After teleporting home.
Tohru and Kanna were obviously much happier and full of anticipation for tomorrow.
Kanna picked up her phone, went to the backyard, sat on the swing while swaying back and forth, searching for pandas, zoos, Akihabara and such things.
Seeing it was almost time to open.
Tohru hummed a song while cleaning the dining room once over, trying to keep it tidy.
6 PM.
When the time came.
With the small shop opening.
Four people entered from the alley entrance.
Takanashi Touka, Takanashi Rikka, Nakiri Erina, Arato Hisako.
They came together.
Then entered together.
Upon entering.
The hot summer instantly disappeared.
The cool natural temperature made everyone who entered feel a tingle throughout their body, take a deep breath, and feel much more refreshed.
Heat made people irritable and decreased appetite.
Now in a cool environment.
Their mood improved, appetite improved, and mindset improved too.
As soon as Takanashi Rikka entered.
She looked around, and after discovering Kanna was nowhere to be seen.
She ran to Hayashi's side and asked: "Where's Kanna? I don't see her."
Hayashi pointed toward the backyard: "She's in the backyard. Go find her."
"Okay."
The backyard had two doors.
The inner one led out through the back door of the house.
There was another one from the innermost part of the dining room.
Strictly speaking, there was also another passage.
That was along the edge of the house, there was a walkway that could accommodate two people walking side by side - not wide but not narrow either.
Takanashi Rikka came to the backyard and called softly.
"Kanna?"
Takanashi Rikka looked around but didn't find Kanna.
"I'm here."
Then Kanna's head popped out from the cradle, looking at Takanashi Rikka.
"Oh, you came. Want to watch TV?"
"No rush." At this time, Takanashi Rikka's gaze was already attracted by the backyard with three swings, three sunflowers, and an ancient tree.
She ran to the swing to take a look.
Then looked at the cradle that was like a bird's nest, the pure white cocoon-like hammock, and the crimson ancient tree.
Each one looked full of story and artistic sense.
"Kanna, these are all..."
"All made by Hayashi." Kanna looked slightly proud and confident: "Everything here was made by Hayashi. Pretty, right?"
"This is so cool!" Takanashi Rikka sat on the swing and swayed, "This swing feels so comfortable to sit on."
Kanna also nodded vigorously with excitement, her face full of happiness:
"Right? This was made by Hayashi's own hands, woven with very beautiful, very beautiful little flowers. It's really super comfortable to sit on. I love it so much."
Kanna raised her two cute little hands, as if she wanted to embrace the whole world, constantly talking about how amazing and excellent Hayashi was.
Takanashi Rikka also nodded excitedly: "Hayashi-kun is really amazing, like he can do everything. This is the most comfortable swing I've ever sat on."
"Hehe~, right, right?" Kanna happily clapped her little hands.
Takanashi Rikka: "Kanna, help me push it, let me play properly. Then I'll help push you."
"Okay~." Kanna nodded adorably, walked behind Takanashi Rikka, gently pushed her back, pushing Takanashi Rikka up little by little.
"Hahahaha, fun, so fun. Kanna, use a bit more force, this isn't high enough."
Kanna looked slightly worried: "But if I use too much force, it might be dangerous."
"Hayashi specifically reminded me that when helping others push swings, I can't use too much force, otherwise if something dangerous happens, he'll knock my head."
Saying this, Kanna pouted her mouth, poking with her two little hands, looking pitiful.
But Takanashi Rikka, who had chuunibyou, said nonchalantly: "Don't worry, Kanna."
"I'm the future super demon king who will dominate the entire universe. How could I be defeated by a little swing? Just push with confidence and force."
Hearing this, Kanna tilted her head adorably, remembering what Hayashi had reminded her:
"Kanna, if your friend wants you to push the swing hard, then you can use a little bit of force, but absolutely cannot let the swing go higher than the railing height, understand?"
At this time, seeing Takanashi Rikka's expectant face, Kanna suddenly understood and nodded vigorously:
"I know."
"Takanashi Rikka, then sit tight."
Takanashi Rikka immediately said happily: "Okay."
