Mother and Cousin's Curiosity

Totsuki Culinary Academy had reached another admission season. Rumor had it that the academy had brought back the former Lady Erina.

Anyone who had heard of the God's Tongue's fearsome reputation secretly wondered whether their creations would pass the evaluation.

A young girl with twin tails trembled as she carried her plate to Erina, speaking softly and nervously.

"Esteemed judge, please taste my creation!"

There were three judges this time: the current headmaster of Totsuki Culinary Academy, Erina's mother Nakiri Mana, and her cousin Alice Nakiri.

Seeing how frightened the girl before her seemed, Erina knew why. Back when she had served as a judge, if she was in a bad mood, she would fail people outright, eliminating countless young men and women who had come to enroll.

Today's test was to make various desserts using fruit. It was relatively simple, but it also greatly tested one's attentiveness.

After carefully taking a bite, Erina felt that this junior did indeed qualify for admission. Though she did not know how capable she was in other areas, this dessert was decent.

After the other two had finished tasting it, they nodded at each other. Erina gave a sweet smile.

"Congratulations. You have passed the test. Please remember to report to the school gate before eight tomorrow morning."

The girl let out a huge sigh of relief. Lady Erina did not seem as frightening as the rumors claimed.

After the future Totsuki student left, Nakiri Mana smiled leisurely.

"My little Erina, it seems that after being nourished by love, you have matured a great deal. You've even learned to face others with a smile."

Erina pursed her lips and said indignantly, "Does Mother think her daughter used to do nothing but wear a stiff expression, like some old lady?"

Alice Nakiri corrected her,