"The Idea of a Woman Stealing Someone Else's Partner is Ridiculous," I laughed. But After Being Reborn, I Became a Victim of Such a Woman. However, My New Fiancée was Absolutely Amazing. - Episode 28
I placed my hands on my cheeks, feeling a little warm, and tried to cover it up by saying, “It’s so delicious, my cheeks might fall off.”
Kouga gently pushed the parfait toward me.
So kind.
But knowing that the omurice was coming soon, I couldn’t eat too much.
Pudding is practically a liquid, but parfait has more filling ingredients.
Still… it’s different from what I remember from my past life.
At the bottom, is it whipped cream? No, maybe vanilla ice cream?
There’s melon mixed with the whipped cream. On top, there are banana slices, peaches, mandarins, vanilla ice cream, and a cherry, all topped off with more whipped cream.
Most of the fruits seem to be canned.
This is definitely going to be heavy.
But… I can’t resist my cravings!
“Mmm, the peach is so good~!”
“I’m glad.”
He said that with a completely expressionless face, but I still found myself grinning and replying, “Yes!”
Seriously, he had no expression.
A normal girl might find him cold, but in Kouga’s case, he isn’t being insincere.
At the very least, his eyes were gently narrowed, which meant he genuinely meant, “I’m glad.”
“Sorry for the wait. Here is your omelet rice. Is there anything else you’d like to order?”
“No, thank you very much!”
“Please enjoy.”
Wow, I got to see a cute maid, enjoyed delicious pudding and parfait, and now the long-awaited omurice…!
Am I really allowed to eat this all by myself!?
“U-um, Kouga, would you like to have half?”
“If you can’t finish it.”
“O-oh, I see. Then, I’ll go ahead and start.”
I couldn’t stop fidgeting.
I picked up my spoon and looked down at the plate, feeling excited.
A perfectly oval-shaped omurice, just as I had imagined.
The glossy yellow egg wrapping around the chicken rice made my anticipation grow even more.
On top, there was shiny, bright red ketchup.
I slid my spoon between the ketchup and the egg, scooping up a bite.
It’s here—!
A soft steam gently rose from the rice.
And beneath it, the beautiful sight of chicken rice!
Chunks of chicken, each grain of rice tinted red, and bright yellow corn shining among them.
My excitement soared.
I knew I shouldn’t expect too much, but I couldn’t help it!
Time to eat…!
“So delicious~~~♡”
Sorry, I underestimated this.
I thought an omurice from a Taisho-era-like world wouldn’t compare to the one from my past life.
But I was completely wrong.
Of course, it makes sense. Ingredients from the past have fewer additives, making their natural flavors stronger.
And on top of that, it’s a timeless recipe.
Of course, it’s going to be delicious!
“I think I can finish it all! It’s so good… so, so good! I didn’t know something this delicious existed in this world!”
Western food—I had given up on it.
I thought I’d never have the chance to eat it in this life.
But it’s actually amazing!
I never cared much for cooking in my past life, but in this life, I want to make food… no, I absolutely want to make this for Kouga.
I need to learn how to make ketchup.
How do you even make ketchup?
“You…”
“Huh? Yes?”
“Watching you eat happily makes my heart feel warm and calm. I can’t quite describe it, but I think I finally understand why you enjoy seeing people eat.”
“…Ah… Ahaha… Yes. Especially when someone eats something I made and enjoys it, I feel like all my effort was worth it. It makes me want to improve my cooking even more, so I can see them smile and enjoy it again. It gives me motivation!”
“I see.”
To outsiders, I probably looked like a weird girl suddenly rambling about something, but I alone knew—
I alone could hear his honest feelings.
That’s what makes cooking fun and rewarding.
I should have cooked more in my past life.
“I’d love to make something like this, but… how do they make this sauce? I doubt they’d share the recipe.”
“Shall we stop by a bookstore?”
“Really? Yes, please!”
Kouga effortlessly paid for our meal, and next, we headed to the bookstore.
The cookbooks were more colorful and diverse than I expected!
School textbooks are just simple black text on colored paper, so seeing colorful books, even with old-fashioned illustrations, felt so refreshing… wow, this is revolutionary!
So this is what people mean by “modern style”!
“Pick whatever you like, as much as you want.”
“C-can I really choose whatever I want…!?”
Kouga nodded firmly.
Oh my god! Is this real!?
Then, I’ll get this cookbook, another one on Western cuisine, and also books on spirit techniques and talismans!
Wow, these books aren’t even available in the school library!
Especially the spirit technique and talisman books—they even have intermediate and advanced levels, not just beginner ones. This is incredible!
“Did I pick too many…?”
“No.”
He shook his head, then added through “thought sharing,” “My sister also said she wouldn’t hold back when it comes to supporting your studies, so don’t worry.”
Oh, that’s right. Ehehe…
“T-then, I’ll take you up on that offer.”
“Of course.”
He nodded again and then added through “thought sharing,” “I’m looking forward to the dinner gathering next week.”
If he says something like that, of course, I’m going to work extra hard for next week!