His eyes paused for a second on the face that was half exposed from under the black peaked cap, and he couldn't help but reveal deep surprise on his face.

"Hey, brother Yusuke——?"

"..."

Kato Yusuke nodded slightly to her, first glanced at the pot on the gas stove, and then asked: "...are you cooking dinner by yourself?"

"Hmm~~~!"

The girl nodded vigorously and ran over.

"Well, I made potato stew, rice, and miso soup. Do you want Yusuke to stay and eat?"

Looking at the expectant expression on his face, Kato Yusuke's eyes were slightly dazed, and he unconsciously murmured: "......Miso soup, huh."

"Yes ~ don't you like it?"

"...No, I like it."

"Great, in that case, please be sure to try my handiwork, right?"

Serizawa Yuu happily crossed her palms on her chest.

"Hehe, even though I say that, in fact the materials were all bought with the money left by Xiaoxiang. Does Xiaoxiang think it's not good for me to do this...?"

Faced with this inquiry, Shinjoka was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head from side to side.

"Not at all~? Compared to that, what's going on with your hairstyle, Xiao Xi?"

"Ah, this hairstyle? Because our school is very strict about grooming. If you don't tie your hair up, you will be criticized, so..."

"Hey~ So that's it. Well, it's quite cute."

"...Thank you, thank you."

The girl scratched her cheek lightly in embarrassment, and then looked at someone with a little expectancy, and asked: "Well, then, Yusuke-san... what do you think?"

"..."

When asked, Kato Yusuke raised his eyes slightly and replied concisely: "Well, it's pretty good."

"...Hehe, in that case, I might as well wear this hairstyle occasionally!" Serizawa Yu said, with a soft healing smile on her face.

"But then again."

Shintiao Xiang on the side interjected: "If the president stays for dinner, Xiao Xi, will you prepare enough portions?"

"Well, don't worry about that. I made a lot. I originally planned to save some for tomorrow's breakfast, but I'll just make it in the morning."

"That's it, then let me help you put it on the plate."

"Thank you, but there's no need to trouble Xiaoxiang. I'm fine by myself. You and Yusuke-san go wash your hands and get ready for dinner~"

After coaxing them out of the kitchen with some force, the girl began to work alone.

When they washed their hands and returned to the living room, the dishes and bowls and chopsticks were placed on the table, including the rice which was served thoughtfully.

The three of them sat down at the low table in the shape of a cross.

"Yusuke-nii, I'll give you miso soup~"

"Well, thank you."

"You're welcome~ Because I don't know your taste yet, so I seasoned it according to my usual standards. If there is anything that doesn't suit your taste, please tell me!"

"..."

Under the expectant gaze of the girl, Kato Yusuke brought the soup bowl to his mouth.

The freshly cooked miso soup is still steaming. Before you smell the aroma, the first thing you feel is the warmth hitting your face.

He opened his lips slightly, blew lightly a few times, and then took a small sip of the soup, quietly savoring the taste.

The soup in the mouth is rich and delicious. While the saltiness is just right, the flavor of kombu is also perfectly evaporated, and the taste is full of layers.

Gently sip it with the tip of your tongue, and the tofu cut into small pieces will melt on your tongue. Coupled with the aroma of scallions embellished in it, it can completely awaken the sleeping taste buds and make you endless aftertaste.

"Um -" Serizawa Yu asked slightly uneasily: "How does it taste?"

Kato Yusuke's eyes were shaking, his throat was slightly choked, and he couldn't say anything.

For a moment, he felt as if he had drank the miso soup made by Sayu, and the tense expression on his face was almost out of control.

Faced with his performance, the girl obviously misunderstood something, so she panicked and put a piece of potato and beef into his bowl.

"...Ah, if miso soup doesn't taste good, try this potato stew!"

"..."

Kato Yusuke moved his lips, but was unable to explain anything, so he put down the miso soup expressionlessly and picked up the chopsticks.

The brown beef and wheat-colored potatoes are piled on the white rice, which is also steaming. It is mouth-watering just looking at it.

Pick up the beef with chopsticks and bring it into your mouth, chew it slowly, and the beef that has been cut into just the right size will bloom like a flower.

Not only does it not taste too spicy, but it is tender, juicy and has a very rich flavor.

Then there are the potatoes, which are also stewed until soft and tender.

With a gentle bite, the delicate sandy texture fills your mouth and wraps your teeth gently, and the flavor of the sauce is completely stewed into it.

After swallowing the food in his mouth, Kato Yusuke couldn't help but be silent for a long time, and then whispered: "...These are all delicious."

"Really, really? That's great~!"

Serizawa Yu, who had been holding her breath, first breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, and then proudly puffed out her chest.

"Didn't I tell you? I will heal you, Yusuke-nii."

In an instant, an indescribable feeling of sadness hit Kato Yusuke's heart, causing his breathing to stagnate.

Facing the innocent smile on the girl's face, he involuntarily averted his eyes, his tightly closed lips were trembling slightly, and the muscles on his face were also trembling.

In order to prevent others from seeing his inner embarrassment, he raised his hand and lowered the brim of his hat slightly, and said in a deep voice: "...I'm sorry, you guys eat first, I'm going to the bathroom."

After saying that, he got up from the ground and strode towards the bathroom, quickly disappearing from the eyes of the two of them.

Seeing this scene, Serizawa Yu felt a little overwhelmed, so she cast her blank eyes to the opposite side.

"...Hey, Xiaoxiang, did I say something wrong just now?"

Shinjoka looked away without emotion and asked casually: "Do you think so~?"

"Because, Brother Yusuke, his expression just now... seemed ugly."

"Ah~ It's ugly. It's better to say that this is the first time I've seen that person behave like this."

"Then...Xiaoxiang, don't you feel worried?"

"Worry?"

"--Uh-huh!"

Serizawa Yu nodded affirmatively, thought for a moment and said, "Should we ask after Yusuke-nii comes out?"

A brief silence.

"Wow, it's a shame that you can use such an expression to encourage me to do such a dangerous thing."

"Huh……?"

"It's not my job to analyze the president's thoughts without permission. If you want to ask, just ask yourself. Don't take me with you, but that might get you kicked out, right?"

Serizawa Yu suddenly became speechless, and then dropped her shoulders in despair.

She actually didn't think that much, she just wanted to repay Kato Yusuke for helping him.

But since Shintiao Xiang decided that this was a bad idea, he had no choice but to give up.

"Speaking of which, Xiaoxiang."

"What?"

"Yusuke-nii, why is he wearing a hat today?"

"Hehe, about this..."

Shinjou Xiangrao laughed with interest: "Actually, I wanted to ask before, but Xiao Xi, do you really not know the president~?"

"Hey, do you know Brother Yusuke...?"

"Yes~ Is there anyone else here?"

"Aha……"

The girl tilted her head in confusion, with a puzzled look on her face, "...I'm sorry, I don't quite understand what Xiaoxiang means."

Shinjoka narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at her for a while.

"It's surprising. It seems you really don't know anything."

"Hmm... Well, Yusuke-nii, is he famous?"

Seeing that her performance didn't seem to be fake, Shintiao Xiang simply shared some public information.
To be continued...