Chapter 267: Life Needs a Sense of Ritual!
After finishing his meal, Ryohei Tanaka took a notebook and pen from his spatial storage and calculated how many "people" would be there for lunch.
There were 15 members in the Matsuya Group's construction team, 7 people on his side, plus Medusa who was coming to play, and Persephone who was coming to see Persephone II—a total of 24 "people".
One cow probably won't be enough; I'll have to slaughter two.
Ryohei Tanaka calculated in his mind, then started brainstorming the menu. From cold appetizers to soups, hot dishes, main courses, and desserts, he repeatedly deliberated and revised. Soon, a detailed menu took shape.
This menu covered all edible parts of the cow, and the cooking techniques were complex and varied—pan-frying, stir-frying, flash-frying, steaming, stewing, braising, roasting, deep-frying, boiling, blanching, dry-frying, simmering, and cold dressing were all included.
The flavors spanned various regional cuisines and styles, including Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, Chaoshan, and Western styles.
After finalizing the menu, Ryohei Tanaka wrote down the ingredients and seasonings needed for purchase on the next page, tore it off, and handed it to Yurine, saying:
"Yurine, go buy what's written on this list with Petra. Deliver it directly to the cafeteria in the complex building later."
"Okay."
Yurine responded somewhat unexpectedly and reached out to take the ingredient list.
She glanced down and saw various vegetables and seasonings listed, but there were also items like eel that she didn't quite understand.
"..." Yurine didn't ask unnecessary questions and turned to look at Petra.
Petra tilted her head and asked in a cool voice, "Going to Tokyo?"
She had gone to Tokyo to purchase ingredients a few times recently and knew the location of the wholesale market.
"Mmh."
Yurine nodded gently. A circular spatial portal then opened in front of the two.
After handing the ingredient list to Yurine, Ryohei Tanaka turned to Lucoa and instructed:
"I'm going to slaughter two Wagyu cattle. Lucoa, come be my knife."
"Okay~."
Lucoa immediately understood why Ryohei Tanaka had arranged for Petra to buy groceries instead of herself, and she agreed with a smile.
Mino raised her hand energetically from the side and said, "I'll help!"
"Sure, that works! Jashin-chan and I might be a bit overwhelmed."
Ryohei Tanaka's eyes were smiling as he glanced at Mino and started walking outside.
Although Mino didn't have much culinary skill, she could still help with menial tasks.
"Hmph—!"
Jashin-chan snorted two puffs of hot air from her nose, clenched her fists with full motivation, and muttered, "Today, I'm going to make Teacher swoon, body and soul!"
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Who are you going to make swoon, body and soul?!
Persephone II, who was following alongside, was shocked and involuntarily looked at Jashin-chan.
"Swoon my foot! Don't make it sound like you're going to drug someone!" Ryohei Tanaka, walking in front, turned back speechlessly and retorted.
"Nani?! Familiar, you're going to use drugs?!"
Jashin-chan was shocked, her eyes widening as she looked at Ryohei Tanaka in disbelief, as if to say, "You're actually that kind of person!"
You only listen to half a sentence, don't you?! Ryohei Tanaka was speechless, wanting to jump up and send her flying with a kick right then and there!
"..."
Soon, Ryohei Tanaka selected two Kuroge Wagyu cattle in the ranch that had "depression" and herded them to the small square in front of the complex building.
Ryohei Tanaka looked at Lucoa, signaling her to hurry up and transform into a knife.
At this moment, Lucoa placed her hands on her waist, stood tall with her chest out, raised her chin, and said, "Life needs a sense of ritual."
"...So?"
Ryohei Tanaka was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding her meaning.
"So I designed a transformation ritual!"
Lucoa held up a slender white finger, waved it gently, and teased Ryohei Tanaka:
"Does Ryohei-kun want to know?"
"No."
Ryohei Tanaka answered without hesitation, waving his hand. "I'm past the age of chuunibyou!"
"Ehh—!"
The great former god instantly showed a shocked expression.
"Why are you so surprised?"
Ryohei Tanaka narrowed his eyes slightly and retorted. He thought to himself that he hadn't done anything chuunibyou-like before!
"Mmh-hmm—! Just kidding."
Lucoa hummed lightly, the corners of her lips curling up. Then she put her hands on her hips and said, "Stop messing around."
"Ryohei-kun, try holding my heart. Feel my heartbeat, and I'll turn into the knife you want."
"..." Ryohei Tanaka subconsciously looked down at the world-class fullness. This... he couldn't hold it!
"Can you two have some decency? There are children here."
Mino squinted at them from the side, watching their increasingly suggestive behavior, and couldn't help but interrupt.
Don't flirt so openly like no one else is around!
Jashin-chan seemed to have seen something unpleasant and shook her head repeatedly. "Can't watch, can't watch..."
Persephone II put her small hands behind her back, her gaze drifting. She wanted to say something like "The child has grown up," but didn't know if it was appropriate.
"..." And Ryohei Tanaka was instantly embarrassed.
His gaze reflexively moved up to look at Lucoa's smiling face, which showed not a hint of embarrassment. He couldn't help but say, "Cut it out! Hurry up and transform for me—!"
"Ryohei-kun really doesn't understand romance! This is a transformation plan I came up with after much thought!"
Lucoa raised her chin slightly and complained a little, then transformed into a knife nearly a meter long, glinting with a cold light. It looked extremely sharp, with a bright green back, and a miniature "Quetzalcoatl" wrapped around the handle.
...
Meanwhile—
In Tokyo, at a children's welfare institution named "Iron Commandos".
"Children, come here for a moment."
"This is Lierre-chan. Starting today, she will be friends with everyone."
The teacher at the welfare institution led a petite and cute little loli into the classroom and introduced her to the children.
The little loli wore a red and white sailor hat adorned with a golden cross, and a peculiarly styled sailor uniform, also with a golden cross on the chest.
"I am Lierre. Starting today, I will be living here. Please take care of me!"
The little loli named Lierre placed her hands in front of her, smiling brightly and introducing herself in a sweet voice.
She instantly won the favor of many children!
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