Chapter 210
After Nozomi finished her words, all the girls present fell into a deep silence.
A few seconds later, Minami Kotori spoke up in a small voice.
"I... I will do everything in my power to contribute for everyone's sake. Even if... even if I'm very clumsy sometimes, I will definitely keep trying."
Hearing Kotori's words, Honoka showed a thin smile.
"Kotori is clearly very amazing, how could she be clumsy? The costumes you design are my absolute favorites."
"And then there's Umi, her lyrics are also so beautiful. Maki's musical compositions are incredible as well."
"Every single person is so great."
"As long as we work together with determined hearts, we can definitely create infinite possibilities."
After the two girls stated their positions, Nozomi turned her focus toward Eli.
Eli bit her lip gently. A moment later, she spoke in a soft voice.
"I... I will do my absolute best to organize the physical movements for our dances. This is my specialty, and I will give it my all."
"The truth is, all of your bodies are quite stiff. To be able to perform a dance capable of touching an audience, diligent practice is essential."
"I will continue to keep a close eye on all of you during this process."
"It seems Eli-chi has completely opened her heart!"
Nozomi showed a faint smile, and in the next second, she shifted her attention to Nico and Maki. After a few moments of silence, Maki slowly raised her head and spoke.
"I... I understand. This time, let me follow my heart and make a choice for myself."
"Regarding the musical compositions, I will do my best. I won't let anyone down."
"Since everyone has decided to join μ's together, then now is the time to decide on the position of Leader."
Nico's face was filled with a narcissistic grin.
"As the President of the Idol Research Club, I feel that I am beautiful, cute, charming—"
But before Nico could finish speaking, she realized she was being somewhat ignored.
"Do we have to decide on a Leader again? It seems other school idol groups all have a Leader as well."
"I feel Honoka is quite good."
"Let's just let Honoka continue to be responsible for leading everyone."
"Hey, hey! Are you even listening to me!?"
Nico watched as the girls discussed the choice of Leader with great excitement, and the choice had absolutely nothing to do with her, causing her to get a little annoyed.
At this point, Nozomi clapped her hands and said with a smile.
"There's no need to rush the Leader issue. We can talk about it slowly over the next few days. The reason everyone came to the restaurant today is to eat! After this dinner banquet ends, tomorrow marks the beginning of the real hard work."
"So, make the most of this final moment to relax properly."
"Um, would you like something to drink? I'll go make some fruit juice for you all."
When Mineo pushed a small service cart out of the kitchen, Eli, Honoka, and the others were already chatting together without any lingering distance between them.
Seeing this scene, Mineo knew that it was Nozomi who had brought everyone together. Having a good companion really made things so much easier!
"Alright, alright! Everyone, let's pause for a moment."
"The conversation can continue later; right now, I'm going to start serving the dishes. Since this is your first time eating at my restaurant, you must eat to your heart's content."
Mineo had prepared a total of over a dozen dishes, almost every one of them exceptionally beautiful. Catching the thick aroma that spread through the air, Honoka and the others felt their mouths begin to water.
"This scent!"
"The food Mineo-oniichan makes is truly incredible. Just by breathing in the aroma, I already have an urge I can't stop."
"Yukiho, look, I didn't lie to you, did I! Mineo-oniichan's cooking skills far surpass our father's!"
Hearing Honoka's excited voice, Yukiho couldn't help but swallow hard. She had initially thought her older sister's praise for Mineo's cooking was a bit exaggerated, but now... this aroma, the appearance of these dishes... it truly possessed an allure that would enchant any food lover, wouldn't it?
Kotori and Umi were eating Mineo's cooking for the second time, so they weren't quite as shocked.
But for Eli and the others, the surprise in their hearts was much greater. Alisa stared at Mineo with a face full of admiration.
"Mineo-oniichan, you're so amazing. This food looks absolutely delicious. May I... may I have a taste?"
"Of course you can! No one sitting here is a stranger. There's no need to be shy in my restaurant. You can all start eating as much as you like."
"Eat whatever you want to your heart's content. I guarantee you'll all leave here full."
As soon as Mineo finished his sentence, Honoka immediately grabbed her chopsticks. She picked up a piece of Rotating Flaming Charred Skin Roast Meat and popped it into her mouth without waiting another second.
In the next instant, her eyes practically sparkled with little stars.
"Amazing!"
"With just a tiny bite, the outer skin of this roast meat makes such a crunchy sound, and the meat sauce glazed over it... the flavor is truly indescribable!"
"Yukiho, hurry and try this with me!"
"I guarantee that once you taste it, you won't have any regrets!"
After Yukiho heard her sister's words, she immediately took a piece of roast meat for herself. Opening her small lips to reveal white teeth, she bit into the meat gently. An abundance of meat juices and the fragrant aroma of the roasting sauce immediately flooded her mouth.
The soul-stirring fragrance seemed to seep directly into her brain. The subtle aftertaste of the spices lingered, as if unwilling to leave the depths of her heart.
"Mmm!!!"
Yukiho squinted her eyes in pure happiness.
"This is seriously so delicious!!!"
Seeing the happy expression on her best friend's face, Eli's younger sister, Alisa, also tasted the dish served in front of her with great curiosity.
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