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40.93% Life As Hikigaya Hachiman / Chapter 242: [242] Adding More Nutrition (2)

Chapter 242: [242] Adding More Nutrition (2)

Chapter 242: Adding More Nutrition (2)

"Kotonoha? Why are you here, and what exactly are you doing..."

Hearing this voice, Kotonoha's hands trembled slightly, and the fork she held almost dropped to the ground.

Turning around, she couldn't help but exclaim.

"Mom... Mom!"

Huh?

The way the girl addressed her mother made Hachiman raise an eyebrow. He turned his head to see a mature woman with slightly curled short hair standing not far from them.

Brown eyes, delicately applied makeup, a necklace adorned with gemstones around her neck, and a white dress – though the low neckline revealed the ample curves and a deep cleavage.

This was Kotonoha's and Kokoro's little friend's mother, Katsura Manami.

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Looking at the beautiful woman before him, Hachiman nodded inwardly.

Although he knew she was Kotonoha's mother, the pronounced curves on Katsura Manami's chest were undeniably captivating. As a man, his gaze couldn't help but be drawn to it.

After all, ample assets attract attention.

Moreover, in terms of scale, it was the largest Hachiman had ever seen, surpassing even Leonora.

"Kotonoha, what are you doing here?"

Seeing her daughter standing there in a daze without answering her question, Katsura Manami furrowed her brow.

"Uh, Mom... this..."

Faced with her stern mother, Kotonoha felt a bit uneasy for a moment. Fortunately, Hachiman promptly spoke up to diffuse the situation.

"Aunt, hello. I'm Hachiman Hikigaya, Kotonoha's boyfriend."

"Oh? A boyfriend?!"

Hearing this, Katsura Manami shifted her gaze to the young man in front of her.

"Yes," Hachiman nodded.

Having done what needed to be done, he straightforwardly admitted their relationship. After all, he wasn't the kind of guy to eat and run without taking responsibility.

"Why didn't Kotonoha mention this to me?"

Being a strong and assertive woman, Manami wasn't easily fooled. If her daughter had a boyfriend, why hadn't she mentioned it before?

"Perhaps it's because of your busy work schedule, and Kotonoha hasn't found the right time to tell you," Hachiman said with a faint smile. "Also, we only confirmed our relationship not too long ago, so you weren't aware."

From the beach incident until now, it had only been a little over half a year—not a particularly long time.

"I see."

Hearing this explanation, Manami nodded understandingly but couldn't help feeling a bit melancholic. Due to her demanding job, she hadn't been home for a long time. There was a sense of apology in her gaze when she looked at her daughter. However, she still had some concerns.

"Why are you both here? Where's Kokoro? You didn't leave her alone at home, did you?" Unconsciously, Manami's tone became stern.

In her view, if the older daughter left the younger one alone at home and went on a date with her boyfriend, it would be quite irresponsible.

"N-No, we didn't." Feeling a bit frightened by her mother's stern expression, Kotonoha stammered.

Hachiman intervened to ease the situation. "We're here because of my cooking skills. Totsuki invited me to be a guest lecturer for this session, so I invited Kotonoha and other friends to join us at the Totsuki Resort."

"As for Kokoro, she's here too, probably spending time with my sister."

"I see." Manami nodded and then looked a bit surprised. "It seems Hikigaya-kun's cooking skills must be quite exceptional."

Those participating in this breakfast assessment were either employees of Totsuki Resort or its collaborators. Manami's company happened to have a collaboration with Totsuki, so she was invited to participate. She was aware that those invited as guest lecturers were all highly skilled chefs.

So, seeing that Hachiman, a boy of the same age as her daughter, could be invited as a guest lecturer for this assessment, Manami was genuinely surprised.

"Haha, Aunt Manami, you're too kind," Hachiman responded modestly.

"Hehe, Hikigaya-kun is being too modest," Manami smiled in response. However, whether she truly believed him or not remained uncertain.

