Anime Crossover: My Online Romance is Megumi Kato

Kasumigaoka Yumi glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had already crossed her legs, completely oblivious to the fact that this was someone else's home...

She sighed inwardly, thinking to herself, "With your attitude, you still want to live alone? You'll either be ordering takeout every day or going hungry for three days straight."

"..."

Although she quite liked the boy, Yuta Kijima, Shinobu's father, Shinichi Kasumigaoka, would never agree to it. As a doting father, how could he allow his daughter to move out of the house at such a young age?

“I’m a little curious about Kijima-kun’s cooking skills.” After chatting for a while, Kasumigaoka Hiromi couldn’t sit still any longer.

As the delicious aromas wafted from the kitchen, she could no longer contain her curiosity.

What kind of dishes smell so good?

“Then I’ll go with you, Auntie…” Yukino Yukinoshita was having some trouble dealing with the questions from Kasumigaoka Utaha’s parents, so she immediately said.

Yumi Kasumigaoka had long been fond of this elegant and poised girl, and the two left the living room together.

Because of the noise from the range hood, Yuta Kijima could only vaguely hear voices coming from the living room. While he was busy in the kitchen, two figures suddenly appeared in his field of vision.

"Yukinoshita-san? And... Auntie?" Kijima Yuta was a little surprised: "Hello Auntie, I'll be done here soon. You're not waiting any longer, are you?"

Hiromi Kasumigaoka said with a smile, "No, I just smelled the aroma of your cooking from outside and thought I'd come over to see what you'd made."

Looking at the colorful and delicious dishes that had already been prepared next to her, Kasumigaoka Yumi stared blankly, her mouth involuntarily drooling.

"Kishima-kun, all of these you made... are they Chinese dishes?" Kasumigaoka Hiromi swallowed hard and asked curiously.

The differences between island nation cuisine and Chinese cuisine are readily apparent. Island nation dishes tend to be quite bland, unlike the rich and varied flavors of Chinese cuisine.

For example, the dishes that Kijima Yuta made at this moment, just by looking at their bright colors, were enough to arouse their appetites.

Yuta Kijima smiled and nodded: "That's right, because I usually like Chinese food, so I specifically studied it for a while."

Yukino Yukinoshita was also very surprised; it seemed that every time she met Yuta Kijima, he brought her unexpected joy...

Chapter 230 Father-Daughter Dialogue

On the other hand, the atmosphere in the living room was completely different from the cheerful atmosphere in the kitchen.

Shinichi Kasumigaoka picked up the teacup on the coffee table, took a sip, and looked at his daughter with a complicated expression: "Shizuka, did anything happen to you last night?"

Despite having Yukino Yukinoshita taking care of him, he still wanted to hear from his daughter herself that she was safe and sound.

Kasumigaoka Utaha also abandoned her usual escapist behavior in front of outsiders, bent down to pick up the panda that was about to slip past her, gave it a good rub, and said nonchalantly.

"Both what should have happened and what shouldn't have happened have happened."

"Cough cough!"

Shinichi Kasumigaoka was drinking tea when he heard this and almost choked on his breath, coughing up all the tea in his throat.

After wiping his mouth, Shinichi Kasumigaoka immediately stood up, looking angrily towards the kitchen: "Shizuka...you...you mean that kid really is?"

It seemed as if he would rush into the kitchen and have a live-action fight with Kijima Yuta if Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded.

Seeing her father's impulsiveness, Kasumigaoka Utaha knew she had gone too far and immediately said, "Dad! I was just joking with you... Don't do anything rash."

Shinichi Kasumigaoka then sat back down on the sofa, smiling wryly, "Shizuka, you can't just joke around with girls like that..."

"Hmm..." Seeing her father calm down, Kasumigaoka Utaha breathed a sigh of relief and nodded gently.

Shinichi Kasumigaoka sighed inwardly as he looked at his daughter's state, recalling the poem he wrote when she was in kindergarten.

She would follow him around every day, wanting him to carry her.

Time flies, and an invisible barrier has formed between the father and daughter.

Shinichi Kasumigaoka sighed softly and asked, "Shizuka, do you really like your junior?"

He had already decided that if Xiao Shi was just using his junior as an excuse to live alone, then he would find a place with excellent security for Xiao Shi to live alone.

Then, during holidays, ask your wife to take care of her more often.

But if Xiaoshi's inner thoughts are truly developing in the direction he least wants to see, then he...

He... was powerless to do anything...

Although he didn't want to, his daughter would eventually grow up, and he couldn't keep her by his side forever.

Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to realize the underlying meaning of her father's question. She pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and then said, "I don't think my feelings for my junior are... that deep..."

"I...I think I still quite want to live alone..."

She gently pulled a strand of hair behind her ear to conceal the complexities of her own heart, a heart she herself couldn't comprehend.

Upon hearing this, Kasumigaoka Shinichi beamed with joy and exclaimed, "Really? Then let's do it... Shita..."

He immediately wanted to say that he agreed to Kasumigaoka Utaha living alone.

Before he could finish speaking, Kasumigaoka Utaha continued, "But I can't cook... and if I get sick I won't be able to make my own medicine, I think..."

She paused slightly and said, "I think sharing an apartment with a junior might be a good idea..."

At this point, Kasumigaoka Utaha recalled the expression on her junior's face when he looked at her with displeasure but was also willing to take care of her, and the corners of her lips unconsciously turned up slightly.

On the other side, Shinichi Kasumigaoka, who hadn't finished speaking, was completely petrified; a gust of wind could probably blow him away.

