Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"Qianqiu observed very carefully. The ingredient of today's croquettes is called lily root. If it wasn't for Sosuke-kun bringing it back, I wouldn't have known there was such a magical thing."

"I looked up a lot of relevant information for tonight's dinner, but there are really few recipes about lily roots, so I had to figure it out on my own."

"You see, these croquettes come in two shapes, right? One is the frozen semi-finished product that Sosuke brought back, and the other is one I made myself by mixing the ingredients."

"Because this is my first time trying it, I'm not too sure. Please give me some feedback after you try it."

As Matsumoto Tomoko spoke, she put some golden and crispy fried croquettes into the bowls of several people.

"It's really delicious, mom. This sweet taste is simply amazing. If it's not a main dish, it would be perfect as a snack."

Like Matsumoto Sachiko and Hoshino Chie, they had long been smitten by this fresh delicacy.

"What about Sousuke-kun, how do you feel about it? How does it compare to what you had in the place of origin?"

After hearing her daughter's praise, the wife's confidence increased greatly, but Yincheng's evaluation was the most important to her.

"Well, I think the lily root croquettes made by Tomoko-san are better than any other I've eaten in Makkari Village."

Ginjo Sousuke chewed the taste in his mouth carefully, and then compared it with the memories of the past two days in his mind.

Perhaps out of a cooking intuition, my wife, like Reiko Miura, chose sweetness as the main tone of this croquette.

But relatively speaking, whether it is the delicate taste or the mellow and soft flavor, Tomoko Matsumoto's work is superior.

"Really? That's great. I was worried that the ingredients that Sosuke-kun brought back with great difficulty would be wasted."

Tomoko Matsumoto's eyes lit up and she let out a long sigh.

"Haha, how could that be? Sister Tomoko's hands have always been able to turn decayed things into something magical. Even if the ingredients are not very attractive, you can turn them into delicious delicacies."

Sosuke Ginjo never hesitates to praise Tomoko Matsumoto, because he can get infinite satisfaction from his wife, whether it is oral or root.

"Eh? I don't think I've ever seen Sosuke flattering someone else. After all, Tomoko-sama is the most charming."

Chie Hoshino finally freed up some space in her mouth and started talking again.

"Do you think everyone is like you? I always tell the truth and never exaggerate."

Ginjo Sousuke hit back at her without any hesitation.

"Hehe, you should be grateful to the person who made you eat. This feast today is not without the contribution of Sousuke, so I won't argue with you."

"But I won't lose to you when it comes to praising Sister Tomoko."

"Why can a croquette that can be found everywhere be made so delicious by Sister Tomoko? And the same goes for this freshly baked toast. Even the most high-end bakery wouldn't have such a fragrance?"

In order to match the homemade jam that Ginjo brought back, Matsumoto Tomoko specially replaced rice as the staple food with toast tonight.

Standing proudly on the baking tray is a mini golden mountain with smooth lines, rounded contours and full shape.

The top of the toast is golden in color and slightly oily, as if it were coated with a thin layer of gold powder.

Every tiny pore seems to be kissed by the sun, sparkling with a mouth-watering light.

Press gently and you will find the surface is very elastic. Tear off a piece and you will find a dense and uniform honeycomb structure inside. Each layer is like carefully woven silk, delicate and rich in texture.

Just take a bite, and the soft texture and slightly sweet taste will instantly spread in your mouth, as if every taste bud is jumping with excitement.

Served with homemade jam full of country flavor, the sweet taste comes like a tide, making everyone who tastes it intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

"I don't usually bake much, but it seems to have been a real success this time."

In order to thank Ginjo for bringing back the gifts for everyone from afar, Matsumoto Tomoko put extra care in preparing today's dishes.

"Oh, yeah, everyone, look here, let's toast to today's heroes, Sister Tomoko and Sosuke, shall we?"

Chie Hoshino, who always prides herself on being the atmosphere leader, suddenly stood up and tapped the glass in her hand with chopsticks.

"That's right, let's consider today's meal as a welcoming banquet for Sousuke. We should celebrate it."

Matsumoto Sachiko was the first to stand up and echoed.

"We came back late today and were not able to help Sister Tomoko. And Sosuke was the same. He prepared so many souvenirs. It was really thoughtful."

Chiaki Hoshino probably hasn't gathered with everyone for several days, so it was much more difficult for her to talk tonight.

Looking at the three girls standing there with their glasses raised, Yincheng and his wife smiled at each other, then stood up and cooperated without any more refusal.

"Haha, great! Cheers to Sosuke's return and to Sister Tomoko's feast!"

At Chie Hoshino's call, the cups in the hands of several people made a crisp sound of clinking together.

"It's a pity that we didn't prepare some sake to liven up the party today."

Tomoko Matsumoto sat down with a smile on her face, looking a little reluctant to leave.

"Yeah, I should have brought some beer back. Leave this to me next time."

