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Bab 18: Chapter 18: Cute…

Due to Natsuki Hanaya's visit, the restaurant closed earlier than usual that day.

After finishing the cleanup, Sui was preparing to leave when Manager Mita suddenly stopped him.

"Here's your pay for today." 

He handed Sui an envelope.

Sui took it, surprised by its thickness. Curiosity got the better of him, and he opened the envelope to find a thick stack of 10,000 yen bills—roughly 200,000 yen in total.

"Isn't this a bit much?" Sui frowned, feeling uneasy. He had only worked for about four hours, and his wages should have been closer to 20,000 yen. This was ten times more than expected.

"It's a thank-you bonus. Please accept it." 

Manager Mita bowed sincerely.

"It's really not necessary," Sui replied, though he was short on cash. "It's my job as a chef to satisfy our customers."

A glimmer of admiration appeared in Manager Mita's eyes. He then explained, "We also give chefs a share of each dish sold, and since you used high-quality ingredients, this is your portion."

Sui paused, then nodded. "That's true."

In the end, he couldn't refuse the gesture and accepted the money.

"Sui, starting today, you are officially contracted as one of Kagura Sakaya's chefs!"

Manager Mita announced with a proud smile. "Congratulations!"

"Thank you, Manager," Sui replied, humbled.

"No need to thank me," Mita laughed. "You've earned it through your own skills."

Yuzuki, who had watched the exchange, couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. She had been working at the restaurant for a year and still hadn't achieved this level, yet Sui had done it in just one day.

Later, Sui and Yuzuki boarded the tram together to head home. At one of the stations, they parted ways, and Sui returned to his rented apartment alone.

Feeling pleased with his day and the 200,000 yen he'd earned—enough to last for a while—he settled in. As he sat down and took a sip of water, the bathroom door suddenly opened, and Erina walked out. Without a word, she tossed something at him.

"This is your school uniform for Tōtsuki Academy," she said with a huff. "Make sure you wear it to the freshman ceremony tomorrow."

Sui held up the uniform and compared the size. It fit perfectly. 

"Thanks," he said.

"Hmph, no need to thank me," Erina replied with her usual pride. "If you really want to show gratitude, work hard and make more exceptional dishes."

Suddenly, Sui looked at her in surprise. "Wait... how do you know my clothing size?"

Erina's face immediately turned red. 

"Why are you asking so many questions? I just picked a random set," she stammered.

"Really?" Sui squinted at her, suspicion creeping into his voice. "You didn't go through my clothes, did you?"

"Of course not! I would never do such a thing!"

Erina's face flushed even more, her voice growing louder and more frantic. She fumbled over her words, clearly flustered.

Sui continued to eye her suspiciously. He had only been joking, but her reaction made it clear—she wasn't great at lying.

"What's with that look?" Erina snapped defensively. "As if I'd ever go through your smelly, dirty clothes!"

Erina Nakiri shouted angrily.

"Okay, okay, I got it," Sui responded helplessly.

Seeing his indifferent attitude, Erina felt her anger flare up even more, her teeth clenching in frustration. 

How infuriating!

After Erina stormed off, Sui wandered into the bathroom and noticed that everything was labeled with her name. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Is she really this strict about keeping things separate? he thought.

He then absentmindedly walked into Erina's bedroom, only to realize she was in the middle of changing. Her face flushed bright red the moment she saw him.

"Didn't I tell you not to enter a girl's bedroom without permission!?" she yelled, flustered. "And close the door!"

Sui, catching a glimpse of her soft skin and a cute bear pattern on her underwear, quickly turned away, embarrassed. "Sorry," he muttered as he closed the door behind him.

From the other side of the door, Erina's frustration only grew. "I said to leave first, then close the door!" she shouted, her forehead covered in metaphorical black lines of anger.

Sui awkwardly scratched his nose. "I saw the labels in the bathroom," he said, trying to change the subject.

"That's right!" Erina snapped. "From now on, our personal belongings are strictly separated. Don't touch anything of mine!"

"Understood," Sui replied, nodding. "By the way, Erina, I need to borrow your kitchen."

Erina's forehead twitched in frustration as she ground her teeth. "We're not close enough for you to call me by my first name! You can call me 'Erina-sama' or 'Miss Erina'!"

"No problem, Erina," Sui said casually. "But can I use the kitchen?"

Erina stared at him, speechless. This guy was going to drive her crazy! "The door's unlocked—just go!" she snapped.

"Thank you," Sui replied as he turned to leave. Suddenly, he stopped and looked back at her.

"What now?" Erina asked impatiently.

Sui grinned slightly. "Actually... I think the pink underwear from yesterday was cuter."

"Get out!" she screamed, her face flushed with embarrassment.

---

After entering the private kitchen, Sui took out the reward he had received: two enormous cabbages.

"Wow, these are huge!" Sui exclaimed, marveling at their size. Normally, cabbages were the size of a human head, but these were three times bigger.

"Almond Cabbage

Grade: C-Class Fantasy Ingredient 

Origin: Gourmet Captive 

Description: Though a vegetable, it has a taste and texture similar to almonds. It is a premium ingredient with the protein and sweetness of almonds and the crispness of cabbage."

After reading the description, Sui checked the recipe.

—Shredded Cabbage 

Recipe Grade: Bronze 

Effect: Energizing.

"Alright, let's practice shredding cabbage today!" he said eagerly.

Just as he was about to start...

"Wow, what a huge cabbage!" came a surprised voice. Erina had entered the kitchen, her eyes wide with curiosity. She had never seen such a massive cabbage before.

