People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Unfortunately, a mobile church is already too obvious a target..."

Kanzaki Kaori sighed and said, "Let's see. If there's really no other way, I have one last place to choose from—a place where we'll never be found, where it's absolutely safe, and where Index can have a healthy and happy life..."

"Then why not send it over now?"

"Because if that happens... it'll be much harder for you to see her casually again, even though she'll remember you and you'll still meet up..."

Stiyl sighed and said, "The point is... Index, isn't it? Let's go... let's find somewhere else first."

"Um...."

"Stiyl! Fireweave! Hurry! Hurry!"

Seeing Index running ahead with her comic book and backpack, the two smiled and then followed at a leisurely pace.

Meanwhile, at the edge of a park, a girl with brown hair smirked as she looked at the vending machine in front of her. If the vending machine were alive, it would definitely shout, "Don't come any closer!"

Unfortunately, the vending machine doesn't... So, the next moment, the vending machine naturally made a bang, and the vending machine turned into a self-service beverage buffet.

The girl casually grabbed two cans before leisurely walking away, muttering, "It's so hot... What's wrong with this summer...?"

"Hmm? This is...."

After walking for a while, the girl saw a door placed by the roadside. She guessed that someone had replaced the door, and didn't pay much attention to it. But as she passed by, she suddenly narrowed her eyes and jumped back a step.

She stared warily at the door before her. She had actually sensed danger emanating from it. Keep in mind, she was one of the Level 5 members that Stiyl had mentioned before... She had actually sensed danger... No, it wasn't danger, it was more like a powerful force.

However, the powerful force that suddenly appeared beside her couldn't possibly be some kind of airdrop supply package. Besides, she's a physical attacker, so what kind of supply would she need?

After staring for a while, the girl suddenly noticed a ring of light around the door. She narrowed her eyes and threw the other can of drink in her hand over. Since it was an empty door, the door opened immediately.

Then....

And that was it, nothing happened. The girl's face darkened, and the next moment she said with a grim expression, "Who played me for a fool! How dare they!"

As the girl spoke, something like electricity appeared around her, making her look like a human power bank. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Index running towards her, followed by Stiyl and Kanzaki Kaori.

The girl calmed down. Stiyl and Kanzaki Kaori simply nodded to her and left. The girl glanced sideways and whispered, "When did so many dangerous guys come to Academy City...?"

"Who is she? Do you know her?"

"LV5, Railgun, Misaka Mikoto..."

“LV5.....Heh...”

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Chapter 109 Kobayashi Rindou's Idea, the Nervous Girls (Please Subscribe~)

At that moment, Kobayashi Rindou was rummaging through his sunscreen and other things in the room. When he saw the swimsuit on the side, he smiled but didn't say anything.

"Sister Longdan..."

Kobayashi Rindou paused for a moment, then turned around and saw Erina and the other two girls walking towards him. Kobayashi Rindou asked in confusion, "Eh? Aren't you going to change into your swimsuits?"

Erina glanced at the pink suitcase beside her and whispered, "Rindou-nee, when are you planning to use this suitcase?"

"You can use it when Ali arrives in a couple of days."

"Huh?! So early?!" x3

Kobayashi Rindou said irritably, "Come on, this is a very urgent matter, okay? I'm about to lose control myself. It's quite impressive that you've been able to hold back for so many days. Erina, dating and marriage are somewhat related, but strictly speaking, they are not the same thing."

Erina whispered, "That makes sense... but... is it really that urgent...?"

"Yeah, first of all, some people aren't always here, and secondly, just thinking about it is exciting, how could it possibly take so long?!"

Erina and the other two puffed out their cheeks and remained silent. Kobayashi Rindou smiled and said, "Erina, are you very nervous...?"

Erina blushed but still whispered, "Hmm... isn't the time a bit too tight...?"

Rindou Kobayashi sighed and said, "Erina, Alice, Hisako, you need to understand something..."

"What?" x3

Kobayashi Rindou said gently, "You want to take this step and confess your feelings, right?"

"Hmm..." x3

"You went to choose it with me, right?"

"Hmm..." x3

Kobayashi Rindou chuckled and said, "So, your goal isn't just to have fun or simply date, but... marriage. Have you thought about that?"

