Chapter 118

Could it be some kind of pornographic book?!

The girls simultaneously realized this possibility, and each of them blushed with shyness.

"Club President, I'm so happy! It seems you're a healthy boy too."

Natsukawa Masuzu over, picked up the comic to check it, then turned around, her eyes crinkling into crescents as she spoke in a teasing tone.

"Nonsense."

Hasegawa Izumi gave her a disapproving look.

Even after countless battles, he never reached the state of ruthlessness; at most, he achieved a state of supreme detachment from emotions, and that was in his past life, which is very different from his present self.

So, he does have feelings of love and romance in his heart, but he just doesn't need to show it so obviously.

Looking at the Club President's expression, Natsukawa Masuzu felt that she had finally gotten close to the Club President's true self. While feeling pleased, she also realized a very serious problem.

Wait, no...

Previously, she had been trying to flirt with the Club President find a loophole in his advances in order to tease him, but the Club President had managed to avoid it all.

So, does that mean she has no charm in the Club President's eyes?

The girl's eyes became vacant.

Takanashi Rikka didn't even open the notebook; she only glanced at the cover before she couldn't resist, her face turning crimson as she turned to look.

So this is what Sage you are!

Her eyes seemed to be recognizing the person before her in a completely new light.

"Hmm? Most of them are works by Kashiwagi Eri. Seeker of Truth, do you really like her works?"

Nibuya Morika gradually adjusted, her gaze swept across the cover and noticed a detail.

"It's alright."

Hasegawa Izumi a casual answer.

After all, it's a masterpiece created by Childhood Friend; it would be a shame not to collect it.

Although many of them were forced upon Eriri.

After we finished looking around, everyone stopped on the second floor.

This is an empty room with a balcony.

Hasegawa Izumi tidied it up in advance to serve as a backup activity room for the Far East Magic Society. The furnishings were rather rough, with a sofa and a small square table, similar to the one at the school.

Do you have any questions for me?

Hasegawa Izumi sat opposite and asked the crowd,

The girls exchanged glances and then each asked a different question.

The questions they asked were all about areas their assigned roles weren't particularly good at, but the Club President's answers were audible to everyone, thus avoiding any possibility of his identity being exposed.

Time slips away quietly, and dusk is fast approaching.

"Alright, you two continue your conversation. I'll go prepare dinner."

With that, Hasegawa Izumi turned and went downstairs.

Half an hour later.

Downstairs, at the dining table, there was an induction cooker placed in the center.

On the stove is a nine-compartment pot, the broth inside bubbling and releasing a rich aroma—the scent of chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and various spices—that makes one's mouth water.

On the dining table, all sorts of ingredients were neatly arranged: emerald green vegetables, bright red slices of meat, golden tofu skin, and seafood soaking in clear water—all looking so tempting.

"It really has a spicy flavor."

Takanashi Rikka a little embarrassed.

"Wow, Dekumori bright red soup pot! This is my first time eating Death Pot, it smells so good!"

Dekomori Sanae fanned herself with her hand, sniffed the scent, and said with a dreamy expression.

"This color... isn't it ominous?"

A hint of fear flashed in Natsukawa Masuzu's eyes.

"Are you scared already? If you can't take it, then just give up now and go buy a pack of instant noodles."

Seeing this, Nibuya Morika quickly provoked the other party with a remark.

"Who said I'm scared! It's just a little chili pepper."

Natsukawa Masuzu patted his chest and waved his hand.

"Kukuku... This feeling is just what I wanted!"

The usually heavy-flavored Kōko tapped her Chopsticks, becoming even more excited.

"It's ready. Now put in your favorite ingredients."

Hasegawa Izumi, sensing the time was right, looked up and said.

Everyone got to work, placing the ingredients into the nine-compartment pot closest to them. As the ingredients tumbled in the pot, the unique aroma grew stronger, making it irresistible to pick up a chopstick.

"I'm starting to eat."

Once the ingredients were cooked, everyone started eating.

The first bite...

