Ochazuke!
Grilled Eel!
Oden!
Tempura!
Chawanmushi!
Teppanyaki Mixed Vegetables!
Finally, a plate of pan-fried dumplings, no spice!
After finishing the Souffle dessert, the gluttonous Rindo actually ordered a few more dishes from Sosuke!
Regarding her appetite, Sosuke always had the urge to complain; he really wanted to know how big her stomach was and why she could always fit so much food!
But.
On the other hand.
He wished every customer who came to his Izakaya could eat as much as she did, so his business would flourish even more!
So, after that, he didn't say much and began to prepare these dishes according to Rindo's order.
...
Unlike other grilled eels.
Sosuke's grilled eel dish, with its seemingly delicate fish slices, actually had a slight chewiness.
Taking a bite, a delicious flavor subtly emerged in the mouth, not overly rich but exceptionally delicate and refreshing!
At the same time.
During the process of preparing the eel.
Sosuke also habitually used a 'Ikejime' technique.
By quickly destroying the eel's nerves and bleeding it, he preserved the fish's optimal state, making the fish meat even more delicious.
Fresh!
Fragrant!
Clear!
Sweet!
Crispy!
This was the ideal texture for grilled eel!
What excited Rindo even more was the special sauce, a blend of savory and sweet, along with the garnish of sesame and pepper salt, which added even more freshness and aroma.
At this moment, Akikubo Momo, the 'little loli' hugging a doll nearby, looked at Rindo's ravenous eating with a hint of disdain!
Then, she deliberately moved her seat, keeping a certain distance from her!
Perhaps, there was a real reason why she had previously ignored Rindo's request and didn't want to go out with her.
After all, this foodie truly could eat a lot every time they went to a restaurant!
...
"Momo!"
"Why are you so far from me?"
"Come closer, I'll give you the other grilled eel."
"You don't know how fragrant the crispy eel skin and the soft yet firm fish meat are when you eat them!"
"Especially that rich yet non-greasy texture, it almost stole my soul; and the rich special sauce doesn't dominate at all, instead preserving the original flavor of the eel as an ingredient."
"Ah!"
"Mmm mmm mmm!"
"Indeed, this taste is amazing!"
At this moment, Rindo thoroughly chewed and swallowed all the eel meat in her mouth.
She ate and looked at Akikubo Momo, who was hiding far away beside her, and couldn't help but say with a smile.
"No!"
"After eating three Souffle desserts, I'm full!"
Hearing this, Akikubo Momo directly refused.
"Full?"
"You've only eaten that little bit of Souffle, your appetite is really small!"
"Forget it, forget it."
"It's fine if you don't eat; these are all dishes made by Sosuke's Restaurant, it's not bad for me to enjoy them alone!"
With that, Rindo continued to bury her head, munching away.
It seemed that in front of delicious food, good friends like Akikubo Momo could become less important.
...
The rain in early spring.
Carried a deep sense of desolation.
Originally, it shouldn't rain this heavily in this season.
But with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightning, the pouring rain still brought coolness to the entire city. And under this baptism, the night of the entire world seemed to become fresh and also dim!
Although Erina and Hisako were schoolmates with Rindo and Momo, their relationship wasn't that familiar.
Therefore.
The air in the Izakaya was always filled with an awkward atmosphere.
At the same time, perhaps unable to bear Rindo's eating habits, the 'little loli' Akikubo Momo finally chose to sit in the seat closest to Sosuke.
Occasionally, she would secretly glance at Sosuke.
Seeing him idle again, he stood straight by the cooking counter with his arms crossed over his chest, sometimes a faint smile appearing on his face, which made her heart flutter!
Finally, as if sensing Akikubo Momo's gaze on him, Sosuke turned his eyes to her and met her gaze!
Involuntarily.
Akikubo Momo was a little flustered.
She quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at Sosuke anymore!
...
"Sosuke's Restaurant."
"There's something I've been wondering about for a long time."
"Was your right hand burned? Although it doesn't look very serious."
Then, in Akikubo Momo's mind, Sosuke's slightly red right hand suddenly appeared, and she gathered her courage to speak.
"Hmm!"
"It's nothing."
Sosuke just nodded.
After hearing this, Akikubo Momo could only raise her head again, staring blankly at Sosuke's right hand for a long time.
Finally, after a moment of hesitation, she detached both hands of her plush bear "Butch" that she held in her arms and personally handed them to him.
"Here."
"These are... these are the heat-resistant gloves I often use!"
Seeing the pair of pink heat-resistant gloves in front of him, Sosuke was slightly stunned.
Although many customers who came to the Izakaya were always polite to him and dared not be presumptuous!
After all, with his superb culinary skills in this world where gourmet food reigns supreme, he naturally earned much respect and admiration!
But it was only his first time meeting the 'little loli' in front of him, and she already wanted to give him something. Although these heat-resistant gloves were not very valuable, it was clear they were a gesture of affection!
"Akikubo."
"You should keep them for yourself."
"My burn isn't serious, and I was also inconsiderate when I was just making the dish!"
After speaking, Sosuke declined.
...
Nearby.
Erina, who hadn't left yet.
Was sitting there with a blush on her pretty face, feeling awkward and complicated, not knowing what to say!
After all, her visit this time must have been completely unexpected by Sosuke, which was why he hastily made that Reincarnation Spring Roll dish without being fully prepared!
"Honestly."
"Did he really have to make a dish like that?"
Erina muttered to herself.
She must have mistakenly thought that Sosuke went to such lengths to create that most perfect dish just for her!
Therefore, thinking of this, she was more or less touched!
"Sosuke's Restaurant!"
"Please, accept them."
"These heat-resistant gloves are a gift for helping me solve the Souffle dessert shrinking problem!"
Seeing Sosuke refuse, Akikubo Momo felt a little disappointed.
"Alright!"
"Consider it a thoughtful gesture!"
The fleeting look of disappointment was fully caught by Sosuke's eyes.
So he first fell silent, then no longer had the heart to refuse, and reluctantly took the pair of heat-resistant gloves from Akikubo Momo's hand.
And seeing that Sosuke had actually accepted the item, the faint blush on Akikubo Momo's face finally faded, replaced by a sweet smile!
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