Kasumigaoka Utaha then realized that she had just heard her father say something, and turned her head to look at him in confusion: "Dad? Was there something you wanted to say to me?"

"..." Shinichi Kasumigaoka said dejectedly, "N-nothing..."

A short while later, a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes as he asked, "Xiao Shi, could you ask Yukinoshita? I remember she lives alone too, and right next door."

Shinichi Kasumigaoka became more and more excited as he spoke.

Yes, if Shizuka were to share an apartment with the second young lady of the Yukinoshita family, then there would be no need to worry about any possible accidents, right?

Xiao Shi's junior is also next door, it's the best of both worlds!

Kasumigaoka Utaha retorted, "Dad... Yukinoshita doesn't live in a rented apartment... If you want to share an apartment with her, you'll need her family's permission."

She held up the cat in her arms and explained, "Just so you know, this cat was fostered at my junior's house because Yukinoshita's family didn't like it."

"Huh?" Shinichi Kasumigaoka exclaimed in surprise.

Is this the downside of the existence of wealthy and aristocratic families? Even though they live on their own, they are still restricted in every aspect.

Should he continue to firmly reject Shi's suggestion? Shinichi Kasumigaoka was filled with conflicting thoughts.

But if things continue like this, won't the gap between Xiaoshi and him eventually widen...?

Kasumigaoka Utaha asked curiously, "Dad? You agreed to it?...?"

After talking for so long, she sensed that her father's attitude was no longer as firm as before. Could it be that he really wanted her to move out?

Shinichi Kasumigaoka was silent for a moment, then said, "It's a bit premature to rush this matter. You can understand how we parents feel, right, Shizuka?"

Seeing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed and said, "Mmm..."

……

"Did this kid cook all of these dishes himself?"

Looking at the table full of dishes, and judging from their appearance and aroma, one could tell how delicious they were. Shinichi Kasumigaoka stared at Yuta Kijima with an incredulous expression.

"I apologize for the poor hospitality," Yuta Kijima said politely, though he seemed a little reserved.

Yumi Kasumigaoka then spoke up, "Shinichi, Yukinoshita and I just watched Kijima-kun do this, so please don't say anything so rude..."

Kasumigaoka Shinichi: "..."

What's so great about this kid that even his own wife is now speaking up for him? Shinichi Kasumigaoka sized up Yuta Kijima across from him.

Besides being a good cook, a good student, and a light novel author... what else is good about this kid!

Shinichi Kasumigaoka felt increasingly distressed as he counted the numbers in his mind.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Yuta Kijima asked curiously, "Uncle? Is there something you don't like?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at her father, said nothing, picked up a piece of fish and sipped it.

Only those who have personally tasted the food cooked by their junior can truly appreciate its deliciousness; one meal is enough to leave you with endless delight...

Chapter 231 Chinese Cabbage

Shinichi Kasumigaoka was on the verge of tears, seeing that everyone on the dining table was targeting him.

"It's pretty good, it suits my taste." He casually praised it, intending to channel his grief and anger into his meal.

Hmm? This tastes amazing? Can Mapo Tofu really be this delicious? The fish melts in your mouth? The chicken is crispy and tender? He doesn't remember the Chinese restaurants he's been to before being this good.

Thinking of Shinichi Kasumigaoka, I couldn't resist eating a few more bites.

"How is it, Shinichi?" Hiromi Kasumigaoka, who knew her husband best, asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Shinichi Kasumigaoka immediately slowed down the speed at which he picked up food, and said calmly, "It's alright, about the same as the Chinese restaurant I took you to earlier..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha secretly rolled her eyes. If that shop was even half as good as her junior's, she would have opened a shop in Ginza long ago.

Yukino Yukinoshita looked over curiously when she heard this. If there really was such a delicious Chinese restaurant, she would have to find an opportunity to take her sister and mother to visit it.

However, since it was inappropriate to ask at the dinner table, she planned to find an opportunity to ask Kasumigaoka Utaha after the meal.

Yuta Kijima smiled slightly and said, "As long as Uncle is used to the food, it's fine."

Hearing such a polite reply, even the usually stern-looking Shinichi Kasumigaoka couldn't help but blush.

Hiromi Kasumigaoka, however, directly saw through his inner thoughts and said with a smile, "Kishima-kun, don't mind him. Shinichi is just like that. Even if your cooking is so delicious it's bubbling, he'll still have this expression."

"Yumi!" Shinichi Kasumigaoka, feeling utterly humiliated by this blatant humiliation, quickly intervened.

Yumi Kasumigaoka smiled softly, her eyebrows curving upwards as she covered her mouth.

……

Throughout the meal, everyone except Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kijima Yuta still seemed reluctant to leave. Even the usually stubborn Kasumigaoka Shinichi eventually ate heartily, his stern face softening considerably.

Kasumigaoka Hiromi wiped her mouth with a tissue. "Kishima-kun, your cooking is absolutely delicious. If I were a few years younger, I might have been completely captivated by you."

Yuta Kijima gave an awkward smile.

Kasumigaoka Yumi is finding Kijima Yuta more and more pleasing to the eye. Not only is he good-looking and polite, but he's also an excellent cook. Where else in the world can you find such a perfect son-in-law?

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at her mother helplessly. Come on, they weren't the only family there; Yukino Yukinoshita was also sitting there.

“Yumi…” Shinichi Kasumigaoka looked at his wife speechlessly. Couldn’t she give him some face?

He briefly considered his words before speaking, "Kijima-kun, would it be convenient for us to talk alone?"