MM Racing Page 370
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"Pfft~ Sorry, Aoba-kun."
The girl apologized in a low voice, and unusually stuck out her tongue.
It looks very cute.
Kasumigaoka in this state inevitably reminded Aoba of the scene when they first met.
She's clearly a very cute and pretty girl, but her personality is surprisingly bad.
The other party often utters some sarcastic remarks that surprise Aoba.
Although it wasn't directed at him, it still made Aoba keep his distance from the girl at the time.
After all, it's easy to get caught in the crossfire when you get close to a sharp-tongued girl.
but now. . .
As time passes by unknowingly, the girl often reveals this soft and cute side.
Moreover, the relationship between Aoba and the girl was also subtly changing.
Come all the way.
It’s not long, but it’s not short either.
Perhaps one day, the two will spontaneously break down the barrier between them, but not now.
"Anyway, this is the first time Aoba-kun has taken the initiative to ask me out."
"I will prepare well."
The girl's smile was sweet, and the anticipation in her eyes made others feel the same anticipation.
Aoba nodded, looked into those familiar eyes, and smiled as well:
"I'm also looking forward to it, Ms. Kasumi Shiko."
A few minutes after talking with Kasumigaoka, the shop door opened.
A head of long, flaxen braids was the first thing that caught the eye.
It's Asuna.
The girl standing at the shop entrance had a hint of lingering fear on her face, and kept looking back at the shop entrance.
She wore a very well-fitting white dress today, and a sleeveless vest that matched her hair color.
This gives the girl a simple yet beautiful look.
Aoba turned her head and glanced at the time on the wall.
Seven forty-five.
Considering what Asuna said yesterday, that means the other party can only stay here for a maximum of fifteen minutes.
"Phew~ Manager Aoba!"
"It looks like there was an attack outside. Are you alright?"
Asuna breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest when she saw that Aoba was completely unharmed.
"Thanks to Asuna's good luck, nothing bad has happened."
"That's good."
The girl walked up to Aoba, looked at the remaining seats, and then her eyes widened for a moment when she saw the food that Kasumigaoka and the others were sharing at the table.
"The manager actually made hot pot today?!"
"Yes, it's to celebrate Futaro's job. He just found his dream job, so we all got together."
Aoba explained with a smile, and in case Asuna didn't recognize him, he specifically pointed out the person next to the bald Saitama.
After all, Saitama's bald head is very distinctive.
"That's wonderful, congratulations!"
After offering her sincere congratulations, Asuna's face showed a hint of regret.
"If I had come earlier, I might have been able to eat here..."
"Asuna can come over to eat anytime she has time next time, but today we only have this one pot, it was a last-minute decision, and we're out of ingredients now."
Aoba helplessly shrugged.
Only then did he notice the fine beads of sweat on the girl's forehead, and he handed Asuna a tissue.
"Did you run here?"
"Well, classes ended a little late today, so I'm a bit late."
Asuna took the paper that Aoba handed her.
Her gentle eyes were like waves of wheat rippling in the autumn wind.
only. . .
This scene made a certain light novel author, a girl, feel slightly annoyed.
"Asuna must be really working hard, coming to the manager's place so late at night."
"Eh?! Kasumigaoka-kun!? You're here too?"
Upon hearing the voice, Asuna paused for a moment before seeing Kasumigaoka Utaha, with her long, straight black hair, sitting in her seat looking at her with a half-smile.
When Asuna came to the shop yesterday, Kasumigaoka had already been driven away by Hiratsuka Shizuka, so naturally she didn't see Asuna.
“I come here every day. After all, it’s not too far away, and I have enough time.”
The girl inadvertently revealed a lot of information.
Most girls would overthink things at this point, and might even give up.
Unfortunately, Asuna is opposite Kasumigaoka.
A girl who spends almost all her time in various tutoring classes.
"Really!?"
Asuna sat at the table near Kasumigaoka, her eyes filled with envy.
"Kasumigaoka-san must love the manager's cooking too. I wish I could eat it every day..."
The girl swallowed hard as she spoke.
Kasumigaoka, on the other hand, feels like punching cotton.
Did I misunderstand her?
"So what would Asuna like to eat today? After all, we'll be leaving soon, so dishes that take too long to prepare won't do."
"Hmm... let me think."
"If you're short on time in the future, you don't need to make a special trip here."
"I can't help it," Aoba said helplessly.
"No way!"
As a result, the words just fell out.
Asuna directly rejected it.
"Because the manager's cooking is so delicious, I miss it even if I don't eat it for just one day..."
"While I'd be happy to receive such praise, Asuna, your words could be misunderstood." (Read exciting novels at Feilu Novel Network!)
"Huh!? What's the misunderstanding???"
The girl tilted her head, looking puzzled.
"It's nothing," Aoba hissed helplessly. "Have you decided what you want to eat?"
"Tempura, please!"
"Ok."
Upon hearing this, Aoba turned around with a sigh of relief, inadvertently catching a glimpse of Kasumigaoka's gaze.
The girl's gaze...
It's so peaceful——
However, Asuna was quite puzzled by the slightly hostile look in his eyes.
Did I say something wrong?
Why is Kasumigaoka looking at her like that?
"Is there something on my face, Kasumigaoka-kun?"
“No.” Kasumigaoka shook her head, her gaze calmly shifting away. “I just feel that Asuna is working very hard, even having to squeeze in time to eat.”
"It's alright. Actually, I do have time off every week. Yesterday, the store manager invited me to help out in the kitchen, which was a good way to relax."
Asuna explained with a smile.
However...
These words instantly made the girl even more attentive!
What does it mean to have rest time every week?
It was just a chance encounter, and you actually went into Aoba's kitchen to help out?!
If we knew each other for a longer period of time, wouldn't that mean...?
Kasumigaoka wouldn't even dare to dream of it!
I thought I was seeing things, but I never imagined you were the most deeply hidden enemy!
Yuki Asuna! ! !
Aoba turned around and went back to the kitchen.
Fried tempura.
I made this dish several days ago.