Chapter 432: Dessert Shop New Arrival! Strawberry Red Velvet Snow Top Cake!
The next day—
January 8th, 10:00 AM.
The sun had fully risen, shedding unobstructed sunlight onto the streets and alleys of Tokyo.
Although the temperature was only 5°C, under the direct irradiation of the sunlight, it didn't feel overly cold.
The air was clear and dry, and occasionally a gentle north wind blew past, making people feel refreshed.
Setagaya Ward, Seijo 3-chome's new commercial street—
The glass door of the "Meet You" dessert shop was pushed open from the inside, and Pekola walked out carrying a small blackboard.
The pedestrians around who noticed this scene were startled at first, then someone excitedly shouted out of nowhere:
"Oh ho—! The dessert shop is open again!"
Then this surrounding area instantly became bustling. In an instant, a long queue formed in front of the dessert shop.
In the queue—
Some people were tweeting and writing blogs, sharing this good news with friends and family.
Ghouls also used communication devices to pass on this important information.
A considerable portion of the people and ghouls who received the news put down what they were doing and rushed over urgently. Especially the latter, wishing they could fly their cars like planes.
In front of the dessert shop—
"Is it normal business today? Will it continue operating from now on?"
The twenty-first customer stopped outside by Pekola glanced at the small blackboard placed at the entrance—"Limit 6 items per person! Store space is limited, one out one in. Thank you for your cooperation!"—and asked curiously.
"For now, yes. It mainly depends on the boss's arrangement."
Pekola lifted her face slightly, a heartwarming smile hanging on her face.
"Miss Pekola, today is Saturday. Will you be open on weekends in the future?"
A head popped out from behind "Twenty-one," asking curiously.
As the voice fell, the customers lining up in front of the door looked at Pekola expectantly.
"Sorry."
Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Pekola unconsciously revealed an apologetic expression, waved her hand, and said: "These two days are an exception; we will rest on weekends from now on."
Hearing this, some office workers in the queue instantly let out a wail—
"No way—! This is too unfriendly for us office workers! When you open, we are already at work, and when we get off work, you are already closed!"
"You can ask your family to help buy."
"I want to too, but my family is not in Tokyo... wanna cry!"
"Then we can only hire an errand runner."
"Can't afford it, too expensive!"
"Let's just skip work."
"What kind of terrible idea is that!"
"..."
"By the way, Miss Pekola..."
"Twenty-one" stopped Pekola, who was turning around to go back inside to help, and asked: "Are there any new products today?"
"Of course." Pekola turned her head and smiled: "We launched a new dessert this time called 'Strawberry Red Velvet Snow Top Cake,' right at the entrance of the second floor."
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the dessert shop—
A woman named Ishikawa Sumire, 1.72 meters tall, with long light brown hair and excellent temperament, carrying a shopping basket, swept her gaze over the desserts in the glass counter.
Her gaze abruptly paused!
What caught her eye was a small, exquisitely shaped, highly attractive little cake—
The deep red velvet cake base had a rich color and a delicate, dense texture, naturally carrying a sense of high-class.
The top was covered with a smooth layer of cream, flowing down naturally like an "avalanche," forming irregular drip textures on the surface of the cake base, visually very enticing.
Atop the cream sat a strawberry cut in half, bright red and plump, paired with tender green vanilla leaves. The colors were distinct, revealing a touch of freshness.
"Don't think I've seen this one before..."
Ishikawa Sumire was the owner and beautician of the beauty salon next door, and also a regular customer of this dessert shop.
She lifted her eyes and swept over the standing POP sign nearby, only to see written on it—"Seasonal Limited·New Arrival! Strawberry Red Velvet Snow Top Cake..."
"Ara—! So it's a new product, no problem then!"
Ishikawa Sumire showed a look of sudden realization, reached out and picked one up, putting it into her shopping basket.
Must try the new products!
Not to mention this cake was so beautiful, it would be a pity not to try it!
"..."
A moment later—
Having finished her shopping, Ishikawa Sumire excitedly returned to her office carrying a bag of spoils.
She first took the new "Strawberry Red Velvet Snow Top Cake" out of the dessert bag and placed it on her desk, storing the rest in the small refrigerator nearby.
Then she turned around, plopped into her boss chair, and took out her phone from her pocket.
"Old rules!"
"Take a picture and post a tweet before eating..."
As a refined woman of the new era, Ishikawa Sumire knew how to enjoy life very well.
Finding a good angle, click, she took a photo. Using her fingertips to lift the transparent lid on the cake box, she took another one.
Then she picked up the included cake fork, scooped a piece of cake with cream and faintly showing strawberry jam in the middle, and took a selfie "just about to put it in my mouth" facing the camera.
Finally—
With an "Ah-mu," she put down her phone and started devouring!
"Mmm—!"
As soon as the cake entered her mouth, Ishikawa Sumire widened her beautiful eyes, feeling pleasantly surprised!
The cream was silky and sweet, with a light texture. A gentle press melted it on the tip of the tongue, spreading out a rich and mellow milky aroma. The red velvet cake body was dense and solid, and the cocoa powder blended into it brought a deep and gentle aroma, adding a bit of high-class feeling!
The strawberry jam in the filling moistened the texture, and the fresh fruity sourness that leaped out timely was like the finishing touch, pushing the overall flavor layer to a higher place!
"As expected of the Cooking Immortal's new product! So delicious!"
Ishikawa Sumire couldn't help cupping her cheek with one hand, closing her eyes, and revealing an intoxicated expression.
"Even my mood... has become beautiful!"
She opened her eyes again, already finding herself in a strawberry field.
Beneath her feet was reddish-brown earth, emitting a deep and gentle aura.
Rows of strawberry seedlings stretched their greenery between the ridges. Beneath the heart-shaped leaves hid dots of unripe or crimson fruits. The fully ripe strawberries were shiny red, like agates fallen into the soil.
Sunlight gently washed over the greenhouse, shedding a layer of soft warmth.
And outside the greenhouse, the accumulated snow was silent, dyeing the world in a silver-clad white...
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