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Since Nakiri Mana also wanted to go and see, Ryūga naturally wouldn't refuse.
After waiting for more than ten minutes, Nakiri Mana changed her clothes and came out of the room.
This time, it seems that Managi Nakiri has gone for a girlish style.
A white T-shirt, a pink pleated skirt, and white sneakers—her slender figure was faintly visible beneath her trench coat.
Perhaps because the weather was a bit chilly, she also wore a pair of flesh-colored thermal stockings.
Moreover, it seems that Nakiri Mana was wearing some light makeup, giving her a completely different vibe from her usual self.
Seeing Ryūga staring at her blankly, Nakiri Mana smiled gently:
"Is it good-looking?"
"She looks amazing! I never expected Mana to be so pretty without her school uniform!"
Seemingly dissatisfied with Ryūga's words, Nakiri Mana frowned and said:
"So, in Ryūga-kun's eyes, I'm not pretty at all when I'm wearing my school uniform!"
"I...I didn't mean that!"
"Hehe, okay, I was just kidding. Let's go, I've already asked someone to make an appointment with that craftsman, we can't be late..."
As Ryūga sat in Nakiri Mana's car, he could almost smell a faint fragrance in the air inside.
After Ryūga sat down, Nakiri Mana also sat down next to her.
After telling the driver the destination, Nakiri Mana said to Ryūga:
"That craftsman has a lot of materials. Once you get there, Ryūga-kun, tell him about the structure of this vessel, and he should be able to make it."
"You've really gone to so much trouble this time!"
Upon hearing Nakiri Mana's words, Ryūga expressed her gratitude.
But Nakiri Mana laughed and said:
"We're friends, aren't we? I'm happy to be able to help Ryūga-kun!"
"And I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of dish Ryūga-kun will make at the school festival."
"Even the cooking utensils need to be specially made, so Ryūga-kun's cooking must be amazing!"
"It's not really a fancy dish, I just plan to make rice balls!"
"Make rice balls?"
Nakiri Mana was slightly taken aback.
She had expected Ryūga to create something amazing, but after spending so much money, he only ended up making a simple rice ball.
However, Nakiri Mana wouldn't voice her thoughts; instead, she encouraged Ryūga:
"Even rice balls will exude a special charm after passing through Ryūga-kun's hands!"
"I definitely want to savor Ryūga-kun's rice ball dishes when the time comes!"
About an hour later, Ryūga and Nakiri Mana finally arrived at the craftsman's shop.
After explaining the purpose of their visit, the craftsman began to speak:
"I've heard of the steamer. Although it's a product from a thousand years ago, the casting method isn't particularly difficult. We can draw up the blueprints now. If you have any special requirements, just let me know. Otherwise, it will be more troublesome to make changes after the steamer is made!"
Ryūga already had the casting method of the steamer in mind, so he quickly finalized the blueprints with the craftsman.
"Just do everything according to the blueprints, but master, this steam vent must be tilted at a 45-degree angle."
"Okay, I understand. I'll start working once I've prepared the materials. If all goes well, I should be able to deliver the finished steamer to you in about three days. Don't worry!"
"Then I'll leave it to you, Master!"
"You're welcome. It's an honor to serve the young lady of the Nakiri family!"
With Managi Nakiri's help, the problem of finding the tools needed for the school festival was finally solved smoothly.
So next, Ryūga will start preparing the ingredients and other seasonings.
After returning to the academy, Ryūga bid farewell to Nakiri Mana.
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