Chie Hoshino patted her chest and took on this task for future dinners.

"Haha, there's no need for next time. I think it can be used during the fireworks display in two days, right?"

Matsumoto Sachiko reminded her while brushing jam on the toast.

"Yeah, no problem. Originally, we were responsible for the snacks and drinks during this outing. Qianqiu, be sure to remind me again when the time comes!"

"Don't worry, sister. I've already made a list of what needs to be purchased. I'll add beer later."

Although Chie Hoshino is extremely enthusiastic about every outing, she still has to rely on her sister for such trivial matters.

"I heard from Sister Tomoko that you guys have been preparing for this summer festival for a long time?"

Ginjo was naturally concerned about another group trip after returning from the Okinawa beach.

After all, the last experience of working with these women brought him too many unexpected surprises.

The place is noisy and chaotic, with girls having fun and maybe even getting drunk. Who knows what good show is waiting for him?

In the Japanese summer, almost everyone will participate in one or two of these festivals, and the fireworks display that follows is a large-scale carnival.

Because it is summer vacation, students have always been the main force in the celebration crowd.

Whether it's a little kid who only knows how to clamor for candy apples or a college student who enjoys sweetness with his or her partner, they can be seen everywhere.

"Of course. We haven't been idle while Sousuke has been away."

Chie Hoshino looked very proud, as if she had accomplished something extraordinary.

"I can prove this. Chie-sister is definitely the most proactive one. She ran around to investigate several places before finally finalizing our itinerary."

Matsumoto Sachiko quickly chimed in.

"Several places? Isn't there just one festival?"

Ginjo Sousuke was somewhat confused by her statement.

"Look, there's finally something Sousuke doesn't understand, right?"

Chie Hoshino poked the arm of Ginjō, who was sitting next to her, with her elbow as if she had discovered some new world.

"Tokyo is a huge city. If we only hold one event, the sheer volume of people will definitely cause trouble."

"So, every year the festival will be divided into three different venues, each with its own characteristics, and even if you miss it this time, it will be held again in two weeks."

"So, Tokyo holds at least six such events every summer."

"In fact, the surrounding counties and cities also hold some small celebrations and fireworks shows, but the scale is much smaller, so there are not so many tourists participating."

Chie Hoshino spoke very logically and it seemed like she had really put in some effort. No wonder her wife said before that they had been busy with these things recently.

Ginjo Sosuke has been in Tokyo for less than half a year, so this is the first time he has learned about these things.

"I didn't expect Chie to be so reliable. It's really impressive."

"Are you trying to praise me or mock me? Why does your tone sound weird?"

Being suddenly praised by Ginjo made Chie Hoshino a little uncomfortable. She widened her eyes with an incredible look on her face.

"I think you have some kind of stress reaction. I'm not the type with a sharp tongue."

Ginjo Sousuke was amused by her stunned expression.

"Huh? You've always been against me, why do you suddenly become a different person today?"

Just before the meal, the two were still joking with each other, but after Ginjō switched to gentle mode, Chie Hoshino became a little at a loss.

"You're too sensitive. I've praised Tomoko-sama, Chiaki, and Sachiko before. Why are you the only one who reacts so strongly?"

"I think so, sister. Isn't Sousuke still the same as before? He is very kind to each of us."

After Chiaki Hoshino finished speaking, Tomoko Matsumoto and her daughter nodded in agreement.

"Okay, it seems I've overthought it. Anyway, there are many considerations when it comes to which festival to go to and which place to grab for the fireworks display."

"Besides these, the most important thing is definitely the yukata. We picked and chose and finally chose the final style."

"Remember to wear a yukata that day, don't be so casual like you are today."

Chie Hoshino calmed down a little from her excited state and then gave Ginjō instructions.

"Okay, okay, I'll make a note of that, Miss Chie."

Since she has put in so much effort, Yincheng naturally has to cooperate with her.

"Oh, yes, there is one more thing. Do you think that under the yukata, I don't need to wear anything else. I can just be naked?"

Chie Hoshino's last words made the women present choke and cough...

Chapter 410: My Wife's Watering

Whether or not to wear other clothes under a yukata is actually a topic that has been discussed for a long time.

According to tradition, there is no need to wear any underwear under a kimono or yukata, and the main purpose is to keep cool and convenient.

However, in order to avoid embarrassment or show off their figure, girls now have more freedom of choice.

Whether to wear it or not depends more on your own wishes.

If they were divided into two different factions, Ginjo would definitely hold high the banner of the "No Wear Party". As for the reason, there is naturally no need to explain.

Originally, this was not a hot topic of conversation among girls. In most cases, they would even discuss it with great excitement.

The reason why Matsumoto Tomoko and the other two girls reacted in this way was more because they considered the presence of Ginjo Sosuke, the only boy in the room.

If the word "naked" appears in a girls' bathing area, it will not cause any splash at all, but when boys and girls sit at the same table, it will be given a different meaning.