"What are you two saying? How one eats is a personal freedom. While eating steak with chopsticks might seem unusual, it's absolutely no reason for you to mock my man!"
Upon hearing such sharp words, Hoshino Sora hadn't reacted yet, but Yano, sitting opposite him, couldn't sit still any longer.
"Oh, oh, oh, the guy we were talking about isn't mad, but you're getting mad first! It's like the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is! A dog catching a mouse, meddling in others' business!"
Watching Yukino Yano stand up and approach them to argue, the two loudmouths immediately mocked her, their tone full of disdain.
They were local ruffians who had saved up money for half a month, finally able to afford to come in and splurge, ordering one steak to share, taking photos, and planning to post them on LINE to show off.
They also hoped to see if any pretty girls would comment, then use that as an excuse to start chatting. That would definitely be a profitable venture!
"Dare to bark again, and I'll make sure you can't walk away!"
There was nothing he could do about such a situation. Hoshino Sora, with a helpless expression, walked behind Yano, gently touching her shoulder to make her step back, then firmly slammed the table.
Instantly, the marble table shattered, scattering in pieces on the floor.
"Don't worry, we'll compensate for the damage at cost."
Looking at the waiter who rushed over upon hearing the commotion, Yukino Yano turned around, pulled out her wallet, and said with a gentle expression.
Behind her were the two stunned ruffians, their mouths slightly agape, faces filled with disbelief. In fact, anyone who saw such a thing would find it incredible!
How could someone shatter such a hard marble table with one slap?! So terrifying! So terrifying! It's not worth eating this meal!
Seeing Hoshino Sora look at them, the two immediately huddled together like quails. Seeing this sight, the young man finally left content. Who told them to gossip behind his back!?
What's wrong with eating steak with chopsticks? He just likes to! If he wanted to, he could even eat rice with a knife and fork. Who are you to gossip behind his back?
Seeing Hoshino Sora return to his seat, Yukino Yano also sat back down, her face full of smiles, clearly not expecting her man to be so bold.
This was more like the man she, Yukino Yano, had fallen for!
But to break such a thick marble table with one punch, just how much strength was hidden within his small body? It must be the Gourmet Cell's doing, no doubt about it!
Does that mean she could also become this strong in the future?
Thinking of this, Yukino Yano couldn't help but feel a little excited. Although she wasn't obsessed with power, if it could make her stronger, how many people would refuse?
"These are just basic operations. With Gourmet Cells, you can grow stronger by eating gourmet food. Sooner or later, you can become like me. But after all this, I've lost my appetite."
Picking up a large piece of steak with chopsticks and putting it into his mouth, Hoshino Sora spoke with a displeased expression, even glaring at the ruffians who were getting up to run away. Those two scoundrels deserved to die!
He never imagined that eating with chopsticks would lead to him being mocked.
"Don't be angry. But I really didn't expect you to have this side."
Because Hoshino Sora was usually gentle and refined, never getting angry about anything, but today… he rarely lost his temper.
"There's a lot more to me than you think. Are you full? If so, let's go."
His plate was empty. After paying, the two left the restaurant. As they left, Hoshino Sora keenly heard people behind them gossiping about him.
"Damn, it's that guy! He smashed a marble table with one punch."
"I heard it was a fit of rage for his beloved. He's so manly! And handsome too. I'm so envious of his girlfriend."
"Exactly! Jealousy makes me unrecognizable!"
Shaking his head, Hoshino Sora didn't pay much attention to others' comments. He naturally took Yano's hand, and as he did, her body couldn't help but shiver.
Then, she couldn't help but glance at him from the corner of her eye, her face showing the shyness unique to a young girl.
It felt like the thrill of a new romance.
A strange feeling.
Feeling the warmth from his palm, Yukino Yano's heart rate suddenly quickened. Memories of their initial days of dating suddenly surfaced in her mind.
Back then, Hoshino Sora was very shy; he needed her to initiate even holding hands. Now, it was the opposite.
While finding it amusing, she also felt a little sad, wondering how many girls had taught him to turn that shy, timid big boy into such an initiative person.
After the sadness, Yukino Yano quickly let it go. After all, they had almost become strangers, and it was Hoshino Sora's persistent efforts that had brought their relationship back to life.
This was good now. Nothing major. Being with the one she loved, simply and peacefully, was enough.
Shaking her head, the disappointment in her eyes gradually turned into gratitude. Grateful that Hoshino Sora hadn't forgotten her, grateful that he had become so outstanding now.
