Looking at the various desserts on the table, Kujou Sara showed a surprised expression but didn't directly reach for them.
Seeing this, Yuuko said in surprise, "What, you don't like sweets?"
"Not exactly." Kujou Sara shook her head and said, "It's just that sweets tend to make one lax, so I don't eat them."
"You're still as strict with yourself as before, but isn't it okay to relax a little now?"
Kujou Sara still shook her head, her gaze firm, as if she would absolutely not touch these desserts.
Seeing this, Yuuko chuckled:
"These are Her Excellency, the General's favorite things to eat. Aren't you curious why she likes them? As Her Excellency, the General's most loyal person, it's not very good if you don't understand what she likes, is it?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Kujou Sara's eyes grew slightly angry.
Clearly, as the Raiden Shogun's number one fan, she couldn't tolerate such a provocation.
She stared at the plates of desserts on the table, falling silent.
In fact, Kujou Sara herself doesn't dislike the taste of desserts.
On the contrary, she quite loves the taste of desserts that can relax one's mind and body.
It's just that she is too strict with herself, which is why she has never touched desserts.
After a moment of silence, Kujou Sara whispered, "Then I shall try some."
With an expression that seemed to say, 'How could mere desserts captivate Her Excellency, the General,' Kujou Sara picked up one of the soft, glutinous pastries.
She took a small bite and chewed elegantly.
She blinked in surprise, her eyes sparkling, "This taste and texture... it's the first time I've ever had anything like it..."
It was also Kujou Sara's first time tasting such delicious desserts.
Ten minutes later... Kujou Sara wanted to grab another piece, but her hand was only halfway out.
She saw that the plates on the table were already empty... "How was it? Can you understand why Her Excellency, the General likes desserts now?" Yuuko chuckled from the side.
"Ugh!" Reminded like this, Kujou Sara also came to her senses, realizing her momentary lapse.
She covered her face with her hand and sighed, "Indeed, I shouldn't touch sweets. Once I do, my mind and body relax..."
"No... it's just that the sweets you make are truly too delicious..."
"I understand why Her Excellency, the General has a special fondness for your place..."
Hearing this, Yuuko chuckled, "It's just that Her Excellency, the General happens to love sweets, and I happen to be good at making them. By the way, since these are Her Excellency, the General's favorite things to eat, would you like to learn how to make them?"
Kujou Sara fell into contemplation, her eyes filled with struggle.
Clearly, cooking was not her usual style.
"If you can provide Her Excellency, the General with her favorite desserts every day, it might alleviate some of her stress, to a certain extent, right?" Yuuko continued to egg her on.
"Ugh!" Kujou Sara's eyes became even more conflicted.
Yuuko chuckled, "Don't you want to do something for Her Excellency, the General and gain her approval?"
Upon hearing this, Kujou Sara succumbed!
She looked at Yuuko earnestly and whispered, "Please teach me how to make these desserts!"
Well, as the Raiden Shogun's number one simp (bootlicker), Kujou Sara couldn't refuse such conditions.
"It's still early, so let's go to the kitchen."
"Thank you for the instruction." Kujou Sara nodded seriously.
Afterward, during the afternoon, Yuuko slowly imparted much knowledge about dessert cooking to Kujou Sara.
However, Kujou Sara herself seemed to have some cooking skills.
She wasn't completely clueless.
So, with Yuuko's guidance, Kujou Sara also managed to make a decent-looking dish.
The solidified golden egg was neatly rolled into a block, exuding a subtly rich yet sweet aroma.
Rather than a dish, it was more like a dessert.
It was also Kujou Sara's first time making such a sweet and soft food.
By the way, above the egg roll, a circle and three commas were deliberately carved.
This symbol was identical to the one on the Raiden Shogun's barrier.
Looking at the finished product Kujou Sara had spent the entire afternoon creating, Yuuko didn't hesitate to offer praise:
"It feels pretty good. The sugar ratio for seasoning is just right, the heat control is also very good, and both the appearance and taste are satisfactory. Her Excellency, the General should like it. Of course, if you want to learn other dessert-making methods, you can also come to me."
Hearing Yuuko's evaluation, Kujou Sara's confidence greatly increased.
She bowed earnestly to Yuuko, "Thank you so much for teaching me so many things this time."
Yuuko chuckled, "No, actually, you just have a good foundation, so you caught on quickly."
Kujou Sara shook her head, "No, without your careful guidance, I wouldn't have been able to make it by just studying on my own."
Yuuko thought for a moment and didn't continue to decline, "Then consider it that you owe me a favor."
Kujou Sara nodded, "If there's anything in the future, please don't hesitate to come to me. Although I may not always be able to repay you, I will remember these kindnesses in my heart."
Yuuko smiled and shook his head, then looked at the sky outside the window, which was gradually darkening, and said:
"It's getting late. Would you like to stay for dinner before you go?"
Kujou Sara pondered for a moment, then shook her head:
"No need. I should go back and continue my research on desserts... no, on the path to eternity. Besides, the Irodori Festival is approaching soon, and I need to start getting busy."
"The Irodori Festival, huh? I hadn't noticed. Time really flies."
Yuuko, who had lived in Inazuma for over a year, naturally knew about important festivals like the Irodori Festival.
It was Inazuma's annual festival, similar to the Spring Festival.
After thinking for a moment, Yuuko didn't press her to stay, "Then be careful on your way."
Kujou Sara nodded, bowed to Yuuko again, and then turned to leave.
It wasn't until she had walked out of Yuuko's house and gone some distance away that Kujou Sara stopped, looked up at the dim orange-red sky, and whispered:
"He truly is an incredible person."
"However... I can slightly understand now why Her Excellency, the General likes to go to his place..."
"That... probably isn't just because of the cooking."
"It likely has a great deal to do with him personally."
As the Raiden Shogun's number one simp (bootlicker), how could she not see this about the Raiden Shogun?
She felt that the reason the Raiden Shogun liked to come to Yuuko's house
was not because of Yuuko's excellent cooking skills, but because of Yuuko himself... Shaking her head, Kujou Sara continued on her way... Meanwhile, not long after Kujou Sara left, there was a knock on the door of Yuuko's house.
"Hmm? At this hour, could it be Sayu?"
Yuuko instinctively thought of Sayu for this sudden visitor.
After all, Sayu usually came to his house to relax whenever she had free time.
She even used Yuuko's bed as she pleased.
She was practically treating Yuuko's house as her own.
Yuuko went to the door and opened it.
He saw a mischievous figure standing outside.
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