She stood still.
"You've been taking pictures of me?"
"Not always."
Zhang Yu put down the camera.
I only took a few pictures occasionally.
Kurenai Yuhi walked up to him.
"Was that the same sound I just heard?"
"That's right."
You still call it a window?
I was just saying maybe.
Zhang Yu answered confidently and assertively.
Kurenai Yuhi reached for the camera.
"Let me see."
Zhang Yu didn't dodge; he handed the camera to her directly.
Kurenai Yuhi opened the photo.
The first picture shows her washing vegetables.
The second picture shows her cutting vegetables.
Next comes frying the fish, seasoning, and serving the soup.
The photo is very clear.
Even the steam rising from the pot was recorded.
Kurenai Yuhi flipped through the photos one by one, the redness on her face became increasingly pronounced.
Her fingers suddenly stopped when she saw the photo of herself secretly tasting the fish.
"You took this one too?"
In the photo, she is slightly bent over, putting a small piece of fish into her mouth.
His eyes were also secretly glancing towards the living room.
That demeanor was completely different from when he usually led the team in training.
"This one is the best."
Zhang Yu moved closer to her.
"It's natural."
Kurenai Yuhi immediately pressed the camera.
"Don't look."
"I took the picture; I've seen it before."
"You're not allowed to look at it again."
She wanted to delete the photos, but couldn't find the deletion option.
Zhang Yu took the camera back immediately.
"It would be such a waste to delete it."
"What's there to regret?"
"Record the beautiful moments."
Zhang Yu said, "You look so beautiful when you cook, it would be a shame not to keep the photos."
Kurenai Yuhi was initially somewhat annoyed.
Upon hearing this, his hands slowed down.
"Is taking secret photos now justified?"
Of course.
Zhang Yu took out a photo printing device and connected it to a camera on the spot.
The photos were quickly developed.
Kurenai Yuhi stood to the side, watching as more than a dozen photos were handed to Zhang Yu one by one.
"You still want to wash it out?"
"Since we've already filmed it, we can't just keep it on the camera."
After organizing the photos, Zhang Yu took out a blank photo album and put the photos in one by one.
Wash the vegetables.
Chop vegetables.
She stood in front of the stove, wearing an apron.
He lowered his head to taste the fish.
The dishes were carried out of the kitchen.
The last picture shows Kurenai Yuhi looking at the camera when she realizes she's being photographed.
The entire atlas was completed quickly.
Zhang Yu handed it to her.
"This is for you."
Kurenai Yuhi did not answer immediately.
"This is my photo."
That's why I'm giving it to you.
"Was the one who tasted the food in there too?"
"Certainly."
"Can you take it out?"
"Cannot."
Kurenai Yuhi looked at him for a few seconds, but finally took the photo album.
She turned to the first page, then quickly closed it again.
"Next time you take photos, at least tell me in advance."
"I'm telling you in advance, it won't look natural in the photos."
"But you can't take pictures without permission."
I'll definitely tell you next time.
Kurenai Yuhi clearly didn't believe it.
However, she still held the photo album in her arms and walked to the bedroom door.
She opened the drawer and carefully placed the photo album inside.
She closed the drawer only after making sure the corners weren't folded.
Zhang Yu saw all of this but didn't expose her.
"Didn't you say you didn't like it?"
Kurenai Yuhi turned and walked out.
"These are my photos, of course I need to keep them safe."
That makes sense.
"Have a meal."
Kurenai Yuhi sat down at the dining table.
"If you don't eat now, the food will get cold."
Zhang Yu's appetite had already been whetted by the aroma.
He picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.
The fish is flavorful, yet still retains its tenderness.
The saltiness and sweetness were just right, with no fishy smell at all.
Zhang Yu took another bite.
"This fish is really well cooked."
Kurenai Yuhi, holding her chopsticks, asked softly, "Does this suit your taste?"
"Perfect match."
Zhang Yu picked up another large piece.
"All the people in the tavern's kitchen combined might not be as good as you."
Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but laugh.
"It's not that exaggerated."
"I never lie about food."
Zhang Yu pointed to the braised fish.
"Especially this fish."
The taste is impeccable.
Kurenai Yuhi also took a bite.
I only tasted a small piece in the kitchen earlier, and now that it's cooled down a bit, it tastes even better.
Eat more if you like.
"Then I won't be polite."
Zhang Yu took several bites in a row.
The braised fish was quickly reduced to less than half.
Kurenai Yuhi didn't try to take it from him, but she would occasionally put food on his plate.
Don't just eat fish.
"Eat some vegetables too."
"And tofu."
Looking at the extra food in his bowl, Zhang Yu smiled and said, "It definitely feels different when someone serves you food."
Kurenai Yuhi paused for a moment with her chopsticks.
"Just doing it on a whim."
"I wish I could eat this kind of food Tenten."
After Zhang Yu finished speaking, he lowered his head and took another bite of fish.
Kurenai Yuhi looked at him.
She could tell that Zhang Yu wasn't just trying to coax her.
He really likes the food he cooks.
Thinking that her efforts of half an hour had been recognized so highly, Kurenai Yuhi's face flushed even more.
"If you want to eat it later..."
Her voice was a little soft.
Zhang Yu raised his head.
"What?"
Kurenai Yuhi gripped her chopsticks tightly.
"If you want to eat it again, you can come find me."
"As long as I'm home, I can cook for you."
Zhang Yu nodded immediately.
"You said it yourself."
"No going back on your word."
"Um."
Kurenai Yuhi lowered her head and ate her food.
"I won't go back on my word."
The meal took more than an hour.
Zhang Yu ate almost all the dishes on the table.
Kurenai Yuhi got up to clear the dishes, and Zhang Yu prepared to help.
"No."
Kurenai Yuhi stopped him.
"You're a guest, please sit down."
"Isn't it inappropriate to sit down right after eating?"
There's nothing inappropriate about it.
Kurenai Yuhi picked up the plate.
"Just talk to me for a while."
The two exchanged a few words.
By the Kurenai Yuhi finished cleaning up the kitchen, it was already quite late.
Zhang Yu did not stay any longer.
"I should go back."
Kurenai Yuhi glanced out the window.
Would you like to sit a little longer?
"I still have things to do at the tavern."
Zhang Yu went to the door to change his shoes.
I'll come back to try your cooking again next time.
The Kurenai Yuhi nodded.
"Good."
She opened the door for Zhang Yu and saw him to the outside.
Be careful on the road.
"Rest assured."
Zhang Yu waved to her and turned to walk downstairs.
After walking a few steps, he muttered to himself, "Beautiful, gentle, and she cooks so well."
"It would be such a waste not to marry a woman like this."
His voice wasn't loud.
Kurenai Yuhi stood at the doorway, having heard everything clearly.
She leaned against the doorframe, remaining silent.
Even after Zhang Yu walked out of the apartment, she was still looking at the stairwell.
After a long while, Kurenai Yuhi touched her burning face and slowly closed the door.
Zhang Yu left Kurenai Yuhi's apartment without immediately using Space-Time Ninjutsu.
He walked slowly down the street toward the tavern.
Konoha at night.
Several shops were still open along the street.
Zhang Yu wandered around for a few minutes before returning to the Undead Tavern.
There weren't many guests in the lobby.
Hashirama sat in the corner drinking tea.
Ban leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes to rest.
Tobirama held the ledger, checking the expenses of the Summer Festival.