Of course, if possible, she still wished she could go back to how things were before.
Hoshino Sora wasn't that outstanding, but he belonged only to her.
If possible, she wished she was just a girl from an ordinary family, who, when of age, would have a simple romance, get to know and love her beloved, then marry, have children, and in old age, watch the sunset, the mountains, and the world together.
Thinking of this, Yukino Yano's grip on Hoshino Sora's hand tightened a bit. Hoshino Sora also clearly felt Yano's force, but he didn't make a sound, only gave her a 'please rest assured' look.
Yukino Yano understood, returning a 'I will rest assured' look. For a moment, the two had a tacit understanding, then began their field survey.
The Yukishita Family's chain stores were spread throughout Neon, being the second largest chain and franchise group in Neon. Almost every district had relevant stores, so finding them was not difficult for the two.
However, compared to finding one store, finding all of them was a bit difficult. Yukinoshita opened her phone, brought up the satellite map, and led Hoshino Sora along the route.
In just one afternoon, Hoshino Sora completed the store visits for the Yukishita Family's franchised stores in the Tokyo area. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of them met his standards.
As agreed, Hoshino Sora would only endorse the stores that met his standards. As for the others, they would undergo offline training and could only resume operations once they met his qualification standards.
The endorsement photoshoot was scheduled for the next afternoon. For the following week, Hoshino Sora would accompany Yukino Yano to inspect the remaining stores and evaluate their qualifications.
This could be considered a not-so-small date. Although it was for work, they could also go shopping, eat meals together, and occasionally watch a movie in their free time. Isn't that a date?
And this was the effect Hoshino Sora wanted to achieve. Having been separated from Yukino Yano for so long, causing her much suffering, he wanted her to truly experience the sweetness of love.
This wasn't him boasting; whether Yano was happy could be seen from the smile on her face. Her lips were curled up, looking so proud, as if she was about to write "happy" all over her face.
"We're here. Come in and rest for a bit."
Looking at the Xingye Restaurant in front of them, Hoshino Sora naturally opened the door and invited her in. Yukino Yano didn't stand on ceremony, walking straight in, looking around as she went.
"Do you usually run this restaurant? It feels a bit different from what I imagined."
"Yes, it's not big, but it's peaceful."
He lightly caressed the tabletop in front of him. Although it was ordinary, not as exquisite as marble, it held the memories of countless diners, allowing them to enjoy unparalleled cuisine.
Cuisine actually has no high or low status.
People should not use gourmet food to distinguish social classes.
Must delicious food be sold at a very high price? Must low-cost dishes increase in value exponentially when prepared by a master? This aligns with market value laws, but not with Hoshino Sora's pursuit of gourmet food.
His pursuit of gourmet food was simple: to allow ordinary people to eat delicious dishes at relatively normal market prices, not so-called exorbitant prices.
"Indeed, it looks quite warm."
The restaurant wasn't large, but it exuded a unique warmth, making people involuntarily want to stay inside.
Following Hoshino Sora's steps into the kitchen, pots, pans, and the stove were all neatly cleaned. The only problem was, why did this kitchen look a bit empty?
However, her doubts were quickly resolved. Hoshino Sora waved his hand, and countless ingredients instantly filled the kitchen. At the same time, there was a sound from the entrance.
"Sora, I'm here."
Looking a bit nervous, Mito Ikumi stood at the restaurant entrance, not venturing in. She had planned to wait at the door for others to arrive but saw Hoshino Sora come out of the kitchen, so she greeted him.
"Come in. Let me introduce you. This is Mito Ikumi, an honor student from Far Moon Academy, and my wife.
And this is Yukino Yano, my first love, and yes, also my wife.
Simply put, you are both my wings!"
Footsteps came from behind him. Hoshino Sora joyfully introduced the two to each other. At the end, he even spread his arms and embraced both of them, his hands naturally falling.
In the process, he naturally touched some softness.
It was clear that Mito Ikumi's body trembled slightly, a blush quickly spreading across her cheeks, while Yano was accustomed to it, even adjusting her position when she felt it wasn't right.
This scene astonished Mito Ikumi. While marveling at the girl's boldness, she also moved Hoshino Sora's hand, not to be outdone. And her fullness, naturally, was superior to the other's.
So the effect was even more obvious.
"You two sit outside and chat. I'll go cook first. Once everyone arrives, we'll have dinner and then get to work. Yano, you can rest outside then."
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