My daily life with the Shiina sisters

The next morning, Shiina Mahiru got up early and patted her cheeks with the cool water from the faucet while washing.

Before entering the kitchen, she thought about the ingredients that she had asked the chef to prepare last night. She wondered if they would be a little bland during the day. What if the Imagawa couple preferred miso soup?

Isshiki Suzune, female, 25 years old, from Kyoto, graduated from Totsuki Saryo Culinary School.

The biggest blessing is that she was able to graduate successfully from Totsuki. As for the regret, it is that she failed to become one of the top ten students in Totsuki. However, she is quite open-minded. After all, if she became one of the top ten students, wouldn't she feel regretful if she was not the first?

But now she didn't have time to think about these messy things. The girl in front of her, who seemed very lucky to her, was confirming with her the Imagawa couple's food preferences, although she had been asked about this question last night.

Anyway, after the two chatted for a while, Ise Lingyin watched the girl first simply familiarize herself with the place that was a bit unfamiliar to her, and then she began to operate the various kitchen utensils in the kitchen very skillfully.

Although the girl's cooking steps were acceptable, they seemed a little immature for someone like her who had received professional training.

So she gently reminded the girl of some steps that could be improved, and then ignored her.

After the girl found me last night, I reported the matter to Mrs. Imagawa. Although my behavior might not be very good for the girl, there was nothing I could do because my job was to be responsible for the three meals a day of the Imagawa family. Without permission, she could not let others do it for her.

……

After finishing breakfast, Mahiru glanced at the still somewhat empty restaurant and went to wake up Imagawa Kaede who was still sleeping. When she returned to the kitchen, the main dishes had already been brought to the dining table by Isshiki Suzune who had ordered the servants.

Of course Mahiru looked in the direction of Isshiki Suzune's finger, only to find that the porridge she chose to cook in the end was left where it was originally.

Isse Suzune could naturally guess the reason why this girl, who she thought was a bit lucky, did all this. She was just doing it out of convenience. She actually felt that if this girl carried the dishes one by one by herself, it would seem a bit too much.

Mahiru smiled and nodded at Isshiki Suzune's kindness. She knew that the more you do, the more mistakes you make. However, this opportunity was rare and it was not common for four people to eat together.

She didn't quite understand why she suddenly wanted to do this. Maybe she felt sorry for what happened last time? Or maybe she simply wanted to improve her relationship with the Imagawa couple because of him?

But at this moment, she was a little worried. What if what she made didn't suit Uncle Imagawa and Aunt Imagawa's taste? What if her unnecessary actions made them feel annoyed?

"Mahiru, Mahiru."

"So it's here, is there anything else?"

A familiar voice came over, and Shiina Mahiru felt inexplicably relieved.

"What are you thinking about? Why do you look a little dazed?" Imagawa Kaede waved his hand in front of Mahiru's eyes.

"It's okay. There's still some porridge."

"Well, what time did you get up in the morning? Let me bring it over. Ahem... it will at least make me look like an early riser."

She laughed as she watched him snatch the gloves from her hand and pick up the casserole on the stove.

"How can you be like this? I've been busy all morning."

"It's better to get up in time than to get up early. Okay, hurry over there, Kasan and the others are already at the dining table."

When the two of them arrived at the restaurant, they heard Imagawa Yoshiki say, "Mikiko, am I not looking a little less dignified? Would it be better if I used a newspaper to pretend?"

But Imagawa Mikiko smiled and said, "Come on, why don't you go back and tie a tie."

At this time, Imagawa Kaede, who had just entered the restaurant, put down his porridge and took over the conversation: "Forget it, no one in the Imagawa family likes to read newspapers. Kasan also said that when he first met grandpa, grandpa held the newspaper upside down."

"I never said that. Next time, let your grandfather teach you the way of the sword. Come on, Mahiru, come and sit down. Let him eat while standing."

"Kasan, I'm biased, but Mahiru has indeed worked hard."

The table used by the Imagawa family for daily meals was not a long table that looked particularly grand, and Imagawa Yoshikiyoshi did not have the habit of sitting in the seat of honor.

According to the previous sitting arrangement, Imagawa Kaede sat next to Imagawa Yoshikiyo, while Imagawa Mikiko sat opposite to Imagawa Yoshikiyo. According to Imagawa Kaede's thinking, this sitting arrangement was probably to make it easier for Imagawa Mikiko to criticize Imagawa Yoshikiyo.

But today, the Imagawa couple sat together, leaving seats opposite him and Mahiru.

It is worth mentioning that the Imagawa family does not seem to have any male chauvinism at ordinary times. However, when there are outsiders at the dinner party, Imagawa Yoshikiyoshi will still sit in the main seat, but the table used at that time is not this small one.

