Chapter 3: Chapter-2: A walk and a new acquaintance. {Edited}
Chapter-2: A walk and a new acquaintance.
Over the weekend, shopping malls were packed almost to capacity. Here is from one, from stores goes couple, as you already guessed this couple, were Alice and Hiro. And judging by the atmosphere, they were discussing something.
- Alice, what do you do? - Hiro said, looking around the area. He didn't want to distract her from the shops.
- Well, I'm a cook! And you? - Alice said with a cheerful face.
- Actually, I'm still undecided, but in 2 days, I'm entering Totsuki Academy! And I guess you can call me a cook, too, haha. - Hiro said, following Alice.
- Oh, what a coincidence, I also study there! - Alice said, surprised.
- Good to hear! And what dishes do you cook? - Although knowing the answer, Hiro decided to ask.
- I prefer molecular cuisine! And you? - she said with pride and interest.
- I don't have any special preferences, as I can cook everything! Hiro said, remembering what he had learned after acquiring the skill of "Cooking Skill" and that knowledge was limitless, or Hiro had not yet reached the end.
Alice stopped and asked him.
- Hmm, interesting!
- You don't believe me? - Hiro said sadly.
- No! - The blonde replied flatly. - Although, if you can cook something now, can you? And if your cooking is equivalent to making tea, then I will believe you and even recommend you to the academy!
- Yes, why not! Only where? - Hiro asked, not sure what she was getting at.
After a moment of considering the situation, he was distracted by one of Alice's actions. She snapped her fingers, and immediately a black car pulled up to us. And Alice immediately sat down and said. - Sit down! I know a place, and if we hurry, we'll make it in time.
After getting into the car, they headed towards the academy for cooking.
- Thank you, Alice, but I think I'll go to the academy myself, because I won't feel so confident.
To which Alice replied. – You're going to take the exam anyway, and I'm just giving you the opportunity, well, if you don't want to, I won't. - Alice said, sipping her tea.
- Have you ever taken part in cooking contests or similar events? - Alice asked, interested in the subject.
- No, because I just recently decided to become a chef! - Hiro said, watching the ever-changing scenery outside the window.
- Well, you're just going to practice on me! You haven't cooked for anyone yet, have you?
- You're right! Hiro said after a moment's thought.
"I wonder what her face would look like if I said I've never cooked before, haha" - Hiro thought, laughing.
- What's so funny? - Alice tilted her head in confusion and asked
- No, nothing, just thought of something funny!
- Hmm, well, okay!
- Can we stop for something to eat on the way? - Hiro asked, noticing that they had entered the shopping district.
- Hmm, good! Hey, are you stalling so you don't have to show me your bad cooking? - Alice said with a grin.
- …
- Hey, why aren't you answering? - Alice asked irritably.
- You know what I'm thinking right now?
- No!
- You're a cook, too, aren't you?
- Don't you believe me? - The blonde asked with a serious face.
- Well, you didn't believe me, so why should I take your word for it? Let's do this, I cook for you, and you cook for me? - Hiro said.
- I think you're right! Well get ready to taste a divinely delicious dish! - Alice said seriously, looking at Hiro.
- Oh, I think today I have a delicious lunch! - Hiro said excitedly. – Then let's not stop, and get to that place quickly!
Seeing how excited he was made her feel even better, and she wondered if he was a good enough cook.
So they spent the time talking and laughing until the car pulled up to the Academy.
- What are we going to do at the academy? - Hiro asked.
- What? I thought you'd know we were here to cook! Was everything you said about being able to cook anything a lie? - Alice said lightly.
- No, I was just surprised that an outsider would be allowed into the academy! - Hiro asked, intrigued by the question.
- Well, I'm the granddaughter of the headmaster of the Academy, so I'm forgiven! - Alice said proudly.
- And if so, then let's go! - Hiro said, ignoring some of Alice's words.
As they got out of the car, he saw a large house lined with people in black suits. Looking at Alice, he saw that she was not paying attention to them at all, and decided to ask:
- So where do we go?
- Come with me, I'll introduce you to someone!
- Oh, so this isn't your house? And who do you want me to meet, I'm all ears!
- Oh, bear with me a little, and my house is several times better than this.
- Yes, all right! I'll be waiting!
As we entered, Alice took Hiro's hand and ran all over the house, looking for someone. And after a few minutes of traveling around the house, they went to the kitchen without finding anyone.
