"Of course, no problem."
Satou smiled faintly and said.
"Hmm, but it also needs to be approved by the customers."
Hinako Inui nodded, "If it gets good reviews after being launched, then it will be confirmed as a regular dish on the menu."
Satou nodded. This way, he would be able to complete the system's extra task.
"Satou did a great job today. You let me see that crude fellow's annoyed look."
Hinako Inui covered her mouth and chuckled, clearly very happy to have put Karasaki Taki in her place. She had been quite displeased with that fellow for a while.
Then she stood on her tiptoes and, with some effort, patted Satou's head, tilting her head and smiling slightly.
Satou was speechless for a moment, but being patted on the head by such a friendly Big sister still felt quite nice.
"Oh dear."
However, Hinako Inui was wearing geta and wasn't very tall. Suddenly, her feet slipped, and she almost fell to the ground.
Satou, quick-witted, immediately pulled her into his arms.
Hinako Inui was suddenly embraced by Satou and was stunned for a moment.
It was her first time being held in a man's arms.
During her time at Far Moon, she had a budding affection for Kojiro Shinomiya. After graduating, she immediately opened Kirinoya.
On one hand, it was due to the busy life of opening a restaurant, and on the other hand, she couldn't quite let go of Kojiro Shinomiya in her heart. Therefore, even though she was twenty-seven, she had never been in a relationship, and her heart always remained in the state of a teenage girl.
Feeling the warmth of his body, Hinako Inui's face immediately turned crimson.
"Senpai, are you alright?"
Satou asked with concern.
"Hmm, I'm fine, I almost fell."
Hinako Inui forced a smile and left Satou's embrace.
"Hmm, to celebrate defeating that fellow Karasaki Taki, and also Satou's new dish, let's celebrate together tonight!"
She said with a smile.
"Alright. It's been a long time since we all gathered after work. Let's consider it a welcome party for Satou and Megumi, even if it's a bit late."
Ono Kenro laughed heartily.
Next, it was the busy peak dining period.
Finally, after eight or nine o'clock, the customers gradually became sparse.
On this day, Hinako Inui also closed early and held a welcome party for Satou and Tadokoro Megumi in the restaurant.
The chefs of Kirinoya also brought out their specialties, and Satou also made the shumai from that afternoon.
One should know that Kirinoya is a high-class restaurant, and it's not easy to eat there even once normally, let alone the dishes from all the chefs.
Satou and Tadokoro Megumi naturally had a feast, especially the dishes made by Hinako Inui, an Elite Ten graduate, which were utterly delicious.
Eating Japanese cuisine, of course, involves drinking sake. Tadokoro Megumi originally didn't want to drink because she had to work the next day, but influenced by the atmosphere, she also drank quite a bit, her small face flushed.
However, the one who drank the most was Hinako Inui. Perhaps it was because she was happy or had other worries, she drank a lot of alcohol, and by the end, she was completely drunk.
After dinner, Ono Kenro and the other chefs bid farewell and left. Only Satou, Hinako Inui, and Tadokoro Megumi remained in the restaurant.
"The staff will clean up these things on the table tomorrow morning. You two go first."
Hinako Inui's face was flushed, and she said with some drunkenness.
"Hmm, then we'll be going first."
Satou nodded. Tadokoro Megumi next to him had also drunk a lot, and her mind was a bit hazy.
Satou helped Tadokoro Megumi, and just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard a thud. Turning his head, he saw Hinako Inui had fallen to the ground, clearly unable to stand steadily.
Satou felt a bit helpless. He quickly helped Tadokoro Megumi to a chair and then helped Hinako Inui up, asking, "Hinako-senpai, are you alright?"
Hinako Inui opened her eyes and showed a smile, "I'm fine, Satou, you should go quickly."
Satou was speechless. She had fallen asleep on the floor, and she still said she was fine?
"Hinako-senpai, where do you live? I'll see you home?"
Satou said. He couldn't just watch Hinako Inui sleep on the restaurant floor, could he?
"I live upstairs, just take me up."
Hinako Inui said.
After graduating, she had poured all her energy into Kirinoya, treating Kirinoya as her home, and usually lived there as well.
"Hmm."
Satou nodded, then picked up Hinako Inui and walked upstairs.
"Oh dear, to be carried like this by a junior more than ten years younger than me, it's so embarrassing. If anyone found out, how could I face them?"
Hinako Inui leaned her head on Satou's shoulder, caressing her cheek, which was burning hot. She sighed, both shy and worried.
Satou was a little speechless. He carried Hinako Inui upstairs.
The second floor of Kirinoya was the living area, with a living room, bedroom, and bathroom, all decorated very warmly, with a homely feel.
"Satou, you're the first boy to come here."
Hinako Inui caressed her face, saying very shyly.
"Senpai, are you okay by yourself?"
Satou placed Hinako Inui on the ground, but immediately Hinako Inui's legs gave way, and her whole body softly pressed against Satou, her body warm.
"Hmm, I'm fine."
Hinako Inui nodded, "I can manage by myself."
Satou was a little speechless and said, "Never mind, I'll just carry Senpai to bed."
"Eh? You... you're going to carry me to bed?"
Hinako Inui clearly misunderstood. Her already flushed face immediately turned even redder, and a look of fear appeared in her eyes.
Satou was speechless again and said, "No, I'm carrying Senpai to sleep."
"Is that so? You scared me, I thought Satou was going to do that kind of thing."
Hinako Inui sighed with relief, holding her chest, and said weakly.
Satou carried Hinako Inui to the bed in the bedroom. Her bedroom was quite simple, with not many things inside, just a bed and a dressing table.
Satou placed Hinako Inui on the bed, then knelt down to help her take off her geta.
Seeing her junior take off her geta for her, Hinako Inui's face flushed again, and a hint of shyness appeared in her eyes.
"Should I take off your socks?"
Satou asked.
Hinako Inui: "...Take them off."
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