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(TL Note: “Baran” refers to the decorative plastic or paper dividers used in
bento boxes.)
One could say that it preserved the appearance of a bento.
“Did you make everything by hand?”
“Of course.”
She responded immediately, so it seemed that the answer was true.
However, she unexpectedly included simmered dishes.
“I’d give you a bonus 30 points for how it looks, perhaps.”
“The taste matters in cooking, not the appearance.”
“I’m giving you a compliment, you know. I thought something close to 0
points would appear.”
Being generously told it was better than expected, earning a score of 30
points.
Horikita seemed to have prepared for this in advance and had brought
several pairs of disposable chopsticks. She kept a pair for herself, then she gave
Kushida and me a pair each.
“Let’s get to the tasting.”
“This is the first time I’m not looking forward to tasting something~ Such a
lovely memory~”
Kushida said in a monotone voice and split her chopsticks. She didn’t seem
in the least bit eager to take the first bite, waiting for Horikita to do so.
Horikita picked up a bit of fried rice with her chopsticks and brought it to
her mouth.
She then grabbed one of the gratins and popped that into her mouth as well.
After finishing eating in silence, Kushida asked her.
“How is it?”
“I won’t say yet. I don’t want my reaction to influence yours. Your turn.”
“Tsk.”
What a blatant tongue click.
If any students who still held illusions about Kushida saw this, they probably
would’ve fainted. Even if they overheard it, they would dismiss it as accidental,
not believing it was intentional.
“Can I just try the mini tomatoes?”
“Take it seriously.”
“Tsk, you’re too strict.”
Again, there was Kushida’s intense tongue clicking, and it seemed even
stronger than the first time.
In a reluctant manner, she chose the simmered dish and the mini hamburger
to taste.
“Ahh… I see. Here you go, Ayanokōji-kun.”
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