The conversation at the dinner table was quite pleasant, mostly about interesting things encountered in daily life. Probably in return for what Imagawa Kaede had said before, Imagawa Yoshikiyoshi expressed some fatherly concern to Imagawa Kaede.

"I heard that you've been working on some novels, comics, or something like that recently?"

"um, yes."

"Just for fun?"

"Not really. I looked into it before and found that my family is quite weak in these industries."

"Well, it's good to practice, but this kind of entertainment is still a little weak compared to real industry."

"Yes, that's my idea. The entertainment industry is indeed a bit illusory under special circumstances. My main consideration is to establish a firm foothold in the real industry."

“That’s good to know.”

"However, according to my thinking, our family's investment in this area is not actually that big, so even if it fails, it doesn't really matter. However, the prospects for this type of industry are still very good. For example, light novels and animations related to the two-dimensional industry are still quite influential abroad."

"Well, don't forget to call me if you encounter any problems. If you don't take advantage of the opportunity, no one will think you are noble. That's stupid."

"Okay, don't worry about that. I don't have that kind of psychological burden."

"Uh... I'm not just saying this to you. If Mahiru encounters any problems, she can just call us directly." As if he was thinking of someone who called him one morning, Imagawa Yoshiki lost the desire to talk to him.

This idiot guy called me most likely because he thought that if he called his mother, the result might not be good, so he pushed himself to take the blame. Thinking of the scene of being scolded by his wife that morning, Imagawa Yoshikiyoshi couldn't help but sigh.

They chatted for a while, and Imagawa Kaede suddenly said, "During the winter vacation, can Mahiru go back with us?"

Imagawa Yoshiki looked at his wife. Imagawa Mikiko thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Of course, as long as Mahiru is willing."

Hearing this, several people looked at Shiina Mahiru. Mahiru came back to her senses from being shocked by Imagawa Kaede's words, and immediately nodded in agreement. As for her parents, Mahiru didn't think they would refuse.

But after saying it, she felt a little nervous, wondering if this was a little unreserved.

Of course, no one thought so except herself.

……

Little easter egg:

"Kasan, didn't you ask me not to practice kendo before?"

"It's different. Come with me." With that, Imagawa Mikiko took him to the bedroom.

Then he took a samurai sword from the shelf nearby and handed it to Imagawa Kaede.

"open to take a look."

Upon hearing this, Imagawa Kaede obediently drew out his blade.

"do you know it?"

He had no choice but to observe it carefully. The blade was well maintained and sharpened. It looked very intimidating with its cold and shining light.

The original owner started practicing swordsmanship at the age of five. Although his learning was average, he still had a lot of relevant knowledge.

"From the Changchuan faction, the knife skills are from Guangzong..."

"Can't remember the name?"

Upon hearing this, Imagawa Kaede scratched his head embarrassedly.

Mrs. Imagawa stroked her forehead and said helplessly, "Chokudaikiri Mitsumune, you should know this, right?"

"Uh... didn't they say this knife was lost before? In the museum..."

"The one in the museum is of course a fake. Do you believe me if I just find a blackened sword from the Nagashune school and say it's from Chokudaikiri Mitsunari? Can I just throw away something from my Mito family whenever I want?"

Upon hearing this, Imagawa Kaede didn't worry too much about it. In his world, this knife was found again at the request of a group of game players. Now the Imagawa family is still fine, and Imagawa Kaede won't worry about the strange timeline.

However, after knowing that it was a famous sword, Imagawa Kaede became unable to let it go. It is said that when Date Masamune used this sword to chop down a disobedient retainer, he cut the person's head and the candlesticks on the path in half with one stroke.

"Then now is..."

"When you go back this time, it will be time for you to enter the primogeniture stage. Take it and Ryumaru with you then."

"You mean you gave it to me?" Imagawa asked with some surprise.

"Humph, you have a nice thought." However, Mrs. Imagawa changed the subject and said, "But if they don't ask for it, don't rush to pay it back."

"Yeah, yeah, thank you, Kasan."

"Come on, go back and practice your swordsmanship well."

"Okay, okay." Imagawa agreed quickly.

"Don't be so playful and practice hard. It's not a good time for Mahiru to go back with us this time."

Hearing this, Imagawa Kaede perked up, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, but I'm afraid some people will object." Imagawa Mikiko laughed when she said this: "When the time comes, if you don't like someone, use this candlestick to kill Mitsune..."

"I remember that this sword didn't belong to Oda Nobunaga in the beginning?"

"Is his Oda clan still around?"

"True, but wouldn't it be better to use Ryumaru?"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Imagawa glanced at him and said, "Who knows what the situation is with Long Wan? If it breaks, it will be a joke to outsiders."

"Then this sword will be called Ankiri Mitsumon from now on."

In response, Mrs. Imagawa just silently took the knife back from Imagawa Kaede's hand, and then uttered a word lightly:

"roll!"

(3k is so tiring.)