Her fair, lovely little feet pattered on the ground, the sound echoing endlessly.
Yunling, carrying a large bucket of ice cream, ran as if she had wings, her natural strength making the heavy bucket feel like nothing.
Even though she had run barefoot for over a decade, her feet remained fair and clean, without even a single callus.
Don't ask; it's just how the setting is.
The Kamisato Estate was quite far from Inazuma City, and since she was already up early, she considered it her morning exercise.
When she arrived at the Kamisato Estate, the guards at the entrance recognized little Yunling because she often came to visit.
Seeing her, they didn't stop her and let her in directly.
However, she didn't expect to see Kamisato Ayato, the head of the Kamisato family, and Thoma discussing matters right after she entered.
"It's little Yun! Are you looking for the Miss?"
Upon seeing her, Thoma greeted her warmly and stopped his conversation with the family head.
Yunling poked her head out from behind the wooden bucket.
"It's Thoma! And Ayato-ge! Is Ayaka not here?"
"Haha, she is. Wait here for a moment; I'll go call the Miss."
Thoma left, but Ayato kept staring at the wooden bucket.
"Little Yun, this is..."
Ayato was also one of Yunling's loyal customers, especially fond of the milk tea she had made before.
Yunling gently put down the wooden bucket: "Hehe, this is what I'm selling at my stall this time. It's called ice cream, but it's not finished yet. I need Ayaka to help me freeze it."
"Ice cream?"
Ayato approached and immediately smelled a sweet aroma, his eyes lighting up.
"Can you sell me a few portions once it's ready?"
"Mhm, sure! But I need Ayaka's help. Once Ayaka helps me, it'll be something we made together. Ayato-ge, you can have as much as you want, and it's free."
Ayato smiled; he wasn't short on money.
Sometimes, with little Yun's craftsmanship, you couldn't even get it with money. Besides, it was already hard work for a young girl like her to make these things, so how could he eat it for free?
Ayato, who was skilled in strategy, actually valued sincerity between people, otherwise he wouldn't have become good brothers with Arataki Itto.
In his eyes, Yunling was like Arataki Itto; both were very pure individuals, and he liked people like that.
Ayaka had been home all along. Upon hearing Thoma say Yunling had arrived, she immediately came out.
"Little Yun!"
"Ayaka!"
The reason their relationship was so close was actually because Yunling ran a stall.
On one accidental occasion, Ayaka tasted food made by Yunling and instantly fell in love with it.
After making Thoma run errands several times in vain, she finally figured out her stall's schedule.
After helping Yunling resolve an issue with the Tenryou Commission, the two became acquainted.
The easygoing Yunling was very easy to get along with, and she was also cute and pretty, with superb cooking skills. After just one day of visiting the Kamisato Estate and cooking a meal, she conquered Thoma and Ayato.
Slowly but surely, the two also became good friends.
"Ayaka, come quickly! Help me freeze this, and I'll treat you to delicious ice cream."
"Freeze it? Is it this?"
"Yes, that's it!"
After confirming the target, Ayaka didn't ask further.
Kamisato Art: Hyouka!
With a flick of her fan, a powerful cryo element force immediately frozen the bucket of ice cream.
"This, did I use too much force?"
"No, this is just right!"
Yunling pulled a spoon from who knows where:
"Thoma, do you have any bowls? I didn't bring any."
Thoma immediately went to get them. Soon, he returned with three plates and three spoons.
Yunling scooped ice cream balls from the bucket, placing them one by one onto the plates.
Ayato was the first to taste it. The cool ice cream melted in his mouth, cool and sweet, with a rich milky and fruity aroma.
"Excellent!"
Ayato gave his evaluation. Eating such a good dessert on such a hot day even improved his mood, which had been bad recently.
Ayaka also took a bite, and a smile immediately appeared on her face:
"Is this what you're selling at your stall this time, little Yun? I guarantee it will be a huge hit."
"Of course! When have I, Yunling, not been a huge hit!"
Yunling's proud little demeanor made all three present chuckle.
Thoma hadn't tasted it yet. Ayaka gave him a look, and he instantly understood, pulling out his money pouch from his embrace.
"Little Yun, how much are you going to sell it for?"
Seeing Thoma take out his money pouch, Yunling frowned:
"I told you I'm treating you. I won't take money. We're good friends, aren't we?"
"Little Yun, just take some, after all..."
"No, no, no."
Yunling shook her head like a rattle-drum.
She then picked up the wooden bucket and ran off.
Thoma was immediately dumbfounded. He hadn't even finished speaking. After all, they wanted to buy more!
Yunling was very fast; she was out of sight in an instant.
Ayato and Ayaka both turned to look at Thoma.
Thoma: "..."
Ayato: "I'll have three portions."
Ayaka: "I'll have the same as my brother, three portions too."
Thoma felt bitter. He thought of chasing her now, but by the time he ran out, she was long gone.
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Today, a corner in Inazuma City was very lively.
Unlike the prime locations, this spot was rather secluded.
But even in this secluded place, a long queue had formed.
Customers who had eaten Yunling's food in this vicinity had almost reached a consensus: no matter what this stall sold, as long as it was available, you should buy it; it was definitely delicious and definitely worth it!
And most importantly, the boss was super cute!
By the stall.
Yunling was responsible for packaging, Kuki Shinobu for collecting money, and Arataki Itto and the three-person gang for maintaining order.
"Wow, it's a dessert this time! This is great!"
"As long as Yoimiya-jie likes it. Do you want this cake too?"
"Mhm, yes, I want all of it!"
After buying her things, Yoimiya immediately returned happily.
She managed to get some today, and it was her favorite sweet treat; she was happy!
Next was Thoma.
"Eh? Thoma, why are you here?"
Thoma gave Yunling a resentful look, secretly gesturing three with his fingers, then two.
Yunling gestured understanding.
Only then did Thoma leave, going to wait aside.
Not long after.
"Sorry everyone, it's all gone."
She started her stall in the morning and sold out by noon, in less than two hours.
Since she had already warned the people behind, no one complained much, though there was still regret.
"Boss Little Yun, is there really none left?"
"Yeah, I haven't been able to buy any for half a month!"
"Are you coming tomorrow?"
Some customers were still unwilling to give up, but if it was gone, it was gone.
The last person to ask was clearly a new customer, otherwise they would never ask that.
Overtime?!
How could that be? Did she, Yunling, look like someone who would work overtime?
She had just earned a little money from work; how could she go to work without spending it all?
Once most people had left, Yunling packed Thoma's order, and after waiting for a long time, an old acquaintance finally walked over gracefully.
"Little one, did you save my share?"
Yunling was displeased: "Miko-jie, if you didn't come soon, I would have left."
"Don't be angry, little one. Your stall hours are so irregular; it's very difficult for me to come on time."
Yunling listened, thought about it, and realized she was right, immediately losing her anger.
Yae Miko winked at Yunling before leaving:
"Little one, come play at the shrine when you have time."
"Okay, okay, I'll definitely come when I have time."
After Yae Miko left, Kuki Shinobu emerged from the side. She really didn't want to be involved with anyone from the shrine.
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