"Look at how you've exhausted Hisako. She's completely worn out."
A voice came, and Erina Nakiri appeared behind him at some point. Looking at Hisako Arato lying on the bed, the girl's tone carried a hint of reproach.
Given the situation, it was clear that Hisako must have been thoroughly exhausted last night. Hoshino Sora was a beast; she had experienced it firsthand.
However, to be so exhausted even after her body had been strengthened, it was hard to imagine how crazy things must have been yesterday...
"Then next time, you and she can come together. When you're not there, Hisako becomes all reserved. I tried for a long time, and it wasn't until the latter half of the night that she gradually let loose."
Hearing Erina's complaint, Hoshino Sora said, seizing the opportunity. Compared to them acting alone, he preferred the two of them together, as their close relationship would allow for more unlocked positions.
"Hmph, you pervert!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but scoff, but she didn't refuse. Clearly, seeing Hisako in this state made her feel a little distressed.
If being together could reduce Hisako's burden, then she wasn't entirely against it.
"Let her sleep a little longer for now. She probably won't wake up before evening. Let's go down and eat first."
"Mm."
Nodding without refusing, Erina Nakiri stepped forward to cover Hisako Arato with the blanket, then followed behind Hoshino Sora and went downstairs with him.
At this moment, the air was filled with the aroma of food. Taking a light sniff, Erina Nakiri's expression showed a hint of surprise. The reason was simple: she smelled many different breakfast scents in the air.
"Did you cook yourself today?"
Turning to look at Hoshino Sora, Erina Nakiri's eyes were filled with curiosity.
After the enhancement of the Gourmet Cell, her sense of smell had noticeably improved. Coupled with the God Tongue's perception of taste, she could now roughly determine who cooked a dish just by smelling it.
Of course, the prerequisite was that she knew that person very well.
"That's right, you can look forward to it a little~"
Closing and opening his eyes, Hoshino Sora held out a finger, striking a playful pose. Then he wrapped his arm around Erina Nakiri's soft, boneless waist. The soft, squishy feeling was wonderful.
Facing Hoshino Sora's intimate gesture, Erina Nakiri didn't refuse, but her cheeks visibly reddened. Although it had happened countless times, she would blush every time.
Especially when their eyes met, looking at his schemes, the feeling of shyness would become particularly intense.
Truly super adorable!
If one were to speak of the most captivating thing in the world, it would be the purest blush and racing heartbeat of one's beloved. That was an emotion born of genuine shyness, making it exceptionally endearing.
"No matter how many times I touch it, it always feels great; I never get tired of it. And these ample… tsk tsk tsk."
His voice carried a sigh, and his slightly suggestive words made Erina Nakiri's face turn even redder. She didn't know why she was like this; she had done far more intimate things, yet she still felt like a little girl when faced with this level of teasing.
"Hiss, stop, stop, I was wrong, lighter, wife~"
His pupils suddenly dilated a few points, and a sharp pain shot through his waist. Hoshino Sora realized that Erina Nakiri was pinching the soft flesh of his waist, and he immediately couldn't help but gasp, begging for mercy.
She possessed Gourmet Cells and was only one level below him; her grip could be said to be astonishingly strong. This twist and pinch on a soft spot directly maximized the pain!
"Hmph, let's see if you dare to spout nonsense again."
Seeing Hoshino Sora in pain, a hint of distress flickered in Erina Nakiri's eyes, but she turned her head away, not wanting him to see the concern in her eyes, otherwise, that guy would surely become conceited.
"Come closer, isn't being so far away too distant?" Seeing Erina Nakiri turn her head away with a subtle expression, Hoshino Sora pulled her arm, making their skin touch as much as possible.
"Our feet are practically stepping on each other. Any closer and we'll be at zero distance."
"That's not impossible, you know."
"You're asking for it!"
After some playful banter and scolding, Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri arrived downstairs. By this time, all the dishes were complete, and under Shinohiru's careful handling, they were all placed on the dining table.
"How early did you wake up to prepare breakfast? You made so much! By the way, is there really this much food in the kitchen? The variety of dishes feels so rich."
"I used a little trick. Well, it's all minor issues. Hurry and wash your hands, let's eat~"
Seeing Erina Nakiri's shocked expression, Hoshino Sora secretly chuckled. As he spoke, he arrived at the dining table. At this time, the girls who were previously in their rooms upstairs were all seated. Seeing the table full of delicacies, their faces lit up with excitement.
