After tidying up the mess in the kitchen, Baifeng Uesugi began preparing the meal.
As he cooked, he could occasionally hear the three women chatting and laughing in the living room.
An hour later...
Once Baifeng Uesugi had finished making a whole tableful of dishes, he brought them to the dining table and called out to Maya Yotsuba and the other two, who were still in the living room.
"Dinner's ready. We can eat now."
"Coming."
Maya Yotsuba replied.
The four of them sat down at the dining table.
"Let's eat," Baifeng Uesugi said.
"Let's eat," Maya Yotsuba said.
"Let's eat," Honoka Mitsui said.
"Let's eat," Shizuku Kitayama said.
Baifeng Uesugi had always found this pre-meal ritual a little strange, but Maya Yotsuba had kept nagging him about it, and now it seemed perfectly normal to him.
"Bai Feng, how come I've never seen these dishes before?"
Honoka Mitsui asked as she looked at the tableful of delicious dishes she had never seen before.
"They're dishes from another country. I figured out how to make them myself after reading about them in a book."
Baifeng Uesugi explained.
"Oh, which country are they from? They look so appetizing," Honoka Mitsui said.
"The Dragon Country," Baifeng Uesugi said.
"That mysterious country? Bai Feng, you're amazing. You can even cook their food."
Honoka Mitsui said admiringly.
"All right, give them a try and see how they taste. Let's see if you're used to this kind of food."
Baifeng Uesugi smiled.
Baifeng Uesugi had made dishes like these for Maya Yotsuba, Mayumi Saegusa, and the Shiba siblings before. They had all gotten used to them by now, but he didn't know whether Honoka Mitsui and Shizuku Kitayama would like them.
As soon as she heard they could eat, Shizuku Kitayama eagerly picked up a piece of red-braised pork.
It looked lovely, glistening and translucent all over. In her mouth, it was rich without being greasy and melted on her tongue.
"Mmm~~~ It's so good," Shizuku Kitayama exclaimed, a look of delight on her face.
"If you like it, have some more."
Seeing how adorable Shizuku Kitayama looked, Baifeng Uesugi suddenly remembered what Maya Yotsuba had whispered to him earlier, and he felt a little tempted.
He picked up another piece of red-braised pork and gave it to Shizuku Kitayama, feeding her.
Caught off guard when Baifeng Uesugi put food in her bowl, Shizuku Kitayama wore a blank expression and looked at him in confusion.
"Why are you looking at me? Didn't you say it was good? Go on, eat."
Baifeng Uesugi smiled.
"Mm. Thank you, Bai Feng." Shizuku Kitayama shyly lowered her head and nodded.
Shizuku Kitayama's cheeks were bright red, making her look adorable. Unfortunately, her head was lowered, so Baifeng Uesugi couldn't see her face.
"Honoka, you have some too."
After feeding Shizuku Kitayama, Baifeng Uesugi also gave Honoka Mitsui a piece.
One couldn't be unfair in such matters; everyone had to be treated equally.
Thank you, Bai Feng.
Honoka Mitsui was also embarrassed by what Baifeng Uesugi had done, but she didn't forget to thank him.
Then she shyly ate the food Baifeng Uesugi had given her.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten the woman sitting beside him.
"Sister Maya, I'll give you a piece too."
"Thank you, Little Feng."
Seeing that Baifeng Uesugi hadn't forgotten to give her some food, Maya Yotsuba was delighted. A happy smile filled her face as she ate the food he had put in her bowl.
During the meal, Honoka Mitsui and Shizuku Kitayama kept praising Baifeng Uesugi's cooking.
Precisely because it was so delicious, the meal was soon over, and all the food on the table had been devoured.
Shizuku Kitayama patted her full belly, looking thoroughly content.
After enjoying such delicious food, Shizuku Kitayama felt she could no longer eat the food at home.
"Um... Bai Feng, can I live here with you?"
Shizuku Kitayama asked, a little embarrassed.
"Huh?"
Honoka Mitsui exclaimed.
"Shizuku, how can you say something like that?"
"Shizuku, what's this about?"
Baifeng Uesugi also looked surprised.
Only Maya Yotsuba wore a knowing smile.
At first, he had also been resistant to the idea of Baifeng Uesugi having other women, but considering her status,
As the current head of the Yotsuba Family, she couldn't get married, and the family wouldn't agree to let her marry either.
So as long as she remained the head of the Yotsuba Family, she couldn't be with Baifeng Uesugi openly. As such, she didn't ask for much now; she only hoped that being with him in the future would be enough.
As for how many women he had around him, as long as Baifeng Uesugi had her in his heart, that was enough...
(The reasoning here is a little far-fetched, so everyone, please just try to believe it.)
"Your cooking is so good. I want to eat it every day," Shizuku Kitayama explained nervously.
Hearing this, Honoka Mitsui couldn't help covering her face with her hand.
Shizuku Kitayama, that foodie, actually sold herself for food. But Bai Feng really is a great cook. His food is so, so good. I want it too, but I'm too embarrassed, and besides, Shizuku already asked first.
"Shizuku, there's no need to live here, but if you want to eat, you can come over for a meal whenever you like."
Baifeng Uesugi smiled.
He hadn't expected Shizuku Kitayama to have this side to her, leaving him unsure whether to laugh or cry.
"Really?" Shizuku Kitayama asked excitedly.
"Mm, yes. That goes for you too, Honoka. You can come over anytime."
Baifeng Uesugi said, looking at Honoka Mitsui.
"Bai Feng, you're so kind. Thank you," Honoka Mitsui said gratefully.
The two girls still looked toward Maya Yotsuba, though. After all, she was Baifeng Uesugi's older sister, so they needed to ask for her opinion too.
"I don't mind. I'll be leaving after a few days here anyway."
Maya Yotsuba smiled.
"Thank you, Sister Maya," Honoka Mitsui said gratefully.
"Thank you, Sister Maya," Shizuku Kitayama said as well.
After they rested for a little while, it was getting late, so Baifeng Uesugi saw the two girls out.
"Looks like our Little Feng really is charming. He won over two little beauties with just one meal."
As soon as Baifeng Uesugi came back, he heard Maya Yotsuba teasing him.
"Sister Maya, not at all. It just so happens that I'm a good cook, and the two of them happen to like eating, that's all."
Baifeng Uesugi explained.
"Really? So many coincidences?"
Maya Yotsuba smiled.
"Yeah. I didn't expect Shizuku to say that just now either."
Baifeng Uesugi shook his head with a helpless smile.
"Tch, you got a good deal and you're still playing innocent."
After clicking her tongue, Maya Yotsuba went straight back to the living room to continue watching TV.
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