Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

Yuriko Kobayakawa turned her head and looked at them, her face full of a relieved smile...

Chapter 387 Mom's Deliciousness

"Mom, what are you talking about..."

When Kana Kobayakawa heard what her mother said, she withdrew her chopsticks in embarrassment.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, I just blurted it out when I saw you two being so affectionate. I hope you don't mind, Sosuke..."

Yuriko Kobayakawa may have felt that it was inappropriate to say such things when they first met, so she quickly apologized. She knew that young people nowadays seemed to be more sensitive about issues related to marriage.

"It's okay, Mrs. Kobayakawa. I also think Kana is becoming more and more like a good wife."

Ginjo Sosuke smiled naturally at the mother and daughter. He was not the kind of person who would care about such trivial matters.

"Sosuke..."

Kana Kobayakawa didn't expect that he could be so honest in front of his mother, and she felt a warmth in her heart.

"That's good, that's good. Kana will definitely be very happy with you."

Yuriko Kobayakawa said gently while holding her daughter's arm.

"Mom, stop talking."

Kana Kobayakawa was sandwiched between the two people, and her cheeks felt hot unconsciously. As expected, discussing emotional issues in front of parents still felt a little weird.

"By the way, Sousuke, how was the omelette you just tried?"

She looked at the dishes on the counter, trying to change the subject.

“Mmmmm, this omelette is really good.”

The taste of the soup stock is highlighted by a slight sweetness, the smooth texture of the tofu skin, and the aroma that passes through the throat when swallowing. Ginjo was full of praise after just trying a small piece.

"Right? I told you my mom makes the best omelettes, even though I only learned a little bit of the recipe. Try the one mom makes yourself."

Kana Kobayakawa exchanged glances with her mother, then picked up the portion on her mother's plate and handed it to Ginjo.

Ginjo picked up the chopsticks, but couldn't put down his food for a moment, because the food cooked by Yuriko Kobayakawa was so perfect that it looked like a work of art that could be exhibited in a museum.

The golden skin is mixed with milky white ingredients, and the shape is layered. When rolled up, it is fluffy like a cake roll.

The most important thing is the aroma that hits your nose, a light sweetness mixed with a strong fragrance that makes people unable to stop smelling it.

He seemed to feel the golden light rising from the plate, and then the word "delicious" slowly emerged in the air.

Although the special effects in food animations are exaggerated, at certain times they really give people the illusion of empathy.

With his neck trembling and after swallowing large mouthfuls of saliva, he finally moved two fingers and used chopsticks to pick up a piece of omelet and tasted it carefully.

With the combination of various seasonings, the elegance and sweetness of eggs are brought to a unique level, and the addition of bean curd skin takes the taste to more than one level.

Kana Kobayakawa's work is very successful, but in the taste competition between the mother and daughter, there is no doubt that Yuriko Kobayakawa's cooking is better.

This may be the skills and experience accumulated by excellent housewives over the years. You can learn the form, but it is difficult to understand the meaning.

“So delicious...”

Ginjo's eyes widened, feeling a little at a loss for words, and excessive praise might also undermine Kobayakawa Kana's self-confidence.

"I want to try my mother's cooking, too."

She looked at Ginjo's expression and waved her chopsticks.

"Ah, I thought I was successful enough, but I didn't expect it to be a far cry from mom's."

Kana Kobayakawa also felt the gap between her level and her mother's after taking one bite.

"You are too busy with work and don't cook often. It's already very good that you can cook like this. You will become more and more skilled with more practice."

Yuriko Kobayakawa smiled and comforted her daughter.

After finishing teaching how to make the omelette, Yuriko Kobayakawa continued busying herself with the spatula for a while, and the aroma of the food soon filled the entire room.

The restaurant's low table was quickly filled with a variety of hot stir-fries, croquettes and miso soup.

"Everyone, eat it while it's hot."

Yuriko Kobayakawa took off her apron and greeted Ginjo and her daughter.

"Yeah, I'm going to start."

The two of them clasped their hands together in unison, their surging appetites having been completely aroused.

"Kana, do you usually eat on time? It's good to work in a big company, but don't just focus on work. You must pay more attention to your health."

Seeing her daughter eating with gusto, Yuriko Kobayakawa couldn't help but ask with concern.

"I know, Mom, don't worry."

Kana Kobayakawa seldom mentioned her work troubles to her mother, and only vaguely said that she was very busy. As for things like working overtime and getting a fever and falling ill, she was afraid that her mother would worry so she didn't dare to mention it at all.