Erina paused for a moment before nodding and saying, "Rindou-nee... I know what you mean... We're not playing around; we're facing a life-changing event, and we need to be responsible for ourselves. We can't think about useless things right now..."

"Pretty much, Erina. Now that you've made your decision, there's no need to have so many concerns. Just like in the beginning, if it weren't for Lucy... we might still be stuck in this situation, and this trip might not be like this."

"So, sometimes things that seem complicated are actually quite simple. You just need to give yourself a signal of courage. Your nervousness is simply because of the unknown."

"Unknown?" x3

Rindou Kobayashi nodded and said, "Yeah, I don't know how to start, I don't know what will happen if I say it, I don't know what to do afterward, I don't know what the future holds, so I just keep overthinking and in the end it all comes down to my nervousness, and then I start imagining all sorts of ways to start."

"Why worry about so much? Since you've already figured it out and made up your mind, it's a simple matter, just a matter of a few words. And you should also know very well that you will not fail."

Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "It's just a matter of one sentence... Erina, Alice, Hisako, I'll ask you one last time! Do you have any regrets? Answer now!"

"No!" x3

"Isn't that good? If you like it, seize the opportunity. Are you going to back down at the last minute? In the end, you'll only regret it. There are still a few days left. You'd better calm down, just like you, Lucy, and I said at the beginning."

"Just say what's on your mind. It's that simple. What's so difficult about it? It's just a matter of being nervous and shy. If you don't dare to do it, in the end, you'll be the ones who suffer. After all, you've already made your choice in your hearts, haven't you?"

Erina clenched her fist and said, "I understand... but Rindou-nee, I'm still nervous, what should I do? I... I'm your first love..."

"It's normal. Once you've made up your mind to call out to Bai Yu, you won't be nervous anymore because your mind will be blank. At that time, you can just rely on your thoughts and speak as if you were reading from a script. Once you've finished speaking, your mind will return to normal."

"Really?" x3

"Of course, because that's how we all are, isn't that amazing... By the way, how about I give you a suggestion?"

"Okay!" x3

The three girls looked at Kobayashi Rindou with expectant eyes. They felt that Kobayashi Rindou was very dazzling and reliable at this moment. She was indeed a mature woman, a woman with one foot in the hall of marriage. Kobayashi Rindou's thinking and way of handling things had matured a lot, which was especially obvious compared to them.

Kobayashi Rindou waved his hand and said, "Don't stare at me like that. It's not a very effective method. Since you're so nervous when you're sober, then you can talk about it when you're drunk!"

"Eh?!" x3

"Alcohol emboldens cowards, right? When the atmosphere gets lively, I can give you guys a boost. Lucy and the others aren't stupid, they'll definitely know. You're all a bit tipsy yourselves, so if we all cheer you on, you definitely won't be nervous anymore."

Alice blushed and said, "But...wouldn't that mean confessing in public?"

"What's wrong with that? Kraki and Dekkera are like that, aren't they? So is Ziyin. Sometimes, the atmosphere can actually help you reduce your tension. Trust me, it's true. If you're really nervous, this is the best way."

Erina whispered, "Does it...do it really work?"

"Of course, the three of you were all staring blankly when you were drunk yesterday, so there's no problem."

"Um... well... how about giving it a try?"

"Hmm..." x2

Kobayashi Rindou chuckled and said, "You guys... you really are still just little girls..."

"Eh?!" x3

"You still have a long way to go, learn slowly."

"Oh..." x3

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Chapter 110 Kobayashi Rindou's Aspirations, A Subtle Change (Please Subscribe~)

Erina and the other two didn't leave. They chatted with Kobayashi Rindou. Basically, none of them went out. The reasons were simple: they were either visiting each other, a little shy, or taking a shower.

Erina sat on the sofa and said expectantly, "Rindou-nee, are you all ready?"

"Huh? I was all ready, just about to change into my swimsuit when you guys showed up. What's up?"

Erina sighed and said, "Rindou-nee, you've changed so much..."

Kobayashi Rindou thought for a moment and said, "It's probably because I went from being a naive girl who was running around the world to a mature woman with one foot in the door of marriage. After having this identity, there are a few things I need to know."

"What?" x3

“I am a mature woman now. I am not alone. I have my own family. Every word and action represents the image of my family. In the future, I will be a wife and a mother, so I should change my mindset and be more careful and patient.”

