Chapter 392: How Could the Future Mother-in-Law Not Be Saved?
"Huff... huff... It's so hot..."
"Mmm... It's deep-fried, but why is there so much soup inside, even with the opening?"
"But it's quite fun, biting into it triggers laughter, and even the heavy mood from before feels better unconsciously."
...
Biting into the bun, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
Curious, Joichiro opened his bun to inspect its interior structure.
The interior of the dough was divided into two compartments. The larger one contained clusters of fillings, including some gelatinous substance that melted into a semi-liquid broth when heated.
"No wonder there's so much soup even though it's deep-fried," Joichiro nodded in understanding.
Compared to the original recipe, which used vermicelli to absorb the soup in the filling, Hachiman's method was much more ingenious. After all, vermicelli absorbed soup would compromise the texture.
In the other smaller compartment, there were a few fried beef cubes. With a slight squeeze, the compressed air caused the beef cubes to roll around, emitting laughter-like sounds.
"Interesting. So this is why it can laugh," Joichiro laughed heartily, but then his expression turned puzzled again.
"But how did you manage to create this structure? The bun only has this small opening, was the space divided before wrapping? But that wouldn't work; the dough would compress them together. Hachiman, how did you do it?"
Looking at Hachiman, hoping for an explanation.
Hachiman just smiled slightly and brought over a ball of dough from the kitchen counter. Instead of rolling it into a dough, he made a small incision on the side and dipped his index and middle fingers in oil, then inserted them into the crevice...
Then the flattened dough began to undulate continuously, as if something inside was bustling around. And because his fingers were coated in oil, the interior wasn't dry but rather quite lubricated.
In no time, the flattened dough transformed into an empty pocket inside.
All that was left was to slowly fill it with the stuffing.
But as they observed Hachiman's deft fingers, the expressions of the people present varied.
Komachi and Erina were unfazed; both were quite innocent and didn't notice anything unusual.
Hisako, Alice, and Leonora, on the other hand, sported a faint blush on their faces. Being relatively open-minded Nordic people, they were not unfamiliar with such things.
As for Hisako, since her mistress enjoyed reading manga, many of the manga had to be reviewed by her first, so she naturally encountered some less serious scenes.
As for the remaining gentlemen, well, it's needless to say.
...
After witnessing Hachiman's demonstration, Senzaemon cleared his throat to ease the awkward atmosphere.
"Ahem, Hachiman, your finger... skills are indeed impressive."
"You flatter me, Grandpa Senzaemon."
Though Senzaemon's tone was a bit peculiar, Hachiman still nodded in acknowledgment of his praise.
"How is it? After sampling this dish, do you all feel much better now?"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. After tasting the "Golden Smiling Bun," the heavy atmosphere induced by the Soul Buns had significantly lightened.
Seeing their reactions, Hachiman smiled.
"Then let's proceed to the final touch."
With that, Hachiman walked to the refrigerator and retrieved several cantaloupes, placing them in front of everyone.
"Please enjoy; this is the final dessert."
Observing the cantaloupes in front of her, Erina asked with some confusion, "Are these the post-dinner fruits?"
"Guess?" Hachiman smiled faintly.
"Umm..."
Hearing Hachiman's playful words, Erina pouted in dissatisfaction, but at that moment, Alice noticed something and gently pulled on the melon vine.
The lid of the cantaloupe was directly pulled off, revealing the orange-yellow gel inside.
"This is... jelly?" Alice speculated.
"It's fish aspic, similar to yokan," Hachiman explained.
"For the final dish, the Bouncing Softshell Turtle Soup, please enjoy."
Upon hearing Hachiman's words, everyone also pulled off the lids of the cantaloupes and began tasting.
"Was the cantaloupe steamed with softshell turtle soup? The sweetness of the cantaloupe perfectly masks the earthy taste of the softshell turtle," Gin asked casually.
"That's right. I also added ingredients like umeboshi and hawthorn for acidity, which aids digestion," Hachiman nodded. "Plus, softshell turtle is rich in collagen, which promotes beauty and anti-aging. Ladies, feel free to indulge."
Hearing this, Leonora chuckled, "Haha, Hachiman, you're truly considerate. Nowadays, we need some collagen replenishment, especially when wrinkles start to appear."
