Kamishiro Rize paid the bill and left.
On her way home, her Kagane eyes had been deactivated.
However, in her mind, Yuzuki's last words to her still echoed.
This was the first time Kamishiro Rize heard someone indifferent to... devils, ghouls, and humans?
She seemed to see from a god's perspective.
Or viewed everything as customers.
He did not favor any side.
Instead, he only observed what was done.
This was not just nonsense. The devils today, and the fact that he already knew they were Ghouls, all proved that what the Manager said was true.
Kamishiro Rize's worldview seemed to have been completely refreshed.
There really were people like this in the world!?
This was truly... amazing!
Late at night.
Kamishiro Rize walked through an alley.
Suddenly, an indistinct voice sounded from the darkness not far away.
In that pitch-black alley, a pair of black and red eyes shone with a greedy light.
"Oh~~, little sister, didn't your family tell you not to walk alone at night?"
Kamishiro Rize stopped and turned to look.
An unknown Ghoul, new to the area?
Did he think the competition at Anteiku was low and that food was easier to obtain?
Heh heh...
Kamishiro Rize's eyes turned red.
The other party froze upon seeing her eyes, then stared at her closely, cold sweat and expressions of fear suddenly appearing simultaneously.
"Bi... Big Eater, no, I'm sorry!"
"I'm leaving now, I..."
This Ghoul had just turned around and didn't even have time to escape.
Her black and red Kagane pierced through his chest, stabbing him and pulling him back in front of Kamishiro Rize.
The Ghoul coughed up blood, his chest pierced, unable to utter a word.
Only his terrified eyes showed endless regret.
Seeing this pest, Kamishiro Rize showed a look of disgust.
Then she swung it hard.
Boom~!
The Ghoul was slammed hard to the ground, completely shattered, unmoving, seemingly dead.
Kamishiro Rize glanced at him, then turned and left.
"Boring."
She suddenly felt that Ghouls were also boring and meaningless.
Just knowing how to eat low-quality food, rotten meat, did they know how the future would be?
.....
On the other side.
At Anteiku.
Upon seeing the food that Kirishima Touka brought back,
Koma Enji and Irimi Kaya gave a warm welcome, almost ready to salute.
They took it very seriously.
Irimi Kaya also stepped forward and called for Manager Yoshimura.
Manager Yoshimura came down with a confused expression, only then realizing that the three were celebrating the "trophy" brought back by Kirishima Touka.
"Really..."
Well, there was nothing more to say, and it couldn't be wasted.
Thus, three scenes of gluttonous eating occurred in the shop.
But seeing the way Manager Yoshimura ate,
Even Koma Enji and Irimi Kaya, who had long followed Manager Yoshimura, expressed their surprise.
Manager Yoshimura had never lost his composure like this before.
After the three of them finished the curry rice, not a single grain of rice was left!
Only then did Manager Yoshimura take out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, the expression of taste lingering on his face.
After enjoying it for a moment, he looked at Kirishima Touka and asked,
"How was the trip? What was that young Manager like, and how did he treat us?"
Kirishima Touka felt a bit shy.
"There were many people there this afternoon. Kamishiro Rize was also eating there, and there was also a devil."
"That Manager seemed to know about that devil, but he didn't care; he treated everyone the same."
"I didn't get a chance to chat with the Manager, but he seemed very friendly, as did everyone."
Koma Enji and Irimi Kaya listened attentively.
"Very friendly, treating everyone the same, huh..." Manager Yoshimura enjoyed these words, a slight smile appearing: "It seems that Manager is also not simple."
Koma Enji, Irimi Kaya, Kirishima Touka: "?"
Facing their confusion,
Manager Yoshimura calmly explained: "Someone with a mindset like that is likely one of two types of people."
"The first is indifference; everyone is a customer, so he pretends not to see."
"The second is confidence; no matter who comes, it's all fine."
For a moment.
Manager Yoshimura saw the similarities between that young Manager and himself.
And he leaned more toward the confident choice.
Because just like him, whether it was another Ghoul or the CCG, anyone could come to the coffee shop, as long as they didn't cause trouble.
Even if they caused trouble, like the One-Eyed Owl... you understand.
Unless he restrained himself to an extreme level,
Otherwise, whether it was just the CCG or Ghouls, it was all the same to him.
That was why Manager Yoshimura had this familiar feeling.
In the coffee shop.
Koma Enji and Irimi Kaya still remembered the scene of the gift-giving that day.
If that were the case, then the other party was not an ordinary human.
This was proven by Kamishiro Rize's obsession.
"Manager Yoshimura." Kirishima Touka asked, slightly confused at this moment, "Then how should we approach him?"
Hearing this, Manager Yoshimura smiled, looking at Kirishima Touka and asking back.
"How do you make friends at school, Kirishima Touka? Because that Shop Manager has a personality like that, it's a good thing for our Anteiku. We are very similar."
"Everyone should treat him like a friend. You can also invite your friends there to share delicious food, right?"
One sentence made everyone, including Kirishima Touka, suddenly understand.
However, the abilities shown by Shop Manager Yuzuki still surprised them, leaving them a bit confused.
In reality, they just needed to treat him normally.
This was the way both parties liked.
Kirishima Touka nodded enthusiastically: "I understand, Manager!"
.....
On the other side.
After Midnight Diner closed, Yuzuki went out as usual.
[ Entry time successful, obtained: Myriad World Food Lottery x1 ]
"Draw it."
[ Congratulations, you have obtained: Soul-Shaking Egg Fried Rice Recipe! ]
"?, let me see the delivery."
[ Soul-Shaking Egg Fried Rice: The ingredients are simple, the deliciousness shakes the soul. Anyone who eats it will feel immense happiness, so delicious it will make you shed tears! ]
".... That's a unique recipe technique, I guess it worked."
Yuzuki nodded, having it was better than not having it.
Next, it was time to wash the dishes.
Staring at the dishes in the sink, Yuzuki fell into painful contemplation.
"Should I buy a dishwasher tonight?"