When it comes to dishes with high interactivity, french fries and chicken nuggets are quite good.
And with ketchup, accidentally getting ketchup on your mouth while eating fries, and thus needing to wipe it with your mouth, should be a very reasonable thing, right?
Cleaning it with your tongue shouldn't be too outrageous, right?
Hmm, no big deal.
"Why do you suddenly want fries? Never mind, wait here, I'll make them for you."
Although a bit puzzled, he still actively satisfied Aka Rika's demands. Soon, large, crispy fries were out of the pot, and a rich aroma of fries immediately spread through the kitchen.
"So fragrant."
Looking at the freshly fried, steaming hot fries, the figures of Aka Rika appeared behind Hoshino Sora at some point, their faces filled with anticipation.
"Of course, don't you see who fried them?"
A hint of pride appeared on Hoshino Sora's face. Even just frying fries, he could now reach Silver (Advanced) level. This was the so-called 'one method connects all methods'.
"Yes, yes, our Sora is the best. What is this reddish-gold thing? It smells a bit like shrimp crackers."
"They are shrimp crackers. I had a lot of leftover ingredients from making the Six Shrimp Noodles, so I slightly modified them and fried these. I call them Three Shrimp Crackers, and they taste great."
Picking up a shrimp cracker from the basket, dipping it in a secret sauce made with shrimp roe, and then naturally bringing it to Asaka's mouth. The crispy texture and rich flavor conquered the girl's taste buds with just one piece, making her eyes light up completely.
"This is so delicious! The river shrimp flavor is exceptionally rich, and the shrimp cracker is crispy. One bite feels like a firecracker exploding in your mouth. The shrimp roe sauce has a slight sweetness at first taste, and after a little aftertaste, the umami flavor just 'whoosh' explodes!"
Savoring the deliciousness of the shrimp cracker, Asaka gave it a very high evaluation.
It's worth mentioning that shrimp oil was added to the oil used for frying the shrimp crackers, which is the origin of the 'Three Shrimp' name.
"I want some too!"
Seeing Asaka's blissful expression after being fed, Rika also leaned her face closer, actively seeking affection.
Seeing this, Hoshino Sora naturally wouldn't show favoritism. He held a shrimp cracker in his mouth and fed it to her, and afterwards, he could also enjoy Rika's soft lips.
He hadn't kissed enough just now.
"My turn! My turn!"
Seeing Rika's utterly blissful expression, Asaka couldn't sit still anymore. She pulled Hoshino Sora's arm with a longing expression, so Hoshino Sora shifted his target again.
Thus, the three of them played in the kitchen for over an hour, and it was already two in the morning.
It must be said, work was really ending later and later.
Fortunately, at this time, only the three of them were in the restaurant, so even if they delayed late, it wouldn't affect others.
As for where Thor and Kanna went, the answer is they stayed home as maids. After all, such a large villa would be a problem if no one cleaned it, so he simply entrusted it entirely to them.
Closing the restaurant door, Hoshino Sora held Asaka's hand with his left and Rika's with his right. Today was his last day of business, or more precisely, his last day of business for the summer vacation.
Because next, he was going to take the Far Moon entrance exam and head to some unknown island. Yes, even though he was the Ten Elite First Seat, he still had to take this entrance exam.
Of course, this was Hoshino Sora's own request; otherwise, Erina's authority could completely grant him special privileges, but then he wouldn't be able to see the overall situation of this year's first-years.
Because only with a high graduation rate could he obtain high returns. One normally graduated student rewards one thousand prestige points, ten is ten thousand, and one hundred is one hundred thousand.
Counting the prestige points he might receive on his fingers, Hoshino Sora's face showed excitement. Currently, there were over four hundred students remaining in the Far Moon first year. If they were well-cultivated, that would be four hundred thousand prestige points!
Each year, around a thousand students from the elementary division advance.
However, he also understood that many people had reached their limit at this stage. This promotion exam would definitely eliminate a large number of people, which could be seen from the fact that only over a hundred people remained in the second year.
And out of the hundred-plus people in the second year, only thirty to forty would remain by the third year. This was the incredibly cruel elimination system of Far Moon, and also the fundamental reason why Azami Nakiri's reforms had so much support.
However, that was all in the past.
Now that Erina Nakiri is in power and Hoshino Sora is in charge, under various interconnected interests, these students have all become cash cows. Unless something unforgivable happens, he will not easily expel these students.
