Mihana Municipal Center.
A new shop has opened next to the "Nanyuan" dumpling shop.
As expected, the pastry shop "Maria," which had been completely covered by renovations for a long time, was the little surprise that Natsumi Kosaka had carefully prepared and kept hidden for so long.
The green egg on the signboard is the Egg of Memories, made by her great-grandfather himself.
The shop's entrance was filled with flower baskets, decorated in a simple yet elegant style, and the window displayed a variety of exquisite desserts.
Through the bright glass, you can clearly see that the two girls, Ran and Sonoko, are busy and happy, neglecting their own dumpling shop and enthusiastically helping to serve customers in the pastry shop next door.
"Wow, so many people!" Mingmei exclaimed in surprise.
There was a long queue outside the shop, mostly customers who had eaten at the dumpling shop next door and were drawn here by the crowd. Of course, there were also many passersby who were simply attracted by the rich aroma of the desserts.
Yuzuru approached carrying Ai, immediately attracting attention.
"Look! There's a handsome guy!" a sharp-eyed girl suddenly shouted.
"Where?...Wow, there's a handsome guy!!!" A gasp of surprise rang out from the crowd.
"Hey, isn't that the mascot of the dumpling shop next door?" someone recognized Yuzuru and said with a sudden realization.
“It seems so, I even have his limited edition doll…” another fan replied excitedly.
"The little girl in his arms is so pretty too!" Someone else turned their gaze to Ai and exclaimed in sincere admiration.
Hearing the discussion, the little girl shrank back uncomfortably into his arms. Yu Sheng Nan patted her back reassuringly and walked straight into the store.
Xia Mei, who was busy at the cashier, looked up and saw them. Her unusual gray eyes lit up instantly: "Nan-kun! You're here!"
She called out excitedly and hurried over.
Today, Xia Mei was wearing a pristine white chef's uniform, her brown hair tied in a high ponytail that swayed gently as she walked. She looked both capable and sweet, radiating a unique charm.
"Congratulations on your opening," Yuzuru said with a smile. "This is a gift."
Mingmei handed over the gift box at the right moment.
Xia Mei took it, and when she saw the ice rose on it, her eyes widened in surprise: "This is..."
"A little bit of magic." Yuzuru winked.
The princess instantly understood.
After all, she's seen the world now, no longer the little princess who cried when she first tasted the snacks sent by Yuzuru Nanami and was frightened by the sudden appearance of wolf ears.
Natsumi Kosaka carefully touched the ice rose, and after confirming that it really wouldn't melt, a bright smile bloomed on her face: "It's so beautiful! Thank you, Nan-kun!"
She eagerly opened the gift box, and was pleasantly surprised to see the macarons inside: "Mingmei's handiwork? They look amazing!"
Mingmei smiled modestly: "It's just a small token of my appreciation."
Well, humility is still necessary in front of true pastry masters.
"Come in quickly!"
Xia Mei greeted them warmly, "I specially saved a seat for you."
She led the three to a private booth by the window in the shop. The booth offered a wide view of the people coming and going on the street, while cleverly avoiding the view of most customers, creating a relatively private and comfortable atmosphere.
Ran and Sonoko also came over: "Nan, you're here!"
Sonoko pouted angrily and said, feigning anger, "Did you all know all along that Xia Mei's shop was right next to our dumpling shop?"
Yuzuru chuckled: "I never said I knew~"
"Nan!"
Hahaha~
Seeing the sullen Sonoko, Yuzuru couldn't help but burst into laughter, which made the gentle Akemi laugh along with him.
Miss Sonoko thought about how someone had opened a shop right under her nose without her noticing, and the more she thought about it, the more stupid she felt. She almost cried from anger.
As Natsumi Kosaka watched Nanami Hanyu playfully interacting with the girls, a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.
The reason she opened her shop here is actually quite simple: she wanted to be closer to the person she loves, to see him every day, and to share the little things in life with him. For her, that would be an incredibly happy thing.
Looking back now, I realize that my choice was definitely the right one.
Yuzuru placed Ai in his arms on the seat. The little girl immediately resumed her indifferent demeanor, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at the desserts in the display case.
Xia Mei noticed her gaze and said with a smile, "What would you like to eat, Ai? It's on me."
"No!"
Ai-chan turned her head away. "I was just... analyzing the nutritional components."
"Yes, yes, yes~" Xia Mei suppressed a laugh, "Then how about helping your older sister 'analyze' the new strawberry cake she made?"
Ai: "......"
Finally, under everyone's watchful eyes, the haughty little girl reluctantly nodded.
Xia Mei quickly brought over several signature desserts and black tea.
Yuzuru took a bite of the tiramisu and raised an eyebrow in surprise: "It tastes good, and it's a lot better than your previous cooking."
"Really?" Xia Mei asked expectantly.
"Hmm, the ratio of coffee to alcohol is just right," Hanyu Nan commented. "The cream is also very light."
Xia Mei was as happy as a child who had been praised: "I specifically learned from an Italian master when I was in Russia!"
Ran and Sonoko also praised it highly.
Although Ai didn't say anything, she kept using her fork and quickly devoured most of the strawberry cake.
Yuzuru nodded in satisfaction as he watched this scene.
Very good, maid, loli, teenage girl, movie star, musician, scientist, pastry chef, lawyer...
The girls in my family are getting more and more perfect.
Ahem, let me clarify here that he was absolutely not after the beauty of the mixed-race princess, Natsumi Kosaka. He simply admired her skills and wanted to hire a pastry chef for his villa.
The Gourmet Cell Baking Oven can only reach its maximum effect when it is in the hands of the other party.
.........
Just as everyone was leisurely enjoying afternoon tea, the shop door creaked open again, and a clear, familiar voice rang out:
Wow! It smells so good!
Everyone turned around and saw Yukiko walking in arm in arm with Vermouth. Both of them were wearing sunglasses, but their outstanding temperament was still undeniable.
Yukiko exudes a lively and charming yet mature allure, while Vermouth is like a rose in the dark night, elegant and with a touch of mysterious temptation.
"Yukiko... Auntie?" Ran stood up in surprise.
When Yukiko saw them, she immediately took off her sunglasses: "Ran! What a coincidence! But I'd prefer you to call me 'older sister'."
Xiao Lan: "......"
Actually, if you really think about it, Yukiko should call Ran "older sister".
From mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to sisters, the story in between could fill a novel.
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