"Oh, right! Sui brought a gift," Leonora said curiously. "What did you bring?"
Erina, cheeks flushed, whispered, "It's tuna for sashimi and sake."
What was supposed to be a simple family dinner felt more like a formal meeting with her parents. The thought made Erina uncomfortable.
"Sashimi and wine? That's quite a thoughtful gift," Leonora said cheerfully. "Father, shall we try it?"
"Absolutely," Senzaemon agreed with a nod.
Leonora stood up, her curiosity piqued. She wanted to see the gift for herself.
After a few moments, the gift was brought in. As it was for Erina's elders, Sui hadn't been stingy. He filled an entire box with premium tuna belly sashimi. As for the sake, there had originally been two Sakeyashi Fruits, but Tohru drank one. Sui mixed the remaining sake with fruit juice, and bring four large bottles.
"Such polite children," Leonora commented as she began slicing the sashimi into thin, delicate pieces. She arranged them neatly on a plate and brought them over, along with one of the wine bottles.
"Please enjoy. The sashimi is exceptionally good," Sui urged.
"Really? Then we won't hold back," Senzaemon replied with a hint of amusement. As the head of Totsuki Academy, he regularly enjoyed the finest tuna sashimi in the world. It would be a tall order for any sashimi to impress him, but he appreciated Sui's gesture nonetheless.
"Sui, you didn't even tell me you had new ingredients! You only brought them for Erina," Alice pouted, clearly upset.
But Sui remained silent, thinking, 'Weren't you abroad?'
"Sui's sashimi must be delicious!" Alice exclaimed eagerly, picking up a thin slice, dipping it into a bit of wasabi, and taking a bite.
"Oh? Really?" Sōe smiled and joined in, eager to taste it himself.
The moment the sashimi touched his tongue, his eyes widened in surprise. He had tasted countless high-quality sashimi before, but this was on another level.
"The richness of the fat combined with the delicate texture—it's exquisite," Senzaemon said, his deep voice carrying a note of awe. "The sashimi I've had before can't compare to this."
"This is incredible!" Sōe echoed, clearly impressed.
Suddenly, another wave of energy pulsed through the room. The women shrieked as their clothes vanished once more.
"Another pulse?" Senzaemon muttered, closing his eyes and lowering his head as his own clothes ripped apart, exposing his muscular frame.
Even Sui's clothes were blown away by the intensity of the pulse.
"How annoying! This is the second time today!" Leonora complained, her face turning crimson as she shyly covered herself with her hands. This time, however, she had stood up, giving Sui an unobstructed view of her lower body.
She was taller than her daughter, Alice, and her long, white legs appeared especially slender. She wore purple lace panties, very revealing with hollowed-out designs that left little to the imagination. A small strip of fabric barely covered her private area, while the rest exposed the round fullness of her backside.
In contrast, Alice and Erina's underwear was far more modest, with cute little bows that made them appear girlish.
Noticing Sui's gaze lingering, Leonora shot him an embarrassed glare.
"I'm sorry," Sui quickly apologized, looking down.
"Would someone bring us some clothes?" Senzaemon and his son, Sōe, knelt on the ground, heads lowered, eyes closed, speaking in unison.
"Yes, of course," Erina, her face bright red with embarrassment, hurried off to fetch clothes. She soon returned, and they all dressed quickly, including Alice and Sui.
"I deeply apologize," Senzaemon said calmly once everyone had changed. "I've never had sashimi so delicious that it caused this reaction."
Erina nodded quietly, her face still pink with embarrassment.
"But Sui, your sashimi truly is remarkable!" Sōe said, laughing warmly.
Senzaemon smiled as well. "Indeed. This level of quality deserves something special. Please fetch my prized Black Dragon Daiginjo sake. Such excellent sashimi should be paired with exceptional wine."
This sake came from one of the top breweries in all of Japan. Even Senzaemon had only a limited collection, reserving it for special occasions.
"Wait, didn't Sui bring sake as well?" Alice suddenly asked, reminding everyone.
Senzaemon chuckled, "Ah, you're right. Let's try Sui's sake instead."
Sōe also smiled, clearly intrigued, as Erina opened one of the bottles. The moment the cap came off, a rich fragrance filled the air—a blend of fruit and a hint of coconut.
"What an incredible aroma! Is this fruit sake?" Senzaemon's eyes brightened with excitement.
Erina poured the wine for her grandfather and uncle, and both men lifted their glasses, eager to taste it.
The wine was light yet flavorful, with a potent fruity sweetness and the smooth undertones of coconut. It left a pleasant, lingering fragrance in their mouths, making each sip a memorable experience.
"Exquisite!" Sōe exclaimed, his eyes lighting up with delight.
"It truly is the finest fruit sake," Senzaemon agreed, nodding with a smile. Despite his preference for traditional sake with its timeless elegance, he couldn't deny how much he enjoyed this fruity and vibrant wine.
"How much of this wine do we have?" Sōe asked, clearly enamored with it.
"Haha, are you planning to take my sake?" Senzaemon laughed heartily. "This was a gift from Sui, after all."
"Perhaps you could share some with me, Father?" Sōe asked with a sheepish grin.