"I need to learn to be mature and steady, and I need to work harder to improve myself. I'm not a child anymore; I need to act like an adult and take responsibility for myself and everything around me."

Erina and the other two shook their heads blankly, completely bewildered. They were still just young girls; they hadn't even become girlfriends yet, let alone wives and mothers...

Alice asked curiously, "Sister Longdan, I've heard that women who marry for love think about a lot of things. Is that true?"

Rindou Kobayashi nodded and said, "That's right, Yuko and I often discuss these things."

Hisako asked expectantly, "What did they talk about...?"

Kobayashi Rindou thought for a moment and said, "What will our wedding be like? What will we call Shiroha after we get married? What will we do instead of staying at home? Will we get fat after we have children? How cute will the children be? What will they be called? And so on and so forth, I could talk to you about it all."

Erina said with some emotion, "I just can't understand it... They're not even married yet, how can they think so far ahead..."

"After all, it's a marriage of love, so of course I'm looking forward to our future together..."

After thinking for a moment, Kobayashi Rindou said softly, "Whether it's being able to wear a wedding dress and make vows with the person I love in front of everyone, or having a child together, I look forward to both."

"Think about it, maybe I'll become a chef at WGO in the future? Working with my sisters, and when I come home in the evening, I can see my children and my loved ones at a glance, eating a carefully prepared meal, and chatting about the interesting and boring things that happened that day."

"I'll be happy when my child's grades improve and I'll be upset when they drop. It'll be a lively gathering when everyone gets together on my child's birthday. I'll just watch my child grow up day by day and have my loved one by my side all the time."

"No matter when, no matter how mature, stable, capable, or strong I am outside, I am always a gentle and loving mother at home, and a child who never grows up in my partner's eyes... You don't know what that feels like."

Erina and the other two swallowed hard. Although they didn't know what Kobayashi Rindou was thinking—they didn't even know what they would look like in a wedding dress—they could tell from Kobayashi Rindou's gentle eyes and uncontrollable smile that she... was truly looking forward to it, so very much...

This feeling of happiness made Erina and the other two very curious and expectant. Suddenly, Erina thought of something and whispered, "Rindou-nee... can we see the actual product that was made?"

Kobayashi Rindou paused for a moment, then, seeing the expectation in Erina's eyes, he smiled and said, "Alright, but you can only take one look."

"Mmmmmm!" x3

As Kobayashi Rindou spoke, he took out two keys, opened two locks, then opened the combination lock, and finally, without even opening the box, he simply opened a crack, reached in, and took out a small red box.

Erina and the other two girls looked on with anticipation. When the small box was opened, their eyes lit up and they stared intently at it.

"So beautiful..." x3

At this moment, they seemed to understand Kobayashi Rindou a little better. This was really something to look forward to... Kobayashi Rindou closed the box directly, glanced at it, and then smiled and said, "Oh, so it's Eirin's."

"Sister Longdan..." x3

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Alice clenched her fist and said, "We need to provide the assist!"

Kobayashi Rindou paused for a moment before laughing and saying, "Alright, alright, I won't forget. Don't worry, what else could you not trust about me?"

"Yeah!" x3

"Alright, everyone go back now. I should change into my swimsuit and go out too. I haven't gone swimming in ages. On such a hot day, swimming and eating barbecue is definitely the most enjoyable thing!"

Erina and the other two nodded and left. Rindou Kobayashi smiled and shook his head. Erina, standing outside the door, sighed and whispered, "Looks like I'll have to muster up my courage..."

"Hmm..." x2

Alice suddenly realized something and said somewhat strangely, "Hmm? I feel like... am I overlooking something...?"

Erina said irritably, "Are you drunk and still asleep?"

"No, no, I'm originally from Scandinavia, so I definitely won't be affected. I feel... maybe... um... I forgot, Mom mentioned she'd be coming to check on me during the summer vacation..."

"Aunt Leonora? No way, she said she was coming, but she never came. I guess she did some research and decided not to come."

"Wait a minute... Knowing how capricious Mom is, she would definitely abandon unimportant work to cause trouble..."

"Um... Aunt Leonora would kill you if she heard that..."

"Uh... Oops, Oops... Go change into your swimsuit! Mine looks much better!"

"Who gave you your confidence?!"

"Hmph!" x2