"The taste isn't as spicy as I expected."

"Looks like I was just scaring myself."

"There seem to be a lot of chili peppers, but they're actually not that great."

A few minutes later.

"Club President, give me some soy milk, I can't take it anymore!"

"Oh no, my tongue is starting to malfunction..."

"Hiss~ Not spicy, death!"

Twenty minutes passed.

"Why is it getting spicier and spicier?!"

"But it feels so good, I just can't stop."

"Uh... I've heard that if you eat too much chili, it might cause problems during 'that' time..."

"Stop talking! We're eating!"

The girls were already covered in sweat, their faces flushed.

A long time passed after the meal.

Their expressions gradually returned to normal.

"I already told you not to force yourself."

Seeing everyone's miserable state, Hasegawa Izumi made a joke from the side.

"Not at all! Next time, Dekumori wants to die again!"

"Actually, it's quite delicious."

"It's not bad to have it occasionally."

"Club President, to be honest, this is the first time I've felt so excited. You've successfully cured my anorexia!"

They expressed their enthusiasm.

Although I wasn't used to the flavor, I still ate until my stomach was full thanks to Hasegawa Izumi's seasoning.

"Speaking of food... I suddenly remembered something."

Hasegawa Izumi smiled, a sudden inspiration flashing through her mind.

"Actually, if you want to increase your spiritual power, you can also do so through Food Therapy supplements."

Food Therapy? Increase spiritual power?

The girls listened attentively.

This is the most important thing!

"That's right. If it were now, some 'Fantasy Ingredient' that didn't exist before would also be created. Eating them would increase spiritual power... Just like modern people who want to build muscles, in addition to scientific training, they also need the help of diet. This is what is called Food Therapy."

He continued.

"Then wouldn't we be able to... return to our peak form very soon?"

A glimmer of hope appeared in Natsukawa Masuzu's eyes.

"This process is certainly extremely costly. Unless you have the power of the 'Gourmet Cells' system, you can't rely on this to quickly increase your spiritual power... Besides, there aren't that many 'Fantasy Ingredient' in this world, are there?"

He shook his head.

The girls all showed a hint of disappointment.

However...

His next words stirred up everyone's emotions again.

The origin of 15chuunibyou

"If a chef reaches a high enough level to cook 'Fantasy Ingredient,' they can also extract the essence of those Fantasy Ingredient to a certain degree for diners to absorb."

He continued.

"What do you mean by a sufficiently high level? Is the level of the Holy Chef sufficient?"

Takanashi Rikka asked tentatively.

"My cooking skills are certainly good enough, but if I can't awaken my spiritual power again, that won't do... Spiritual power is an indispensable part."

He shook his head.

"Then can we learn it ourselves? According to you, Seeker of Truth, what's required is culinary skill level, not necessarily the awakening of related abilities, right?"

Nibuya Morika keenly grasped this key point.

"While it's true that anyone can become a culinary master, are you sure you can multitask? That's something most people can't do at the same time."

His question immediately stumped the girls, leaving them all speechless.

Deliberately giving up one's strengths to do things one is not good at is simply not worthwhile, not to mention that it's not even necessary for them.

However, even without Spirit Chef, Fantasy Ingredient are still useful.

"My Lord Sage, is the Soul-Bewitching Grass edible?"

Suddenly, Dekomori Sanae's eyes flickered.

"You little rascal!"

Hasegawa Izumi's lips twitched slightly.

"Theoretically, it's possible, but I don't recommend it because it has more uses in other areas... Fantasy Ingredient don't just refer to plants and animals containing spiritual energy; they also have different 'medicinal properties.' You could accidentally kill yourself by eating them."

"Sad."

The girls' expressions all conveyed the same meaning.

You guys are really hungry.

He mentally muttered a complaint.

"Kukuku... Your topics are quite interesting."

Kōko, who had been listening for a long time without understanding, said something to save face.

Outside the gate.

"Club President, are you sure you don't want to try and persuade me to stay?"

"Sure."