded, and Shiraha asked in confusion, "What? Do you know anyone from the Nakiri family?"

Ryota Kise laughed and said, "I wouldn't say I know him, but I've seen God Tongue in magazines quite a few times. If I had to say I know him, it's probably because Akashi mentioned him to me. After all, his family is the Akashi family."

Erina nodded and said, "The Akashi family is indeed a very powerful family. But, Manager Shiraha, why are you out with Cerberus today? Are you alone?"

Bai Yu nodded and smiled, saying, "That's right~ It's just the two of us. The reason is that Lucifer and Yumiko are making chocolate, and they didn't want me to interfere, so they asked me to bring Cerberus out to play~"

Erina nodded and then said with a smile, "Chocolate... Yumiko and the others can make chocolate too? That stuff takes a long time to make."

"They're making simple chocolates. I've already sent the high-quality chocolate to be blended in a machine. Would you like to try some later?"

"Eh? Shopkeeper Shiraha made it himself? Please make it if you can!"

"It's just a chocolate bar~"

"The dried fruit I had before was different from ordinary dried fruit!"

Because of Kobayashi Rindou, Erina's attitude towards Shiraha is one of both reverence and casualness; otherwise, Erina might not be speaking to Shiraha like this now.

While Shiraha and Kise Ryota were chatting enthusiastically, and Erina and Hisako were also having a lively conversation with Cerberus, Hinako Inui walked over, followed by a waiter who brought over a stove and a steaming pot.

Shiraha looked at Inui Hinako with a smile and said, "Hmm~ This beef is quite good. Miss Inui, you must have something you want to tell me, so let's sit down and have some. It just so happens that you're Erina's senior, so we're somewhat related~"

Hinako Inui paused for a moment, nodded, and sat down next to Hisako. Then she asked in confusion, "Why did you say that it's because she's Erina's senior that there's some connection? Is it because of Erina?"

"Of course not. The old man asked me to teach a class at Totsuki for a day before, so in a sense I am also a teacher of Totsuki, even though I only worked there for one day. Another reason is that many of my shop's customers are from Totsuki."

Hinako Inui nodded and smiled, saying, "That's quite a coincidence~ Does Mr. Shiraha's restaurant have many Totsuki Academy staff?"

Erina nodded and said, "Yes! Besides Grandpa, myself, Hisako, and Alice, there's also the current second seat, Rindou Kobayashi, and the fourth seat, Momo Akanekubo. I don't know about anyone else..."

"A while ago, a man named Yukihira Joichiro came; he was supposedly the second-place winner back then. Above him was a man named Dojima Gin, and then a man named Shinomiya Kojiro~"

"Yukihira Joichiro... Joichiro... He's in the same year as Dojima-senpai... Ah! That must be Saiba-senpai!"

"Uncle Seiichiro Saiba?!"

Hinako Inui and Erina both looked surprised. Shiraha smiled and nodded, saying, "Mr. Kojiro Shinomiya seems to have mentioned that it was Saiba-senpai who recommended him to come here."

"Even that idiot Shinomiya has been there... Mr. Shiraha's strength is truly remarkable..."

Erina smiled and nodded, saying, "Manager Shiraha is very strong!"

"Let's eat first~ We can chat while we eat. We spent the whole morning shopping and playing basketball, so we're really a bit hungry."

"Ok!"

"Mr. Bai Yu, please feel free to point out any shortcomings."

"As long as the food tastes good, there's no need to worry about all the other details. After all, even the flavors you like aren't perfect, and it's exhausting to have to pay attention to so many things while eating."

Hinako Inui paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded. Just as Shiraha had said, sukiyaki is also a hot pot, and only hot pot can allow a group of people to eat and chat for an entire afternoon without drinking, thus deepening their relationships.

At this moment, Shiraha and the others were like this. Even Kise Ryota became familiar with the others and became more enthusiastic. The atmosphere at the hot pot restaurant was just that magical.

"Huh?! So many senior students already know about this. Looks like I really need to go to Mr. Bai Yu's shop to learn a thing or two. Let's do it tonight! It's been closed all day anyway!"

"Welcome~ Erina, are you coming?"

"Although I really want to go, I still have planning documents to process, so I can't go..."

"Hehehe~ Erina~ Being one of the Elite Ten isn't easy, is it~"

"Senior Qian, weren't you also one of the Elite Ten?"

