Chapter 5-8 (Temporary) Qualification Round for Martial Arts Tournament in Royal Capital -Before Departure-

 Pack a large lunch box.

Sandwiches, stuffed with lots of food.

Put in some grilled chicken and mashed potatoes.

And bacon-wrapped asparagus and tomatoes.

 

“Mmm-hmm.”

“Oh, brother, you're so enthusiastic.”

“Hmm? Well, I'm in a good mood. But still, Wendy didn't come again, even though I invited her this time......"

 

Chris suggested that I get up early today and make lunch for the qualifiers when we watch them.

This time I called Wendy properly and she responded, so there should be no saddening.

By the way, here's what happened.

 

'Wendy, I'm making lunch today!

'Master! Uh, yeah, uh, uh, ......'

'Wendy shh shh shh!'

'Um, sorry, I'm a little busy right now......'

'Hmm, what are you busy with? Do you need any help?'

'No! I'm fine!'

'Bugs! There's bugs in here!'

'What? Shiro is here too'

'Yes! So I'll get them, Lord beware!'

'Ok. Don't kill them with your bare hands......'

'Mm-hmm! I'll see you later! And I want more meat in my lunch!'

 

It was like.

It seemed that Shiro and Wendy were doing something together.

Well, in that case, I decided to put my skills to use and made a lunch box.

 

“Good morning, every-!

"...... Hayato? It's not polite to gush out of your mouth as soon as you see someone, is it?”

"I'm not! Why are you wearing that frilly apron again?"

"That is why! When I asked Freed about it, he said it's the only one available!"

“”Freed? Is it true?"

“Yes. There were some insect bite marks, and I heard that our guest is not a big fan of insects, so we prepared this one for him. Bwah!"

 

It's a shame! It would have been like that if he had held on a little longer.

Why are you turning your face away and holding back your laughter?

Hmmm?

 

“How can you not laugh Chris, ......?”

"Well, once I got used to it, it started to look more and more adorable.”

 

When Chris says that, Hayato looks at me seriously and I try posing.

I bring both fists close to my chin, tilt my head slightly and wink at him.

 

What do you think?

Isn't it perfect?

 

“Oh, ...... I don't need breakfast. ......"

“Hayato-sama, I'm feeling a little under the weather, so may I take the rest of the day off today?"

“Ha-ha-ha. Don't be shy. I will make you some beefsteak"

“It's too heavy for the morning!”

"I'll make dessert for Freed. A bucket of pudding?"

"I don't have a sweet tooth. ......"

“Special pudding a la mode with whipped cream and sweet fruit would be great”

...... accepted. I'll have something called bucket pudding."

 

Okay, here we go!

I'll cook a 3cm thick beefsteak to a firm medium rare.

I'll make a bucket for the bucket pudding with alchemy.

Of course, I won't allow any leftovers, will I?

 

"Bucket pudding: ....... It sounds fascinating."

"Don't do it. You'll end up hating the delicious pudding."

 

That kind of thing is only good because it's the right amount.

Desserts that are simply too much just bore me.

 

"Well, I'm going to grill steaks as I declared."

“Probably two steaks, since Shiro will probably want to eat it when she sees it"

 

“Oh, you really do cook.”

"Words to live by! If you're a man, eat meat!"

“Then I'll have some meat too. ......”

“Hmm? Do you eat meat, too?

“......, no, I don't want to.”

 

I think that's a good idea.

I'll make the bucket a little smaller than a tub.

Don't worry. I'm sure it will be easy to make with magic space!

Enjoy your meal!

 

“A man in frilly apron humming and cooking ....... It's surreal.”

“Chris, stop with the serious remarks because it works best .......”

 

Because it's going to make me giggle!

Even though you're reopening the door, go back to the bare bones and stab me in the heart!

 

"Huh. ....... So, what are the Hayato's doing here? Eating snacks?”

"No, no. We'll be leaving right after breakfast on a carriage today, so we thought we'd call you."

“Yes. I'm all set. I've made eight separate boxes"

 

And since the food is stored in a magic space, there is no need to worry about it spoiling, and it can be served warm.

I might as well make soup, too.

This is no longer a lunch box......

That's what space magic is all about. It is a very useful skill.

 

"Oh, I see Wendy's not here."

“Yeah, I think she's doing something with Shiro.”

"I see. Oh, this looks delicious. Can I have some?"

“What? I knew it. You're just snacking on it.”

“This asparagus bacon is to blame. Oh ...... it doesn't disappoint me."

"Chris made it. She's also prepared some dishes that the Japanese like, so you can look forward to what she has in store for you in the future."

"Ufufu, I learned a lot of dishes from Hayato-sama's hometown! But many of them can't be made without Soy souce' or 'Miso'......"

"Well, there are many dishes that can be made by making soup stock from dried food and seasoning it with salt"

”Yes! I'll do my best so that Hayato-sama will someday say, 'I want to drink miso soup every day!"

“Oh, yes! Good luck!

“Hey, Itsuki-san, what are you teaching ......?”

"It's a common phrase among the Japanese. I teach her that it's a magic spell that is said when you are at your maximum affection for Chris."

 

It's a classic standard.

Chris is a good cook and I'm sure she'll make a delicious miso soup.

The biggest problem is that there is no miso. ......

Well, at worst, soup will be fine.

I've already taught her how to make it.

 

"Well, well, if it's miso soup that Chris makes, I'd like to drink it every day. ......"

