Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

No sooner had Bai Yuan left the house than Erina and Alice followed closely behind, standing on either side of him.

"Take me to my room."

Seeing the two people who had followed, Bai Yuan rubbed the bridge of his nose and spoke with a slightly tired expression.

"It's all prepared for you. Come with me."

Erina Nakiri nodded and then led the way. Soon, the sliding door opened, and the three of them arrived at a spacious guest room.

The guest room features a Japanese-style layout, with a large, off-white tatami mat in the center that is soft to the touch and easy to clean.

A niche in one corner of the room contains a simple wooden shelf displaying a few decorative items, and it's also a great spot to enjoy the view outside the window.

As for the furniture, it is mainly in a simple Japanese style.

The low wooden tables, chairs, and cabinets have smooth lines and harmonious colors, giving people a warm feeling.

"The lighting is great, and I really like the layout. You can tell the person who designed it put a lot of thought into it."

Looking at the warm and comfortable guest room in front of him, Bai Yuan nodded and said with some emotion.

"Just a little tidying up..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina blushed slightly, but did not mention that she had learned of the news that afternoon and spent several hours cleaning and arranging the room.

"Alright, it's getting late. Erina, you can go now. We need to rest too."

With practiced ease, Alice Nakiri took the bedding from the closet and placed it in the middle of the room. As she made the bedding, she looked up and spoke to Erina Nakiri, who had a blank expression.

"Oh? Your room is upstairs, next to mine."

Erina Nakiri looked puzzled, then told him the location of Alice's room: upstairs in this house, right next to hers.

That's where Alice Nakiri always stays when she comes home. Even though she hasn't been back for over a year, she shouldn't have forgotten it...

"Hmph, Erina, you have no idea! We're boyfriend and girlfriend, so of course we'll stay together the first time I come home!"

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice Nakiri let out a smug hum, put down the blankets she was holding, and stood with her hands on her hips, looking smug.

"What?! You're going to live together?!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri's eyes widened in disbelief, but she quickly recovered:

"Boyfriend and girlfriend? When did this happen!?"

Taking two quick steps forward, Erina Nakiri stood before the two, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Shirabuchi and Alice Nakiri, her face bearing the constipated expression of someone betrayed.

“A few days ago, after all, we’ve known each other for so many years, the atmosphere was just right, and things naturally progressed, so we started dating.”

Meeting Erina Nakiri's slightly questioning gaze, Shiro's expression remained unchanged as he briefly explained the process of how the two established their relationship.

Of course, considering that there are parts that are not suitable for children, Bai Yuan made appropriate cuts.

"Well..."

Looking at Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice standing together, seemingly very affectionate.

Erina Nakiri experienced a sudden, inexplicable heartache and grabbed a chair for support, but she maintained her composure and tried to appear normal.

"Even if you're together, you're not married, not even engaged, so you definitely can't live in the same room!"

As if she had thought of something, Erina Nakiri took another step forward, blocking the two of them, and crossed her arms to make a gesture of rejection towards Alice.

"What kind of feudal thinking is this...?"

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice was speechless. She then took two steps back to Shirabuchi's side and hugged his arm very affectionately.

"Anyway, it's not going to work. Come back to your room with me! Grandpa will definitely scold you if he finds out."

Erina Nakiri's face was flushed. She didn't know why she cared about these things, but at this moment, she just didn't want the two of them to be alone in the room.

"Okay, I'll go up with you."

As compensation, let me sleep with you tonight.

"As long as you go up there, I have no problem!"

Beside her, Alice Nakiri, whom she had pulled along, looked at her thoughtfully, then pouted and glared at Bai Yuan before leaving with Erina Nakiri.

"What's going on? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Bai Yuan scratched his head blankly, watched the two figures leave, then went forward to close the door and silently picked up the bedding from the floor.

He spread the blanket out on the floor, took off his heavy clothes, turned off the light, lay down, and fell asleep soon after.

On the other side, the two who left Bai Yuan's room walked side by side.

"Erina, you like Shiroyuki-nii, right?"

Since only the two of them were left, Alice Nakiri spoke very bluntly, looking into his eyes as she spoke, but was met with a complete denial from Erina Nakiri.

"Eh! Like Teacher Baiyuan? How could that be! Although he's handsome, a great cook, very gentle, and kind to me, I don't like him at all. At most, I respect him a lot!"

Hearing what the person next to her said, Erina hurriedly started talking, her eyes darting around and not daring to look Alice in the eye, her heart pounding wildly.

"But your face was so red when you said all that, and you didn't look like you had a fever. And I only said one sentence, did you really need to reply with so much?"

