"The refreshing taste of the pumpkin, the richness of the sweet potato, the gentle warmth of the rice fragrance—three natural sweetnesses bloom in succession on the palate, finally merging into a harmonious symphony."
Beside them, Nakiri Leonora suddenly stood up, her eyes shining brilliantly.
"Besides that, the walnut oil added at the end acts as a catalyst and a binding agent for the flavors.
It provides the dish with a deeper, more complex, and rich aroma.
This fragrance effectively penetrates and elevates the natural, fresh sweetness of the pumpkin and sweet potato, transforming their flavor profile from two-dimensional to three-dimensional.
And it serves wonderfully as a medium, allowing the milky aroma of the milk powder, the grain fragrance of the rice paste, and the sweet scent of the pumpkin and sweet potato to blend together perfectly!"
Nakiri Leonora clasped her hands to her chest, her entire being seemingly radiating light as she spoke eloquently about its marvels. This was her unique version of the 'clothes-bursting,' something that appeared uncontrollably only when she ate an absolutely delicious dish.
"The walnut oil is the true essence of this rice pudding!
From a gustatory structural standpoint, even after being cell-wall broken, the ingredients inevitably retain minute particles of plant fiber. But the genius of the walnut oil lies in its lipid molecules, which act as a perfect medium to precisely fill these microscopic gaps. This essentially eliminates any possibility of a coarse texture, making the pudding's mouthfeel as dense and smooth as silk!"
Nearby, Nakiri Mana, recovering from her own clothes-bursting state, saw that Nakiri Leonora had said all her lines and pouted.
This pudding before her was truly astonishing.
Despite using very simple ingredients, it produced a flavor that many high-class dishes could never achieve.
Even for the God's Tongue, which is extremely particular about the taste of food, she couldn't help but be captivated by this simple flavor, taking one bite after another without being able to stop!
However, they were completely unaware.
This scene of rapturous abandon was witnessed entirely by the only male in the room, Okabe.
"Damn, I get to see this for free?"
In the small, quiet room, Okabe's face turned a little red. However, because his body hadn't started producing hormones yet, he quickly regained his composure, though his gaze towards the two women remained somewhat peculiar.
But at this moment, no one was paying him any mind.
Both Nakiri Mana and Nakiri Leonora were immersed in the deliciousness of the dish, with no thought of covering their current states.
After all, who could imagine that an infant would be looking at them with the eyes of the opposite sex?
But Okabe really couldn't help it. After all, his young body contained the soul of an adult. Though he was physiologically immature, he was psychologically mature, and the fact that his eyes weren't darting all over the place was a testament to his high character.
Of course, even so, he saw many things he shouldn't have.
He wanted to refuse to look, but he couldn't help but steal a few more glances...
"You little pervert, you keep staring at me."
Seeing Okabe's wandering gaze, Nakiri Leonora found it adorable and couldn't resist tapping his nose, her words carrying a teasing tone.
Little did she know, she had unintentionally stumbled upon the truth.
But Okabe definitely couldn't admit that. If she discovered he had the soul of an adult, he'd probably be split in two on the spot.
Therefore, at this moment, he could only blink his clear, bright eyes and look at her with an expression of utmost innocence—a talent every child possesses.
"Still, what a mess. Mana, the power of your 'Gifting' is getting stronger and stronger."
Because she was at the center of the clothes-bursting, she was also the one most violently affected.
Nakiri Leonora looked at her and Nakiri Mana's completely uncovered state, where everything was on display, and an expression of helplessness crossed her face. "Well, now we've truly bared it all to each other."
"Sorry."
Nakiri Mana put her hands together, a hint of apology and a lingering blush on her face.
"There's no need to apologize. I can't blame you, either; it's not like you can control it, after all.
Besides, there are no outsiders here. It's just a bit embarrassing to suddenly bare it all like this, but losing just one set of clothes is acceptable."
Seeing Nakiri Mana's expression, Nakiri Leonora waved her hand dismissively.
"Let's go change our clothes first."
Nakiri Mana suggested.
"Agreed. I just sent a message to have some brought over."
Hearing Nakiri Mana's words, Nakiri Leonora nodded slightly.
"Ikaros, you should come with us too. I don't know your size, so I chose the same as mine. Judging by our figures, we should be about the same."
Her gaze shifted to the perpetually silent Ikaros, who was looking down and gently poking at the fragments of clothing scattered around the cushion with her fingertip. Her expression was completely placid, as if her clothes had simply gotten wet by accident.
Hearing this, Ikaros looked up, her pink eyes calm and serene, and nodded lightly. "Okay, thank you."
But inside, she was a little confused. Does Okabe like this? Why did his emotional fluctuations seem so high just now?
So strange...
Before long, a maid brought the clothes. Okabe forced himself to look down and remain impassive until a faint rustling sound ceased, at which point he quietly breathed a sigh of relief. After changing, Leonora and Mana carefully helped the two Nakiri sisters and him, the 'little one,' get properly dressed.
With the commotion temporarily settled, Okabe's attention could finally focus completely on the bowl of golden pumpkin and sweet potato rice pudding before him.
The pudding had a warm, pale yellow hue with a soft, matte finish on its surface. It was set just right, its gently trembling form resembling clotted cream.
He twitched his nose. The warm, fresh sweetness of the pumpkin and sweet potato, the simple fragrance of the congee, a hint of milky aroma, and a faint, mellow nuttiness all intertwined.
Nearby, Erina Nakiri had already picked up her spoon. As the owner of the God's Tongue, just smelling this aroma made her taste buds scream wildly. She carefully scooped up a spoonful and brought it to her mouth, her eyes instantly lighting up.
"So gentle... My tongue... it feels so comfortable."
She murmured in a small voice, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks as she eagerly took a second bite.
"It's cold, but when you eat it, there's a warm feeling, warm like the sun. The sweetness of the pumpkin and sweet potato is so gentle. Alice likes this!"
Shoveling the dish into her mouth continuously, Alice Nakiri's face was filled with happiness. This was the best baby food she had ever eaten in her life—a baby food that could shake one's soul!
Okabe also took a bite.
Closing his eyes, the steady sweetness of the pumpkin, the mellow sweetness of the sweet potato, and the gentle warmth of the rice paste enveloped his tongue. The walnut oil, like an invisible film, perfectly linked and elevated all the flavors, playing a natural and harmonious symphony in his mouth.
By the time he came back to his senses, the bowl was already empty.
Just as an atmosphere of satisfaction and tranquility after tasting the perfect meal filled the room, the sound of steady footsteps approached from outside the door.
The sliding door was gently pushed open, and Liu Anqing walked in with a gentle smile. His gaze swept over everyone, finally resting on the empty bowls, and the smile in his eyes deepened slightly.
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