Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"Yeah, that's why it's a surprise. Ah, Sosuke! Is the skinned fish in the pot almost done?"

"Yeah, oops! Wait, the miso soup ingredients should be soft too, right?"

"Oh, really! Then I'll add miso too!"

Urged by the sound of the water boiling in the pot, Ginjō and Shiraishi Lisa quickly returned to the dishes they were responsible for.

Then the next move was quick.

Perhaps the two of them began to slowly develop a tacit understanding, and their pace became more and more consistent as the conditioning program progressed.

"I've cut the cucumbers. How's the kelp you soaked in water?"

"Well, it has indeed turned back into tender kelp. We can use it to make a cold dish! Ah, the okra has been rubbed with salt and placed over there!"

"I see! And I want to make a few more dishes at the last minute, so I'm going to start working on the omelette and asparagus bacon rolls!"

"No problem, I'm good at making omelettes, so leave this dish to me!"

Just as Lisa Shiraishi thought, the time they spent cooking together was really fun.

Working together with someone you like will give you a sense of satisfaction you've never experienced before.

The tacit coordination of actions was delightful, and the feeling of being aware of each other and trusting each other gave them the same excitement as playing a water polo game in a swimming pool.

And then, this might be a feeling that only Shiraishi Lisa herself has──

Ginjo's presence in her daily routine of cooking dinner and the integration of her favorite person into her most ordinary world made her feel extremely happy.

No matter what, this feeling would remind her of a couple living together or a newlywed couple.

Everything is going smoothly, so the final step should be a matter of course...

Chapter 323 Is it time to go to bed?

In addition to the original dishes, Lisa Shiraishi also suggested adding more items to prolong the happy time, so the two of them smiled at each other and continued to digest the work required to complete all the dishes.

She felt that as long as she was with Ginjo Sosuke, no matter what she did, she would be several times happier than usual.

"Wow, Sousuke's omelette is so springy, it looks delicious."

"Am I right? This is my specialty. Lisa's asparagus bacon rolls are also very exciting just by looking at them. They feel like a bento main dish!"

"You know what I'm suddenly thinking of now, Sousuke?"

"Well, what is it?"

"I'm thinking about the ramen battle we had during the school festival to save your class's stall. We worked together as well as we do now."

"Haha, so it's that incident. It's really unforgettable. It's a pity that Lisa's favorite fried noodles and apple candies are no longer here."

"Eh? Does Sousuke remember my preferences so clearly?"

"Of course, that was probably our first date, so I remember every scene very clearly~"

"Sosuke is really considerate. By the way, it's almost time for the summer festival."

"Yeah, let's have a good time then. It will definitely be more fun than the school festival."

Such conversations and warm laughter continued to be heard from the kitchen.

Although it was a little different from the shy and happy development that Lisa Shiraishi had expected, in a way, they had established a world for the two of them that was sweeter than she had imagined.

The tacit understanding between the two people continued to grow stronger with the completion of each dish. From the expressions on their faces that could not close their mouths, it was clear that they both enjoyed that atmosphere.

The food was soon served on the table. Although it looked very sumptuous, a hint of doubt arose in Yincheng's heart.

Limited by the ingredients in the refrigerator, these dishes look like something you would normally find at grandma’s house.

Could it be that her family usually eats simple meals like stewed skinned fish and cold vegetables?

"Hmm, it smells so good. It's really delicious. Come to think of it, my family usually serves ordinary Japanese cuisine like this. Would Sosuke be surprised?"

Perhaps seeing what Ginjō was thinking, Shiraishi Lisa asked her with a smile.

"Huh? Is that so? I thought the president's family ate French food every day."

Ginjo Sousuke answered honestly.

"Hey, Sousuke, your impression of rich people is too old-fashioned."

But to be honest, Lisa Shiraishi could understand why he thought so, because judging from the spacious dining table in her own home, it was indeed more suitable for French cuisine.

“French food is delicious, of course, but if you eat it every day, you’ll miss the taste of rice and miso soup.”

"I often go to various banquets with my father, so I often eat Western food. I think I am really tired of it. Therefore, we usually eat cold vegetables and stews at home."

Lisa Shiraishi explained this to Ginjō.