Although they were accustomed to fine cuisine and were all skilled chefs themselves, the dishes personally cooked by Hoshino Sora were absolutely top-tier in taste. Usually, even eating one kind was a stroke of luck, but now there was a whole table!
"Delicious! This shrimp dumpling is so juicy!"
"And this rice noodle roll, paired with this sauce, is simply divine! It's really, really good!"
Mito Ikumi squirmed her body in enjoyment, exclaiming in delight. She was clearly captivated by the incredibly delicious shrimp dumpling and rice noodle roll. After eating, she took a sip of tea, her face filled with contentment.
"Hmph, the taste of this char siu bao is decent."
Eating the char siu bao from the steamer in front of her, Erina Nakiri's eyes lit up. This char siu bao was top-notch in both taste and texture, and the details were handled very well.
They say tasting delicious food is an enjoyment, but because her sense of taste was so developed, she rarely truly enjoyed a dish. But now she really felt that way; her God Tongue was cheering!
"I prefer this turnip cake."
Yumeko Jabami also praised it, speaking as she tasted the freshly baked turnip cake. For a moment, the atmosphere was harmonious, and a faint warmth permeated the air.
"Hoshino-kun, your skill is getting higher and higher."
Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded, delivering her final comment, her face full of admiration.
After the warm breakfast, Hoshino Sora immersed himself in the kitchen, researching dishes. Erina Nakiri came several times in between, or rather, everyone came and offered many suggestions.
Hoshino Sora actively absorbed these suggestions, taking the best and discarding the rest, experimenting unhurriedly for an entire afternoon. Finally, he brought the Dragon-Wrapped Tiger Belly to the dining table.
"Delicious."
Clutching her chest with both hands, her clothes began to burst from behind, all the way to the front. Erina Nakiri exclaimed "Delicious," her face filled with excitement, and an unusual light flickered in her eyes.
A strong flavor exploded in her mouth, an ultimate richness on her tongue. The profoundness of the tripe and the tenderness of the eel intertwined, with pork belly as a garnish, making the flavors distinct.
Closing her eyes, the excitement on Erina Nakiri's face gradually faded, transforming into enjoyment. She savored the deeper layers of flavor, completely disregarding her torn clothes.
More precisely, there was no need to care, as everyone around her was close.
Hoshino Sora, needless to say, she had seen more profound things from him; being shy in front of him was meaningless and would seem a bit affected.
As for the others.
After all, they were all girls, and sometimes girls would appreciate each other.
When they were in Hoshino Sora's room, she and his wives had played wildly. They had accepted that level, so this was child's play now.
Compared to shyness and coyness, accepting it openly was definitely a better approach.
Lightly tucking a strand of hair, Erina Nakiri perfectly showcased the charm of a mature woman. Dipping the sauce, tasting, savoring—every gesture exuded an elegant allure that constantly captivated everyone.
Especially Hoshino Sora, seeing Erina Nakiri's expression, his throat moved.
"Erina-sama."
Hisako Arato quickly took off her cloak and draped it over Erina Nakiri, softly murmuring, her eyes filled with surprise as she looked at the Dragon-Wrapped Tiger Belly on the plate.
What kind of dish could make Erina-sama show such a demeanor!
Thinking of this, Hisako Arato couldn't help but swallow.
"Try it, I made a lot. Although it's just an appetizer, it's enough to fill you up."
Perceiving Hisako's thoughts, Hoshino Sora immediately moved to the kitchen. With a flash of his quick knife, the golden-fried Dragon-Wrapped Tiger Belly was instantly cut into evenly thick diagonal slices.
Then, drizzling it with kumquat oil and salted lemon juice, these two ultimate secret weapons, a freshly prepared killer dish was complete!
Everyone's eyes in the room were drawn to it.
"Then I won't be polite."
They had initially thought the dish was specifically made for Erina Nakiri to taste, so no one at the table had touched their chopsticks. But now that everyone had a share, there was naturally no need to hesitate.
One after another, portions of the dish were delivered into the mouths of the girls at the dining table, followed by simultaneous moans, their bodies subtly writhing, seemingly rubbing against something.