"Well then, you two enjoy your time together. I won't disturb you further," she said, turning her attention to her daughter.

"Kotonoha, I'll be coming home for a visit in a little while. When that happens, make sure to invite Hikigaya-kun to our house."

"I understand, Mom." Kotonoha nodded quickly in response.

"Great." Manami nodded as well, then turned and left the scene.

As Kotonoha watched her mother depart, she visibly relaxed, and Hachiman couldn't help but find her reaction a bit perplexing.

"What's bothering you, Kotonoha? Are you afraid of your mom?"

After a moment of hesitation, the girl decided to open up, "It's not exactly fear, but my mother has been strict with me since childhood, making me learn a lot, so..."

Understanding her concerns, Hachiman nodded; it seemed the strict upbringing had left an impact on her.

"Take care, Hachiman-kun. My mother is very strict. If you visit our home, it might be..."

Before Kotonoha could finish, Hachiman reassured, "Don't worry, Kotonoha. I'll definitely live up to your mother's expectations."

His confident words eased Kotonoha's unease.

Yes, Hachiman is exceptional; her mother would surely be satisfied.

Thinking this, the girl's gaze toward Hachiman softened.

"Yes, I believe Hachiman-kun can handle it," she said, resting her head on his chest.

Feeling the softness of the girl in his arms, warmth surged in Hachiman's heart.

"If I pass your mother's test, Kotonoha, remember to reward me."

Blushing, Kotonoha lightly pounded his chest with her hand.

Seeing this, Hachiman felt a bit pleased.

Well, it seems there will be a few new unlocked moves.

The two resumed wandering around the venue, trying out any interesting dishes they came across. They also encountered Yui's group, and naturally, the girls joined the team.

As time passed, Dojima announced the names of the qualifiers on the broadcast. However, to the worry of the Polar Star Dormitory members, there was no mention of Soma.

Just as everyone silently prayed, Dojima finally spoke again with only a few seconds left.

"Soma Yukihira, qualified!"

"Assessment complete!"

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"One Punch Man" emerged as the winner for Hachiman's first manga. Apologies to those who recommended other options that weren't chosen.


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Chapter 243: [243] Appreciation Dinner

Chapter 243: Appreciation Dinner

"That's great."

"Haha, I knew it. Soma will definitely be fine."

"Our Polar Star Dormitory still has a perfect pass rate. I'm sure we can all pass this resort training."

Amidst the cheers of the Polar Star Dormitory members, the breakfast assessment officially concluded.

As expected, the top two in terms of servings were Erina and Alice, the two sisters. Alice, true to the original story, exhausted the ingredients and achieved a score of 380 servings.

With guidance from Hachiman, Erina made a breakthrough, reaching a total of 480 servings. She surpassed Alice by a hundred servings, leaving Alice stomping her foot in frustration. She mumbled about preparing more ingredients if she had known, believing that would have secured her victory over Erina.

However, it might indeed have been possible. Erina's dishes were innovative, and with the small portion size, taking two or three servings per person was completely reasonable. She ran out of ingredients half an hour before the assessment ended. If she could have continued, she might have had a chance to compete with Erina.

Apart from the Nakiri sisters, several others had a chance to contend for the top spot. Leaving aside Soma, who chose the wrong dish, both Ryo Kurokiba and Akira Hayama had the ability to challenge for the first place.

However, both of them chose to remain discreet, completing only around 300 servings before stopping.

With the breakfast assessment concluded, the students who met the 200-serving standard all breathed a sigh of relief. Just as they were about to relax, Dojima's voice echoed from the broadcast again.

"Assessment complete. Congratulations to all the students who passed."

"The next assessment will begin in two hours. Until then, it's break time."

Hearing this announcement, the passing students groaned in unison.

Only now did they realize that although the breakfast assessment had ended, this infernal-like training was far from over.

On the contrary, Hachiman and the girls, after finishing breakfast, began exploring Totsuki Resort.

