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Chapter 73 "Goro Inokashira" Mood

Next, Konoe Suzuka interpreted the concept of 'big stomach king'.

It's not as exaggerated as those eating and broadcasting or UP hosts on the Internet in 2020, but compared to ordinary people, her appetite is still quite amazing.

Not only did I eat up the grilled mackerel set meal that made Higashinoji feel full after just looking at it, but I also ordered a few side dishes and two bowls of rice afterwards.

Higashino still remembers that she turned her head cautiously, looked at herself with big watery eyes and asked, "Higashi-san, can I have another bowl?"

It's no wonder Takahashi Yumi said that all her nutrition has grown in the right place, and she shouldn't be fat if she eats this way!

Higashinoji was not that stingy, he nodded with a smile, and was also curious about how much she could eat.

After all, the dishes in this restaurant are actually quite cheap.

Although the amount of Konoe Lianghua seems a bit large, it is not that expensive. She ate about one or two thousand yen alone.

Of course, this time, Higashinoji didn't come to see Konoe Lianghua's performance.

He traded the salt-grilled mackerel in the bowl for some of Fujiwara Aoi's grilled meat, and for some pieces of cod from Takahashi Yumi's boiled fish set meal.

After all, these girls all knew that Higashino Division came here to collect materials, so no one said anything.

“delicious”

After taking a sip of the rich-flavored mushroom miso soup, Takahashi Yumi showed a comfortable expression on her face.

It was delicious indeed.

Even Higashinoji, who has always been picky about the taste, nodded secretly.

The salt-grilled mackerel is cooked well. The fish is browned and crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside. It tastes salty with sea salt in your mouth.

Then squeeze the lime juice and wrap it with a little radish puree. The spicy sweetness of the white radish and the sour taste of the lime juice combine to make the fish in your mouth full of layers.

The most important thing is that the food here does not have the unique fireworks of a big restaurant, but is very ordinary and feels like a family close to people.

The so-called 'taste of home' is probably the case.

Higashino Division couldn't help feeling a little satisfied.

Is Inokashira Goro in "The Lonely Gourmet" also in this state of mind every time he enjoys delicious food in such a small street shop?

Because the things here are really good, whether it is the food or the talkative chef, it gives people a pleasant feeling.

I am still very grateful to Konoe Lianghua, and Higashino feels that he has captured the inspiration for "The Lonely Gourmet".

Just as Higashinoji was still moving his chopsticks at the grilled mackerel on the plate, Konoe Lianghua's cell phone rang suddenly.

She glanced at the phone screen, and then the expression on her face changed suddenly.

Some flustered, some stunned.

Sensing the change in her expression, Higashino couldn't help but glance at her sideways, and then saw her standing up in a panic:

"Excuse me, I'm going out to answer the phone."

Her movements were fast, as if someone was chasing her with a knife behind her.

After leaving these words, Konoe Lianghua trotted out of the restaurant while clutching his phone.

"It's Lianghua's brother calling her again, right? That bastard!"

Higashino Division did not ask, Takahashi Yumi on the other side had already put down her chopsticks angrily.

"" Fujiwara Aoi, who has always been calm, didn't speak, but kept silent, obviously thinking of something unpleasant.

Higashino still didn't speak.

Just as Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi respected their family's situation and didn't talk too much, Higashinoji didn't suddenly ask about Konoe Suzuka.

After all, every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite.

After a while, Konoe Lianghua walked in from the outside, his face obviously became more reluctant.

"Are you okay? Suzuka?" Yumi Takahashi asked with concern.

"Ah, it's okay." Konoe Lianghua waved his hands a little at a loss, and then forced a smile: "Well, I'm sorry, I guess I have to go home early. Or, Mr. Higashino, let me treat you?"

She looked at Higashinoji, stammering: "I eat more."

"It's okay, I've agreed to treat you, and I'd like to thank Konoe-san." Higashino waved his hand with a smile: "My new manga already has a creative context. If I have to say it, I'll take advantage of it."

After saying this, Higashinoji said again: "I will never refuse if Konoe needs my help."

""Seeing Higashinoji's attitude, Konoe Lianghua opened his mouth, feeling inexplicably moved.

But she didn't say anything in the end, bowed to Higashinoji and Fujiwara Aoi, and left after apologizing.

The next thing is simple.

In the small shop, there was only the voice of Higashino Si laughing and chatting with the chef of the small shop, mainly discussing how to make these delicious dishes.

After a while, the three of Dongyesi finished their food and left the restaurant.

Before taking two steps, Takahashi Yumi, who had been holding back all this time, finally couldn't help it: "Mr. Higashino, why didn't you ask anything just now?"

That's right, in the situation just now, everyone should be able to see clearly that something is wrong.

If the boys and girls in the class would have pestered him long ago to ask questions.

But Higashinoji kept talking to the store manager with a smile, without mentioning Konoe Lianghua.

"It's not that I don't ask anything." Higashino waved his hand, and asked Takahashi Yumi: "In that case, if I ask more, the only person who feels uncomfortable is Konoe."

He breathed out, and smiled quite calmly: "No one likes others to ask about their shortcomings, nor would they like to be exposed by others, right?"

"If Konoe wants to tell me, then I'll listen. I won't force her to say things she doesn't want to say. This is the most basic respect."

"Uh"

Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara looked at each other, but they didn't know what to say for a while.

Indeed, as Higashinoji said, even if Konoe Suzuka's difficulties were told at the time, Konoe Suzuka's discomfort was just Konoe Suzuka in the end.

So he didn't ask, and there was no need to ask.

When Konoe Lianghua wanted to say something, she would always say it.

"It's quite late today, do you need me to see you off?" Dongyesi asked.

"No need, Takahashi's and I are neighbors. She is next door to me. It's fine for me to go home with her."

"That's good."

Since this is the case, Dong Yesi did not hesitate, and after nodding in reply, he turned around and was about to leave.

But the voice still came from behind.

It was Aoi Fujiwara's voice.

"Although it's a bit late to say, I still want to thank Higashino-san for your hospitality today."

Regarding this, Higashino just laughed twice, waved at them, and left quickly.

Seeing Higashino's leaving back, Takahashi Yumi, who was carrying a sword bag, murmured to herself: "He really doesn't ask anything, and there is a shorty, don't you usually call him by Higashino Higashino? Why did you change your name all of a sudden?"

She turned her head to look at Fujiwara Aoi.

Hearing what her buddy said, Fujiwara Aoi blushed, and then muttered unhappily: "It's just polite! Polite! And"

She turned her head in a daze, looked at the people coming and going, and muttered softly: "It's true that he feels very different to people, and it's quite comfortable to get along with."

I feel different from those frivolous male students of the same age.

(End of this chapter)