Among them, Shiina Mashiro had the biggest reaction, not expressed on her face, but more in her actions.
She actually reached out and grabbed Hoshino Sora's hand, then guided it under her nightgown.
Then Hoshino Sora discovered her little secret, or rather, it wasn't much of a secret, at least the discoverer wasn't surprised at all, but rather found it quite normal.
"The world is truly falling into depravity. What do these guys think the school dormitory is? All you normies can explode!"
Noticing Hoshino Sora and Shiina Mashiro's private little actions, Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn't help but scoff inwardly, but she didn't verbally reprimand them. After all, it seemed she was the only one who hadn't fallen here.
That day in the car, she had seen something even more outrageous than this. At the time, she had boldly spoken out in rebuke, but she was refuted by the other girls, who said, "Teacher, if you had a boyfriend, you would understand."
This sentence directly wounded Hiratsuka Shizuka, and in the end, she could only stubbornly say, "I understand even without a boyfriend. Doing such things in public is inappropriate."
Unfortunately, no one listened to her, and no one stood on her side.
At that moment, she knew that she was the anomaly among everyone in that car, the so-called outsider.
However, what she didn't know was that Mito Ikumi and Yumeko Jabami in the car had not fallen either.
Among them, Mito Ikumi remained silent because she had a crush on Hoshino Sora, while Yumeko Jabami simply didn't care at all. Her mind was only on culinary victories, and to this day, she would privately pester Hoshino Sora and Erina for cooking competitions.
"How does it feel?"
"The taste of this eel surpasses all the eel I've eaten since childhood. Isn't it too rich? Is this really an enhancement effect that cooking can achieve…?"
"Not just the eel, the pork belly and tripe also taste so much better than ingredients on the market. It's truly amazing! Where did you get such high-quality ingredients?"
Her voice filled with shock, Yumeko Jabami's expression was surprised at such high-quality ingredients, and her eyes showed confusion. Where on earth did such good ingredients come from?
"It's a secret, but if you need them, I can provide them to you. I have plenty anyway."
Hoshino Sora said generously. He was never stingy with his own people.
"Really? You'd just give them to me, without needing anything in return? Such high-quality ingredients aren't easy to cultivate, and the yield should be extremely low."
Yumeko Jabami looked incredibly shocked. In her mind, such high-grade ingredients must be very difficult to obtain, but seeing his relaxed demeanor, it felt as if he was giving away a common cabbage...
"What kind of return do you want to give me? Yourself?"
Hoshino Sora said jokingly, and his meaning was very clear: he wanted to 'get' Yumeko Jabami. However, this girl only liked cooking, and no matter how he flirted, he couldn't move her. This was also why she hadn't become his girlfriend yet.
Can't flirt, absolutely can't flirt!
And what he was saying now was at most just verbal teasing. Anyway, he no longer had much hope for Yumeko Jabami becoming part of his harem. He wasn't a very good flirt himself, after all.
"Okay, if you can provide such good ingredients, it's not impossible for me to work for you. Hoshino-kun, you have to treat me well, okay?"
"Of course, I'll definitely treat you well."
Yumeko Jabami said playfully, clearly not understanding the true meaning of Hoshino Sora's words, or perhaps she understood but pretended not to.
It was unknown.
Looking at the harmonious pair, teasing each other, Mito Ikumi's spirits were low. Her fingers gripped the dining table; she seemed to want to say something but didn't know where to start, and finally gave up.
She didn't think she looked bad, did she? Although not as delicate and beautiful as the other girls, her reputation among boys was also very high.
Although her skin was a bit dark, it was naturally tanned. Strictly speaking, it should be considered wheat-colored. Any baby she gave birth to would definitely be very healthy, without any defects.
But why, why didn't Hoshino Sora fancy her? One by one, the people around her fell, becoming the young man's favorites, which also made her feel a sense of crisis.
The crisis of being isolated. But how could she, a girl, take the initiative to speak about such a thing?
Despite her bold appearance, Mito Ikumi was an extremely conservative girl who would blush at a mere joke.
Hoshino Sora had been surrounded by too many beautiful girls, and her presence wasn't particularly strong, so he hadn't paid much attention to her, treating her only as a casual friend.
But now, he noticed her.
Because he saw a hint of loneliness in the girl's eyes.
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