Then her two little hands tightly gripped the swing, her eyes full of nervousness. To say she wasn't scared would be a lie - no matter how tough she acted with her words, she was actually a bit afraid.
Moreover, she hadn't played on swings since losing her father...
At first she closed off her heart. Although she was much better now than before, she had never touched swings again.
So just sitting on the swing made her feel like she was back in childhood. And Kanna behind her felt as kind as her father who used to push her swing when she was little, which made tears flash in Takanashi Rikka's eyes.
However, she felt more happy than anything.
Because it was her father who helped push her swing when she was little, today this swing was made by Hayashi for Kanna, and now she was sitting on it too.
Didn't that mean this swing was also made by Hayashi for her?
Thinking of this, Takanashi Rikka unconsciously murmured: "Papa Hayashi~"
Immediately, Takanashi Rikka's pretty face turned red as she came to her senses, wanting to find a crack in the ground to crawl into. How could she say such embarrassing words?
Kanna looked at Takanashi Rikka whose expression kept changing - nervous one moment, shy the next, distracted the next - and said puzzled:
"Rikka, I'm about to start pushing. You better hold tight."
Takanashi Rikka said nervously: "Okay."
Then she gripped the swing tightly, sat steadily on it, and looked at the sky with anticipation.
Wasn't swinging just the process of flying toward the sky again and again?
She really wanted to fly toward the sky like a little bird.
Kanna pushed hard: "Heave!"
Takanashi Rikka: "Hahahaha, so fun! Kanna, again, again."
Kanna nodded: "Okay."
Then the two little girls played with great joy, couldn't be happier.
Seeing Takanashi Rikka so happy, Kanna was also extremely happy.
Moreover, others expressing love for the swing Hayashi made made her even happier than others praising herself.
And this swing was made by Hayashi's own hands for her, it was her exclusive treasure that others could only envy her for possessing.
If they wanted to play, they had to personally come find her, not like her who could play whenever she wanted.
And not just the swing - any other toys, as long as she wanted them, she believed Hayashi would definitely make them for her.
Thinking of this, Kanna's little face was full of happiness. Then looking at Takanashi Rikka who had been playing for a long time, she said happily:
"Rikka, Rikka, it's my turn to play."
126. Changing Tastes, Three Girls' Dessert Experience
Takanashi Rikka, who was still enjoying herself, couldn't help feeling a bit lost. She still wanted to continue playing, but shouldn't good friends share?
And it should be Kanna's turn to swing too.
The two switched positions. Takanashi Rikka looked at the adorable Kanna and said with a smile:
"Kanna, then I'm going to start pushing."
Kanna nodded.
Then Takanashi Rikka began pushing the swing.
As a dragon, Kanna could freely soar through the air. Moreover, her physical abilities and constitution completely crushed humans in every aspect. Even if she really fell from a hundred meters high, she would be completely unharmed.
So when she swung alone before, although she had fun, now being pushed forcefully by Takanashi Rikka was much higher than when she swung herself, though still not exceeding the railing height.
Even so, this made Kanna extremely excited, as if she had discovered a new world. Her eyes lit up as she said excitedly:
"Rikka, Rikka, use a bit more force. I want to fly higher."
Takanashi Rikka said worriedly:
"That won't work, Kanna. Did you forget what Hayashi-kun told you? The swing's height can't exceed the railing height, otherwise it would be dangerous."
Hearing this, Kanna, unable to argue, could only pout and say:
"Fine, then use just a tiny bit more force."
"Just a tiny bit."
"Anyway, Hayashi said not to exceed the railing height, he didn't say we couldn't go as high as the railing."
Seeing Kanna's happy and expectant appearance, Takanashi Rikka no longer hesitated.
After all, spending so much time with Kanna, she had also discovered some unusual things about her.
Like in terms of energy and strength.
Clearly a petite and cute little girl, even shorter than her, this little loli, appearing even more adorable.
But her energy far exceeded hers, which was understandable since she was a little kid.
But in terms of physical ability and strength, she was simply like Superman, making her wonder if Kanna was Superman wearing human skin.
Takanashi Rikka: "Kanna, then I'm really going to start. Take off!"
