Not long after, Maruzensky also arrived at the restaurant.
Knowing that Tokai didn't have time to buy groceries, Maruzensky bought many side dishes.
Of course, the most important thing was… "Shizen, I bought soba noodles."
Saying this, Maruzensky took out several portions of soba noodles and placed them in front of Tokai.
And looking at the soba noodles Maruzensky placed in front of her.
Tokai simply put away the soba noodles, then picked up the food bag from Maruzensky's hand.
The amount of ingredients brought by the three people was substantial, but there was also a high degree of overlap.
So… before Tokai could even think about what kind of dinner would be best, the restaurant door opened once again.
The person who opened the door was Sirius Symboli.
Looking at the food bag in Sirius's hand, Tokai was silent for a moment, then responded: "Sirius, you're here?"
"Yes, Grandma asked me to come. I originally only intended to drop off the ingredients."
Saying this, Sirius Symboli sat to the right of Chiyo O, which was the bar seat closer to the edge.
Sirius's words drew Tokai's attention in another direction: "Speed Symbol also returned to Japan?"
"Grandma needs to handle some matters of the Symboli Family."
Saying this, Sirius Symboli took out a box of drinks from the food bag, then continued: "But Grandma won't be coming today."
"I see."
"Grandma should be somewhere else right now."
Recalling what Speed Symbol had told her a few days ago, Sirius Symboli simply inserted the straw into the straw hole of the boxed drink, then continued: "But during the New Year period, Grandma should come once."
Hearing Sirius say this, Tokai simply nodded, then picked up the food bag that Sirius Symboli had placed on the bar.
After opening the food bag and taking a look, Tokai continued: "Let's have hot pot tonight."
"Hot pot?"
"To be precise, it's Chinese hot pot. The types of things you bought are all quite subtle, so this is the only option."
Saying this, Tokai turned around and handed the food bag in her hand to Tokai Roman.
The preparation of ingredients needed to be handled by Tokai Roman, while Tokai needed to prepare the soup base.
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While Tokai and the others were seated in the restaurant.
Speed Symbol, who had sent Sirius Symboli to the restaurant, had already arrived at Irabu Island at this very moment.
Her reason for coming here was singular.
Looking at the apartment in front of her, Speed Symbol simply pressed the doorbell.
Then, not long after.
Rudolph Symboli, wearing a top that just covered part of her thighs, opened the door.
Then, both fell silent.
Speed Symbol hadn't expected Rudolph Symboli's attire to become so homely after leaving Tracen Academy and her family.
Rudolph Symboli, on the other hand, didn't know why Speed Symbol would appear here.
After a few seconds of silence between them, Rudolph spoke before Speed Symbol: "Grandma, what are you doing here?"
"I came to see you, after all, it's almost New Year's."
Hearing this, Rudolph Symboli simply nodded, then turned and walked indoors.
Although she didn't respond directly verbally, Rudolph Symboli still didn't close the door.
Looking at the open apartment door, Speed Symbol simply walked into the room.
The room was small, so small that Speed Symbol couldn't fully accept it.
But… looking at Rudolph Symboli, who was sitting on one side of the low table, completely unfazed.
Speed Symbol didn't say much, simply sitting on the other side of the low table.
Sitting on opposite sides of the low table, the two looked at each other.
There were not many words between them.
They simply looked at each other.
However, this time, unlike before, it was Speed Symbol who spoke first.
She looked at Rudolph Symboli: "How does it feel to live here?"
"It's quite good. Not many people come to bother me, except…" After recalling Mejiro Sanfeng's situation, Rudolph Symboli continued: "Not many people recognize me here either, so it's a very suitable place to live."
Listening to Rudolph's words, Speed Symbol simply turned her head to look at Rudolph Symboli.
Rudolph Symboli's expression was very gentle, completely unlike her former self.
Her change in demeanor was so significant that even if she returned to Tokyo now, it would be quite difficult for people to recognize her.
After all, the perceived difference was simply too great.
Noticing Speed Symbol's gaze, Rudolph turned to look at her: "What's wrong?"
"No, nothing."
After giving this response, Speed Symbol simply glanced at the magazines and a small bag of soba noodles that Rudolph Symboli had placed on the low table.
Soba noodles, as a food for New Year's Eve in Japan, most people would buy a portion.
However… withdrawing her gaze from the soba noodles bought from the supermarket, Speed Symbol looked at Rudolph: "Aren't you planning to go back?"
"No, there's no need to go back."
Saying this, Rudolph Symboli returned her gaze to Speed Symbol: "There's nothing I need to do there anymore, so it doesn't have much meaning."
Listening to Rudolph's words, Speed Symbol simply nodded. She didn't say much.
Rudolph's abilities were very strong. If she were there, the problems with organizations like Shadai, which Maruzensky and Representative Chiaki couldn't handle, Rudolph could easily resolve.
But now… although the abilities of Representative Chiaki and Maruzensky were barely sufficient, their situation… perhaps I should let Shinsan go back.
With this thought, Speed Symbol turned her head to look at the entire room.
Rudolph Symboli's room was only about five square meters, but it had all the basic living facilities.
And turning her head to look at the soba noodles placed in front of her, wrapped in plastic wrap.
Speed Symbol simply felt that her granddaughter had grown a lot.
Noticing this, Speed Symbol simply stretched, then continued: "Not planning to go back might be a good thing."
Saying this, Speed Symbol stood up, then continued: "I'm going to see Tokai tomorrow. Do you need me to bring anything for you?"
Speed Symbol's words made Rudolph look at her.
After looking at her for a while, Rudolph shook her head: "I have nothing I want to say to Shizen."
"Is that so…"
"Yes, that's right."
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