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"Can the person who made that dish really say anything about being arrogant?"
"I personally believe that the quality of a dish and a chef never needs too many people to judge it."
"All you need to do is let the person you care about, the person who really wants to eat it, say with a smile that it's delicious."
"While the food war format can certainly help the new generation of chefs grow quickly, that single evaluation standard may be detrimental to their future lives."
Done.
As if lost in the depths of memory, Aoba let out a deep breath.
The feeling of being reborn sometimes gives him a sense of being out of place in this world.
So, out of habit, I raised the corners of my mouth and smiled:
"Of course, perhaps I'm overthinking things, and Mr. Nakiri doesn't need to take my words seriously."
Many things happened in the past, and many lessons were only understood later.
When you're young and full of vigor, you always feel like you can change the world.
But in the end, we realized that not being changed by the world was already a success.
There's no chance to make amends for those things.
Senzaemon Nakiri remained silent.
Hisako's face was already covered in tears.
Erina's golden eyes dimmed in an instant as she watched Aoba's fingers twist together.
Girls are in a sensitive period of adolescence.
They have even greater empathy.
When you see someone you admire showing a bit of vulnerability, the tolerance hidden in your heart seems to overwhelm all rationality.
Staring blankly at Qingye, he had a lot of words stuck in his chest, wanting to say them but unable to utter them.
"Manager..."
Hisako reached out her small hand from behind and quietly grabbed Aoba's arm.
The fact that she could do something like this in front of Senzaemon and Erina shows that she truly understands what they're going through.
"Forehead..."
Yi Qiu 1 Si Ou (IV) felt the soft hands behind her back and her expression became even stranger.
Is the secretary really that bold?
That makes sense, though. They dare to confront him directly and even get physical; they're probably usually suppressed by Erina.
Indeed, every secretary has a contrasting side!
"Aoba-kun, I've learned a lot!"
Senzaemon stood up, his hands supporting his knees, his proud head bowed to the level of the table.
This majestic lion, who had never bowed his head in his entire culinary career, only acknowledged Aoba's philosophy after Aoba slowly spoke.
"what!"
"You flatter me!!"
Aoba also quickly got up and helped Senzaemon up with both hands.
Even if you add up the ages of two lifetimes, he is still not as old as Senzaemon.
This gift shows that they really value him too much.
"Mr. Store Manager!"
Erina Nakiri's gaze was as if she were looking at an idol she worshipped.
Those eyes seemed to shine even brighter than the kitchen itself: "Thank you for your feedback!"
"May I... call you Aoba-sensei?"
teacher?!
Aoba paused for a moment, then shook her head with amusement: "Just call me Aoba, the teacher makes me sound old."
"no!"
Erina seems to have her own convictions about this matter.
"Teacher Aoba!"
"It has been a great honor to receive your guidance twice. Please do agree to this request!"
this moment.
This successor of the Nakiri family revealed her true, unwavering determination!
"this..."
Aoba glanced at Senzaemon beside her.
Seeing that Senzaemon was looking at him with the same hope, he knew he couldn't escape it any longer.
I could only nod helplessly.
"Alright, Nakiri-kun."
"Um!!"
Upon hearing Aoba's agreement, Erina's face lit up with joy, and the tips of her ears flushed a faint blush that had appeared out of nowhere.
With his hands clasped behind his back, somehow intertwined, he leaned slightly forward and said:
"teacher..."
"Just call me Erina."
"Well... I'll gladly accept your offer."
Aoba smiled and extended his hand to Erina Nakiri.
"Erina."
next moment.
Erina bounced like a startled hamster.
He quickly reached out and shook hands with her.
Seeing this, Aoba couldn't help but laugh at the girl's adorable appearance.
The girl kept her head down and didn't dare to look up.
Her face was flushed.
My heart was pounding wildly...
Chapter 26 The Shop Manager's Little Secret! This is your tip!
It was only with great difficulty that he managed to say goodbye despite Erina and Senzaemon's attempts to persuade him to stay.
On the way back, Aoba once again enjoyed the secretary's services.
in the carriage.
The distance between the two is not as distant as it was at the beginning.
Hisako even took the initiative to approach Aoba.
Those large eyes stared curiously at Qingye, making the latter feel a little uncomfortable for a moment.
"What are you looking at?"
"Ahem... It's nothing, it's just that the shop manager sometimes seems like two different people."
"How can they be like two different people?"
Aoba tugged at her collar slightly, revealing her collarbone.
"what!?"
"Manager!!"
Hisako clearly hadn't expected Aoba to play such a big joke.
He stared blankly at it.
Even under Aoba's domineering gaze, he swallowed hard.
"Hey?!"
"No way, are you really getting hungry?"
Aoba was amused by Hisako's blushing and swallowing motion.
He immediately fastened his collar again and sat up straight in his seat.
It's as if I have no desires or wants.
"Manager..."
Hisako felt like a cat whose toy had been taken away when the perks she was getting disappeared.
The pink hair on its head started to tremble.
She stared at Qingye with resentment.
"Huh? What's wrong?"
Aoba acted as if nothing had happened, turning his head to look at Hisako.
"what!!"
"You mustn't tell Lady Erina!"
"and many more……"
"Chu mi..."