Yukinoshita Yukino nodded after hearing Tanaka Masao's explanation.
"Tanaka-kin is right. This is also why Painting hasn't been eliminated, even with how advanced modern photography technology is.
Painting is a romance belonging to humanity.
Tanaka-kin's Painting skills are still as good as ever. Aside from the actions and colors, everything else is almost identical."
Yukinoshita Haruno, who was beside them, had been nodding frequently at first, but she paused when she heard Yukinoshita Yukino's last sentence.
She subconsciously looked at the Painting.
Although the cheeks were a bit rosier and the expression a bit softer, there was no problem saying it looked like both of them.
But this figure...
Yukinoshita Haruno wasn't sure if Tanaka Masao enhanced Haruno, but he definitely enhanced Yukino.
[My little Yukino, aren't you the most honest? Why aren't you refuting him now?]
Yukinoshita Haruno felt like she wanted to say something, that she should say something, but when the words reached her lips, she didn't know what to say.
Just as Yukinoshita Haruno was hesitating, she heard Tanaka Masao say,
"Oh, my Painting is mainly about highlighting realism, striving for a one-to-one replication.
It's just that when I adjust the colors, I'll paint different styles according to my preferences.
This function in a camera is called a filter."
Yukinoshita Haruno's heart shook wildly.
[No, this isn't a simple color filter; it's a lewd filter.]
However, when she saw Yukinoshita Yukino's satisfied expression, she ultimately chose to remain silent.
[Is this what Tanaka meant by the charm of Painting?
Not only can you paint what you like, but you can also paint what others like.
It feels like this kid Tanaka has successfully captivated Yukino.
Is it truly because Yukino, despite appearing difficult to approach, is actually very pure?]
Through Tanaka Masao's Painting style, Yukinoshita Haruno's sixth sense made her subconsciously feel that he was somewhat dangerous.
She decided she needed to pay more attention to the two of them.
Just as the three were discussing the Painting, a "Grumble~" sound came.
Tanaka Masao scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
"Sorry, it's getting a bit late, so I'll head back now."
Before this time, Tanaka Masao would usually be training, but he would eat something before training.
With his body fat burning, he wouldn't be too hungry.
Today, because he came directly to visit Yukinoshita Yukino, he hadn't eaten anything.
Furthermore, Painting for the two sisters consumed a lot of energy.
Mental labor consumes no less energy than physical labor, let alone an activity like Painting, which involves both mental and physical effort simultaneously.
Seeing Tanaka Masao preparing to leave, Yukinoshita Haruno quickly tried to persuade him to stay.
"Wait a moment, Tanaka. Since you've come, you're a guest. There's no reason for a guest to go home hungry. Stay for dinner before you leave."
"Wouldn't that be too much of a bother?"
"No bother at all. You and Yukino can rest for a while. Let me show you my Cooking skills, your big sister's."
There are Cooking classes in Neon, so perfect superhumans like the Yukinoshita sisters all know how to cook.
Rather, apart from those who are terrible at Cooking, everyone has a few signature dishes.
Seeing that Yukinoshita Haruno had already gone to the kitchen, Tanaka Masao couldn't leave and could only sit down.
Yukinoshita Yukino walked over and asked,
"Do you need my help?"
"Yukino is a patient; just rest well."
Yukinoshita Haruno didn't ask for help and decided to cook a meal herself. She picked up a kitchen apron and tied it around herself. Whether it was her imagination or not, the apron felt a bit tight on her.
"Let me see what ingredients there are."
She rummaged through, to decide what Cooking she should make.
"Meat, eggs, green onions, chicken..."
Yukinoshita Haruno pinched her chin.
"With these ingredients, what can I make?"
As she pondered, she noticed that the nearby stove and pot showed signs of recent use.
"Did Yukino just cook?"
"No."
Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head.
"No, Tanaka-kin just made me a bowl of porridge."
"Wow, Tanaka actually made Yukino porridge. How thoughtful of him!
Alright, it's decided. I'm going to make porridge too.
I'll just use the existing ingredients to make a meat, egg, green onion, and chicken porridge."
Yukinoshita Haruno used chicken broth as a base, adding lean meat, eggs, green onions, and various other ingredients like tofu and ham, and cooked a pot of thick porridge.
Soon, a strong aroma wafted from the kitchen, making Tanaka Masao involuntarily swallow.
He couldn't help but exclaim,
"So, by mixing various ingredients, you can make exceptionally delicious porridge. I've learned something new."
"That's not how it works, Tanaka-kin. Not all ingredients can be put in.
You need to consider that the taste of the ingredients shouldn't affect the overall flavor."
The wait for dinner was agonizing, especially when dinner was porridge.
Even though the aroma had already spread, they still had to wait a long time before they could eat.
Tanaka Masao felt his stomach grow even hungrier.
This made him a bit distracted when talking to Yukinoshita Yukino, his eyes frequently glancing towards the kitchen, thinking,
[Is it not ready yet? I'm starving.]
Indeed, for humans, filling one's stomach is the most important thing.
For a hungry person, beautiful women are completely less attractive than delicious food.
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at the distracted Tanaka Masao, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Although Tanaka Masao's situation was understandable, why did she always feel a little displeased?
[It must be because Tanaka-kin is talking to me but acting distracted, which seems impolite and rude. That's why I feel unhappy.
It must be this way.
Also, even though that porridge smells very good, I can make it too. It's no big deal.]