After speaking, she touched her own youthful face.
On the side, Alice looked a bit resentful as she glanced at her mother, "Mom, you shouldn't eat it. Middle-aged women should look like middle-aged women; why bother dressing up to look so young all the time?"
Darn it, with such a big bust, a slender waist, and such a youthful face, what if my Hachiman is tempted away?
Thinking this, the girl reached out to grab the cantaloupe from her mother's hand.
"Hey, Alice, let go. This is my cantaloupe."
Of course, Leonora wouldn't let her daughter succeed, firmly holding onto the cantaloupe in her hand.
Thus, the mother and daughter were like children fighting over food.
On the side, the others seemed accustomed to this scene, enjoying their cantaloupes without paying any attention to the antics of the mother and daughter.
In no time, the entire cantaloupe was emptied.
After finishing the cantaloupe, Senzaemon patted his stomach and burst into laughter, "Haha, appetizers, main courses, staples, and even dessert after the meal; this truly is a complete meal."
"Yes, indeed. The final cantaloupe was the perfect touch; the sweetness of the cantaloupe, coupled with the slight tartness of the umeboshi, presented the entire dish with a delicate elegance. And after being refrigerated, the cool sensation is absolutely refreshing."
"Absolutely, this trip was worthwhile. Tasting so many delicious dishes, I'm beyond satisfied."
Gin and Joichiro, the two best buddies, laughed together, while the others nodded in agreement.
Though the number of dishes wasn't large, each one was crafted by Hachiman's hands and could be considered top-notch delicacies, leaving everyone feeling thoroughly satisfied.
"Thank you, Hachiman-kun, for bringing us so many delicious dishes," Senzaemon expressed, standing up and bowing slightly towards Hachiman, with others following suit.
They acknowledged that their enjoyment of these delicacies was all thanks to Hachiman; others weren't as fortunate.
"What are you all doing? Please, get up. I'm just fulfilling my promise to Erina," Hachiman waved his hands, surprised by everyone's actions, and personally helped Senzaemon to his feet.
"Grandpa, you're my elder. How can you bow to me?"
"No, you deserve this respect, Hachiman-kun," Senzaemon insisted firmly, straightening himself up.
"Thank you for giving me hope to save my daughter and granddaughter."
Hearing this, Hachiman recalled Senzaemon's mention of his daughter, Mana Nakiri, earlier.
"Grandpa, rest assured. Since Aunt Mana is Erina's mother, I will definitely do everything in my power to help," Hachiman pledged.
After all, she was his future mother-in-law; how could he not try to save her?
Upon hearing this, Erina's face showed excitement, mixed with feelings of joy and gratitude. Her gaze towards Hachiman softened.
"I entrust you with this, Hachiman-kun. Please, save Mana. I'm counting on you."
Senzaemon bowed slightly to Hachiman again.
This time, Hachiman didn't dodge the bow because it represented the gratitude and hope of a father and a grandfather!
Chapter 393: Are you a horny monkey?
Tap, tap, tap.
In a modest yet tastefully decorated apartment, the sound of keys being typed echoed continuously as a young boy sat busy in front of a laptop.
At that moment, a girl emerged from the kitchen, holding two cups of coffee.
Seeing the busy boy at the computer, a gentle smile spread across the girl's face.
"Hachiman, you've been working hard. Take a break and have a cup of coffee," she said.
"It's okay, Yukino. The website will be finished soon," the boy replied with a smile.
Indeed, the two young individuals were Hachiman and Yukino, and they were currently in Yukino's apartment.
It had been two days since he cooked at the Nakiri household, and Hachiman had made a promise to make the "perfect" Four Sacred Seafood and Eight Treasure Soul Buns for Mana Nakiri once again. After all, the dish he could make glow was currently his pinnacle achievement.
However, he still needed the Nakiri family to collect the ingredients, especially the aged dough. Naturally, the older the better.
Understanding the significance of the task, Senzaemon agreed earnestly to gather the ingredients and promised to inform Hachiman immediately upon collecting them.
Hachiman didn't refuse and discussed the specifics with Senzaemon before bidding farewell with Komachi. Senzaemon had Erina send the siblings back.
Though Alice was a bit unhappy, she didn't dare to disobey her grandfather's orders and could only pout as she watched the three of them leave in the car.
