Along with the chocolates tied with purple ribbons, a small, exquisite card was also delivered. The paper was delicate and carried a faint scent of violets.
Yuzuru picked up the card, on which was a message written in elegant yet slightly playful cursive script:
"To the Master"
Last night, while preparing the fruit until dawn, I felt it lacked sweetness and was afraid it would be cloying and bland. Remembering my master's words that "the true flavor lies in the interplay of bitterness and sweetness, which reveals its layers," I boldly added a small amount of high-quality Uji matcha powder to enhance its subtle bitterness and sweet aftertaste. If it still doesn't suit my taste, I, being of limited ability, will have to trouble my master to come to my humble abode and personally guide me.
—Kuroba Chikage repeatedly adjusting the formula under the moonlight.
A hint of amused yet knowing warmth surfaced in Yuzuru's eyes.
That woman with twenty faces who once dominated the Showa era and gave countless wealthy people and police a headache, that elegant and mysterious phantom thief Lady who came and went like the wind, would actually stay up until 3 a.m. in the kitchen just like a little girl trying baking for the first time, all for the sake of a chocolate recipe and sweetness.
She even cared enough to write such an invitation card filled with the stirrings of first love.
He picked up the purple chocolate from the box and took a small bite.
The slightly bitter and elegant tea aroma melts instantly in your mouth, perfectly balancing the sweetness of the white chocolate. This is followed by a rich and smooth milky aroma and a lingering sweetness, creating distinct layers of flavor.
The taste is quite good~
It seems that besides stealing, Xiao Qianying is also very talented in making desserts.
...
Under the tree, the diligent messenger Bobo rested briefly, carefully combed its feathers which had been ruffled by the strong winds at high altitude, and then flapped its wings again, transforming into a swift white shadow as it soared into the blue sky.
This time, the destination was not far from the villa.
21, Yoneka Town 2-chome.
Originally the Kudo residence, now the Yuzuru residence, or, to put it more intimately, Yuzuru Kusunoki's "secret garden for his sisters".
Sunlight streamed through the spacious kitchen windows, illuminating the countertop. Yukiko hummed a song as she carefully poured melted chocolate into heart-shaped molds, her face beaming with girlish excitement and anticipation.
"Perfect! This time the sweetness will be just right, and the texture will be silky smooth!"
She looked at her work with satisfaction, in a great mood, and even blew a kiss to the mold.
Who would have thought that this top actress, who was once a global sensation and could still quickly generate buzz after her comeback after years of hiatus, would put so much effort into a "bad younger brother's" Valentine's Day chocolate, even with a touch of nervousness and excitement like that of first love.
The feeling of a girl preparing chocolates for her beloved truly transcends age and social status.
She wasn't alone in the kitchen.
Vermouth leaned lazily against the kitchen counter, swirling a glass of red wine in her hand. Watching Yukiko bustling around, she smiled playfully. "Oh my~ when did our big star become so childlike and virtuous? It's just a sweet treat to coax a child, is it really necessary to be so happy? Your smile is practically reaching your ears."
That being said, she did so with her characteristic lazy and teasing tone.
But her gaze kept drifting over the two beautifully packaged chocolate gift boxes on the table next to her, each with a different style.
Her packaging is glamorous and mysterious, with a gothic dark style, just like her Thousand-Faced Witch persona—dangerous yet alluring.
The other one appeared more... classically Eastern, with a hint of subtle sharpness, belonging to Pu Siqinglan who sat obediently to the side.
One of them is a core member of the Black Organization with a transcendent and mysterious status, while the other is a cold-blooded assassin affiliated with Interpol, skilled in sniping and disguise.
At this moment, their hands, which are usually used to elegantly hold guns, accurately administer poison, or calmly plot conspiracies, have just completed a seemingly more "difficult" and "ordinary" task—making Valentine's Day chocolates by hand.
If Judy from the FBI or the people at Interpol saw this, they would probably be utterly astonished.
Ordinary people would never enjoy this "honor".
Yukiko didn't even look up, giving a smug hum, like a proud cat: "Sharon, you don't understand~ This is a token of my affection! It's love! Besides, making chocolate for my naughty little brother is a super fun thing in itself~"
She really enjoys this privilege of being a "good older sister".
Vermouth chuckled softly, neither confirming nor denying, but took a sip of red wine, her eyes somewhat unfocused, as if she saw a figure through the wine glass that brought her joy.
Just then, the familiar flapping sound came from outside the window.
"It's Bobo!"
Yukiko's eyes lit up, and she immediately put down what she was holding, ran to the window like a little girl, and opened the window with a "whoosh".
Bobo landed gracefully on the grass in the yard, folded its wings, then poked its little head in through the window, obediently calling "Bo~ Bo~" twice, its big eyes curiously observing the three ladies in the kitchen.
Although it is the boss of the Pokémon family and is very imposing when disciplining other Pokémon, it always behaves very docile and obedient in front of these real older sisters.
After all, they were one of her mistresses, weren't they?
We can't afford to offend them.
Through repeated battles with the whiny monsters, Bobo also learned to seek outside help.
"Oh dear, our little messenger is here again~ You must have worked hard today~ You must have gone to many places?"
Yukiko smiled and reached out to touch the smooth feathers on Bobo's neck. Then she turned around and carefully tied her gift box, which was tied with a pink ribbon and decorated with cute little stars, to the little pouch that Bobo wore.
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