The next day, the soft opening officially began.
The menu still only had those few dishes.
Because her body was already there, Tokai Shizen wanted to do more work, but she would actually be stopped by Maruzensky and Representative Chiaki.
So, there weren't many changes to the dishes.
On the first day of opening, there were pitifully few customers.
This was natural; there was no grand opening promotion, no special enticements, just a soft opening, so there was no need for a big fanfare.
However, due to Tokai Shizen's familiarity with some Uma Musume at Tracen Academy, even a soft opening wouldn't be completely without customers.
And in fact, the only Uma Musume that truly concerned Tokai Shizen was… Looking at the menu in her hand, Sirius Symboli did not place an order.
Tokai Shizen simply stood in the kitchen, waiting for her to speak.
After all, there were no other customers in the shop.
Tokai Shizen also had no other tasks to do.
A few seconds later, Sirius Symboli finally spoke, "Quail Oyakodon."
"This dish? Because the preparation process is a bit complicated and requires more time, is that okay?"
"Yes."
Hearing this, Tokai Shizen did nothing but immediately began preparing the Quail Oyakodon.
Sirius Symboli, sitting in her seat, was not in a hurry. She took out her phone and started browsing the latest news.
As for work?
She had no work to handle. Family affairs and matters concerning the Student Council were mostly handled by Rudolph, and she had no intention of getting involved in those things.
Moreover, compared to Rudolph, Sirius Symboli spent more time accompanying Speed Symbol abroad, and also participated in races there.
Unlike the retired Rudolph Symboli, Sirius Symboli still lived as an Uma Musume.
That's why when she returned to this shop yesterday, Sirius Symboli said, "There's a new person."
After all, she hadn't been in Japan for a while.
And after about an hour of reading the news, a meticulously plated roasted quail was placed in front of Sirius Symboli.
Looking at the whole roasted quail.
Sirius Symboli was also a bit confused.
Because she didn't see any elements of Oyakodon at all.
Although there was quail meat and quail eggs.
But the rice… "Please enjoy."
After placing the knife, fork, and spoon in front of her, Tokai Shizen quickly walked back into the kitchen.
Sirius Symboli, on the other hand, looked at the Quail Oyakodon in front of her. She was silent for a moment, then picked up the knife and fork.
She cut off a piece of the deboned quail.
Golden seasoned rice mixed with egg yolk flowed out from within.
Seeing this, Sirius Symboli understood why Tokai Shizen said this dish would take some time to prepare.
After all, judging by the steps she had seen so far, an hour might even be a bit short.
She turned her head to look at Tokai Shizen.
This was the first time Sirius Symboli had tasted Tokai Shizen's cooking.
But just from what was presented, this dish couldn't possibly be bad. After all, it would be quite difficult for someone with such skill to make something unpalatable.
Without hesitation, she ate it directly.
And sitting in the kitchen, Tokai Shizen watched Sirius Symboli simply eating the Oyakodon, not paying attention to her.
Tokai Shizen also let out a sigh of relief, then shifted her gaze away from Sirius Symboli and continued reading the magazine she hadn't finished earlier.
About ten minutes later, some sounds came.
"Check, please."
Putting down the magazine in her hand, Tokai Shizen looked up to see Sirius Symboli standing in front of her.
Only a bar counter separated the two of them.
Looking at her, Tokai Shizen merely shifted her gaze slightly, looking at the plate on Sirius Symboli's table, then spoke, "Hmm, it's probably four thousand yen."
"Probably?"
"We're still in the soft opening phase. During official operations, we'll adjust to a more suitable price. Of course, depending on the situation, we might also consider whether to remove this dish."
Hearing Tokai Shizen say this, Sirius Symboli thought for a few seconds, then looked at Tokai Shizen, "There will be a rotating menu tomorrow, right?"
"That's right. This dish will likely be replaced tomorrow because the process is very complicated. Making it occasionally might be nice, but for a permanent fixture, well…"
Listening to Tokai Shizen's unfinished words, Sirius Symboli also expressed understanding.
After all, just deboning the quail was already very troublesome, not to mention the effort required for the interior.
And after paying, Sirius Symboli merely stated that she would come again tomorrow before leaving.
After clearing away what Sirius Symboli had left, Tokai Shizen, sitting on a chair, watched Sirius Symboli's departing back. She recalled another member of the Symboli Family.
Compared to Rudolph Symboli, Sirius Symboli felt much softer.
Thinking of this difference, Tokai Shizen simply shifted her gaze back to the magazine.
Before long, the shop door was pushed open again, and the two familiar figures walked in.
Representative Chiaki and Maruzensky.
Looking at the two of them, she simply stood up, "What would you like to eat?"
"Just make whatever you have."
Representative Chiaki, who said this, sat down at an empty table.
Maruzensky, sitting opposite Representative Chiaki, spoke again to Tokai Shizen, "Sirius Symboli is back. Although she returned yesterday, she only reported to the Academy today."
Hearing this, Tokai Shizen merely nodded, "Yes, I know. She left about two hours ago. She seemed to be doing well."
"Two hours ago?"
Looking up at Tokai Shizen, Maruzensky seemed worried about something.
"Yes, she seemed to know the original owner of this shop, but it looks like my cooking suited her taste, so she'll be coming back tomorrow." Saying this, Tokai Shizen checked the ingredients in the refrigerator, then spoke again, "Shall I make you some curry?"
Listening to Tokai Shizen's nonchalant voice, Representative Chiaki's intended warning to be careful remained unspoken.
She merely sighed, then shifted the topic in another direction, "How were today's sales?"
"Not great, but it's within expectations, as we just opened."
Saying this, Tokai Shizen put some spices into the pot, "Alright, dinner should be ready in about half an hour. Do you need any side dishes or anything else? Just to be clear, I don't make sushi."
"No."
"I'd like a glass of water."