Chapter 603

I used to worry that my granddaughter was withdrawn and had no friends, but now I realize that having too many friends (granddaughter) is also a problem, and each one of them is exceptionally talented...

"I cooked some Red bean rice. Shall we eat some first before the cake?" She and Ichigaya Arisa placed the rice dishes and utensils on the Small Table.

Although some works depict the use of Red bean rice in a way that leads people to believe it's only cooked when a woman gets married, that's not actually the case.

Red bean rice can be cooked for any occasion or day worth celebrating, including birthdays, holidays, starting a new job, going on a new academic year, moving to a new house, and so on.

Red paper represents warding off evil and bringing good fortune, glutinous rice represents completeness, and beans represent a bountiful harvest. Together, they symbolize celebrating all good things and praying for peace and happiness.

"You cooked this for me again?! Thank you so much, Grandma!"

Red bean rice!

"Red bean rice ~ Delicious Red bean rice ~!"

"Don't forget you're going to Saaya's house later, okay? Be mindful of yourselves."

"Okay~~~"

"..."

After a period of merriment in the basement, the group helped tidy up and clean the tea and tableware, restoring the room to its original state.

With the remaining half of the cake in hand and an umbrella in hand, I headed towards the shopping street.

He arrived before six o'clock, and it's only a little before seven o'clock now. At this time of year, it's not even completely dark yet.

Toyama Kasumi waded through the shallow puddles, softly singing, "Red bean rice ~ Red bean rice ~ After that, we'll eat bread~ After bread, we'll eat cake~"

"After eating everything, I took a walk to the shopping street... to digest... and then had a big meal!"

"Pfft..." Ichigaya Arisa rubbed her belly, looking uncomfortable. "I'm definitely going to gain a pound after today, Saaya, you owe me!"

"Hey~ No way~ It's not like I told you to eat so much." Yamabuki Saya Arisa and scolded, "You yourself said you couldn't eat too much."

"I can't help it... it's all so delicious, I got full before I knew it..."

"Me too~~" Ushigome Rimi was in a similar situation, looking strained, as if she had just finished a vigorous run.

"At times like this, don't you really envy those two, no, three people?" Ichigaya Arisa glanced sideways at the "brainwave" trio holding hands and splashing in puddles ahead.

There were originally two, but now there are three... Has it reached the same number as a normal person? That's terrifying.

They ate just as much as she did, yet they acted as if nothing had happened.

Does this mean that radio waves actually consume a lot of energy?

Chapter 545 It seems I can't let you live today.

Ahead,

In the trio arranged from shortest to tallest, Hana-dono Tae, in the middle, looked on with expectant eyes, her clear, beautiful eyes sparkling. "The cake is delicious! Will the cake later be just as good?"

A tall, aloof, and cold beauty with Black Long Straight Hair... That's probably the impression most people would have upon first meeting her, right?

Unfortunately, she's actually quite naive.

Today's birthday gift for Yamabuki Saya is a voucher for freely petting O-chan (her pet rabbit).

"Will you, Saaya?" Toyama Kasumi turned around and asked Yamabuki Saya.

"What if..." Yamabuki Saya awkwardly and hesitantly twirled her brown hair with her fingertips.

If a baker's daughter's birthday cake can't even compare to those from outside, then that's really...

Even so, she couldn't bring herself to say that hers would definitely taste better.

"Where did you buy Ogura-kun's cake? It's so exquisite and delicious!" Ichigaya Arisa chimed in for her, "Did you make it yourself?"

Given his skill in making pastries, she was completely convinced it was possible.

She might Kokoro eat too much, and the cake he brought is definitely half the responsibility!

"No, it was made with the help of an acquaintance. His skills are comparable to those of a professional Pastry Chef," Ogura Asahi replied with a charming smile.

Because I had exams during the day and a part-time job in the evening, I didn't have time to do it myself, so I asked the people in the mansion to do it for me.

--You think he was referring to Yashiro Ichiyo?

How could that be? She already manages the mansion and helps with the affairs of the Ten no Yashiro; why would he add to her workload?

Besides, isn't there another idle person over there?

That's right, it's Okura Yusei who hasn't returned to the America yet!

When he went back to ask for the cake in the evening, he also took his parents home.

Although I wouldn't have felt guilty about bothering him in the first place, seeing how excited and dedicated he was to preparing it when he found out it was a gift for a friend still made me a little...

"I see~"

Without any hesitation, the group approached the shopping street area step by step.

So far, he has met all the members of the shopping street's youth department.

The five people are: Hazawa Tsugumi from Hazawa Coffee Shop, Yamabuki Saya from Yamabuki Bakery, Udagawa Ban from the Taiko Drum Team, Kitazawa Ikumi from Kitazawa Butcher Shop, and Asahi Rokka from the public bathhouse "Asahi-yu" & Galaxy.

"Speaking of which, isn't this cake that Ogura-kun brought huge? It's even double-layered... What size is it?" Ichigaya Arisa asked with a subtle expression, staring at the large box in Yamabuki Saya's hand.

"Hmm~ It's probably 14+12 inches, right? One layer of fruit, one layer of chocolate, that's really extravagant..." Yamabuki Saya estimated based on her experience, her lips twitching.

While receiving gifts is delightful, it can also create a bit of pressure.

They had just tried their best, but they had only managed to eat the top layer.

"There's nothing I can do, the person who made it is probably a bit too excited today..." Ogura Asahi rubbed his cheek with his neatly trimmed fingertips, his tone hesitant.

He was quite happy that the other person was so serious, but he was also a little embarrassed.

After a short walk, the group approached the shopping street.

Because of the rain, the number of people visible was sparse.

