Chapter 14: There is no Drug in my Cooking! Chapter 14

In this world, no one understood Erina-sama better than she did. But, in the end, childhood sweethearts couldn't compare to a boy!

That boy suddenly became Erina-sama's fiancee, and she who had originally wanted to divorce him actually had a change of heart and said she wanted to guide and teach him how to properly use his culinary talents. In only one hour, Erina-sama changed her mind. And last night, the two of them had been in the kitchen until this morning, when she saw the boy carry Erina-sama up the stairs!

Miss Secretary is heartbroken!

The woman she admired has been taken away by a stinky man!

Even though she has no right to be angry, she can't help but feel unwilling. At this rate, won't there be a baby soon? What will she do then?

After Erina-sama and that guy get married, will she still be able to live with Erina-sama and be sisters like they are now?

Unknowingly, Hisako has already arrived at the patisserie's entrance, looking at the "Closed" sign hanging in the window of the shop with a sad gaze. Last night, sadness flowed like a river!

Another black car drove up and stopped in front of the patisserie. Kotobuki Tsumugi, the golden-haired blue-eyed young lady of the Kotobuki family and a high school sophomore at the Sakuragaoka High School and member of the light music club, made her entrance!

Tsumugi took a few steps forward and walked up to Hisako's side, looking at the "Closed" sign with a surprised expression and unconsciously covering her mouth with a small hand.

"Hey, why isn't Sakuraba-senpai open for business at this time?"

"I was planning to buy some extra pastries to treat my friends, but it looks like I'll have to hold off for a while," Tsumugi said with a slightly surprised tone, her face sporting a pleasant smile as she adopted an adorable posture.

She slightly turned her head to look at the girl about the same age as her and, especially when she saw the streaks of blood in the girl's pupils and her tired mental state, the young lady's expression was gentle and caring, like a concerned younger sister. "You must have been waiting for a long time. Don't worry, Sakuraba-senpai will open the shop soon. This patisserie will always open unless there is a special circumstance or holiday."

Hisako looked at Tsumugi, who was clueless and shook her head with a complicated gaze. "No, you should leave. The patisserie won't open today, at least not in the morning."

Tsumugi blinked, not understanding the girl's words.

Seeing her expression and the similar golden hair to Miss Erina, Hisako's mood softened a little, and explained, "The lights on the first floor of the patisserie were on from last night until five o'clock this morning. Now, the chefs are resting. You should go to school too. After all, it's Thursday and it's not good to be late."

Erina-sama is not available at the moment, but her job was still there. She had to go and help with the student's exam review or ask someone to cover the class. Tsumugi looked at the patisserie behind her and then at Hisako's departing back and slightly bowed to show her thanks.

"Well then, I'll come back this afternoon."

However, next time, she should ask for a phone number from Sakuraba-senpai so it's easier to make a reservation in advance. As for why the girl knew that the patisserie's lights were on until five o'clock in the morning, Tsumugi didn't delve further into the matter. She believed that sometimes, knowing too much is not a good thing.

As an example, Tsumugi wondered if, if she didn't know the truth and just watch idly by, a girl in love with a boy would silently stand in the corner and watch the hardworking young man she fancy.

Ignorance is bliss.

Miss Kotobuki sat in the car with a pleasant smile on her face, ready to go to school.

Hisako also took the car back to Totsuki Academy.

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On the second-floor guest room of the patisserie, Erina slept more peacefully than any other day, with a faint smile on her face and occasionally letting out a slight, short laugh. Then...

Thump!

Erina tumbled off the bed, her laughter fading as she fell into a deeper, more peaceful sleep, her expression serene.

The scene was originally very beautiful, but the small, swollen area on the girl's forehead, which seemed to be accidentally bruised, disrupted the atmosphere slightly.

Ichiyo slept very peacefully in the master bedroom. He was forced to work hard by his sister-in-law all night, but he could finally rest well.

In the post-apocalyptic wasteland, Chito and Yuuri woke up to find a pile of beautiful fruit next to them. Without hesitation, they picked up one and ate it, then hugged each other and sat on the ground, their faces beaming with happiness.

For Chito and Yuuri, who had been counting their survival time in this difficult world based on the amount of food they had, this delicious meal was like a gift from heaven. Every bite was a moment of pure joy!

With breakfast taken care of, Chito set about searching the library with a desk lamp, looking for books on how to deal with deities.

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After being squeezed by his sister-in-law all night, Ichiyo finally managed to tire her out and fell asleep at around 6 in the morning. He slept until after 3 in the afternoon and woke up feeling refreshed, lounging on the bed with a stretch.

It's no wonder, with a dish that exceeds 100% completion and includes emotions like fatigue as a bonus, it's really potent.

Last night, he ate a seven-flavors fruit daifuku, and slept soundly through the night without even dreaming. It's clear that he entered a deep sleep, and this effect is a blessing for insomniacs. It was only because he had been so tired that the dish had the added fatigue buff effect, but fortunately, it had allowed him to rest and get the upper hand over his sister-in-law.

Ichiyo's mindset was usually pretty good, and if it were any other day, the dish he made would never have had such emotion buff. It just goes to show that people's potential is brought out through adversity.

It was the first time Ichiyo had discovered that the completion rate of a dish could surpass the 100% limit. Should he say that his sister-in-law's improved recipe was too powerful, or that his own potential was truly top-notch?

Maybe both were true, but as a normal human, he had a normal physique and endurance, despite his regular exercise. Pulling an all-nighter cooking was not as easy as playing games all night, and throughout the process, his sister-in-law had only tasted and pointed out problems, leaving all the steps and processes to Ichiyo himself. It was like an intense workout for an entire night!

His waist was fine, and his kidneys were not overtaxed, but his legs felt a bit weak and his arm muscles were still aching from lactic acid accumulation, making his hands shake a little.

Rubbing his brow, Ichiyo yawned and stood up, preparing to wash up and go out. As he opened the bedroom door, a sour face appeared in his field of vision, making him instinctively step back in surprise.

"You're still here?"

Standing at his doorstep was none other than his sister-in-law.

At this moment, Erina lightly bites her lower lip, her forehead flushing with a small patch of red. Her expression is complex. "You locked the store on the first floor and I don't have the key to open the door."