As the father and son jokingly squabbled over the wine, Sui chuckled. "I brought four bottles, so there should be plenty for everyone."
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"Oh? Four bottles?" Senzaemon and Sōe's eyes lit up simultaneously.
Sui's sake bottles weren't ordinary. Unlike most, which only appeared large due to thick glass, his were filled to the brim. Each bottle weighed about two to three pounds, more than enough to last for several days.
Sui nodded. "Yes, that's right."
Since it was a gift for Erina's elders, he had added less juice to the sake, resulting in a higher alcohol concentration. In total, he had prepared about ten kilograms and brought it all.
"Father, how about giving me two bottles?" Sōe asked.
"No way. I can only spare one," Senzaemon replied sternly, showing no mercy, even to his own son.
"Actually, I have more. If you like it, I can send some to you," Sui offered to Sōe.
Sui had already seen the price of the Sakeyashi Fruit—500,000 yen each. It was a high cost, but considering the wine it produced, he felt it was worth sharing. After all, it was only right since he'd unintentionally ended up involved with someone's daughter.
"Oh? Really?" Sōe's eyes gleamed, and he burst into laughter, patting Sui's shoulder. "Young man, you're a good one! Just call me uncle from now on."
It was clear that Sui's gesture had earned him favor with the family.
"Go ahead, call him uncle!" Alice urged with a smile, delighted by how well Sui was getting along with her family.
Feeling a bit awkward, Sui relented and called him uncle.
"Hahaha! No problem at all. From now on, we're all family," Sōe said, laughing heartily.
Alice, overjoyed, chimed in, "That's right! We're family now!"
"Oh my, I'm really looking forward to you and Erina-chan getting married in the future," Leonora teased with a smile, her rosy-red eyes twinkling as she glanced at Sui.
The meal continued, with the family enjoying the sashimi and dishes Sui and the girls had prepared, alongside the delicious fruit sake. The atmosphere was lively and harmonious, full of laughter and conversation.
Though they were part of a prestigious family, they still valued the importance of tradition and affection, creating a warm family bond.
Throughout the dinner, Alice flitted around like an excited bird, sometimes leaning on her grandfather, other times hugging her mother, full of energy.
"Alice, stop being so rude," Erina said, her forehead twitching slightly with annoyance. "You should eat properly. Now, sit down."
"Haha, it's fine. We're all family here," Senzaemon laughed as his granddaughter playfully clung to him.
"That's right! Erina, you're such a stickler for the rules," Alice teased, sticking out her tongue.
"Erina-chan is still as serious as ever," Leonora remarked, covering her mouth with a smile.
Alice echoed her mother's expression, both mother and daughter looking identical in their cute, mischievous gestures.
"Sui, come pour my father a drink!" Alice suddenly said, her eyes lighting up as she dragged Sui over to Sōe.
Though Sui felt slightly embarrassed, he obediently poured a glass for his future father-in-law.
Sōe, clearly pleased, laughed and drank the glass in one go.
"Now, pour one for my mother too!" Alice excitedly pulled Sui over to Leonora.
"Oh, what a lovely boy," Leonora said with a smile as Sui poured her wine. She took a small sip, her pale, elegant face flushing slightly, making her appear even more beautiful.
Sui couldn't help but wonder if Alice had a deeper motive for making him pour wine for everyone. Still, he appreciated the effort to bring him closer to the family.
Next, Alice had him pour a glass for Senzaemon, who laughed heartily before downing it.
Realizing that Alice was deliberately fostering closeness between him and the Nakiri family, Sui felt deeply grateful for her efforts. While Senzaemon held a high status, there was a slight distance between him and the rest of the family. Alice's actions seemed to bridge that gap, something Sui silently appreciated.
"Sui, you should drink this next!" Sōe raised his glass, his voice booming.
"Wait, we're still minors! Drinking isn't allowed, right?" Erina said, concerned. It was illegal for those underage to drink in Japan.
"Oh, Erina-chan! You're already so protective of Sui and you're not even married yet! What will it be like once you two are wed?" Leonora teased.
"No… that's not…" Erina stammered, her face reddening as she shyly looked down.
Resigned, Sui gulped down the wine, but it was much stronger than he expected. He coughed immediately after the first sip.
"Are you alright?" Erina asked, patting his back gently.
"What a sweet boy," Leonora chuckled as she poured him another glass, clearly amused by his flustered state.
"I want to drink too!" Alice suddenly declared.
"No, Alice!" Erina shouted angrily.
"I don't care!" Alice retorted, grabbing Sui's glass, taking a small sip. She stuck out her tongue, making a face, "It's so strong!"
Meanwhile, Leonora had also had quite a bit to drink. Her cheeks flushed, she stood up, chopsticks in hand, and announced, "I'll sing a song for everyone!"
Using the chopsticks as a microphone, she began to belt out a song in poorly pronounced Japanese.
Sui could only watch in disbelief. While her voice was beautiful, she was completely out of tune, making the performance unintentionally funny.
"Mom! You're drunk!" Alice cried, rushing over to pull her down.
"I haven't finished singing! Let me sing just one more song!" Leonora protested, sounding almost childish in her intoxicated state.
Sui couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Who would've thought that someone as elegant and noble as Leonora could be so... funny?
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