Yukinoshita's Correction Method

"The syrup and jam are made with the real thing." Saki Kawasaki tasted several ingredients, then got busy, easily replicating the steps Dong Yunshan had just taken, and finished making it. "I don't know what kind of flavor you want, but I'll try it according to my idea first."

Dong Yunshan tasted the milk foam, nodded, and then took a sip of the strawberry smoothie. Her eyes lit up. She poured it directly without a straw and drank the milk foam and smoothie together, nodding in satisfaction.

Finally, I used a straw to mix the milk foam and shaved ice together and took another big gulp.

Dong Yunshan closed her eyes, a look of nostalgia on her face.

"Is it this delicious...?" Komachi Hikigaya noticed the series of changes in Dong Yunshan's expression and tasted the milk foam made by Saki Kawasaki.

I thought Dong Yunshan's milk tea was pretty good, but after taking a sip of Saki Kawasaki's milk foam, I immediately realized the difference between people.

If Dong Yunshan's milk foam is made by mixing several ingredients together, then Saki Kawasaki's milk foam is a fusion of several flavors, achieving a delicate balance.

The sweet and salty flavors blend with a rich milky aroma, flowing smoothly in the mouth and leaving a lingering aftertaste.

Yui Yuigahama took a sip of the shaved ice. The tiny ice crystals melted in her mouth, and the distinct strawberry pieces added a rich texture. It was infused with the fragrance of jasmine tea and the sweetness of fresh fruit. As she gently bit into it, there was a perfect amount of refreshing tartness.

Following Yukino Yukinoshita Dong Yunshan's example, Yukino Yukinoshita drank the milk foam and shaved ice together. The aroma of milk and fruit intertwined and blended with the tea fragrance, creating a delicious flavor with a great sense of layering.

Seeing the changes in everyone's expressions, Saki Kawasaki also tried different ways of drinking it. Finally, she mixed the milk foam and shaved ice together, took a sip, and the refreshing and rich sensations burst in her mouth at the same time, spreading joyfully and dispelling the heat.

The warmth of the milk foam and the coolness of the strawberries collide in your mouth, and in the aftertaste of the salty and sweet flavors, you can also catch a faint jasmine fragrance, like a gentle breeze after a summer rain blowing through a strawberry field full of blooming flowers.

Having worked as a bartender, Saki Kawasaki possessed a sensitivity to beverages far exceeding that of others. Amazed by the wonderful flavor, she immediately made a professional judgment. "This is definitely something we can sell in the store."

"The premise is that you did it." Dong Yunshan calmed down and frankly acknowledged the differences between people. "I guessed you could do it well, but I didn't expect you to do it this well."

At the bar, Yukino Yukinoshita and the others ordered sparkling water, while Dong Yunshan asked Saki Kawasaki to make a Sunset Rollercoaster.

He was particularly impressed by the smoked oolong tea that Saki Kawasaki added to it.

Many of the sunset roller coasters that people set up are just all show and no substance.

The focus was on the sunset design, while the feeling of the flying car was neglected.

The smoky oolong tea added by Saki Kawasaki perfectly captures the feel of a speeding car. The richness in the sweet flavor is like the dust kicked up while driving at sunset, adding a rough texture.

That makes sense when you think about it.

Bars do not allow minors to work late at night, but that doesn't mean bars will hire any adult; they will consider ability.

Saki Kawasaki has to attend classes during the day, and minors are not allowed to drink alcohol, so she doesn't know much about alcohol.

Even so, the fact that she was able to become a certified bartender is proof enough of her talent in this area.

"Your idea is better." Saki Kawasaki carefully savored the taste of the milk foam. "This is the first time I've seen it done this way."

"That's exactly what we need—innovation." Dong Yunshan chuckled. "Is there any room for further improvement?"

"Choose strawberries with a medium to high sweetness and mild tartness to balance the richness of the cheese foam. A stronger aroma is also preferable to enhance the flavor profile," advises Saki Kawasaki. "The strawberries should be large and firm to retain some texture after blending. Ideally, they should be 80-90% ripe to avoid overripe strawberries that will become loose. You can also add lemon juice, raspberries, or blueberries to further enhance the tartness."

Dong Yunshan looked directly at Yukino Yukinoshita: "Does Chiba Prefecture have suitable strawberries?"

"Strawberries aren't Chiba Prefecture's most iconic specialty, but it's still one of the important strawberry-producing areas," Yukino Yukinoshita recalled. "As for the main varieties, the Tochigi Otome, which originated in Tochigi Prefecture, is grown in Chiba Prefecture. Its flesh is firm and durable for transportation... There's also the Benihime, with its large, bright Beni Hoppe fruit. It has a good balance of sweet and sour, a rich aroma, and is suitable for eating directly. Then there's the Akihime, which has a slender shape, high sweetness, low acidity, and a soft texture."