Seeing Erina Nakiri's anxious attempt to distance herself from Bai Yuan, and her voice sounding somewhat strange, Alice Nakiri pinched her chin and spoke with a slightly teasing tone.

"I just want you to understand more clearly that I have no improper thoughts about Teacher Bai Yuan. Please don't misunderstand..."

"it does not matter."

Just as Erina Nakiri was speaking at a rapid pace, Alice Nakiri's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting what she was about to say.

"Eh?"

Upon hearing her words, Erina Nakiri paused briefly, then exclaimed in surprise, "Eh?"

"I never mind if there are other people around Bai Yuan. His charm is just too strong. He attracts the attention of all kinds of girls wherever he goes."

It's too difficult for me to keep him by my side on my own, and I don't have the ability to do so. It's better to guide than to suppress, so I gave up.

Thinking of the gentle-looking and stunningly beautiful Sonoka Kikuchi, Alice Nakiri shook her head, then grabbed the hand of the stunned Erina Nakiri.

“If you have those kinds of thoughts, there’s no need to hold back. As your older sister, I will fully support you. You just need to pursue them boldly and without worry.”

As she spoke, Alice Nakiri patted Erina Nakiri on the shoulder.

Rather than having Bai Yuan surrounded by unfamiliar women, it would be better to let Nakiri Erina take his place. They could support each other and better keep his heart.

"I don't know what I'm thinking..."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri lowered her head and whispered, her large eyes filled with confusion.

Alice Nakiri suddenly said these things to her, and she didn't know how to answer, let alone understand her own feelings.

"It's okay. I didn't know at first either. It wasn't until I grew up that I understood that this feeling is called liking someone."

Looking at Erina Nakiri's bewildered expression, Alice Nakiri was reminded of herself back then.

"We have a long time ahead of us, three more years to spend together. Use these three years to clearly define your feelings!"

Thinking about the next three years of high school, Alice Nakiri's lips curled up slightly.

"We agreed to sleep together tonight. The last time we slept together was probably ten years ago? I can't quite remember, but never mind."

Stopping in front of a room, Alice Nakiri took the initiative to push open the door and take Erina Nakiri's hand.

She felt it was necessary to properly enlighten her cousin about what love is.

Chapter 146 Returning home in wealth and honor is like wearing brocade at night.

"Oops, you're squeezing me."

Feeling the crowd around her, Erina Nakiri let out a soft cry. At this moment, she and Alice Nakiri had already changed into their pajamas and crawled into bed together.

"The bed is only so big, and there are two of us, so it's inevitable that we'll have to squeeze in a little!"

"What do you mean it's only this big? This bed can easily sleep five people, how can two people squeeze in like this!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but feel a few black lines appear on her forehead, and then she looked at the empty seat on the large bed.

"Okay, let's not worry about these trivial details."

"How did it become a trivial detail..."

At this moment, Erina Nakiri was too exhausted to complain, but Alice Nakiri was too strong. After struggling several times to no avail, she could only let her have her way.

"So this is what it feels like when Brother Baiyuan holds me! No wonder he loves holding me while I sleep and even touches me. Who wouldn't love such a wonderful feeling?!"

Feeling the softness in her arms, this thought came to Alice Nakiri's mind.

"Alice, where are your hands?!"

Feeling the hand suddenly appear on her body, Erina Nakiri shook it off, a tempting blush appearing on her face. She then turned her face and said through gritted teeth to Alice Nakiri.

"Call me Sister Alice!"

Seeing the girl's angry gaze, Alice Nakiri acted as if nothing had happened, reaching out to pinch her face, her voice carrying a hint of flirtation. The girl's shy appearance was just too wonderful.

Wait a minute, back then, did Bai Yuan also enjoy seeing her like this?! That's why he said those things on purpose to tease her!

Ugh, so embarrassing!

Suddenly, such an idea popped into Alice Nakiri's mind.

She then blushed and began to twist and turn, the movement of her body causing the blankets to sway, leaving Erina Nakiri somewhat puzzled and speechless.

In this situation, shouldn't she be the one feeling shy? Why is Alice twisting around like that?!

"This guy must have learned bad habits from Teacher Bai Yuan. His movements were so skillful just now. He must have been treated like that often to be so proficient!"

Teacher Bai Yuan is so vulgar!

Staring at Alice Nakiri wriggling her body and watching her occasional silly grin, Erina shrank back and thought to herself.

"Okay, I'm a little sleepy."

Let's turn off the lights.

"Eh?!"

Just as Erina Nakiri was lost in thought and labeling Shirabuchi as vulgar, Alice Nakiri suddenly turned off the room lights.

In an instant, the room was plunged into darkness.

"Now that there's no one else in the room, just the two of us, we can talk about some private things. Let's start our sisterly chat."