"Yes, she's packing her things," Hanada Yui replied.
"Take her to your place first. I'll have someone clean the room in Sakurasou and let her live there temporarily. She can teach me some cooking skills too. It's too early for her to participate in the food competition, but she's more than qualified to be my cooking instructor," Akira Fujimiya said thoughtfully.
Hanada Yui nodded in agreement.
After a few more words, Akira hung up the phone.
The one person she had mentioned was Megumi — Her full name was Tadokoro Megumi.
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Back at the theater,
Saki Kawasaki looked at Akira.
"Akira, if you're busy, you can let Ms. Tsurumi take you away first…"
"Nothing is more important than being with you," Akira said with a gentle shake of his head. He reached out and held Saki's soft hand.
Saki blushed but remained silent.
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After the movie ended, everyone returned to Sakurasou.
Akira then told Saori Tsurumi that a new tenant would be coming to Sakurasou. This tenant would be temporarily responsible for daily cooking at Sakurasou and would also teach Akira some cooking techniques.
"Master Akira, I'm sorry. My cooking skills are too poor," Saori said, bowing slightly, apologies.
"Ms. Tsurumi, this isn't your fault. The other party is from Totsuki Academy, which specializes in training chefs. Generally, chefs from outside cannot surpass those from Totsuki," Akira said with a smile.
"Is there really such a place?" Saori asked, a little surprised.
"I didn't know about it before either, but I found out recently. I wanted to improve my cooking skills, and if you're willing, you can also learn some cooking from her. You might even be more skilled than me," Akira said knowingly.
He understood that Saori Tsurumi's level would not allow her to get in touch with Totsuki Academy.
"I'll definitely try my best to learn from her," Saori said quickly.
"Actually, I really enjoy Ms. Tsurumi's cooking. It's the kind I'll never get tired of eating," Akira added with a smile.
Saori Tsurumi was stunned for a moment and felt her cheeks turn red.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
Footsteps came from behind Akira, and he turned to see Rumi Tsurumi — She looked a little embarrassed.
Saori lowered her head shyly before her daughter.
"Rumi-san, I was just praising Ms. Tsurumi. That's not what I meant…" Akira hurriedly tried to explain.
"I will sleep with Keika today," Rumi said lightly.
"…" Akira was momentarily speechless.
Saori wanted to say something but found she couldn't.
Rumi walked into the room, changed her shoes, and headed toward the Saki and Keika room.
The corridor fell silent for a moment.
"Ahem, anyway, it's settled like this. Clean up the room first, then order the furniture," Akira said, turning and leaving.
Saori watched his back and sighed softly.
She knew Akira had no other thoughts toward her.
But it was still disappointing to see him behave so calmly.
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At Totsuki Academy,
Hanada Yui successfully met Tadokoro Megumi.
Megumi's eyes were slightly red, probably from crying. She sat in the passenger seat, looking at Hanada.
"Hanada Oneesan, I'm sorry to trouble you," Megumi said softly.
"It's okay. When I visited your house before, your aunt often gave me delicious food. Just stay with me and rest assured," Hanada Yui said gently.
"I was planning to find a restaurant and start at the most basic level. If I return home now, I'll feel...too guilty toward my mother," Megumi admitted, lowering her head.
"I've already found a job for you. My boss wants to learn cooking, and you can teach him. During summer vacation, my boss plans to travel, and you can accompany him and rest at the same time," Hanada Yui said with a smile.
"My cooking skills…" Megumi hesitated.
"He also has shares in Totsuki Resort and can arrange for you to work there. From what I know, even the lowest-level chefs there are graduates of Totsuki Academy. You'll learn a lot," Yui added.
Megumi was stunned for a moment.
Because of Totsuki Academy's strict graduation system, only a small number of students succeed. Therefore, Totsuki Resort would be an excellent place to practice.
With this in mind, Megumi no longer hesitated.