"But now I'm a freelance store manager~"

"Ugh..."

Meanwhile, Shiraha's shop wasn't as lively as the Kiriya shop was. Lucifer, wearing an apron and holding a mixer, twitched his lips and said, "Hmm... Yumiko... why does this white chocolate feel a little strange?"

"Um...I think so..."

P.S.: Not talking about it is useless; I'll just say it's for Leonora.

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Chapter 145 Men's Friendship and Happiness Are Always This Simple (Please Subscribe~)

Lucifer looked at the bubbly white chocolate in front of him, sniffed, and said, "This smells pretty good, it should be fine, right...?"

Yumiko Fuji pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think we can eat this, but Lucifer, it seems you only failed with the white chocolate~"

Lucifer sighed and said, "Hmm~ Is this really that difficult? It's probably a problem with the spices or something. Yumiko, is your chocolate cake ready?"

Yumiko Fuji glanced at the time, nodded, and smiled, saying, "It needs to bake for a while longer. Now we just need to wait for Shiraha and the others to come back. Cerberus really had a lot of fun today~"

Lucifer didn't say anything, just sat to the side looking at the empty shop and felt a sense of loneliness for no reason. The sky was gradually turning yellow.

The light of the setting sun streamed into the room, making it feel both tranquil and peaceful, yet also somewhat desolate. In a daze, Lucifer leaned back in his chair and saw this scene.

Cerberus sat in a chair, laughing and eating snacks, while Bai Yu leaned back quietly with a book in her hand. When she noticed Bai Yu's gaze, she would put down the book and wave to her with a smile. Everything was supposed to be like this, and it should have been like this, but now it was all just her own fantasy.

Lucifer shuddered and let out a long sigh. Seeing Lucifer's appearance, Fuji Yumiko smiled and said, "Does it feel deserted and unfamiliar here without Shiraha and Cerberus?"

Lucifer turned to look at Fuji Yumiko, a slight smile playing on his lips as he leaned back in his chair and whispered, "Yumiko, am I acting strange? They just went out to eat and play, but it's like they've been gone for ages and are never coming back..."

With a hint of reminiscence in her eyes, Fuji Yumiko said, "Lucifer, you did what no one dared to do. Not everyone has the courage you do. Bai Yu is a proactive person, but it is precisely because of this proactiveness that many people feel nervous, going from being at a loss to being somewhat flustered... So Bai Yu chooses to wait patiently, because pushing too hard is not a good thing~"

"The only thing I'm sure of is that I really like her. Lucifer, your actions will make many people make up their minds. They all know that the moment they make up their minds, Bai Yu's initiative will be evident. It only takes a little determination~ Lucifer is really amazing~"

Lucifer smiled and said, "Hmm~ Shiraha is indeed a proactive person. Yumiko, are you ready?"

"Me? I will, but I'm still a little scared. However, after today, that fear will gradually turn into anticipation~"

"Fear?"

"I'm afraid of the future... mainly because I haven't had the courage to truly live my own life yet. This is something you, Lucifer, can't understand. As for what you said about it being strange, it's not strange at all, because you've already made this place your home."

Lucifer was taken aback, then nodded in response without saying anything more. Just as Yumiko had said, the word "home" had slowly begun to appear in her heart.

Ryota Kise said with a smile, "Brother Shiraha, I'll come to your shop when I have time, but let's skip it today~ I need to go home early."

Shiraha patted Kise Ryota on the shoulder and said gently, "Yeah, no matter which school you're from wins the national championship, come over together. I'd love to see how you guys are doing these days~"

Ryota Kise nodded and turned to walk in one direction, but after a few steps he turned back and called out to Shiraha, "Shiraha-nii! Will you come to watch the match?"

"It depends on how you guys perform~ I don't want to watch a boring game~"

Ryota Kise smiled, waved to Shiraha, and then left in one direction without looking back. Only when he turned the corner did Ryota Kise clench his fist and say in a deep voice, "Generation of Miracles... I won't lose even to you!"

Shiraha watched until Ryota Kise disappeared before smiling and saying, "The Generation of Miracles will always be the Generation of Miracles~ Ryota, keep fighting~"

"I'm so sorry! Mr. Bai Yu, have you been waiting long?"

Just as Shiraha and Cerberus, who was looking at Shiraha with a puzzled expression, were watching Kise Ryota disappear, Inui Hinako, who had finished arranging for the shop assistants to leave and tidying up the shop, also ran over.

