A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

"No, you don't need to!" Uesugi Genshin quickly stopped her sudden surge of ambition.

"Hey~, I feel really hurt by what you said." Yui Yuigahama said angrily, puffing out her cheeks.

"Does Hayato prefer girls who can cook?"

"Well, Hayama isn't the kind of person who would stay at home and live off a woman. Besides, his family is from the elite class. Having a virtuous wife who can cook is much better than having a pretty face who only knows how to dress up and put on makeup all day."

Yumiko Miura instantly understood what "vase" meant, and she said indignantly, "Who's the vase?!"

She had long, curly blonde hair, and her uniform jacket wasn't properly worn, with her shoulders exposed, resembling the style of a former Yoshiwara courtesan. Moreover, her skirt was so short that it was practically meaningless to wear.

Although Miura Yumiko is beautiful and has regular features, her outfits are not glamorous but rather flamboyant, coupled with her unusually "straightforward" words and actions, making her seem like the kind of hot girl who is not suitable for marriage.

So he was surprised at how Hayama Hayato and Miura Yumiko got along in the first place.

I can't understand what elite men are thinking. Hayama Hayato is a very disciplined, athletic guy who has a clear plan for his future and is very serious about relationships. He has zero dating experience and usually politely rejects girls who try to give him love letters.

He's not the kind of person who will follow his family's arrangements in the future, doesn't even have to earn money himself, eats and drinks excessively, doesn't like exercise, has a greasy belly, and whose hobby is playing video games, living a life of extravagance.

It seems that Miura Yumiko is only chatting enthusiastically with a handsome guy like Hayama Hayato because he is so good-looking. If it were anyone else, she would probably just snort at them and dismiss them.

"I didn't say you."

"Why didn't you mention me earlier? And do you know about Hayato?"

"Hmm, their family seems to be the legal counsel for the Yukinoshita family."

"Yukinoshita!!!" Miura Yumiko's attention was successfully diverted to the school's famous beauty, Yukinoshita Yukino.

"Is that guy someone who knows Hayato?"

"This is not something I should be telling you. Let's leave this topic at that. I'll cook."

Uesugi Genshin turned around to collect kitchen utensils and seasonings.

"Hey, you haven't finished speaking yet." Her arrogant tone truly made her sound like a queen.

"Shh." Uesugi Genshin made a shushing sound and then pointed out the window.

The door has a roller shutter design, so why aren't there windows?

It's really baffling...

"!" Miura Yumiko saw the figure swaying back and forth in the distance outside the window.

"Those guys haven't left yet."

"Luckily, they're not sensitive to light, but humans are." Uesugi Genshin put the stove into the shopping cart and turned to find a pot.

"What do you know about Hayato?" Miura Yumiko asked in a low voice, following behind Uesugi Genshin.

Yui Yuigahama followed behind Yumiko Miura, her pink ears perked up.

"I told you, this isn't something I should tell you. If you like Hayama, then go and find out for yourself."

Uesugi Genshin didn't really want to tell Miura Yumiko the truth, as it involved their relationship. Hayama Hayato... didn't like Miura Yumiko. Instead, the fact was that he was using Miura Yumiko as a shield to discourage other girls who were drawn to him.

"Wouldn't it be causing him trouble if I asked Hayato?"

"But you're asking me if I'm just causing you trouble? How am I supposed to know if Hayama wants you to know those things?"

What she said made Miura Yumiko even more irritable and depressed. She could not remain calm whenever the topic of Hayama Hayato came up.

Yumiko Miura clutched her chest, her voice slightly hoarse, "But I have no other way to understand Hayato. I want to be close to him, I want to understand him."

"Then go tell him why you asked me?" In a casual tone, Uesugi Genshin's eyes weren't on her, but on the pot, which he held in his hand, weighing it.

“But if I ask Hayato, he might not tell me.”

You are quite self-aware.

Genshin Uesugi pushed the cart up to the second floor, followed by Yumiko Miura and Yui Yuigahama.

"The things he doesn't tell you are things he doesn't want you to know."

"But I want to know."

"..." What a persistent love! Being in love can make people lose their minds, just like alcohol.

"I want to know..."

“Miura, all I know are things that would hurt you. You’re doing well as you are now. I only told you to discourage you.”

These words made Miura Yumiko's sharp eyes waver, but she still stubbornly said, "...I still want to know."

Uesugi Genshin refused firmly: "No, you don't want to."

"..."

Seeing the gleam in her emerald eyes, he sighed. "I'll tell you next time, next time when you want to know. Let's stop here for today, okay?"

"I see."

It is not recommended to eat leftovers that have been stored for more than 6 hours. Bento boxes and cooked food that have been stored in the refrigerator have been stored for at least 24 hours, so it is best to avoid the risk of diarrhea.

Unlike the chicken and beef in the freezer at burger shops, which can be stored for a long time and can be cooked by yourself.

Besides, it would be such a waste for the fresh crabs in the tank to die if no one ate them, and who knows when the power might go out.

The red snow crabs scooped from the tank are a specialty of Tokyo Bay, and they are indeed large.

Its shell is red, as if it's already cooked, no wonder it's called Red Snow Crab. Its long, red legs look very appetizing.

They were given a quick wash in the processing room to remove the mud, sand, and seaweed.

Hold its wriggling rear end, then cut it off with scissors. With the slightest movement, the crab roe will almost gush out from behind the opening, overflowing like a milkshake squeezed out through a straw.

"Hey, Genshin is really good at it." Yui Yuigahama praised from the side, resting her chin on her hands as she watched Genshin Uesugi diligently working on his assignment.