"I'll work hard for this opportunity," she said seriously.
"I'll take you there tomorrow. Rest well tonight. After I get off work, we'll have dinner and talk about your hometown," Hanada Yui said kindly.
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At Erina Nakiri's villa, she was searching for information about Non Non Biyori manga on her laptop when she came across a video of the author, Akira.
"How… how is this possible…" Erina muttered, her expression blank.
"Miss Erina, I've found details about Master Akira. He is actually…"
Before Hisako Arato could finish, Erina had already seen the video on the screen and was momentarily speechless.
After a long silence, she looked at Hisako with a complicated expression.
"Tell me, is there anything else I don't know?" Erina asked.
"Master Akira is also the actual owner of Future Comics Publishing House. At least half of the Manga you read come from there. In addition, he owns Flash Animation, Hoshiyuu Agency, a game company, an idol agency, a video platform (website and app included), and even collaborates with the Yukinoshita family…" Hisako explained.
The more she spoke, the more lost Erina became. That hateful guy's—or rather, Akira's—assets were such that money alone from the Nakiri family couldn't even impress him.
Finally, Hisako summarized, "Young Master Akira's assets are estimated to exceed 100 billion yen. And these businesses are still growing and could multiply several times in value in the future."
"....Did he rely on the Yukinoshita family for these industries, or is it all his own achievement?" Erina asked slowly.
"I'm not entirely sure, but his businesses and the Yukinoshita family's remain separate. They maintain a cooperative relationship," Hisako explained.
"My grandfather said he wants shares in Totsuki Resort and the position of vice-president. Once he achieves this, he could even control the position of principal at Totsuki Academy," Erina said carefully.
"How is that possible…"
"The Totsuki Ten have the power to replace the principal. Even if I disagree alone, six others can change everything," Hisako added.
Erina thought about her father and stared at the laptop — Her grandfather was giving her a choice.
If she sided with Akira, her grandfather would cooperate and sell the shares of Totsuki Resort to him. Even if she chose otherwise, her grandfather would still support her decision.
"Miss Erina…" Hisako Arato looked concerned at Erina's expression.
"Hisako, I know what to do," Erina said suddenly.
"Huh?" Hisako blinked in surprise.
"I want to invite him to spend the summer vacation with me and make him fall in love with me from the bottom of his heart," Erina said seriously.
Hisako couldn't help but stared at her lady with wide eyes!
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That night, when Akira get a call from her and heard about Erina's plan, his first reaction was… Has this young lady been reading too many Manga?
After listening to her, he understood exactly what she was thinking.
"I'm sorry, Miss Nakiri, but I'll be spending summer vacation with several girls. You and your secretary can't compete with them," Akira said slowly.
"Do you have a plan for the summer trip?" Erina asked.
"Yes, there are enough people already," he replied, firmly blocking her attempt to join.
"I can go by myself," Erina said, confused.
"I don't want to be misunderstood by the others," Akira said calmly.
".....okay," Erina said reluctantly, hanging up the phone.
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At Totsuki Academy, Erina Nakiri's residence.
"Miss Erina, shall we think of another approach?" Hisako Arato asked cautiously.
"How many girls are around him?" Erina asked bluntly.
"This....does it require me to investigate?" Hisako hesitated.
"Forget it, it's his business," Erina said, shaking her head.
Hisako lowered her head, then remembered something.
"Miss Erina, you could contact the second young lady of the Yukinoshita family."
"Contact her?" Erina was stunned.
"Just say you want to compete with her, and she'll definitely invite you to travel with her during summer vacation," Hisako explained.
Erina opened her mouth, wanting to argue that Yukinoshita Yukino wouldn't mind her being with Akira, but she couldn't.
Even though she trusted Hisako completely, this advice was too practical.
After thinking for a moment, she stood up.
"I'm going to call Yukino. Hisako, make me some black tea and bring it to my room in ten minutes," Erina said firmly.
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