Driving on a somewhat secluded road with few passing vehicles, Hoshino Sora stretched his hand out the window, enjoying the sensation of the wind sweeping across his hand.
"Hmph, so many girls have fallen victim to you. You must have touched all these sizes."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yukino Yano couldn't help but snort, with a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"Of course, but I prefer the type that fits perfectly in one hand, just like little Yano's, well, you know."
"Got it, you'll get to experience it to your heart's content when we get home! But you have to behave well later; my mother isn't that easy to deal with."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's somewhat frivolous words, Yukino Yano was happy but also a little worried.
Although Hoshino Sora's current status was a good match for her, being a good match was one thing, but whether her family was willing for her to be with him was another.
"Don't worry, no matter what, I'll convince them. If I can't convince them, I'll beat them into submission."
Hoshino Sora said confidently, no matter if the Yukishita Family agreed or not, no one could take the woman he had set his sights on!
"How domineering, but I like it. That's my kind of man!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's incredibly domineering words, if it were her old self, she would only find it speechless, thinking he was childish.
But now, knowing Hoshino Sora possessed immensely powerful abilities, she was left with only admiration for him, admiring his courage and strength to rage for a beautiful woman.
The strong, no matter in which world, are greatly loved and respected.
"Hehe, then just watch my performance."
That being said, Hoshino Sora was not some bully, so he naturally didn't want to stage a scene of forcibly taking a civilian girl. If they could sit down and talk properly, he would still prefer to do so.
"Then I'll have to look forward to how Hoshino-kun convinces my mother. But she's old, so please, I beg you, don't use violence."
With a stomp on the brake, the car slowly came to a stop. Yukino Yano hugged Hoshino Sora's head and gave him a peck on the cheek, then opened the car door, her beautiful legs in black stockings stepping out first.
"Young Miss!"
"This is quite the setup, a private manor, and so many servants."
Getting out of the car, Hoshino Sora looked around for a long time, shaking his head, and gave Yukino Yano a thumbs up. At the same time, he showed no timidity in front of so many servants, appearing completely at ease.
"Stop messing around, let's go in quickly."
As she spoke, Yukino Yano extended her hand. Hoshino Sora, seeing this, didn't hesitate and naturally took it, putting on a facade of being the main partner.
The surrounding servants showed slight surprise at this, but none of them spoke.
Soon, Hoshino Sora was led by Yukino Yano to the family's main hall, where an elegant and dignified woman was sitting, brewing tea.
"Mother."
"Yano, is this the person you've been talking about? He truly is a young hero, achieving the honor of Ten Elite First Seat of Far Moon in just one year after enrolling."
Looking at the elegant and dignified woman in front of her, Yukino Yano released Hoshino Sora's hand and ran forward to greet her.
The woman only nodded gently at Yukino Yano's closeness, then turned her gaze to Hoshino Sora, a hint of softness in her eyes.
This was also based on Hoshino Sora's identity as the Ten Elite First Seat. Without this identity, Hoshino Sora wouldn't even have the qualifications to step into her house.
This was cruel, and very realistic.
"A small gift, it's nothing special."
Hoshino Sora said, then took out an exquisite basket from behind him, filled with various pastries. He had learned to make them from Akikubo Momo and spent a night doing so.
Each pastry was highly refined, earning Akikubo Momo's thumbs-up praise.
"Did you make all of these?"
Looking at the exquisitely shaped flower pastries in the basket, emitting a unique aroma, the woman's eyes showed a hint of surprise. According to the information she had gathered, Hoshino Sora was supposed to specialize in Chinese cuisine.
"Yes, I spent a night learning from a senior in the dormitory."
"So, this is your first time making them? To make them so well on your first try is truly rare. I just brewed some coarse tea here."
Looking at the pastries, the woman's appetite was piqued. Hearing her words, Yukino Yano immediately picked up the teapot, poured the brewed tea into a cup to rinse it, then filled it seven-tenths full. Her etiquette was impeccable, making the woman nod repeatedly in her heart.
"This should be tribute tea from Yunnan, China, right? It has a rich and mellow taste, a comfortable feeling in the throat, a hint of sweetness, and a sticky bamboo fragrance, giving a refreshing sensation."