"Wow!" Kanna screamed excitedly, extremely happy. "Rikka, again, again."
"Okay."
Then Takanashi Rikka maintained the same force, each time pushing Kanna to the same level as the railing, which made Kanna incredibly excited.
This was much more fun than when she transformed into a dragon and flew to high altitudes.
Clearly she could easily leap and fly to heights hundreds of times higher than this.
But the feeling was completely different from being gently pushed by someone and swinging up like this.
Swinging clearly had no danger.
But it just made her feel happier and more thrilling, even with a slight fear that she might fall and eat dirt.
So this was how fun swinging could be when played this way. I'll have to call Tohru and Hayashi to play too later.
Kanna thought to herself.
Meanwhile, inside the late-night diner.
Seeing her younger sister go to the backyard to find Kanna to play, Takanashi Touka's lips curved up slightly, already used to this.
Then, she sat at the front counter with anticipation in her eyes, her gaze alluring, just quietly staring at Hayashi.
Hayashi also looked at Takanashi Touka and smiled back:
"Long time no see. What would you like today?"
Takanashi Touka's watery eyes rolled around, she thought for a moment, then said firmly:
"This time I want to try something different. I want to eat some sweets. Do you have any good recommendations, store manager?"
Hayashi smiled wryly and shook his head. Takanashi Touka was still the same, appearing serious on the surface but seeming to hide a mischievous soul.
Being so familiar yet calling him "store manager."
If it were someone else, Hayashi would find it normal.
But if it was Takanashi Touka, he felt this was definitely teasing.
He was actually being teased!
Was there any justice left?
Any law and order?
But speaking of it, Hayashi was still very happy that Takanashi Touka could come.
Hayashi: "Since you want sweets, I recommend you try osmanthus cake."
Takanashi Touka's eyes lit up and she nodded: "Great, I hope the store manager's skills haven't deteriorated."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely satisfy you."
"Good, then I'll wait for it."
Saying this, Hayashi walked into the kitchen to make that dessert.
The two girls Nakiri Erina and Arato Hisako, who were looking at the menu in Hayashi's shop, also excitedly said together:
"Hayashi-kun~, we want some too."
Hayashi nodded with a smile:
"Okay, okay, everyone gets some."
Then Hayashi skillfully walked into the kitchen to make osmanthus cake, while also making them a sweet strawberry milkshake.
Hayashi was certain that this dessert would definitely amaze them.
Because his proficiency was already maxed out, Hayashi made osmanthus cake with ease.
If before, making one osmanthus cake might have taken over half an hour, now he could finish it in at most ten minutes.
Finally, under the expectant gazes of the three girls, Hayashi came out carrying a large tray with six pieces of osmanthus cake and three cups of strawberry milkshake.
Looking at these simple yet mouth-watering delicacies, all three girls felt their taste buds dancing.
If not for maintaining their fairy-like image, all three girls would have been unable to resist reaching out directly. They were even excited enough to want to stand up and immediately grab them to taste.
Even Nakiri Erina and Arato Hisako, who were most skilled at making delicious food, had eyes full of anticipation and shock.
Only those who also had deep research into cuisine could know how incredibly shocking it was that Hayashi could make such delicious food in such a short time.
The two girls' eyes met, both seeing the excitement in each other's eyes. They gently pursed their lips, then joined Takanashi Touka in putting their hands together and saying softly:
"Itadakimasu."
Hayashi extended one hand gentlemanly:
"Please."
The three girls picked up a piece of osmanthus cake, brought it to their lips and gently took a bite. A flavor that melted in their mouths hit them.
This taste made them feel as if they had entered food heaven, momentarily completely immersed in this wonderful flavor.
The three girls kept savoring the food in their mouths, as if reluctant to swallow it, hoping this delicious taste could be preserved forever.
Nakiri Erina exclaimed:
"Hayashi-kun, your dessert is really too delicious. Even the world's top gourmets couldn't make such a taste."
Arato Hisako nodded vigorously in agreement:
"Exactly, exactly."
"I tried many different methods at home before, thinking about imitating your detailed approach."
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