"No wonder Lisa is interested in common dishes like hamburgers and fried noodles..."

Ginjo Sousuke nodded thoughtfully.

"There is no such thing as a simple dish. I always think that rice and miso soup are the best table combination~"

Lisa Shiraishi said a little embarrassedly.

There was a warm buzz around the table and it was a wonderful situation.

"Then, I'll start~"

Ginjo clasped his hands together and began to taste the dinner they had worked together to prepare.

The ingredients of this bowl of miso soup should not be much different from what he usually drinks, but when he thought about it being made by Lisa Shiraishi, it tasted different.

With every sip, Ginjō couldn't help but imagine the day when Lisa Shiraishi would make miso soup for him every day.

"what about the taste?"

Lisa Shiraishi rested her elbows on the table and looked at Ginjō expectantly.

“It’s very delicious, and feels much tastier than regular miso soup.”

"Really? Then Sosuke must eat more, there's still plenty in the kitchen."

"Alright, alright, Lisa, come eat with us! Come on, ah~"

"Well, I can do it myself~"

Ginjo picked up a piece of asparagus bacon roll with chopsticks and handed it over. Although Shiraishi Lisa said it a little shyly, she still ate it in one bite.

She fed me a whole bowl of braised conch today, and now it's time to repay her.

"It's my turn now~"

Lisa Shiraishi picked up the omelette with chopsticks and held it with her left hand as she passed it to Ginjō.

She seemed to have taken a liking to this somewhat childish interaction between a couple, and she approached with an innocent expression as if she was expecting Ginjō to be happy.

Ginjō opened his mouth wide and swallowed the omelette, being careful not to let his teeth touch Shiraishi Lisa's chopsticks.

Mm, so sweet.

I feel that the omelette now is much sweeter than when I tasted it in the kitchen just now.

"Although I made the omelette, it tasted even better after Lisa's hands on it."

Ginjō gave a bright smile back to Shiraishi Lisa who had been staring at him.

"That's great! If something as simple as this can make Sousuke happy, it doesn't matter how many times you do it. Just tell me anytime!"

At the same time, a mixture of shyness and joy surged from the depths of her heart and overflowed from Lisa Shiraishi's chest without any warning.

The ordinary Japanese dinner became a delicacy in this atmosphere. The two of them chatted with each other and quickly cleared away the delicious food on the table.

"Huh...I feel so full..."

Ginjo leaned back in his chair and said with a satisfied look on his face.

"Boys really have unusual appetites. No wonder Sosuke is so strong."

Lisa Shiraishi was worried that her cooking might not suit his taste, but now it seems that it was all a false alarm.

"Would you like some black tea? It will help digestion~"

"Does Lisa's family also have the habit of drinking tea after meals?"

"Yes, my mother likes black tea very much, so she is very particular about the brewing method of black tea..."

"Okay, then I'll leave it to Lisa."

"Well, you take a rest first. I'll be back soon."

Lisa Shiraishi got up and went to the kitchen, found the tea bags and started preparing black tea.

Sometimes people have the impression that black tea brewed with tea bags is cheap, but if you follow the correct process, you can actually brew a fragrant masterpiece.

First, you need to prepare hot water. Lisa Shiraishi's home has a complete tap water purification system, so the water quality is excellent.

After boiling hot water on the stove, pour it into the teapot immediately.

Next is to put in the tea bag and wait a while.

There are several key points at this time.

The first step is to heat the teapot and cup, then you need to pinch the tea bag and spread it out gently.

The life of black tea lies in temperature. During the extraction process, the water temperature should basically not be lower than eighty degrees.

Therefore, you need to place a towel under the teapot or heat the container in advance.

Cover the teapot with a lid, wait a few moments, and then remove the tea bag within two minutes.

By the way, although some people often shake tea bags in hot water, this does not seem to be a good idea.

Don't touch it after putting it in hot water. It is said that this alone can greatly suppress the unpleasant smell.

"Here, please use it, Sosuke."

"Mm, it smells so good."

The two of them put the black tea into their mouths, and the leisurely time began to pass.

The fatigue from playing at the beach all day seemed to be healed in an instant.

"It's been a long time since I've had time like this to not think about anything."