Of course, without pressure, there's no progress. While he doesn't plan to eliminate these students and make them drop out, he also won't let them comfortably slack off.
The promotion exam will proceed as usual. Students who cannot pass will not advance and will be held back to continue studying in the first year. At the same time, skilled chefs will be dispatched to give them rigorous training.
Then, they will take the promotion exam again next year, and if they still don't pass, they will continue to be held back.
While this approach could easily produce a batch of older chefs, it was the most cost-effective method.
After all, some less talented individuals who can't pass the promotion exam in one year might pass in two, or if not two, then three, or if not three, then five.
They would only advance when they reached the required standard, and after advancing, they wouldn't fall behind. Furthermore, students who were held back could create pressure for newly advanced students, serving as a good motivating factor.
Of course, Hoshino Sora wasn't sure what situations would arise during actual implementation, but it should be fine, at least in the short term. The current situation could only be taken one step at a time.
However, if this project failed, there would be no loss, and if it succeeded, it would be a huge profit. It could be said to be a no-cost business, a sure win-win situation.
"So you're going back?"
Walking home, looking pitifully at Hoshino Sora's face, Aka Rika looked unwilling. How long had he been back? Why was he leaving again so soon...?
"About half a month, I guess. When I come back, I'll take you two on a trip. It'll be a good chance to use up the rest of the vacation, and everyone can take this opportunity to relax well."
Hoshino Sora had no choice but to face the sisters' reluctance. He had to go to this promotion exam. To implement his so-called plan, the first thing to do was to understand everyone's abilities.
"Alright." *2
"Don't look so downcast. I'm not leaving for good. Next semester will be relatively less busy, so I can still come out and date you two on weekends."
Looking at the dejected expressions of Aka Rika, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but put his arms around their shoulders and comfort them softly. And with his words, they indeed felt much better.
"Then it's a deal."
"It's a deal."
"Pinky promise, one hundred years, no changing."
"Liars will swallow a thousand needles."
After much coaxing, Ya Xiang and Rika were finally appeased. Hoshino Sora's face was full of doting affection as he watched the two girls, one on his left and one on his right, regain their lively spirits.
These two little girls, though older than him, were more childish than the other.
Sometimes he couldn't tell who was the oldest child in the house.
Hmm, next time he does something mischievous, he'll make them call him 'Gege.' It should be quite stimulating to have them call him 'Gege, Gege' over and over again!?
"I feel like you're thinking something strange."
"Exactly, your smile is so subtle."
As the saying goes, 'a sister knows her brother best.' The moment Hoshino Sora's intentions shifted, Ya Xiang and Rika sensed something was off. They exchanged glances, and a knowing smile appeared on their faces.
This was the unspoken understanding only twin sisters shared.
"No, I'm not!"
Naturally, Hoshino Sora vehemently denied it. He couldn't possibly say such embarrassing things in public.
"We don't believe you." *2
Seeing Hoshino Sora's reaction, Ya Xiang and Rika said in unison, a hint of disdain in their eyes.
"How could Sora not have a mischievous streak?"
"Exactly, Sora has more mischievous ideas than anyone. He's always mischievously dancing on his sisters' boundaries of embarrassment."
"So, what 'play' are you planning this time?"
On the street, the voices of the three siblings were particularly loud. Because it was late at night and there were few people around, they chatted freely, with Ya Xiang and Rika teasing Hoshino Sora relentlessly.
Soon, the three returned to the villa.
Then, Ya Xiang and Rika understood what mischievous trick Hoshino Sora had up his sleeve. They initially wanted to refuse, but they couldn't resist his persistent pleas, plus it was the last night's farewell buff.
So they still uttered that incredibly embarrassing address.
"Gege, my dear Gege~"
"Gege, I love you the most, Gege~"
How could Hoshino Sora possibly restrain himself in such a situation?
Regarding this battle, Thor only knew that Ya Xiang and Rika were so exhausted the next day that they couldn't straighten their backs.
As for Hoshino Sora.
He had already returned to Far Moon Academy. Rows of school buses were neatly arranged on the large sports field, surrounded by a dense crowd of students. They gathered in groups of three or five, either discussing food or sharing their summer vacation experiences, the atmosphere lively and bustling.
"Look, it's Hoshino Sora!"
Someone shouted, and the conversations on the plaza naturally paused for a moment. Everyone's gaze simultaneously turned towards Hoshino Sora, who had just entered through the entrance.
Such presence!
It was unbelievable!
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