As the entire resort backed onto a large mountain, the group decided to turn it into a sort of spring outing. They climbed the mountain, played in the water, enjoying the scenic beauty of nature.

They played until around three in the afternoon. At that point, Hachiman received a call from Dojima. He mentioned there would be a congratulatory feast for the students who passed tonight and asked Hachiman to come and help. Hachiman didn't refuse this request.

Today marked the last day of the training camp. This six-day, five-night resort training was finally coming to an end, and tomorrow morning, the students would return to Totsuki.

After securing entry for some of the girls for the evening banquet, Hachiman returned to Totsuki Resort.

In the main kitchen, Hachiman noticed several graduates were already preparing dishes.

Everyone is present except for those still engaged in certain projects.

"You've arrived, Hikigaya-kun."

Dojima greeted upon seeing him enter the kitchen.

"Yeah, Dojima-senpai, what's my role?" Hachiman asked as he approached.

"This is a celebratory dinner to commemorate the successful completion of the resort training. We'd like all guest lecturers to prepare one or two signature dishes for the students."

"A celebration? Got it. So, I just need to make one or two signature dishes, right?" Hachiman clarified.

"That's correct. One or two will suffice. However, be prepared to make a substantial quantity, as there are quite a few students who have passed. Consider it a test for you guest lecturers as well. Hahaha," Dojima laughed.

Indeed, even with Hachiman's involvement causing more eliminations than in the original, there were still over five hundred students who passed.

With six people per table, that's nearly a hundred tables, meaning each person needs to prepare at least a hundred servings of the same dish.

Furthermore, since it's a celebratory feast, simple dishes won't suffice. This dinner tests not only their culinary skills but also their stamina and energy.

Fortunately, for someone like Hachiman, this is a piece of cake.

"No problem at all. By the way, Dojima-senpai, will you be cooking this time?"

This guy in front of him is also considered one of the culinary experts in the original. Hachiman is quite interested in his cooking skills.

"How about you, Dojima-senpai? Would you consider making a dish as well? You only need to prepare three servings, consider it a personal request from me."

"Only three servings?"

Upon hearing this, Dojima raised an eyebrow, quickly understanding that Hachiman probably wanted him to make a few dishes specifically for his friends.

"Exactly. In return, I'll also put all my effort into making a dish for Dojima-senpai to taste. How about that?" Hachiman smiled faintly.

"Oh? Putting your full effort?"

Hearing these words, Dojima was somewhat surprised. Wasn't the sashimi from that day already his best effort?

"Yes, it'll be a dish even more delicious than the 'Intense Ice Fresh Sea Bream Mountain.' I believe Dojima-senpai will agree."

"Alright, I agree."

Sure enough, upon hearing about a dish even more delicious than the 'Intense Ice Fresh Sea Bream Mountain,' Dojima readily agreed. As a top chef, his 'greed' far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Just as the two reached an agreement, a lively voice came from the side.

"Naninani, could it be Dojima-senpai is going to have a cooking showdown with Hikigaya-kun?"

Both turned to see Hinako standing not far away, her face filled with curiosity.

"Haha, not at all. Hikigaya-kun and I are just preparing two dishes for each other," Dojima laughed heartily.

"That's right, Hinako-senpai. Dojima-senpai is helping me by making two dishes for my friends, and in return, I'm preparing two dishes for him to taste," Hachiman explained with a smile.

Seeing the synchronized act of the two, Hinako rolled her eyes.

In her mind, she had already classified Hachiman and Dojima together under the same category of 'Deceptive Appearance, Dark Heart.'

Although she didn't inquire further, she walked to her own cooking station, preparing her dishes while secretly observing the two.

She was quite interested in what kind of dishes the two would make. Deciding firmly, she planned to boldly ask for a taste after they were done. Even though her culinary skills were not on par with theirs, being a chef, she too possessed an extraordinary level of 'greed.'


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