But after just a momentary daze, Yusei truthfully recounted everything Seijirou had discussed with him.
He really did tell it 'all, every detail'. Yusei's brain, having been tempered by mental energy, couldn't be said to be on the level of prodigies like Kaguya or Shiro, but it was comparable to a small computer.
At the very least, his memory was quite excellent.
After Kaguya finished listening, her expression instantly turned cold. Her crimson eyes swept over Seijirou with a chilling intent.
Even though they were inside a warm cafe, Seijirou couldn't help but shiver involuntarily.
He forced a smile, giving an awkward laugh.
"You want to research Kazami Yusei?" Kaguya's calm voice directly cut off Seijirou's words.
"Uh, no, absolutely not... The country truly wants to compensate the SAO's survivors..."
Although he said this, his own voice gradually grew quieter as he spoke.
Such words might fool other ordinary civilians without background, but how could they fool the young lady of the Shinomiya Family?
"You don't represent the country. If I'm not mistaken, you're from the military, right? Whatever the military wants to develop is none of my concern... but I absolutely will not permit you to lay a hand on Kazami Yusei or her sister."
Kaguya hesitated for a moment, then added Asuna's name.
"You're just a messenger. Go and tell my words to your superior, exactly as I said them."
After speaking, Kaguya turned her gaze to Yusei. Her previously frosty beautiful face immediately warmed up.
It wasn't exactly beaming like a flower, but at least it carried a faint smile.
"Grandfather said that you are his disciple, and also half his grandson. If anything happens, don't stand on ceremony, go directly to him."
Yusei looked away awkwardly, not daring to meet Kaguya's eyes. He had a feeling that Kaguya was acting strange today.
'Moreover… If I take any problem to you, to the Shinomiya Family, what would that make me? A freeloader?'
But outwardly, Yusei still nodded.
"Okay. I understand."
Hearing Yusei agree, Kaguya felt inexplicably happy inside and let out a sigh of relief.
It was only then that she remembered the main purpose of coming to find Yusei this time.
"Oh, right, Yusei-kun. Tomorrow evening, my family is holding a banquet to celebrate our recovery. The [Food's Demon King] himself will be personally in charge of the cuisine. It's a very rare opportunity."
Chika, who was on the side, raised her hand excitedly and shouted, "I've only eaten Grandpa Senzaemon's cooking once before! Now I get to have it a second time, what a treat!"
As she, Fujiwara Chika's eyes had already turned into the 'delicious food' symbol.
'The Food's Demon King, Senzaemon?' Yusei's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but ask, "Nakiri?"
In the Anime Yusei had seen, [Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma], he knew some of the general character settings.
He had already known this was a world mixed with multiple anime, but he didn't expect [Food Wars] to be included too.
Thinking of this, Yusei couldn't help but show an expectant expression on his face.
It wasn't the girls who cook that he was thinking about, but the cooking they made. In terms of cute girls, he already had plenty around him.
But when it came to cooking, even all of them combined probably couldn't compare to the girls in [Food Wars].
Regardless, it was a treat for the taste buds... and it was that seemingly very high-standard Food's Demon King personally cooking.
"Hmm, he's quite famous in Japan's culinary world. I heard he's a friend of Grandfather's, but I've never met him. I'm not really sure." Kaguya, however, spoke in a rather dull tone.
Yusei wasn't particularly surprised. The Shinomiya Family and the Nakiri Family were clearly not in the same weight class, so this reaction was normal.
"Okay, I'll be there tomorrow."
Seeing Yusei agree, Kaguya felt quite satisfied inside.
But now that the matter was notified, did that mean it was time to leave?
Kaguya suddenly felt a bit reluctant to leave. She hesitated for a while before looking at Yusei uncertainly.
"Um... do you like music?"
"Music?" Hearing this unfamiliar term, Yusei suddenly remembered that among the skills he copied last time, there was one called [Violin Performance].
Moreover, if he used it, based on the energy conversion ratio, it would be directly enhanced to the top-tier level.
So…
"A little. Violin."
A look of joy appeared on Kaguya's face, "That's great! There happens to be a master's violin recital in an hour. Would you like to go listen together?"
"Uh..." Yusei originally wanted to say he wasn't really interested in music, but seeing the expectant look in Kaguya's eyes, he couldn't bear to refuse.
He could only say, "Okay."
Fujiwara Chika, who was on the side, tilted her head in confusion, thinking, 'Is there a master violin recital today? I didn't know about it.'
She was skilled in music, proficient in piano, and usually attended any major master violin recitals.
But her assistant hadn't informed her of such an event today.
'How strange, how strange.'
Kaguya, seeing Yusei agree, quickly wrapped herself in her coat and went out, returning to the black car.
In the black car, Hayasaka, acting as the driver, was waiting inside. Seeing the young lady rush back in, she couldn't help but feel puzzled.
But Kaguya immediately spoke as soon as she got in, "Find out if there are any violin masters currently in Tokyo. Contact them. Prepare to hold a violin recital at the Tokyo Suntory Hall in one hour."
"Huh?" Hayasaka was a bit dumbfounded. She hesitated for a moment, then said uncertainly, "But those masters probably wouldn't agree. Because it's so rushed, the tickets and the performance fee..."
"The Shinomiya Family will cover all costs. And tell them it's an invitation from the Shinomiya Family."
"As for the audience, contact people as well. If the seats aren't full, find more people to fill the audience seats."
Hayasaka opened her mouth, then closed it, and said respectfully, "I'll make the arrangements right away."
Although these orders from Kaguya sounded somewhat fantastical, given the Shinomiya Family's financial power and influence, they could actually be accomplished quite easily.
There were also quite a few music masters acquainted with the Shinomiya Family. Even on such short notice, inviting them to perform was something they would be very willing to do.
The only puzzling thing was...
'Why would Ojou-sama suddenly do this? Did Ojou-sama want to listen to the violin that much?'
'But thinking about it, it seemed... the young lady preferred Kendo more...'
'Ah, can't figure it out. But it's fine, as long as Ojou-sama is happy, everything is fine.'