"Ah!"
Suddenly, Erina shrieked.
Her beautiful face instantly flushed, and she quickly covered it with her hands, turning to leave in fright.
She probably never dreamed that such a comic book scenario of an accidental encounter in the bathroom would one day happen to her.
"It's over, what should I do?"
"I... I really didn't mean to look at his body, but his figure is as perfect as a male model in a comic book!"
"Long arms, slender waist, firm abdomen, strong muscles..."
"Oh dear, what am I even saying?"
Coming out of the bathroom and returning to her room, Erina sat on the bed, constantly panting, and every time she thought of that scene just now, she couldn't help but blush even more.
Awkward?
The answer is definitely very awkward.
But deep down, a hint of shameful joy also surged within her.
She was a little confused as to why she became so excited just by seeing Sosuke's body.
And if there were anyone else present at this moment, they would surely notice that her eyes had gradually become hazy, completely exuding the aura of a little girl in "springtime"!
...
Soon, about 10 minutes later.
Thinking that Sosuke must have finished his shower, the restless Erina then carefully re-entered the bathroom.
After a while, she emerged wrapped in a bathrobe.
They say:
A woman's most stunning moment is when she has just emerged from a bath.
This statement is indeed true.
After her bath, Erina's skin was fair and delicate, and her appearance was like a hundred flowers blooming, so beautiful it was beyond compare.
Especially a small drop of water, which began to drip down her cheek onto the floor, like pearls falling into a white jade plate, making one exclaim, "Truly naturally beautiful!"
Just as she returned to her room, she saw Sosuke already carrying a thick quilt and entering.
"Erina, your room is missing a quilt, I brought it for you."
With that, Sosuke gently placed the quilt on the bed.
Suddenly, he smelled a faint fragrance in the room, very much like jasmine.
But soon, he realized that it was actually emanating from Erina, who had just come out of the bath, and he couldn't help but raise his head slightly and steal a glance at Erina beside him.
Although in this world, there is no shortage of beautiful women, for example:
Kobayashi Rindo.
Beijo Miyako.
Kikuchi Sonoka.
Mito Ikumi.
Leonora Nakiri.
Alice Nakiri.
...
These women, whether in appearance or figure, are all exceptionally stunning.
However, in Sosuke's eyes, if one were to truly speak of temperament without considering anything else, Erina's beauty is forever untainted by worldliness, and no one can compare to her!
"Zhang... Sosuke."
"Thank you for your trouble during this time."
Feeling Sosuke's gaze directed towards her, Erina blushed even more, and could only turn her head away and say softly.
"It's nothing."
"If anything, I should be thanking you."
"After all, if you weren't working part-time at the Izakaya, helping Kikuchi and me with some of the work, I'm afraid... Never mind, it's getting late anyway, you should go to bed early!"
"Don't overthink it. If anything happens, I'm right next door, you can come find me anytime."
"Since I promised Hisako, I will definitely take good care of you."
"Mm, then... good night!"
"Good night!"
After chatting with Erina for two or three sentences, Sosuke shrugged, then stretched, and got up to leave.
At this point, the entire Izakaya was finally silent.
And Erina's room quickly became pitch black, but a pair of eyes glowed brightly in the darkness.
She had no intention of sleeping, undoubtedly thinking of Sosuke, thinking about how so many things had happened in just two days since she moved into the Izakaya.
Either she slept with him out of fear of thunder, or she unintentionally saw his body in the bathroom...
Perhaps, the longer she interacted with him, the deeper she would fall?
"Sigh!"
"What on earth should I do?"
A series of events made Nakiri Erina toss and turn, her mind a blur as if filled with paste.
Tonight, for her, was probably destined to be a sleepless night!
...
In the early morning, everything awakened from slumber.
A small drop of morning dew, dripping down a leaf onto the ground, seemed to carry away the murky darkness.
Due to Kobayashi Rindo's discipline, Kuga Terunori's recent behavior had been very calm, without any fuss, and he had even temporarily abandoned the expansion plan for the Chinese Cuisine Research Association!
But regarding Beijo Miyako, he had never given up on the idea.
"Hojo, what have you decided?"
"There's nothing wrong with joining our Chinese Cuisine Research Association."
"As long as you agree now, I can continue to compromise and will never force you to learn those spicy Sichuan cuisine dishes."
"Whether you want to learn Lu cuisine or Cantonese cuisine, that's your freedom!"
Finding Beijo Miyako, Kuga immediately spoke earnestly.
When the same thing happens frequently in life, it can become particularly annoying, and now Beijo Miyako clearly felt this emotion.
Sometimes.
She would wonder.
Is Kuga Terunori a Leo? He's truly persistent.
"How many times do I have to refuse before you give up?"
"Although you and I are both skilled in Chinese cuisine, the paths we take are completely different. You can't convince me, and I can't change you, so why force us onto the same boat?"
"Furthermore, in the realm of Chinese cuisine, you are indeed invincible at Totsuki."
"But in the outside world, there is still one person whose cooking skills are always superior to yours; he is the true Chinese cuisine Master."
"And you, who only understand spicy Sichuan cuisine, even if you are an Elite Ten, even if you are the first, what does it matter?"
"In front of him, you don't even deserve to carry his shoes!"
Having said all the words that had been suppressed in her heart for a long time, Beijo Miyako felt immensely relieved.
Immediately after, she no longer wanted to bother with Kuga, turning to leave.
"Who?"
"Who is this Chinese cuisine Master you speak of?"
Kuga Terunori was slightly stunned, then immediately became curious.
After all, at Totsuki Culinary Academy, Chinese cuisine has always had a very low presence, and while it is somewhat popularized throughout Japan, many dishes still do not make it to the main stage.
Therefore, hearing that there was another Chinese cuisine Master, he naturally had the desire to go and pay a visit.
"Izakaya Chef, Sosuke."
After dropping that sentence, Beijo Miyako left without looking back.
"Izakaya?"
Kuga Terunori murmured to himself, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
But then, his expression changed drastically, and he quickly yelled in the direction Beijo Miyako had left: "Hey, don't rush off, tell me the address of that Izakaya first!"
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