"After all, I have a brother whose dream is to be a stay-at-home dad."

"A stay-at-home husband?" She tilted her head, a little puzzled.

"Because my dream is to become a freelancer working from home, that's how we became friends."

The roe of the red snow crab is bluish-green, which looks a bit strange, but it's edible and delicious, so it doesn't matter.

With both hands, the shell didn't budge, but the abdomen had already been broken open. With a strong pull, it detached from the crab shell.

"Ah~ you mean the matter of Biqi."

"Ugh~ He really is an autistic guy, so pathetic." Miura Yumiko commented from the side, arms crossed.

“Hachiman fought zombies alongside Hayato Hayama. Isn’t it disrespectful to call him by his name like that?” As he spoke, he removed the crab’s teeth and stomach from his hand.

Although the surname sounds exactly the same as "autistic man," we can't just call him that without thinking.

"Hmph~ That's just his name, it's nothing."

With a sigh, Uesugi Genshin continued his work.

"Hahaha, who is that Biki?"

He didn't understand, he really didn't understand Yui Yuigahama, but he understood her underlying intentions.

A car accident triggered by rescuing a dog on their first day of high school knocks the Hachiman brothers, who wanted to start a "change," back to square one.

In the second year, the person who rescued the dog and the dog owner were assigned to the same class. Looking at Hachiman's lonely figure, one could only feel a little sorry for him. It was probably because of her that he was isolated. So Yui Yuigahama tried to make amends.

But... a year has already passed! Was there really no sympathy or guilt involved in his initial intentions? Although he used this incident as a joke before...

So Hachiman was really perceptive; he saw through everything back then.

“He is serious, meticulous, resourceful, talented, astute, and shrewd. He may appear cold on the outside, but he is often gentle on the inside. He is decisive, brave, devoted in relationships, values ​​promises, and will lend a helping hand to those in need. He also has a philosophical air about him… He has many virtues,” Uesugi Genshin listed them one by one.

"It's amazing that you can come up with so many words," Yumiko Miura exclaimed. "I never would have guessed."

"Yes, indeed." Yui Yuigahama temporarily stopped the topic and asked instead, "Xuan, what are you doing?"

"Carapace burn".

After moving everything to the staff break room, Uesugi Genshin placed the pot on the stove, poured wasabi sauce and soy sauce into a small dish, took out the crab legs that had been soaking in water, dried them, and handed them to Miura Yumiko and Yuigahama Yui.

"Here you go, crab leg sashimi."

The crab legs are slender, and the meat is like pine needles. Dip them in a little seasoning sauce and put them in your mouth.

"Mmm~ Delicious!" Yui Yuigahama put the crab meat into her mouth and showed a happy expression.

"What is this? It's so sweet." Yumiko Miura, who had been frowning just moments before, softened her expression and genuinely praised it. She sat on the chair, her legs under her short skirt swinging involuntarily.

It is indeed very smooth and tender.

He handed them two more, saying, "Come help out after you finish eating."

"Huh? I can't cook..." Yui Yuigahama put her hands behind her back, looking slightly ashamed and awkward.

"It's just a simple process of removing the crab meat."

He took the steamed crabs out of the pot. Crabs shouldn't be boiled, or they'll lose their flavor.

Then I demonstrated to them how to break the crab legs apart, cut them with scissors, and scrape the crab meat into a bowl with a spoon. The body meat was handled in a similar way.

"I can do it." Yui Yuigahama said confidently, clenching her fist, looking at the simple situation.

"I can trust you, right...?"

"Ah! That's so mean," Yui Yuigahama said coquettishly.

"Miura, keep an eye on her."

"I see."

"Eh~"

Uesugi Genshin went to find rice, as it needed to be steamed; eating it without mixing it with rice would be too greasy.

After watching Uesugi Genshin leave, Yui looked down at the tender white crab meat and then looked up at Yumiko, who was carefully picking the meat.

Hmm, it should be fine to eat a little bit, right?

With that thought in mind, she poured the crab meat from the spoon into her mouth.

What is this?!

"You can't eat too much," Miura Yumiko sighed helplessly, but with a hint of indulgence.

"Ahahaha~"

Chapter 46: Inadequate Hospitality

Even after Uesugi Genshin put the rice into the pot, they still hadn't finished picking at it.

"Speaking of which, this is so hard, my fingers hurt so much, I can't take it anymore," Miura Yumiko complained.

"Alright, alright, I'll help." Seeing this, Uesugi Genshin came over to work together.

Yui Yuigahama smiled wryly to herself, "Haha, it is indeed a bit difficult."

Just like peeling shrimp, some people can easily peel them and eat them in a few strokes, then reach into the pile of lobsters to peel off another one, but some people keep trying to remove the shrimp vein, but they just can't get it off.

He doesn't actually like this kind of laborious handwork, "It's just that it's a rare treat, and it will be very difficult to eat these things again in the future."

"I understand." Despite her earlier complaints, Miura Yumiko didn't stop working.

“I don’t usually do such complicated things at home. The simpler the procedures, the better. It would be even better if I only had to wash one dish,” Uesugi Genshin said in a gentle and detailed manner.

"Wow! Xiao Xuan's feminine charm is amazing."

Hmm... that's a way of putting it.

Uesugi Genshin retorted, "So you're trying to say you lack femininity?"

"Hmm... I can't argue with that." She tried to explain, "I... I am too..."

"So guys really do like girls who can cook?" Yumiko Miura asked.

"Who knows?" Uesugi Genshin replied ambiguously, "But to change for someone else before marriage is true love."

Learning to cook after getting married is more of a compromise.

"I see." Miura Yumiko seemed to understand something and continued with her work.