"It sounds like Beni Hoppe would be more suitable..." Dong Yunshan secretly noted it down. "What about tea? Do you have any better suggestions?"

"The best tea is one that's refreshing and doesn't overpower the flavor, with a delicate aroma that harmonizes with the fruity notes of strawberries and the rich taste of the milk foam," Saki Kawasaki pondered carefully. "Jasmine tea is a great choice, as the floral and fruity aromas naturally complement each other, enhancing the complexity of the fragrance. But if we're talking about taste, genmaicha is also a good option. It's made by blending sencha with roasted brown rice, giving it a unique nutty, caramelized aroma and a mild flavor. There's also sencha, whose fresh herbal aroma complements the fruity notes of strawberries, and its astringency balances the sweetness of the milk foam—of course, you should choose lightly roasted sencha to avoid excessive bitterness."

Dong Yunshan turned her gaze to Yukino Yukinoshita: "Chiba..."

He had barely begun when Yukino Yukinoshita guessed what he was thinking.

"Jasmine tea isn't a specialty of Chiba Prefecture, but it's found in Saitama Prefecture. Genmaicha is a common type, found in most places. Some tea factories in Chiba Prefecture combine local rice with genmaicha to make it, such as Isumi Genmaicha. Sencha is made by a small number of tea gardens in southern Chiba Prefecture; it has a fresh and slightly astringent taste with a noticeable aftertaste." Yukino Yukinoshita listed them off as if they were old friends, then looked up at Dong Yunshan and asked, "So, you've been taking on commissions again?"

Volume 6: Chapter 223 - Ends Early

"To be precise, it should be the follow-up work of the old commission."

The rain pattered against the Yui Yuigahama recalled Dong Yunshan's previous answer and turned to Yukino Yukinoshita beside her, "Little Yukino, have you noticed that Yunshan hasn't been in the activity room much lately?"

Indeed... Saki Kawasaki flipped through her notebook.

Although she hadn't been a member of the Service Club for long, she had clearly noticed that recently Dong Yunshan had only stayed at the Service Club occasionally for a short while before leaving on her own.

During my time at the Service Club, I didn't even have the Komachi Hikigaya of the Film Research Club.

"Didn't he say that?" Yukino Yukinoshita stared at the book in her hands, answering without looking up, "He's doing the cleanup work for the old commission."

"That's true..." Yui Yuigahama on her hand, "But in the past, he always finished those requests quickly, didn't he? Why this time..."

Yukino Yukinoshita lowered her eyelids slightly. "Perhaps this request is more complicated, or more important."

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama felt that Yukino Yukinoshita's expression was a bit gloomy, perhaps because of the weather. "Does Little Yukino not know what he's been up to lately?"

Yukino Yukinoshita turned the pages of the book. "Why should I know?"

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama's expression froze.

My ex was like this.

Saki Kawasaki quickly grasped the situation that Yui Yuigahama could not.

Even after a breakup, two people who have had a close relationship will inevitably continue to keep in touch with each other.

But that's all in the past now.

After a breakup, even if an ex-partner has the desire to interfere, they do not have the right to do so.

This resulted in a response from Yukino Yukinoshita that sounded like a complaint.

This situation is particularly serious when there is a possibility of reconciliation between the two.

I want to intervene, but I can't because of our current relationship.

I can't let it go, no matter what.

If we try to control it, it might create conflict and affect the reconciliation process.

But regardless, it would be terrible if the other person continued like this after we got back together.

The girlish heart of 93964460, who longs to get back together, is like the rain of the plum rain season in June.

Sometimes it patters like whispers, sometimes it pours like a torrent.

Beneath the dark clouds that block out the sun, fine raindrops weave together, and layers of unspoken thoughts accumulate.

Yukino Yukinoshita's rhetorical question was directed at Yui Yuigahama, but also at herself.

But Yui Yuigahama couldn't answer her questions, and she herself had no answer.

"Because..." Yui Yuigahama, "Yunshan is a member of the Service Club, and you are the club president. It's reasonable for the president to inquire about the club members' lack of participation in activities."

That makes perfect sense... Saki Kawasaki nodded to herself.

Using the relationship between the minister and the staff to cover up past connections while legitimizing current interactions can indeed avoid awkwardness for both parties to some extent.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita must have already thought of such an excuse.

"The Service Club is not a mandatory club." Yukino Yukinoshita held the corner of the book in her hand. "It's okay if members aren't in the activity room when there's no request."

"It's a club, huh..." Saki Kawasaki sighed inwardly.

If it's a sports club that requires regular training, Yui Yuigahama's reasons are perfectly valid.

However, since the Service Club doesn't have regular training sessions, this reason is naturally insufficient.

"But...but there's also the book club!" Yui Yuigahama thought of another reason, "Saki and I also need Spruce's help with our homework."

Should we bring in other members...? Saki Kawasaki discovered that Yui Yuigahama really has a talent for finding excuses.

