Hoshino Sora thought to himself, a vibrant elder sister, cute clothes, youthful appearance, all speaking to the beauty of youth.
"Then we'll go change our clothes first."
"Go on, go on."
Looking at the two sisters who were still a little reluctant to leave, Hoshino Sora urged them with a constant smile on his face. Soon, only he and Yumeko Jabami were left in the kitchen again.
"Your two sisters are really clingy to you."
"Not really, maybe they saw you coming, and they're a little jealous. Isn't that cute?"
Looking at the kiss marks on Hoshino Sora's face, Yumeko Jabami said jokingly. Anyone with eyes could see his relationship with Aka Rika, and she wasn't blind, so she naturally understood the intricacies.
Although they were siblings, they were not blood-related; it was a blended family after marriage.
Hoshino Sora had mentioned this a long time ago, and she had also curiously inquired about it, so she naturally knew some of the secrets. However, she didn't care about these things.
She had known for a long time that Hoshino Sora had many women around him, after all, every night in Yōbi Dormitory, she heard many seductive sounds, and these sounds didn't all come from one person.
Sometimes, several sounds would even come out at once. She simply couldn't stand such a life, unable to suppress the rising flames and loneliness in her heart, which was why she turned and threw herself into his embrace.
Ultimately, she was just a woman, a woman with her own desires. It was quite normal to make such a decision after staying in that environment for a long time.
"What dishes are you planning to make tonight?"
"Mainly chicken wings. Coincidentally, another batch of Small JZ from the Gourmet Manor has just been released. Other dishes are optional; you can just mix and match."
Hoshino Sora said indifferently. As for why he suddenly wanted to make chicken wings, it was mainly because he felt like eating chicken, and he had recently learned a new dish that he also wanted to practice.
"Okay, can I taste it first when it's done?"
With an unusual glint in her eyes, Yumeko Jabami asked eagerly. Hoshino Sora nodded gently in response: "Don't worry, you'll definitely get a share."
"Then what do you need? I'll help you."
As she spoke, Yumeko Jabami cleaned the pot she had just used and tidied up the counter. Then, she stood by his side, blinking her bright eyes, ready to assist at any moment.
"Then help me remove all the chicken wings from the Small JZ over there, and debone them. After that, marinate them with yellow wine and red wine."
As he spoke, Hoshino Sora took out a pile of plucked Small JZ from his storage space. He had personally taught the Forest Elf how to prepare them; they were very intelligent and did an excellent job.
"Marinate with two kinds of wine?"
"Yes, one is grain wine, and the other is a fruit-flavored wine. Adding both can remove the fishy smell while enhancing the fruity aroma."
"I see, I've learned something."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yumeko Jabami nodded in sudden understanding. She really hadn't thought of these things. It had to be said that Hoshino Sora's thinking was very unconventional.
Perhaps this was his secret to securing the Ten Elite First Seat.
"After marinating with yellow wine and red wine, add ginger slices and green onion slices. Also, slice some juicy vegetables and sprinkle with black peppercorns, then marinate for about thirty minutes."
"Is there any particular reason for adding juicy vegetables? What specific vegetables should be added?"
Yumeko Jabami humbly asked, her large eyes filled with eagerness to learn. She didn't want to add ingredients blindly; she wanted to know the purpose and meaning behind adding them.
"Carrots and onions. The purpose is to combine vegetables with meat, making it healthier to eat. After all, this is fried food, and we should also consider the customer's health when cooking.
Furthermore, fried chicken wings with added vegetables will have their own flavor enhanced."
"You're right, but I think we could also add a bit of celery. What do you think?"
As she spoke, Yumeko Jabami brought a stalk of celery and gestured with it in front of Hoshino Sora, her eyes showing a hint of inquiry.
"If you think of something, go and try it. You're also a chef; you can't just follow my instructions in every aspect. Delicious food can only be perfected and presented to customers through continuous practice and trial and error."
Facing the question, Hoshino Sora raised his hand and stroked Yumeko Jabami's head. He didn't tell her whether it would work or not, but instead told her to try it first, see how it tasted, and then make a judgment.
"I understand. Then I'll add celery to a small portion, and the rest will be done your way."
"Mm."
Watching Yumeko Jabami, who showed an expression of enjoyment after being stroked on the head, Hoshino Sora nodded in satisfaction. This was his subordinate; not blindly following opinions, but having her own ideas and putting them into practice.
"It's been a long time since I wore this outfit. I'm still a bit unaccustomed to it."
Coming into the kitchen to show Hoshino Sora her current outfit, Asaka's face held a hint of shyness. As she spoke, she also pressed down the hem of her skirt.
"Hmph, Asaka is really weak, huh."
Looking at Asaka, who was acting a bit coy, Rika directly went forward and lifted her skirt, then playfully teased her with a mischievous tone, looking very smug.
"Rika, that's too much! Take this!"
For a moment, the kitchen became a chaotic scene. Hoshino Sora watched the two playfully bickering with a smile on his face. Yumeko Jabami focused intently on disassembling the chicken wings. Soon, one by one, boneless Small JZ appeared before Hoshino Sora.
Hoshino Sora didn't waste them. Instead, he used a knife to chop them into appropriately sized pieces, preparing to make fried chicken, an improved version of Korean fried chicken, and other chicken dishes like yakitori.
This would maximize the utilization of Small JZ, bringing out all of their deliciousness. Moreover, making a whole chicken feast was quite a challenge for him.
He immediately set to work, as soon as he said he would.
What dishes are you planning to make tonight?
Meanwhile, Yumeko Jabami had already deboned all the chicken wings and was marinating them with yellow wine, red wine, and vegetables.
"It smells so good, this one."
"Indeed, but why add vegetables when marinating chicken wings?"
"To enrich the flavor, perhaps."
Standing before Yumeko Jabami, the two sisters curiously observed the girl, and, incidentally, asked about the chicken wings she was preparing. Of course, their main goal was to get to know her better.
It wasn't her first time at the Dimensional Restaurant; she had been helping out at the Dimensional Restaurant for a long time, but she wasn't Hoshino Sora's girlfriend, as there were no intimate gestures between them.
They could see this because when others were in the kitchen, Hoshino Sora would seize every opportunity to be hands-on, being very restless, but he was exceptionally well-behaved with Yumeko Jabami.
Clearly, he hadn't won her over yet at that time.
And now, well, judging by their expressions and actions, it was clear Yumeko Jabami had been won over.
"Exactly, it enhances the flavor of the dish and also makes it healthier. How did you figure that out?"
Looking at Rika with some surprise, she had hit the nail on the head, directly stating the core purpose of adding vegetables. But Yumeko Jabami clearly remembered that this girl shouldn't know how to cook.
"Just a guess. Maybe I have a real talent for cooking."
Hearing Yumeko Jabami's slightly surprised words, Rika smiled, then put her hands on her hips and boasted.
"Oh, please, you can't even fry an egg properly."
Hearing Rika's words, Asaka unceremoniously exposed her.
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