The group entered with practiced ease and headed straight for the bakery.

"Speaking of which, Asahi-chan, you've been to the shopping district before, right? You even bought bread from Saaya's shop." Toyama Kasumi poked her two star-shaped horns out from her head and asked him.

"Huh? Is that so?"

"You forgot?! Last time in RiNG, I said Asahi-chan smelled like your bread!"

"Ah, I think that's true."

Reminded by her, Yamabuki Saya also remembered that it was the first time she went to RiNG with Shiina Rikki and Hachiman Kairin.

"Yes, the bread at Saya-senpai's house is delicious," he said somewhat insincerely.

Although it did smell quite fragrant, it wasn't enough for him to find it delicious.

"Hehe~ Of course!"

"Why are you feeling proud again? Huh?"

As usual, Ichigaya Arisa tried to finish her sentence.

"Speaking of the bread from Saaya's family, Moca -chan is the one I like the most~" Ushigome Rimi said with a smile as she thought of this.

"Yes, I need to learn how much she eats!" Hana-dono Tae clenched her fist, her gaze resolute.

"No, let's not learn that. Her appetite is a mystery..."

Aoba Mocha loves bread, especially bread from Yamabuki Bakery, and often buys a dozen or more at a time—you might think she's buying them to eat slowly? Actually, it's just enough for one meal.

Her record is eating 15 hamburgers in one sitting, but according to her, she can eat 20 if she's really hungry... That's inhuman!

As they talked, the group arrived at the bakery's floor-to-ceiling windows and pushed open the door to enter.

"I'm back!"

"Sorry to bother you~!" XN

The six of them entered the shop in a large group and walked towards the back, greeting the shop owner.

Good evening, Auntie!

"Sorry to bother you~"

Good evening~

"Good evening, everyone~ The cake and dinner are ready~" Behind the counter, a Tuba, beautiful woman with a dangerously married woman hairstyle and dark brown hair greeted the group softly.

Her daughter's bandmates, who were also friends from the same school, often came to their house, and she was already quite familiar with them, except—

"Oh my, who is this young lady?"

Seeing Ogura Asahi, who was mingling with them and wearing Hanasakigawa's clothes, Chihiro Yamabuki blinked in surprise.

"Hello, I am Ogura Asahi, a junior and friend of Saya-senpai." Ogura Asahi bowed.

"Ah, oh," Chihiro Yamabuki nodded slightly, covering her mouth as she asked, "Excuse me, have you bought bread from our store before?"

"Yes, Auntie, you still remember?"

Seeing that she hadn't made a mistake, Chihiro Yamabuki smiled and nodded, "Oh~! There were two other lovely ladies there too, right? After all, you were both very beautiful and outstanding!"

It was the first time she had met such a special child, and he certainly left a deep impression on her.

When it comes to the perfect match between temperament and appearance, I haven't seen anyone more exaggeratedly well-suited than him.

Although Tsurumaki Kokoro and the others are young ladies from wealthy families, their personalities... are quite a contrast.

The girls in Tsukinomori who greet you with "Greetings" every day are merely demonstrating the young lady's sense of propriety and propriety. At first glance, they seem to have nothing special about them except for their quiet demeanor.

Unlike him, who, simply by standing there, exuded a unique, noble, and ethereal aura, with every gesture radiating grace and poise—a quality even more pronounced when he was known as Ogura Asahi.

Coupled with their exaggerated appearance, they naturally leave a deep impression.

You flatter me.

After exchanging pleasantries, Chihiro Yamabuki lifted the curtain and invited, "Come to the back, Jun Kazusa have been waiting for you."

Jun Yamabuki and Sana Yamabuki are Saya Yamabuki Saya's two younger siblings.

Forget about the younger sister, but that brat brother... Ogura Asahi unconsciously twitched her eyebrows.

Toyama Kasumi leaned closer, standing on tiptoe to explain for him, "JunJun Kazusa are Saaya's younger brother and sister~"

"Chun Chun Kazusa Nan?" He feigned ignorance.

"It's just a nickname Kasumi gave them, you don't need to worry about it." Ichigaya Arisa closed her eyes and persuaded them as they walked into the kitchen and dining area at the back.

This building, located at the intersection of the shopping street, mainly consists of a kitchen and a shop in front on the ground floor, while the Yamabuki family's rest area is on the upper floor.

Upon reaching the back, they greeted the Yamabuki family's father, Koji Yamabuki, and the two children.

"Good evening, Uncle!"

"Sorry to bother you~"

"I'm back~"

Good evening~ Chun Chun~ Shana Nan Nan~

"Pure~Sanannan~"

"..."

Hana-dono Tae followed behind Toyama Kasumi, happily greeting the two children.

Sana Yamabuki shyly waved to them. Although she was shy, she was already familiar with them and wouldn't run away.

The little boy looked mischievous and naughty, and unfortunately, he inherited his father's good looks...

"Good evening, nice to meet you... Junjun, Sanannan?" Ogura Asahi squatted down next to Toyama Kasumi and Hana-dono Tae, learning the local etiquette.

The two kids are noticeably taller than they were two years ago when Toyama Kasumi.

"!" Sana Yamabuki was startled and walked to her sister's side, pinching the hem of her skirt.

The first time I've met someone!

"Don't worry, she's the older sisters' new friend," Yamabuki Saya comforted her, patting her head.

"Hmm~ That's right!" Ogura Asahi stood up, nodded in agreement with an air of seriousness, tilted her head, closed her eyes, and struck a cool pose with her fingers on her forehead. "Actually, my true identity is Moon Person! I'm your sister's alien friend!"

"Eh..." Sana Yamabuki stood there, stunned.