- Well, it's probably not your destiny to meet her, but you'll still make me something, okay?
- Yes, but I'm counting on you, too!
- Yeah!
As they approached the kitchen, the sounds of cooking came from it. While Hiro listened, Alice ran to the kitchen.
- Oh, you're here ... Hiro-kun, come here.
- Oh, I'm coming!
- Wow! There are so many different devices, so many varieties of everything. That's what you'd expect from a rich family. Hey, Alice, are you sure I can cook here? - Hiro asked strangely.
- Yes.…
Before she could finish, another girl's voice interrupted her.
– Who are you? What are you doing here? Alice?
- My name is Hiroto Ichijou, you can call me Hiro. I'm here because she brought me here! - Hiro said, pointing at Alice.
- That's understandable, but what are you going to do here?
- It's clear, Sister, he's here to cook! Sister sometimes I'm just amazed at you! - Alice said, laughing.
- Wh-what?! That's not what I meant. What is he doing in my house and in my kitchen? - Erina said. That girl Alice wanted me to meet was her cousin Nakiri Erina.
- Why not, you're not busy anyway, so I thought you might want to try the cooking of someone who says he can cook anything! - Alice said
- Oh, what kind of rabble said that? - Erina said arrogantly.
- Um, is that me?
- Hiro, start cooking already! - Alice said proudly.
- Um, aren't you going to cook?
- I will, but you first! Maybe you don't deserve to try my cooking.
- Isn't that too arrogant? - Hiro asked, looking at Alice strangely.
- No, it's none of your business! Members of the Nakiri family, sit above the likes of you! - Erina said proudly. - Even though I don't care about her! - Pointing to Alice.
- I think I'll make you something right now, do you have any preferences?
- No, you can cook anything you want, just nothing disgusting, okay?
- I wasn't going to! And Miss Nakiri, don't look down on me just because of the way you speak. Hiro said, looking at Erina seriously.
- Oh, you are aware of my peculiarity, and you have not yet given up, how presumptuous, but since you are so sure of yourself, I will let you use my kitchen, but if I do not like it, you will leave this house at once, and we will not meet again! - Erina said haughtily.
- I understand, but I do not think that we will not see each other again, because in 2 days I am just coming here. - Hiro said with a chuckle.
- Act first, and then say such words!
- Okay, enough talking, Hiro, go and cook, and you, Erina, tell me right away, will you try it or not?
- You must have a lot of faith in him, but I don't want to ruin my day!
- Come on, don't be like that, believe me for once! He's a very good cook! Here's a taste of what he did! - Alice said, giving Erina a bottle of tea, or what was left of it, but she was thinking of something else entirely: "Well, if he's not a good cook, it serves you right, heh-heh!"
- What's it? Tea? - After looking at the tea bottle for a long time, she decided to try it. - I admit the smell of this tea is good, but what about the taste?
As soon as Erina tasted it, she also briefly groaned like Alice had earlier, but she quickly regained her composure, which was to be expected from the owner of the divine tongue, and the experience of a taster for a lifetime, too, did not go away.
- This tea is good, and I admit it's the best I've ever tasted, but it doesn't have anything to do with your cooking. And I'm ready to try your cooking and guide you in the right direction. - Erina said, still proud.
- Oh, don't be so arrogant, you've been moaning like that not so long ago! - what Alice said made Erina blush and deny everything and everything!
- Alice, you were also moaning! - Hiro muttered into Alice's ear, grinning
- ... - Alice couldn't say anything and only blushed.
POV – from the side
So in the kitchen there were two blushing girls and a guy who was enjoying the sight.
While Hiro was enjoying the sight, he suddenly realized what to do and went to one of the tables in the kitchen and began to cook.
Upon waking up, the two girls put their thoughts in order, noticing that the cause of their redness was gone, and was found cooking at the same table, standing not far from them.
They followed the cooking process closely and noted that he was pretty good at what he did.
- By the way, Erina, where's your secretary? - Alice asked, watching the cooking progress.
- She has an assignment today, so she left. - Erina said a little sadly. - Where's your chain dog?
- He has business at his restaurant today and asked to come back. - Alice said.
- I guess you're alone today, too? - Erina said.
- Yes, but Hiro kept me company.