It's not that I want to know what you're doing, but other members need your help, so I'm asking on their behalf if you have any free time lately... The subtlety is just right.

In order to give Yukino Yukinoshita a reason to talk to Dong Yunshan Sugi, Yui Yuigahama even included herself in the conversation... no, wait.

Saki Kawasaki suddenly realized that she had been assigned to the team as well.

And what's the story behind the nickname "Sashi Sashi"?

When did it become like this?

"His strength lies in test-taking skills. Now that the regular exams have just ended, you should focus more on learning the knowledge. Try test-taking skills closer to the exam." Yukino Yukinoshita looked up. "It's just as good that he's not here, so you don't try to cheat. He probably thinks the same way."

She's blocked her own path... Saki Kawasaki has a vague feeling of playing TV dramas as background music while doing housework at home.

Because she had many siblings, Saki Kawasaki, as the eldest sister, started taking on household chores at a young age.

Distracted by the sound of the TV, many tedious chores are finished in the blink of an eye.

Of course, there are also times when I get so engrossed in the TV that I temporarily stop doing my chores to watch it seriously.

For example, when the plot reaches a crucial moment, such as when the male and female protagonists are about to reconcile, the female protagonist, who was originally preoccupied with romance, suddenly comes to her senses, begins to think rationally, and then refutes all the reasons for getting back together.

Why am I awake at this particular moment?

If he had been half as clear-headed as he is now, he wouldn't have had to act in so many episodes.

Even if you're half as confused as you were before, you can still immediately reach the grand finale.

"Um... well..." Yui Yuigahama blinked, then slumped weakly onto the table, "It would be nice to have a request."

Saki Kawasaki had no hope for this.

After the regular exams, most students relax, enjoy the relief of surviving the ordeal, and indulge in fun to release the pent-up emotions from before the exams.

Apart from students like Yoshiteru Zaimokuza who regularly undergo stress-resistance training, other students generally don't have any problems that require the Service Club's help to solve.

The activity room door suddenly opened, and everyone's eyes immediately turned to it.

"Yay~" Komachi Hikigaya greeted cheerfully, "Hello everyone."

Saki Kawasaki nodded in response, but then noticed Yukino Yukinoshita's slightly lowered eyelids.

He seems quite disappointed...

"Yay!" Yui Yuigahama waved her little hand.

"No requests today?" Komachi Hikigaya blinked. "How about we go out for a walk?"

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama looked out the window at the light drizzle. "Now?"

"Yeah, right!" Komachi Hikigaya crossed her arms over her chest. "Don't you think this kind of weather is perfect for sitting by a floor-to-ceiling window and drinking coffee?"

"It looks great!" Yui Yuigahama's eyes lit up. "Little Yukino, how do you feel?"

"It seems there won't be any requests today." Yukino Yukinoshita closed her book. "Then let's end this early."

Volume 6: Chapter 224 is not a coincidence

"Why do I have to come along too..." Yukino Yukinoshita pressed her temples as if she had a headache. "When I said it was ending early, I meant that today's event was ending early, but that doesn't mean I have to participate in your subsequent events."

"Let's try it together. Komachi said the coffee here has great reviews." Yui Yuigahama arms with Yukino Yukinoshita. "Little Yukino usually drinks black tea, it's good to change things up once in a while."

The light rain that had been falling when we left school had stopped. The group of us, umbrellas in hand, walked toward the café recommended by Komachi Hikigaya.

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed softly, "The reason I often drink black tea is because I don't like coffee..."

Yui Yuigahama: "Ah..."

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her cherry lips slightly. "However, you could try the desserts at the cafe."

Saki Kawasaki became increasingly certain that the rumors were unreliable.

The legendary Ice Queen, once you get to know her, you'll find that she's the type who spoils her best friends.

It's like coaxing a child.

The four walked to the door, avoided the three female college students who were holding umbrellas and pushed the door open, and went inside the store.

The not-so-spacious shop is filled with the aroma of coffee. The decor is a blend of rustic and modern, with various casual yet ingenious decorations, creating a tranquil and profound atmosphere.

They put their umbrellas into the umbrella stand at the shop entrance, which only had one women's umbrella. The group then chose seats by the window, and a waiter quickly came to take their order.

The short-haired waitress looked like a part-time college student; she had a sweet smile.

After taking his order, as he returned to the counter, the waiter was stopped by another customer who was still in the store.

The young-looking male customer seemed to say something, but his voice was very low.

The waitress's smile held a hint of unease. She gave a brief reply and turned to leave.

"Huh..." Yui Yuigahama whispered, "Could it be a flirting attempt?"

"It's a bit more troublesome than striking up a conversation." Saki Kawasaki looked unsurprised. "It seems they know each other."

Komachi Hikigaya looked at Saki Kawasaki: "Could it be...?"

"I've encountered a similar situation before," Saki Kawasaki said coldly. "I'm a regular at this bar and wanted to get to know them."