"It smells fresh and vibrant," she said as she tore off a small piece of a leaf and popped it into her mouth. Her eyes widened with delight. "It's so crisp and sweet—just like almonds! What an incredible flavor!"

For a moment, surprise flickered in her usually composed expression.


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"It's so crisp and sweet, just like almonds! What an exquisite taste!" 

Without hesitation, she concluded that this must be one of the finest ingredients in the world.

"Can you sell it to me? Don't worry about the price."

Erina was nothing if not direct.

Sui found it amusing. It truly was in keeping with the style of the eldest daughter.

"Forget it, I'll just give you one."

He said casually.

"You... want to give it to me?"

For the first time, Erina felt a bit awkward.

"That's right. Consider it rent for your bathroom and kitchen."

Sui waved his hand dismissively.

"Well, thank you."

Erina hesitated for a moment but finally accepted it.

"Just so you know, you're the one offering it. I'm only accepting it reluctantly."

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked away, her voice a little awkward. After all, this was the first time she had accepted a gift from a boy.

"Not very honest, are you?"

Sui shook his head, amused.

"What nonsense are you talking about?!"

Erina, embarrassed, snapped back, "Who's not being honest?"

"Okay, okay, I get it."

Sui replied impatiently.

Seeing him like this made Erina even more upset.

"By the way, Erina, how about tasting my dish?" Sui asked suddenly. If he could get feedback from two culinary elites, his progress would improve even faster.

"I already told you, I'm not that familiar with you! Stop calling me by my first name!"

Her voice was tinged with dissatisfaction, but not as stern as before.

"Got it, Erina."

Sui's casual reply further annoyed her.

"You can call me whatever you want, but if I'm tasting your dish, you'll have to taste mine too."

"Deal."

Erina nodded, then picked up an almond cabbage and headed toward the kitchen counter. She had long been eager to try this unique ingredient.

On the other side, Sui chose some regular cabbage and other ingredients from the pantry to practice his cooking. He couldn't afford to waste almond cabbage on practice, so he settled for the usual kind.

After heating the pan, he added lard, onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing them until fragrant. Then he added dried chili peppers and peppercorns, followed by slices of pork belly. After a few moments, the pork belly was golden and crispy, releasing an enticing aroma.

...

Half an hour later, Sui plated his stir-fried shredded cabbage.

"Taste yours first."

Erina, who had already prepared her dish, had been waiting for Sui.

"Sure."

They each took a pair of chopsticks and began tasting.

Erina took a small bite, then quickly set her chopsticks down with a hint of disdain. "Too much oil—makes it greasy. And you haven't controlled the spice well. Plus..."

Her critical nature kicked in as she listed several other shortcomings. "This dish is far from perfect. There's still a long way to go."

Sui nodded in agreement. The system had only given him a score of twelve points. "True, and the pork belly isn't crispy enough."

Next, it was time to taste Erina's dish. She had prepared a simple cabbage salad, washing the almond cabbage and adding a light dressing. Her main focus was on testing the unique ingredient.

The almond cabbage was indeed delicious—sweet, crisp, and with a texture reminiscent of almonds. Before long, both Sui and Erina had finished the entire plate.

"As expected, it's a high-quality ingredient. Much better than regular cabbage in terms of sweetness and texture. Perfect for eating raw."

Erina was visibly excited. "Do you have any more of this cabbage?"

"No, I got this from a special source. It's quite rare."

Sui shook his head.

Although Erina was disappointed, she understood. Such a precious ingredient couldn't be easy to come by.

Afterward, they both returned to their respective dishes. Sui continued to practice his shredded cabbage, while Erina experimented further with the almond cabbage.

Soon, three hours had passed.

"Here, this is my fourth attempt at shredded cabbage."

Sui handed her the dish.

"Hmph! No matter how many times you try, it won't be easy to satisfy me."

Erina's face was proud, but she picked up the chopsticks and placed a small piece in her mouth.

But this time...

"Huh?"

Her eyes lit up with a flicker of surprise. The dish was spicy yet balanced by the crisp sweetness of the cabbage, and the pork belly was crispy and chewy.

"Well? What do you think?"

Sui asked.

"Hmph, this time it's... passable."

Erina sniffed, trying to hide her satisfaction. "The heat control is still a bit off, though. It could be perfect with just a little more adjustment."

But inside, she wasn't as composed as she let on.

Because his progress was astonishing. While the first dish was full of flaws, by the fourth, it had reached the same level of proficiency.

Eishi senpai, she thought, it may not be long before someone challenges you for the top seat.

"Indeed," Sui agreed. His system had awarded him a score of seventy-two, marking a significant improvement.

Next, they tasted Erina's French country-style cabbage stew.

"This time, the heat was off, and the beef lacks depth of flavor," Sui noted.

"Yes, I didn't pay enough attention this time," Erina Nakiri admitted, nodding. 

Previously, when testing dishes, she always relied on Hisako to taste them, but having Sui's input helped her quickly identify weaknesses. Through this experience, Erina realized the benefits of cooking together. They could point out each other's flaws in real time, leading to quicker improvement. 

This realization made her excited; she was confident her skills would improve rapidly if this continued.

Afterward, the two retreated to their rooms to rest.

Suddenly, Sui remembered that he hadn't requested leave from school yet. He sent a quick text to Yuzuki, asking for help with the leave request. They had exchanged contact information earlier. 

To Sui's surprise, Yuzuki responded quickly, saying it was no problem.

Still awake this late? Maybe experimenting with new dishes? Sui mused to himself.


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