Bai Yu looked at her and shook his head, saying, "No, I just talked to that kid Ryota about something. Of those kids, only he and Seijuro are left."

Cerberus tugged at Bai Yu's sleeve and said, "Bai Yu, Bai Yu, Bai Yu, Little Yellow seemed a bit expectant just now?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Hmm~ that's right. The camaraderie of sweating it out is probably what men's friendship is all about~ although they're still far from it~ Men's friendship and happiness have always been that simple. But Cerberus, why did you invite Little Yellow along?"

Cerberus's ears twitched, then he chuckled and said, "Because Little Yellow said that's what May calls him! I think it sounds better than Ryota!"

"That's absolutely right~ Well then, Miss Inui, let's go back~ We can check on how Lucifer and the others are doing with their chocolates~"

"Ok!"

Under the setting sun, Shiraha pulled Cerberus along, and beside him was no longer Kise Ryota, but Inui Hinako, who looked like a Yamato Nadeshiko.

When we arrived, we were greeted by a gentle breeze and bathed in sunlight, following the flow of the crowd. When we left, the breeze had ceased, and we were greeted by the setting sun and against the tide of people. The path we walked was filled with fragmented moments of leisurely conversation before and after meals.

On the other side, as soon as the school bell rang, Hori quickly packed up his things and stood up, a speed that startled Nanami and the others.

As Aoi packed her things, she smiled and said, "Horigyu~ There's no need to be in such a hurry~ Manager Shiraha's restaurant isn't even open yet~"

"But there's still Sota~"

"Oh! Right! I almost forgot, then enjoy your meal!"

After smiling and saying goodbye to Aoi and the others, Hori Kyoko disappeared in a flash. Yoshikawa Yuki chuckled and said, "Eh? Hori's really in a hurry~ I wonder if she's in a rush to pick up Sota or in a rush to eat~"

"Both, I guess~ Want to go to karaoke?"

"Huh? Okay!"

"Hori left so early again. Who is Sota? Her boyfriend?"

"Eek~ Boys' curiosity~ Aoi~ Are you going?"

"Of course!"

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Chapter 146 Abandon Resuscitation, Cremate Directly (Please Subscribe~)

"Onee-chan~ Why isn't Daddy back yet~"

Hori Kyoko glanced at Sota, who was sprawled on the sofa like a salted fish, and said with a smile, "It might take a while, but what are you doing, Mom?"

Hori Kyoko paused, noticing Yuriko sitting to the side rummaging through her bag. Yuriko thought for a moment and said, "Eh~ I came here to find the USB drive with my work plan on it, but I can't remember where I put it~"

Kyoko Hori tilted her head, looking puzzled, and said, "Huh? Mom, was this the bag you were carrying when you came back?"

"Eh? Oh! Right, right! As expected of Kyoko~ She's really reliable~"

"So you should be more reliable yourself~ Hey? Mom, what kind of look is that?"

Yuriko said with a smile, "Well, if I had to put it this way, it would be like, Kyoko, you're taking your dad and me to a restaurant with really good reviews for a boy. Is it because the food is good, or the restaurant, or the boy?"

Kyoko Hori didn't think much of it and instead said with some emotion, "Manager Shiraha is amazing, and a really nice person, right, Sota?"

Sōta sat up and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, yes! Big brother is a very nice person! And he's very handsome too!"

"Beautiful? That's more like handsome~ But I'm really curious~ What kind of person is he?"

Just then, the door was opened, and the three of them stood up and walked towards the door. At that moment, a man with silver-gray hair who was about to change his shoes saw the three of them appear at the door.

The man paused, then said with a touch of emotion, "Yuriko, Kyoko, Sota, even if you missed me, you didn't need to come all the way to the door to meet me, did you?"

"Huh? Huh? Huh?!"

The man was speaking when Hori Kyoko and the others pushed him out, leaving him completely stunned. Hori Kyoko closed the door and said irritably, "Kyosuke! We've been waiting for you for ages!"

Yuriko calmly replied, "I was just about to say that too, honey, you came home way too late~"

"Dad, let's go quickly!"

Kyosuke Hori opened his mouth and said, "I came back at the normal time! Hey? At least let me sit down and rest for a while, hey! At least have a glass of water! Hey!"

"What would Cerberus like to eat tonight?"

"meat!"