Ran, Kazuha, and Sonoko, three girls, were huddled together on a sofa in the corner, their heads close together, occasionally giggling, clearly plotting how to deal with Ooka Momiji.

Akemi, Ayako, and Akiba, a group of mature women, sat around the window, discussing the latest fashion trends. Ayako's finger lightly swiped across the tablet, displaying a photo of a limited-edition handbag.

The three little ones had already slipped out to explore the hotel, and since they didn't need to be watched, Mrs. Yoshida came over to join Ayako and the others.

On the other side, Shizuka Ikenami and Eri Kisaki, two older women, were discussing cooking techniques and occasionally taking a sip from their glasses, while Yukiko, who always maintained a childlike heart, flitted between several circles like a butterfly.

One moment she's giving advice to Ran and the others, the next she's teaching Ayako and the others how to dress up, and then she's listening to Eri and the others' discussion with an incredulous look on her face.

Oh right, you heard me correctly.

Shizuka Ikenami and Eri Kisaki were actually discussing cooking.

One is a kimono-clad beauty who is a kendo master but also known as the "Queen of Dinner," and the other is a cold and aloof lawyer who is a legal queen but a cooking disaster. The two chatted enthusiastically and occasionally clinked glasses.

"The fermentation time of the dough is crucial..." Ikeba Shizuka gestured elegantly.

“Last time I followed the recipe, and the oven started smoking…” Eri pushed up her glasses, looking confused.

Yuzuru watched this scene from afar, his lips twitching.

I hope my master's culinary skills don't get infected.

Attorney Fei's culinary skills have transcended the category of "unpalatable" and risen to the level of "conceptual weapon".

Yuzuru tried printing some recipes for her using memory bread and sending them over, hoping it would improve things. However, after eating the memory bread, Eri Kisaki's dishes were still a double shock to both the eyes and the taste buds.

It's not a problem with the recipe.

Instead, Eri always manages to come up with some fancy tricks. Adding more water to the dough, or more dough to the water, is just routine for her. She can add sugar if it's bland, salt if it's too salty, water if it's too salty, and vinegar if it's too watery.

The problem is that she herself thinks there's absolutely nothing wrong with what she's doing!

No wonder Xiaolan is such a good cook.

Enduring the "reverse incentive" of one's mother's cooking for a long time—and thus starting to hone culinary skills from a young age in order not to repeat her mistakes?

"Tsk~"

Yu Shengnan shook his head and took a sip of his drink.

In the end, only he and Ai were left, a pair of "lonely souls".

Ai, who was restricted by her sister to only drinking one drink, sat quietly in the chair, looking at everyone in the room. Her slender white hands held the wine glass, and she occasionally took a sip. A hint of comfort appeared on her indifferent expression.

"Ai~" someone's voice rang in my ears.

Beneath her dark gray dress, the cool-faced Lolita's small feet, encased in white over-the-knee socks, kicked leisurely in the air. Her icy blue almond-shaped eyes stared straight ahead as she asked, "What?"

"Thank you for your hard work in the previous Satsuki Cup."

Yuzuru's head came close, and Ai gently pushed him away in disgust.

The live broadcast system for the final was destroyed, but thanks to his little girl, she turned the tide. She single-handedly controlled the drone's camera, first filming Akiba Reiko singing, then filming the final, ensuring that every shot was perfectly timed.

Xiao Ai suddenly put down her wine glass, rested her chin on her hand, and looked at him with a half-smile: "Then you should really thank me, after all... I didn't stop you from going to woo that rich young lady."

"Cough cough cough!!!"

Yuzuru coughed violently and pulled his head back.

Without giving him a chance to explain, Ai continued, "That's true, after all, she's thrown herself at you with such affection, it's normal for our young master to be chivalrous..."

Her gaze swept meaningfully over Yukiko's chest not far away, then returned to Hanyu Nan's face, "And her breasts are so big..."

Yuzuru was speechless.

That last sentence is what you really wanted to say, isn't it?

He rubbed his forehead: "Can I say I'm innocent too?"

Ai: "Yeah, it was love at first sight for them, so it's not your fault."

Yuzuru Hanyu spread his hands, feigning helplessness: "There's nothing I can do. I'm naturally beautiful, and it's hard to ignore that. Is it wrong to be handsome?"

Hehe~

Ai's cold laugh was enough to lower the room temperature by several degrees.

She had seen through everything long ago.

In that warehouse, when Yuzuru Nan came to her rescue, she knew what he was up to.

Heiress from a prestigious family, outstanding looks, stunning figure, and unwavering devotion... With so many desirable qualities combined in one person, she couldn't believe that someone who loves beautiful women wouldn't be moved.

Yuzuru touched his nose.

Okay, he admits that he does have feelings for Ooka Momiji.

Of course, his main curiosity was about how far this young noblewoman, who possessed a figure that rivaled her older sister's, could go under his tutelage.

I'm sacrificing myself for science!

Having found a suitable reason for himself, Yu Shengnan reached under the table and grabbed the pair of delicate feet wrapped in white stockings, playing with them with great affection.

"Ugh~" Ai shuddered, her delicate toes curling involuntarily. Her usually aloof face flushed slightly, and just as she was about to protest, she heard someone murmur softly:

"Someone's watching us!"

Ai paused, her pink lips pressed tightly together.

She looked up and met Yukiko's mischievous gaze from not far away.

The big star, who always acted like a child, winked at her and gave her an "I understand" smile.

The little feet under the table stopped struggling and gave up resisting. Xiao Ai tried to remain calm as she picked up her wine glass, but her reddened ear tips betrayed her.

Yuzuru also followed her example.

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