Japan.
Seven o'clock in the evening.
At the very end of a food street.
Here stood a three-story Izakaya, with a small garden in front.
At the same time, a rich and complex aroma of sake seemed to penetrate the street, making passersby feel slightly intoxicated!
And when the moon began to shyly hide behind the clouds, the lanterns hanging in front of the Izakaya lit up with a soft yellow glow.
Wind!
It blew gently.
The wind chimes made of ceramic shards constantly jingled.
Gradually.
More and more diners arrived at the Izakaya.
...
"Shopkeeper!"
"A bottle of Peach Lychee sake, ten skewers of salted bacon, and a plate of Teppanyaki Tofu!"
A female employee who had just finished work, as soon as she entered the Izakaya, smelled the aroma of sake inside, as well as the familiar scent of salted bacon!
So, as usual, she quickly found a seat and ordered two or three small dishes!
"Alright."
"Please wait a moment."
The Shopkeeper, Sosuke, nodded.
He turned slightly, took out a beautiful bottle of Peach Lychee sake from a wall-mounted wine cabinet, gently placed it in front of the female employee, and then continued to busy himself.
Not long after.
The charcoal fire under the iron grill was already burning red hot.
When the pre-marinated salted bacon skewers were slowly brought closer, one could feel the heat of the fire with just a slight touch.
As soon as they approached the fire, the aroma of the meat immediately wafted over, with a slightly salty and sweet scent!
Although there was no special sauce, it still couldn't stop many diners from pursuing this deliciousness. It seemed that just by smelling this aroma, the female employee who had just finished work couldn't help but feel a slight intoxication.
Slowly.
The quality of the meat gradually hardened.
As soon as a layer of oil was brushed on, the flames immediately flared up!
It turned out that the oil had dripped onto the charcoal, causing the flames to illuminate the meat with a red glow, making one want to take a bite.
At this moment.
The entire Izakaya.
Was filled with the clinking of sake cups and the happy laughter of people chatting merrily!
Finally, when the skewers were fully colored, Sosuke quickly brushed on a layer of special sauce and sprinkled two soul seasonings:
Cumin!
Chili powder!
Instantly.
The aroma of the skewers became even richer!
Especially when paired with the rare Peach Lychee sake in this world, the taste was simply incredibly satisfying!
...
After finishing his work.
Sosuke silently held a clean knife cloth and meticulously wiped the sharp Chef's knife in his hand.
Upon closer inspection, on the mirror-like blade.
There was a deeply etched, stern and elegant face, making him appear so handsome and charming!
In his memory, he was originally a Chef living in the Heavenly Dynasty.
Years ago, Sosuke was just a small assistant Chef responsible for preparing dishes in a five-star hotel.
But after continuous effort and some opportunities, he eventually became a highly respected Head Chef!
Later.
He resigned.
And then, he started his own business.
Operating a large restaurant with a floor area of over 250 square meters and five stories high!
Because he had rich culinary experience, coupled with the restaurant's marketing strategy of "small profits but quick turnover."
The prices of the dishes were quite low, and the overall dining environment and service level of the restaurant were decent.
Therefore, the restaurant's business naturally boomed.
However, unforeseen circumstances occurred. Just as his career was flourishing, Sosuke unexpectedly transmigrated into the world of food wars!: shokugeki no soma!
Hmm!
Speaking of this world.
Regardless of whether they were commoners or dignitaries, almost everyone had a crazy pursuit and love for culinary arts!
Therefore, this world was naturally a place of colorful cuisine.
Especially Totsuki Culinary Academy, which represented the best in Japan, under the cruel competitive mechanism adopted within the academy, most of its students focused even more on culinary research than ordinary people!
In other words: to gain a foothold and thrive in this world, and to achieve something here, it must be inextricably linked to culinary arts!
At the same time, coupled with the fact that he was originally a Chef.
Therefore, Sosuke, who had transmigrated, chose to open an Izakaya on this food street that only operated between 7 PM and 12 AM!
...
"Yo!"
"Sosuke's Restaurant."
"Good evening!"
Just then, a beautiful woman wearing a blue and white Totsuki Culinary Academy uniform pushed the door open and walked in.
Hearing this familiar voice, Sosuke quickly put down his Chef's knife and then slowly raised his head, looking in the direction of the voice.
He saw the familiar customer, Kobayashi Rindo.
Under the soft lamplight, her crystal-clear, snow-white skin faintly exuded an ivory-like glow.
And among her exquisite facial features, her delicate small mouth occasionally revealed a sharp canine tooth, adding a touch of playfulness to her mature demeanor!
"Sosuke's Restaurant."
"Is... is there something on my face?"
Seeing Sosuke's gaze constantly fixed on her.
Kobayashi Rindo, who had just appeared in front of him, couldn't help but blush slightly on her pretty face, then pouted cutely, with a hint of small joy in her heart!
"No!"
"It's just you, you greedy glutton, why do you have time to come to the Izakaya again?"
"I... I miss the dishes you make!"
"Sosuke's Restaurant, same as usual, first give me a bottle of Japan sake, then a portion of wasabi octopus, a plate of smoked beef, two servings of egg roll, and a roasted chicken."
"Oh, and a portion of the cold Tofu from last time."
At this moment, Kobayashi Rindo, as a big foodie, ordered several dishes in one breath.
Seeing this, Sosuke was accustomed to it.
He even wondered this time if she was starting to dislike his cooking, as the portion sizes she ordered were less than before.
After all, don't let her delicate appearance as a young girl fool you; her appetite was astonishingly large.
Every time she came to the Izakaya, she usually had to eat enough food for ten adults before she would give up!
"Alright!"
"You find a seat first and wait a moment!"
He first took a deep breath to slowly stabilize his emotions and mindset.
Then, a smile gradually appeared on Sosuke's face as he chuckled softly at Kobayashi Rindo.
Immediately after, he turned and returned to the cooking station to prepare the ingredients!
...
Pop!
The cork of the sake bottle.
The moment it was forcefully opened, a light and clear aroma of sake instantly assailed the nostrils.
This made Kobayashi Rindo involuntarily twitch her nose. When she felt this sake aroma so fiercely rush into her nose.
Her trillions of cells throughout her body couldn't help but jump!
"Mmm~"
"This is the sake aroma!"
Closing her eyes and enjoying this wonderful moment, Kobayashi Rindo couldn't help but exclaim.
Apparently, such sake was truly unique in Japan; its overall taste was mild and not strong, yet it could be addictive!
Moreover, it made one want to have a sip at any time of the day.
Especially the sweet taste when drinking it, it was very romantic, very warm, and unforgettable!
"Well then, I won't be polite!"
Finally, the impatient Kobayashi Rindo began to take small sips.
As the clear and transparent Japan sake flowed down her tongue into her stomach, she felt a slightly sweet sensation, and the taste was not very strong.
The aroma and flavor were equally important, with rich fruity notes, and even after swallowing, the aftertaste was smooth.
The entire process seemed to fill her with strength!
"Wow!"
"This... this sake..."
Involuntarily, Kobayashi Rindo's expression turned somewhat surprised!