…
After another half hour, Hiro finally finished cooking and placed three plates of perfectly arranged food on the table.
POV-from the side-end
POV – Hiro.
Some time ago..
- Okay, let's see what kind of food is in the kitchen! - Hiro said before heading there. Hiro examined the cabinets, the large refrigerator, and the freezer, and found that they were completely filled.
- Hmm, well, I wouldn't expect anything less from her! Hmm, to cook? - Hiro muttered.
For lunch, I decided to make pork tenderloin with asparagus and rice.
- Hmm, I need some sauce. - Hiro said, thinking that the food might be too dry.
- I'll make cranberry sauce!
While I prepare the ingredients, I preheat the oven and start with the pork tenderloin.
I use a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and starch to season the meat. I fry the meat in a deep frying pan with the addition of vegetable oil over a low heat. When the pork is lighter, remove from the heat and put in a colander to drain the excess oil. Then I put the pan in the oven to bake it.
Peel the asparagus. Cut the asparagus and young corn into small pieces. Cut the garlic, ginger and hot pepper into slices. We spread the pork and asparagus on a plate. And pour cranberry sauce over it.
...
When Hiro finished cooking, he noticed that the newly blushing girls were enthusiastically watching the cooking process, so he put everything on 3 plates and called them to the table.
- Bon appetit! - Hiro said, sitting down on a chair and starting to eat.
- Bon appetit! - Alice answered me.
-…
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- I did not expect it, but it is very tasty, now you are worthy of the great me to cook you one dish, rejoice! - Alice asked, after she had completely eaten the dish that had been served.
- That's good to hear, Alice, but what about Miss Nakiri? - Hiro asked.
- Mmm!....Yes, it's delicious, and I'm pleasantly surprised, but don't get cocky, because I praised you, you still have the whole road ahead of you. Erina said, blushing slightly.
- Be proud of it, even I envy you! After all, she praised your dish when she tried it for the first time, while she told me that my cooking is not very good. - Alice said with a tear in her eye.
- I'm glad, but Miss Nakiri, do you think I can do it? - Hiro asked with interest.
- Like I said, don't get cocky just because I complimented you, because it's not me who decides when you get in during cooking, but a specially trained person, but I think if nothing happens, you can get in. I can only wish you good luck. - Erina said, continuing to eat.
- I understand, but I'm still grateful to you, Miss Nakiri, and to you, Alice. And by the way, Alice, what did you say about making me something to eat?
- Well, I'd love to, but my dear sister doesn't have the equipment for me to cook, so you'll have to wait a bit, okay? - Alice said, throwing the blame on Erina.
- Why do I feel like I've just been dismissed? - thought Hiro at the time.
- What? Why do I have to have appliances for your cooking? And if I had them, you wouldn't leave here and live here, why would I? - Erina said irritably.
- What's wrong with that? It's a good thing that two sisters will live and cook together, isn't it? What do you think, Hiro?
- Um, well, I've never had a sister, so I don't know! But I think living with my family is a good idea. - Hiro said with a smile.
- You see, Hiro thinks so, too! So don't be stubborn and let's live together! - As she said this, the veins in Erina's forehead bulged, and she yelled at Alice.
- ... - all this time, while Erina was venting her anger at Alice, and she in turn was adding fuel to the fire, so all Hiro could do was sit quietly and watch.
...
POV – from the side
After an hour of bickering.
While the sisters were still bickering, a girl entered the kitchen, which immediately attracted the attention of the two ladies. The one who entered the room was a girl with pink chin-length hair and bangs. She was wearing the standard Totsuki student uniform, even though it was the day off, this girl was still wearing her school uniform. This girl was none other than Hisako Arato, Nakiri Erina's secretary, and so far her only friend.
When they calmed down from their recent conversation, they noticed that Hiro wasn't there.
Alice asked Arata. – Did anyone come out of the kitchen?
- Miss Nakiri, I just arrived after following Miss Erina's instructions, so I didn't see anyone leaving this room.
Hearing her words, she looked around and saw that where Hiro was sitting, there was a piece of paper on which was written: "Alice and Miss Nakiri thank you for a delicious lunch, I didn't want to distract you, so I went home. I'll see you in two days, or maybe sooner, because Alice knows where I live!"
Although they were arrogant, they knew the basic rules of etiquette. And from that, they knew they had done the wrong thing.
Pov from the side – the end.
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