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"It really...it really tastes so much better!"
"Mr. Store Manager, thank you so much for your guidance!!!"
Asuna took two steps back and bowed to Aoba.
"That's too serious."
Aoba shook his head helplessly, his smile as if he were looking at a brilliant young talent:
"Cooking is an art that brings happiness to people."
"If you don't have the determination to put yourself into this happiness, you can't make it taste good."
His guidance consisted of nothing more than some tricks he had figured out himself.
It was just some mistakes Asuna made earlier.
It doesn't deserve such a formal expression of gratitude from them.
"no!"
The girl was very serious at this moment, her eyes filled with sincerity:
"Thank you so much for your guidance, no matter what!"
Asuna looked up at Aoba.
Suddenly, my eyes became moist.
She knew that she might never be able to fully dedicate herself to cooking again.
Seeing this, Aoba understood the girl's inner turmoil and confusion.
He won't say anything.
She simply picked up another spoon and took a bite of the curry rice that the girl had modified.
The texture this time is much smoother than before.
Although the word "taste" sounds mysterious, it is indeed a real thing.
This is why many chefs nowadays blindly follow recipes.
The basic flavor of each dish depends on the amount of all the seasonings in the recipe.
The reason why many people can't cook well when following a recipe is that they often have the sudden idea to add other things.
Aoba had experienced this when he was learning to cook.
However, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
When you know every detail and flavor of the dish, you can change the recipe at any time according to your taste.
This is also a basic requirement for professional chefs.
Asuna only corrected a few minor mistakes, yet she made such a big improvement, which made Aoba feel a little impressed.
Perhaps the girl is really a genius who is very suitable for learning cooking.
"We must continue to work hard and not stop because of a little progress."
Aoba offered the other person a word of encouragement.
Asuna nodded, but the melancholy in her eyes did not escape Aoba and Tatsumaki's notice.
"It's just cooking, is it really necessary to be so upset?"
After finishing the curry rice in front of her, Tornado glared at Asuna with displeasure.
If you enjoy cooking, then go learn how to do it!
Why are you so sad?
However, as soon as she spoke, she was met with a glare from Aoba.
Tornado, don't you know when you're saying things?!
"Ahem~ She's a bit slow on the uptake, don't take it to heart."
Aoba comforted Asuna, whose expression was clearly downcast.
"It's fine."
Asuna smiled and shook her head, hiding the somewhat melancholic and suppressed emotions, and put on a smile again.
"Who are you calling clueless!"
"Whoever strikes up a conversation, that's who they'll talk to."
"Damn it, Aoba!"
"..."
Perhaps it was the bickering between Tatsumaki and Aoba that temporarily relieved the girl's originally suppressed mood.
"So, will Asuna come tonight?"
Aoba learns about the girl's inner turmoil from the food she cooks.
It's really upsetting to put so much effort into making a dish and then have no one to taste it.
The two of them had only become friends today.
Therefore, he wouldn't pry into the other person's troubles.
But as a new friend, it's still okay to satisfy the other person a little.
When I was instructing her, I was allowed to call her by her name directly.
This is considered the basic boundary of friendship in this country.
Asuna pondered for a moment upon hearing this.
Her family environment values elite education, and as long as she completes the learning tasks set by her parents, she will have a period of time to rest on her own.
Personal relaxation.
It is also part of elite education.
"sure."
After thinking it over, the girl nodded.
"I'll try to come as early as possible. If I get here around 7 o'clock, I'll have to be back before 9 o'clock."
I must get home before dark.
This is perhaps the threshold that every family with a daughter in this country sets.
The rebellious Kasumigaoka student stays here for a long time because her parents are away on business.
And sometimes, it was Aoba who was worried about her and would take her home.
"Is that so?"
"Um, is there something you need, Mr. Manager?"
"No, it's nothing."
Aoba wondered when the guests would arrive.
I'll tell Asuna later.
He simply shook his head slightly.
Asuna looked at Aoba with a slightly strange expression, but didn't press the matter further.
As part of an elite education, she also learns about interpersonal relationships and appropriate boundaries in various etiquette classes.
Not pressing for answers is also a sign of emotional intelligence.
"Are you interested in her and insisting on having someone else come up to you at night?"
The tornado next to it completely failed to convey any atmosphere.
Her eyes darted around Aoba with an annoyed look.
This remark instantly turned the previously cheerful atmosphere in the store into an awkward silence once again.
Aoba twitched her lips as if she had a toothache, then turned to look at Tatsumaki: "I've got my eye on you, okay?"
"Damn it! What are you saying?!"
A blush suddenly spread across Tornado's face.
How could anyone possibly like her!
"Thank you, Mr. Manager. See you tonight."
Just as Tornado and Aoba were about to have a major argument, Asuna smiled and bowed to Aoba in farewell.
She's been out for a long time today, and she still has a lot of classes to attend when she gets back.
Upon hearing this, Qingye simply smiled and waved his hand.
Now that they are friends, there's no need for that anymore.
"See you tonight."
As Asuna was leaving, she tilted her head at Aoba in a lively and cheerful manner.
She looks just like those cute teenage idols on stage.
Watching Asuna's figure disappear into the alley, Aoba sighed softly and returned to the shop.
He had just been thinking of having Asuna make a cameo appearance tonight.
Or you could let her help out in the kitchen and experience the joys of being a chef.
Otherwise, the girl's inner conflict might never be resolved.
Furthermore, although Hina's basic skills may be slightly lacking, with Aoba, an experienced cook, guiding kitchen novices shouldn't be a problem.
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"Damn Aoba!!"
As soon as I entered the store, a noisy voice, which made Qingye's ears ache, rang out again.