On the way back, Erina also expressed her gratitude.
When they arrived at Hachiman's house, the girl sent Komachi away and expressed her gratitude with a kiss.
After the kiss, blushing, Erina rushed into the car without looking back and urged the driver to leave quickly.
Watching the cute display from the girl, Hachiman couldn't help but smile and, after gathering himself, walked into his house.
...
Back to business, there was a reason why Hachiman came to Yukino's apartment today.
Previously, the two had discussed creating a website for cat supplies to help Yukino achieve financial independence. Today, Hachiman was here to help her build the website.
With his Level 5 Computer module, building a small website wasn't difficult for him.
With the final lines of code in place, Hachiman accepted the coffee from Yukino's hands and smiled.
"Alright, the basic structure of the website is complete. All that's left is to build the consultation module and upload the products."
Taking a sip of the coffee in his hand, he realized it was the slightly sweet flavor he liked.
It seemed that the girl was gradually understanding his preferences.
Thinking about this, Hachiman felt a sense of satisfaction.
On Yukino's side, seeing the website taking shape on the computer screen, a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Thank you for your help today, Hachiman. I'm really not good at building websites."
Hachiman just shook his head with a smile. "It's nothing. No one is perfect, and everyone has things they're not good at."
But hearing this, Yukino couldn't help but feel speechless.
How dare you say that? I haven't noticed anything you're not good at.
Light novels, cooking, kendo, tennis, swimming, martial arts... and now even website building.
Seeing the expression on the girl's face, Hachiman guessed her thoughts and shrugged.
"Come on, I'm an exception. I just happen to have a wide range of interests, so I've learned a lot of things."
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. There's just a little bit left to finish building the website. I'll help you get it done."
Setting down his coffee, he continued typing on the keyboard.
As the saying goes, a man who works diligently is most attractive to women. Seeing Hachiman focused on the screen, Yukino couldn't help but be a little dazed.
Adding the chat module and uploading some cat supplies in the product section...
Soon, Hachiman completed the entire website.
"That should do it. All that's left is to promote this website."
As he turned around, he saw the girl staring blankly.
Seeing this scene, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.
Is Yukino mesmerized by me? Didn't expect myself to be quite charming.
Thinking this, Hachiman couldn't help but smirk, then he had an idea. He reached out, pulled the girl into his lap, and held her there.
Sensing his movement, Yukino naturally snapped out of her daze. She looked down to find herself sitting on Hachiman's lap, and a blush spread across her face.
"What are you doing all of a sudden? Let go of me."
"The website is done. Let me hold you for a while as a reward," Hachiman shamelessly said, feeling the softness of the girl's body in his arms.
Hearing his words, Yukino fell silent and didn't argue further.
Deciding to consider it as a reward for him, the girl shifted her attention to the screen in front of her.
She could see that the website was already basically constructed, with the consultation area and product display area all presented before her eyes. Using the mouse to drag the page, she browsed through the entire website, and Yukino nodded in approval.
"It looks good. This should do for now."
Holding the girl in his arms, Hachiman spoke somewhat absentmindedly.
"Yeah, for now, let's leave it like this. The basic framework is already in place. The most important thing now is to promote the website and build its reputation. Once it gains some popularity, we can expand the site further."
While hugging, Hachiman felt the delicate, fruity scent of Yukino's shampoo wafting around him, making him feel a bit intoxicated. Adding to his feelings was the fact that it was now August, and the girl he was hugging was wearing very little clothing, allowing him to easily feel her soft touch through the fabric.
Hachiman couldn't help but feel his blood boiling.
Not long afterward, the girl who had been snuggling comfortably in his arms suddenly shifted.
As a high school student who had received proper sex education, Yukino knew what was causing the bulge in his pants and couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.
This guy, of all times...
Feeling embarrassed, the girl couldn't resist stretching out her hand and making a 360-degree spin around Hachiman's waist.
"Stop it!"
Hearing Yukino's words and feeling her small movements in his lap, Hachiman couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
"I don't want this either. It's not because you're too tempting, Yukino. I'm just having a normal reaction."
Feeling the increasing discomfort in his lap, Yukino clenched her teeth and twisted Hachiman again, "Can't you just control yourself a little? Are you a horny monkey?"
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