"You're right, Hoshino-kun also studies tea?"
"I learned it in Far Moon's classes, just some superficial knowledge."
"Hoshino-kun is truly humble."
Taking a sip of tea, Hoshino Sora spoke in a gentle voice. Because he knew Yukinoshita's mother liked to drink tea, he had memorized the tastes of most of the world's precious teas.
As for the kind person who provided the tea...
"Achoo, who's talking about me behind my back?"
Erina Nakiri, who was in the Elite Ten office helping Hoshino Sora with relevant documents, said helplessly, this brat, always pushing things onto her. She was almost becoming a professional tool!
"Erina-sama, these are the documents that need to be processed next."
"Why are there still so many?"
"These are the documents that Yumeko Jabami and Tadokoro Megumi need to process today. They are still researching cooking in Yōbi Dormitory. Should I call them over?"
"Forget it, leave them to me. Let them continue their research!"
Her words revealed a hint of resentment, followed by a long sigh. Was she the tool? No matter, they were all people who slept in the same bed; why distinguish between them at a time like this?
Besides, if she made them come over to process documents and then go back, the time wasted in going back and forth would be enough for her to finish processing all of them.
"Delicious! Truly worthy of being the Ten Elite First Seat of Far Moon! This is absolutely the best pastry I've ever eaten in my life!"
Her hand tightly clutched the teacup. The flower pastry released a rich osmanthus aroma in her mouth, and paired with a slightly bitter sip of tea, the combination amplified the deliciousness exponentially!
"You overpraise me."
Looking at the woman's reaction, Hoshino Sora and Yukino Yano exchanged glances, both seeing joy in each other's eyes. Then, without speaking, they silently watched her eat.
"Speaking of which, it's almost dinner time. Would you like me to prepare a sumptuous dinner for you?"
"Can you?"
"Of course, I guarantee you'll eat a meal you'll never forget in your life."
"Our Yukishita Family's Chef is also very capable, and he's a graduate of Far Moon. You can exchange ideas with him."
"I will have a good exchange with him."
Hoshino Sora acted. He would conquer Yukinoshita's mother's taste buds with his cuisine, making her unable to live without his cooking!
This was an overt strategy. As long as Yukinoshita's mother was willing to accept his cooking, he was confident he could conquer her mother with his dishes! This would make their relationship legitimate.
After all, the true power holder of the Yukishita Family was Yukinoshita's mother. Yukinoshita's father was merely a political puppet supported by their family, and also a son-in-law who married into the family.
Marrying into the family was something Hoshino Sora would not consider. After all, with his current development prospects, his future achievements would definitely surpass the Yukishita Family's.
There was no doubt about that!
"Come with me, I'll take you to my family's kitchen."
Seeing Hoshino Sora's confident expression, Yukino Yano silently got up. Yukinoshita's mother, seeing this, did not stop her. It was very good that her daughter could be involved with the Ten Elite First Seat of Far Moon.
As the saying goes, more connections mean more opportunities. As the future power holder of the Yukishita Family, Yukinoshita's mother naturally hoped that Yukino Yano could get to know more social elites.
And in this world where gourmet food is paramount, top chefs are the most elite members of society. In her eyes, Hoshino Sora was the most outstanding young talent in Japan.
For such a person to be involved with her daughter, although she showed no expression on the surface, she was already overjoyed inside!
As for his claim that he would make her a dish she would never forget in her life, she didn't believe it. After all, having regularly tasted dishes cooked by Far Moon graduate chefs for years, her palate had become very discerning.
Even though her family's Chef was also a Far Moon graduate, he hadn't earned the title of Elite Ten. But with over a decade of accumulated experience since graduation, could he really be inferior to a mere youngster?
"This is my family's kitchen. Chef Inoue is not an easy person to talk to; he's a bit stubborn. But I believe with your skill, you can definitely conquer him."
Pointing to the kitchen not far away, Yukino Yano did not continue forward but first gave Hoshino Sora a heads-up outside the kitchen, though there was no worry in her tone.
Although her family's Chef was not a good-tempered person.
But she believed even more that Hoshino Sora could conquer him with his cooking skills!
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