I Reincarnated as Just a Mob in an Eroge World, but the Heroines Are Swarming Me - Episode 37
Episode 37
As I was silently reflecting, Seraph offered me a gentle smile.
“I’m glad to hear it. Do your best, but don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Yeah, try not to overdo it.”
Nodding at Seraph and Luminous’ warm encouragement, we entered the dining area. Though called a dining room, it was about the size of a cozy family living room.
As soon as we arrived, Yoshiko-san headed to the kitchen to start preparing our meal. We helped her with the preparations. And once everything was ready, we sat down together.
Yoshiko’s dishes were like traditional Japanese home cooking. It exuded a nostalgic warmth. Freshly steamed white rice, salted grilled fish, simmered vegetables rich with dashi flavor, and a comforting bowl of miso soup. She even included pickles and a rolled omelet. Simple but deeply heartwarming.
“Yoshiko-san’s cooking always looks so good…”
Kirisaki was practically drooling over the food. And Yoshiko-san beamed at her.
“There’s plenty, so feel free to help yourselves to seconds!”
We each picked up our chopsticks and eagerly dug in.
With the first bite, the fluffy rice and perfectly salted fish practically melted in my mouth. The dashi-soaked vegetables released a gentle flavor with each chew, warming me from the inside.
Delicious…!
I’d eaten plenty for the sake of leveling up, but this was on another level. And I couldn’t stop eating.
Unintentionally, I let out a murmur of appreciation. Yoshiko-san’s cooking wasn’t flashy, but you could taste the care in every bite.
“This rolled omelet… it’s perfectly seasoned. I’ll have to take notes,”
Luminous remarked, savoring the dish with a slightly studious look. She was no doubt assessing it from a cook’s perspective.
It was then that I noticed Kirisaki’s chopsticks had paused mid-meal.
“…….Kirisaki, something wrong?”
I asked, seeing her scowl with a conflicted expression. Her hesitation seemed to be over a single ingredient: an eggplant among the simmered vegetables. After a long stare, she turned to me.
Then—
“…Takigawa. Say ‘ahh’.”
“Eh? Wait, Kirisaki?”
The unexpected request left me briefly speechless.
If I recall from the game, events like this with Kirisaki only happen once her affection level is high, and when we’re actually dating…
Could Kirisaki’s affection level already be high? Maybe our sparring session did it?
There she was, holding out the eggplant with a divine glow around her. This… This was an absolute miracle for me!
Forget being a side character—I wanted to savor this once-in-a-lifetime indirect kiss moment. Slowly, I opened my mouth—
But just then, I felt a strange pressure. Turning slightly, I saw Seraph and Luminous watching. But the real source… was Yoshiko-san.
“Mizuki-chan? No being picky with your food.”
“Eep!”
Kirisaki’s shoulders jolted up in shock.
…Oh, right. Kirisaki has a lot of dislikes. And vegetables are her biggest nemesis. No wonder she was trying to feed it to me instead.
“……Can’t I?”
“Nope. You’ll need to get used to it gradually. How about just one bite today?”
“……Okay.”
Like a scolded child, Kirisaki started eating. She was grimacing as she forced down the eggplant. She glared at me in silent accusation, her expression resentful.
“…Not my fault.”
Her look seemed to say, “You didn’t save me,” but I avoided her gaze.
“Yoshiko-san, are you and Kirisaki close?”
“Yes, it’s a small town. Everyone knows Mizuki-chan here.”
“Mm-hmm, everyone’s like family.”
…….I see.
Watching Kirisaki chat cheerfully, I felt a pang in my chest. After all, I’d created this Shizuko City, a place with a doomed future in my story.
Feeling a little restless, I continued eating.
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