"Hayato-sama!"

 

Chris smiles as the background glows with a heart sign.

I have only seen Chris and Hayato together recently, but I wonder if he is taking good care of the other members of the group.

Well, maybe it's because I cook and have tea with Hayato, so I'm inevitably there with Chris most of the time.

 

"Hey Freed, what do you think of this scene?"

“I think it's very good that they're getting along so well. Everyone seems to be really happy since they came back."

“Yes. Well, good friendship is a beautiful thing, isn't it?"

“That's a good quote. I will remember it."

 

You are so serious, aren't you?

But it seems that they all love each other equally.

I'm glad my fears were unfounded.

 

Well, I'll make a beefsteak.

I'll give you a 4cm thick one.

...... It's not because I miss Wendy here.

Damn it, I'm not flirting with her or anything.

It's just a courtesy.

 

I'm going to heat up the iron plate with some tasty black mormons for now.

 

Now all that's left is soup.

How about making corn soup with giant corn?

This corn is like corn, but each kernel is huge.

Moreover, the kernels grow like flower petals, and only four kernels can be taken from a single stalk.

The taste, however, is as good as corn.

I am not so sure about corn soup without the graininess, but if it tastes good, it's fine.

 

I need to mash the corn, strain it, and add a little milk.

Then butter, salt, pepper, and some soup stock.

Hmmm...I don't have ...... solid consommé.........

Well, I'll take some of the meat and vegetable soup that I plan to have for breakfast.

 

“Oh ...... how nice looking Itsuki-san is cooking. If only I didn't see the apron. ......”

“Leave it alone there, ....... Are you done flirting?”

“Well, that ...... yes ......"

 

Don't be shy now.

I already seen that kind of youthful exchange taking place right in front of me.

 

“I'd prefer a little more flirting. But still, my cooking skill level is not going up. ......"

"How many levels are you at now?"

“I'm only at level 1."

"What? That's a little strange, isn't it?"

"I'm not sure how to do it. I wonder why......"

 

Like, I can't cook the food from the original world?

No, cooking is cooking and that's not going to happen.

Hmmm... I don't know .......

Well, I'm told that it only increases the status compensation, and I'm making satisfactory food now, so I guess it's okay.

Okay, I'm not going to worry about it.

 

Better yet, let's taste the corn soup first.

Take a small plate with a ladle and sip a little.

Hmmm......... I knew that giant corn is sweeter than regular corn.........

 

"Chris, can you taste it?”

"Uh, yes! Is it corn soup?"

"Can I taste it, too?"

“Yes! Let me know if I'm missing something."

 

Hayato, Chris, and Freed poured some on a small plate and tasted it.

As for me, I'd like to make it a little saltier and less sweet......

 

"It's sweet and delicious!”

"Yes, it is. Very tasty."

"As for me, I think it could be a little saltier."

 

Hmmm.

I wonder what I should do. ......

Freed doesn't like sweet foods. ......

Hmmm......

 

“There's too much meat for lunch, and the saltiness can be taken off that way, so I'll just keep going.”

 

I prepare another small bowl and start to make the same thing, mashing and straining the corn.

 

“Oh, are you going to make another one?

"We're going out today, so I thought I'd make one for the people at the pavilion"

 

Normally, Chris is making the food for the people who work at the pavilion, but this time we are all going to observe the qualifying rounds.

 

“You don't have to worry about it, you know? We'll eat as we see fit. ......"

"No, we're grateful for your hospitality......"

 

I'd love to serve you snacks anyway, but I don't have much time right now. ......

I have to make a bucket of pudding just for Freed today!

But I'll try to serve one before I leave.

 

"Thank you very much. I'll tell employees to eat it gratefully since it was made by a guest.”

"No, just eat it normally. ......"

 

It's not that big of a deal.

I think it would definitely taste better if Chris, who usually makes it, cooked it.

 

Well, it's about time for everyone to gather in the dining room.

 

"Chris, just take care of the rest and start preparing breakfast.”

“Yes. Hayato-sama, can you help me?"

“Sure. Can I just arrange the plates?”

"Yes! I'm counting on you!"

 

Well, I guess I'll start making bucket pudding.

 

"Um, where are you going ......?"

"I was thinking of going to the alchemy room to make a container for bucket pudding."

“Can't you just use the bowls over here at ......?”

“Small, very small. I need to make a bigger one, 3 times bigger? I need to make one that's at least three, maybe five times bigger"

 

I want to see how big I can make it.

If I fail, it would be a waste of ingredients, so I would like to make a pudding as big as a tub, although it is only a realistic size.

Fortunately, I can cool it in a magic space, and if I cool it for a long time, it will harden.

 

"Please! Could you please make it in this bowl!”

“Uh...... this?”

 

He handed me a medium-sized bowl.

It's longer and bigger than the size of a cleaning bucket......

 

"All right, I'll make it with this. I'll make it with this.”

“Oh, thank you very much.”

"But I'm going to go to the alchemy room."

“Why?"

"To make another pudding. Not for Freed, I just want to make a big pudding."

"I see. Well then, have a nice day. ......"

 

Now, I don't think I'll be able to finish it before I go out, so I'll serve it to him at night.

If he is that big, surely he can eat the pudding in this bowl that I improved with alchemy to have a deeper bottom, right?

For now, I think I'll go to the alchemy room to process the bowl and make the container.






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