The Ex-Machina in Dimensional Travel

The other party was not merely a customer, but a temporary employee who stayed to help during the lunch rush. In exchange, Grandma Kobayashi, who had originally handled the front counter in the mornings, would return to the kitchen to prepare the meals.

According to the two of them, this "partnership" had lasted for several years.

Faced with the old lady's teasing, Xiu Er merely nodded blandly before continuing with the work in his hands.

Not a single word was exchanged throughout the process. Delia was not bothered by such a taciturn response either.

Both she and Kobayashi had plenty of patience for young people. Besides, Xiu Er was indeed working, and his efficiency was not low.

It even made Delia feel that having someone like him work the front counter at a restaurant was rather beneath his talents.

His only flaw was that he was a little too cold.

"Ha, I really don't understand why someone as capable as you chose to stay here with Yuko. Still, thank you for being willing to keep her company."

She smiled helplessly, then left the counter and returned to her work.

After casually glancing at her retreating back, Xiu Er turned his attention to the menu beside him.

It was the menu that the owner, Kobayashi Yuko, had replaced before the lunch rush. It was also the reason there were so many customers in the shop now.

He had not expected such a small shop, which originally only sold drinks and offered a few morning items, to have plans for serving full meals.

However, just as had been said before, those who came to eat at the shop at this hour were basically all acquaintances of the owner. They came not only to support her business, but also to spend more time