"From now on, Sanae-san is my fiancée."
"Eh? Fiancée?!"
The teased Kochiya Sanae looked shocked, not knowing what to say.
Although she had thought about cooperating with the popular restaurant owner in some way, she had never planned for the two to become husband and wife.
Seeing Sanae's flustered appearance, the gods sitting on both sides burst into laughter.
"Of course it's a joke. Although I quite like young man Luke now, I don't have the idea of sending my own shrine maiden out yet."
"That being said, the fine wine brewed and cuisine made by Luke are indeed delicious. If we can cooperate, it will surely bring many changes."
Suwako and Kanako spoke one after the other.
Hearing the explanation, Sanae, cupping her cheeks, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Subsequently, she looked at the restaurant owner...
A handsome young man, but the current Sanae had no intention of marrying.
As the maiden of 'Moriya Shrine', she still had many things she needed to accomplish.
"Suwako-sama, Kanako-sama, you seem to have drunk and eaten a lot... The offertory money at the shrine hasn't been much recently."
Seeing the numerous wine cups and dishes placed on the tabletop...
Luke understood Sanae's concerns, left his seat, and walked towards the kitchen.
Even though he wasn't drunk, Luke still poured himself a cup of hangover-sobering tea to improve his focus.
Then he spoke to the shrine maiden before him.
"Don't worry about this point, Sanae-san."
"Th-that... Luke-san means...?"
"I heard some information from Aya."
"Could it be referring to... cooperation?"
"That's right. Moriya Shrine plans to cooperate with the restaurant, right? I permit you to post small advertisements here to promote your shrine."
Eh?
Sanae was greatly surprised.
She hadn't said anything, yet Luke directly approved.
Could Suwako-sama and Kanako-sama have informed him in advance?
Sanae couldn't help but look at the two gods she believed in; they also showed surprised expressions.
Seems it's the same, everyone was unaware...
"After this, I will also design a pastry for Moriya Shrine to be used as 'promotional material', but eighty percent of the profits will be mine."
"Eighty percent..."
Sanae was a science student in the outside world, her thinking very rational, though occasionally she pursued extraordinary things in Gensokyo that the outside world lacked.
Precisely because of this, Sanae felt that an 'eighty percent' profit share was very, very high.
So she was somewhat curious.
"Assuming... the pastry is very popular, what does Luke-san plan to do with that money?"
"Recently, there have been more takeout orders, so I plan to start a takeout service. Therefore, I need to hire some tengu, wages naturally need to be paid."
"So that's how it is. But the restaurant currently only has Luke-san alone, right? Takeout and in-store sales, can one person manage?"
"Indeed, it's time to consider hiring new staff..."
Who would be suitable?
Several choices popped into Luke's mind, unable to decide immediately.
Different from the issue he was worried about, Sanae pondered the question regarding the 'eighty percent profit'.
Before she could give an answer, Suwako and Kanako spoke in unison.
"Okay, let's do as you say."
The two gods showed no hesitation at all.
Sanae quickly stepped forward.
"I'm very grateful Luke-san is willing to help, but..."
"No matter, Sanae. You haven't tasted young man Luke's cooking yet, right?"
Saying this, Suwako picked up a piece of Oden and stuffed it into her mouth.
Mmph?!
The aroma of meat, the fragrance of corn, also mixed with the unique mellowness of rich broth.
Less like Oden, more like a delicacy only found in a 'Hundred Flavor Hot Pot'.
To be able to fuse these flavors together without conflict or cancellation...
How was it done?
Sanae, who usually only made simple dishes, had absolutely no answer in her heart.
Kanako saw her expression, drank the last bit of fine wine heartily, then raised the corner of her mouth.
"Tastes pretty good, right? As long as the popularity is high enough, even if the profit is only one-tenth for us, it's enough. After all, there's no reason why pastries made by Luke wouldn't sell well."
Kanako, full and satisfied, was very optimistic about this cooperation.
Even if Luke took the lion's share, she had no objection.
Sanae, chewing and swallowing the Oden, understood the reason why the two great gods agreed after having a practical experience.
As long as the quantity is sufficient, it will bring huge changes;
It's a very simple math problem.
If twenty percent profit is calculated on huge sales volume, Moriya Shrine wouldn't have to worry about the future!
At that time, they could both attract worshippers through delicious food, and also use the profits obtained to continue renovating the shrine, expanding the area, becoming bigger and stronger!
Ultimately—
Surpass Hakurei Shrine!
Sanae began planning the future in her heart.
No, should be called fantasizing.
She clenched her hands into fists.
"I understand. Please cooperate with us, Luke-san!"
Sanae finished speaking and extended her right hand towards Luke in the kitchen.
"Sure."
Luke responded with a smile, shaking the girl's right hand.
"Thank you! Luke-san!"
Witnessed by the two gods, Suwako and Kanako, the 'Restaurant X Moriya Shrine' collaboration plan was officially finalized.
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