Before long, the two of them had transformed the entire living room, filling it with a fresh fragrance and brimming with life and energy.
Taking advantage of this break, Ikeba Shizuka went to the bedroom.
When she came out again, Ye skipped and hopped up to her, grinning as she said, "Master, look, isn't she much prettier now?"
Yuzuru Hanyu also came over, looking on expectantly for his evaluation.
"Beautiful, very beautiful!"
Ikeba Shizuka's eyebrows curved like a crescent moon as she handed the wooden box she had taken from the bedroom to Kazuha.
Kazuha took the wooden box with a puzzled look and asked curiously, "Master, what is this?"
"This is a gift from your master. Open it and take a look."
"Ikehashi Shizuka smiled gently."
Kazuha carefully opened the box, and inside lay two sets of rather old karuta cards.
It is evident that the original owner took great care in preserving them, and the patterns on the cards remain exquisite and delicate.
Wow, what beautiful karuta cards!
Kazuha exclaimed in surprise.
Yuzuru also exclaimed, "Master, this must be very precious!"
"These are the karuta cards I used when I was young. Now, I'm giving them to you. I hope you can also create your own wonderful world in karuta."
"Ikehashi Shizuka spoke slowly, a hint of barely perceptible reminiscence in her eyes."
The past is like smoke, fleeting in an instant, yet vividly remembered.
"Master, I will cherish this opportunity and live up to your expectations."
Kazuha held the karuta card in both hands, her expression solemn, and bowed deeply.
Ikeba Shizuka snapped out of her thoughts, smiled gently, and helped Kazuha up. "Alright, don't put pressure on yourselves. Your master just wants you to be happy."
After saying that, she turned to look at the window, where the newly hung bellflowers were swaying in the wind, and the afterglow of the setting sun slowly poured down, gilding everything with a warm golden edge.
"Stay for dinner, Master will cook something delicious for you."
"That's great! I haven't had Master's cooking in so long."
"Agreed. I've only heard my junior sister say how delicious it is, but I've never tried it myself."
"Okay, Master will make it for you."
With a smile, Ikeba Shizuka walked into the kitchen, tied on an apron, and began to get busy.
Kazuha and Yuzuru were also busy, one helping to wash the vegetables and the other helping to set the table.
However, the two of them were more of a hindrance than a help, and in the process of trying to help, they started to play around.
"Ouch, senior brother, why did you get this all over my face!"
"Serves you right for not dodging! Now you've been caught in a maul!"
Yuzuru stood by the pool with a smirk, vigorously shaking the leafy greens in his hand, splashing water droplets all over Kazuha's face.
"Hmph~"
He Ye Jiao snorted, revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.
She playfully licked the water droplets that had slid down her pretty nose with her pink tongue, then hugged Chi Bo Jinghua, who was preparing the dishes, and said, "Master, my senior brother is bullying me, he's bad~"
While complaining, she didn't forget to turn her head and make a face at Yuzuru.
Without turning her head, Ikeba Shizuka continued working with her hands, and simply said, "Xiao Nan."
"Yes, Junior Sister, I was wrong!"
After obediently apologizing, Yuzuru glared fiercely at Kazuha, who was smugly pleased with himself.
Very well, now you have someone backing you up. If you're so capable, try bringing your master over tonight too, or don't blame yourself for being ruthless.
At that time, you won't be able to call me "senior brother" or even "dad," let alone "father."
...
Despite the two of them constantly causing trouble, dinner was finally managed to be prepared before dark.
"Mmm, it smells delicious. Master truly lives up to his title of King of Dinner."
Looking at the delicious-looking and fragrant dishes on the table, Yu Shengnan couldn't help but praise them.
In particular, the fish dishes that Shizuka Ikenami is good at are so appetizing just by looking at them.
If Aoko from next door saw this, she would definitely run over with her mouth watering and eagerly ask if she could take in another goddaughter.
"Master, I want to learn this!"
Kazuha's eyes lit up, and she suddenly realized that karuta (Japanese chorus cards) weren't so important after all.
Ikeba Shizuka smiled and shook her head, "Alright, you guys have such sweet talk. Eat up."
As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them eagerly picked up their chopsticks and began to feast, their eyes fixed on the steamed sturgeon on the table.
Each person picked up a piece of fish and put it in their mouth, their eyes squinting with satisfaction.
"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you, don't choke."
As they wolfed down their food, Ikeba Shizuka's eyes were filled with love and tenderness.
Amidst the laughter and joy, she suddenly realized that it wasn't such a big deal that her husband and son weren't coming back; she still had her two apprentices with her.
After finishing their meal, Kazuha and Yuzuru took the initiative to clean up the table, just like at home, washing dishes and wiping the table, busy and happy.
After we finished cleaning up, it was completely dark, and night had enveloped the earth.
"Let's go, you two go change your clothes and get ready to practice."
Chibo Jinghua changed into a white training uniform, held a wooden sword in her hand, and gently tapped each of her two disciples on the head.
"Master, tap gently, or you'll make me stupid." Kazuha rubbed her head and pouted, like a wronged kitten.
Yu Sheng Nan chuckled to himself, "Junior Sister, you weren't exactly smart to begin with."
"Senior brother, say it again!"
Kazuha waved her little fist.
The two went to the guest room to change into their training clothes. Yuzuru Nan wore a black training uniform, looking calm and capable, while Kazuha wore a white training uniform, resembling a fresh lily.
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