"Is it really okay? You have been very strong-willed since you were little, always forcing yourself to do your best."

"It's okay, don't worry about anything, everything is fine."

"Well, in addition to these, you must also take care of your relationship with Sousuke. The two of you must get along well and not always quarrel over trivial matters."

Like most mothers, Yuriko Kobayakawa is worried about every aspect of her children. Her tone sounds very calm, but full of warnings.

"Okay, Mom, I'm almost thirty years old, I'll take care of these problems."

Kana Kobayakawa nodded quietly, then glanced at Ginjō. The two looked at each other and smiled helplessly.

"Sousuke, I have a request."

The words that Kana Kobayakawa had said on the way here by car flashed through Ginjo's mind.

"When you talk to my mom, don't deny anything she says. Just nod your head and deal with it."

"Well, maybe it's because she's old, her concept of marriage is very old-fashioned."

"She thinks that 'marriage and raising children are women's happiness' and she won't budge, so you'll inevitably hear her nagging about these things when you get home."

Judging from her previous performance, Kana Kobayakawa does have a good understanding of her mother.

Put them in the same room, praise them as a well-matched couple, and tell them not to quarrel...

Although there is no very direct explanation, it can be seen that Yuriko Kobayakawa seems to be very concerned about her daughter's marriage.

Of course, Kana Kobayakawa didn't want to put too much pressure on Ginjo, so she gave him a shot of prevention in advance.

In this matter, the gears of mother and daughter seem to never mesh together and keep idling.

Just when the atmosphere became a little awkward, a cell phone rang in Kana Kobayakawa's bag.

"It's the company calling. It might be urgent. I'll go out and answer it. You guys eat first."

She said to her mother and Ginjo sheepishly, then stood up and left the restaurant.

"You still have to deal with official business during your vacation, and you still say you don't want people to worry."

Kobayakawa Yuriko sighed and looked at Ginjō.

"Maybe there's something unexpected. The company generally doesn't contact employees during breaks."

Ginjo had no choice but to explain to her a little on behalf of Kobayakawa Kana.

"She is a child who always reports good news but not bad news. You are neighbors in Tokyo, so I'd like to trouble you to take good care of her."

There were only two of them left in the restaurant. Yuriko Kobayakawa slowly stretched out her hands and held Ginjo's hands.

"I'm counting on you, Sousuke."

Her eyes were sincere, and she looked like she wanted to entrust her daughter to Ginjo.

"Okay, okay, I will definitely try my best."

Ginjo Sousuke nodded reflexively.

"Thank you, Sousuke. I'm so far away, I can't help you much."

She leaned forward slightly, bowed, and thanked Ginjo.

Although her handshake was very weak, it conveyed strong emotion.

"My husband passed away early, so I basically raised this child by myself. My biggest wish is that she can find a good home and not live a lonely life like me."

Yuriko Kobayakawa prayed sincerely and expressed her wish.

A woman raised her daughter alone and tried hard to raise a child into an outstanding woman. She was terrified at the thought that her daughter might be alone because of her age.

For such a woman, her daughter's marriage would be such a happy thing.

That may be a kind of great happiness, as if it means that you have completed all the journeys in life, as if it means that all your decisions have been rewarded.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Kobayakawa, I will do my best to protect Kana and stay with her for the rest of my life."

Ginjo Sousuke held her hand back, and his frank and powerful words made her feel extremely reassured.

"In that case, I am finally relieved! I have nothing to regret. Thank you, Sosuke. From now on, my daughter will be in your care!"

Yuriko Kobayakawa focused her gaze on Ginjō and bowed deeply again.

"I'm back. Nothing serious. There was just a small problem that I didn't handle before my vacation. It's been dealt with now."

Kana Kobayakawa finished the call and returned to the restaurant.

"What are you talking about?"

She asked immediately after she sat down, seeming to notice that the atmosphere was slightly different from when she left.

"Nothing, we're just saying that you're a little too dedicated to your work by still taking care of work matters during your vacation."

Ginjo Sousuke answered her with a smile.

"Yeah, it's just an accident this time. It will be fine after this. Don't worry."

Kana Kobayakawa picked up the chopsticks again and spoke naturally.

"It's rare to find such an outstanding boy. You must cherish him, Kana."

Yuriko Kobayakawa turned her gaze back to her daughter and gave her thoughtful instructions.

"Of course I know that, mother."