【Food Halberd Creation Tower】Winter Fog

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Xinghei couldn't express how he felt when boarding the "Tsukikage" train again after a few years.In the past few days, the memories of high school are always far away from him, especially when he sees the fresh faces of the young Yuanyue students, he is occasionally dominated by a sense of alienation.

Why, I actually think about this too, Xingping laughed at himself.

In the process of galloping all the way north, the indoor heating could not kill the clean and pervasive cold air. After finishing the preparations for the upgrade exam, Xing Ping was bored in the carriage, swiping his mobile phone to kill time.On the contrary, Takmi is much busier than him. He has always been very popular. When the student Yuanyue on the same train found him, he came to ask questions and ask him to answer questions.

Hearing the chattering sound from the next room, Xingping was inexplicably irritable, so he got up and pushed the door out, and shouted to the crowd: "Okay, you can ask me if you have any questions, let your senior Takmi rest .”

Compared with Takmi, who is often active in the outstanding OB section of Yuanyue Daily, active high school students are much unfamiliar with Xingping, and they only stay at the "legendary" level of cognition for him, and they are at a loss for a while.

Takumi was also taken aback, and called Xinghei suspiciously, thinking that the other party was throwing a child's temper due to low popularity, secretly smiled inwardly, and then said softly to the little girls: "Sorry, I really do I'm a little tired, if you still have questions, you can find Xingping, he is also one of the top ten in the 92nd batch. I wish you all a smooth preparation for the exam."

In this way, Xinghei and Takumi exchanged positions tacitly, and watched the other party go back to the lounge, "Okay, do you have any questions?"

After arriving on Rebun Island, it was unfortunate that the mountain was blocked by heavy snow. Xinghei and Takmi were trapped in the Yuanyue facility, and their previous plan to climb Rebun Mountain together had to be postponed.

In this way, the promotion exam was held as scheduled in bad weather.

As Hayama had expected before, the examinees who were assigned to the Kohei Takomi examiner team were miserable.It was not easy to find some clues from examiner Xinghei's rambling exam questions, and the dishes he racked his brains made the strict examiner Takomi pick three deficiencies in a row.

"After the improvement, I will re-evaluate for you. There is still time, don't give up." The hard standard will not be lowered, but Takmi will still encourage students and tell them that there is a chance to pass.

After answering questions before, Xingping mingled with a few students, giving people a more approachable feeling. A few girls thought he would let the water out a little, so they went to Xingping to try it. Unexpectedly, Xingping said it was delicious three times. Then he sent people back to the house and sent them back to the cooking table.

"Senior, didn't you say it was delicious! Why didn't you pass us?" A student couldn't accept the result and asked loudly.

"Although it's delicious, it's far from being qualified." Xingping tilted his head and glanced in the direction of Takmi, "You senior Takmi will be angry if you let the water go. Both of us are very strict in cooking. Yes. Alright, let’s recall carefully whether there are any mistakes in the steps, time is running out.”

This scene was caught by Takomi, who snorted softly and sighed that Xingping was still reliable today, and continued to try the dishes of the next group.

The upgrade exam came to a successful conclusion, and the exam results were very gratifying. Xingping, Takmi and the candidates all breathed a sigh of relief.At the dinner organized by Yuanyue, they accidentally met Nakiri Erina again. As a trainee commander, she delivered a congratulatory speech at the graduation ceremony. The students present were encouraged and cheered.

The figure on the stage coincided with the girl who led the rebel army when the alliance was eating halberds. The most trustworthy partner was always standing beside him. Xingping looked at the dark crowd in front of him and smiled.

In the middle of the dinner party, Xingping blocked a glass of wine for Takmi. The world of drinking and drinking was not suitable for them, so he had to secretly drag people to the terrace to get some air.This kind of situation seems to be suitable for lighting a cigarette, Xingping thought in a strange way, but unfortunately he doesn't smoke.Takomi complained about Xinghei's sudden madness, and his wrist hurt a little, and he wanted to say something to him, but fell silent again facing the back.

The snow had stopped, and the night sky was covered with stars, but at this moment, a piece of silence happened to be left for the two of them.

Xing Ping was taken aback, turned around and asked casually: "If the weather is fine, do you want to climb Mount Liwen tomorrow?"

This man's thoughts are always jumping like this, Takumi sighed, looked away and hummed in agreement.

"Ah Takumi, your face is so red!" Xinghei suddenly noticed something strange, and put the back of his hand against Takumi's cheek.

"That's because it's too hot inside." Takomi was not as easily startled as he was in high school, and just moved Xinghei's hand away.

"But your hands are super cold." Breathing out white breath, Xingping immediately shifted his focus, grabbed his partner's cold fingers with his backhand, and wrapped them tightly with his warm palm.

This made Takumi's face burn even more, and he shyly broke away from Xingping, feeling very confused.

Xing Ping stopped talking for a long time, and went to Takmi's side to coax a few words, and then went back to the venue.

The next day, the two followed the guide into the mountain and climbed Mount Liwen as planned. Xingping kept a regular distance and did not mention what happened last night, which made Takmi heave a sigh of relief.

Mountaineering and being close to nature are also refreshing, and the tiredness and boredom accumulated after several days of work seem to be swept away.Takmi breathed in the fresh air in the mountains and forests, followed the guide and listened to him talk about the flora and fauna inhabiting Rebun Island and the whaling history of the old islanders, and would ask questions from time to time about the points of interest.When he raised his head, Xingping, who was walking in front, just turned around and stood on the top waving to them.

The highest peak is less than 500 meters above sea level. To be honest, there is no such condescending feeling.But standing on the commanding heights of the northernmost island in Japan, the psychological "tall" has brought enough satisfaction.Takmi watched from a distance, the breeze parted the fine bangs on his forehead, and he had a panoramic view of the blue sky in front of him.

Kind of incredible.

Standing next to him was Xingping. A month and a half ago, he was so far away that he couldn't touch the edge, but now he is so alive that he seems to be within reach.Takumi stretched out his hand, but he took it back when he was about to touch Yukino.

Xingping had contacted someone in advance, and with Yuanyue's relationship, they spent the night in a cabin on the side of the mountain.Xingping offered to watch the night, but Takumi let him go.He didn't recognize the pillow a little bit, and couldn't fall asleep on the unfamiliar wooden bed. Fortunately, there was a signal here, so he simply checked his phone for a while.

After replying to Isami's message, Takmi casually posted a location and mixed up a post, but Xingping praised him in seconds.He stared blankly for a while, then pulled down his finger to refresh, and as expected, Tiao Xingping's new post was refreshed, and by coincidence, he also liked it.

In the morning Kohei wakes up Takumi to watch the sunrise.The sight was somewhat obscured by the haze and mist, and the smoke rising from the extinguished bonfire made the outline of Churi look hazy, but Takmi enjoyed watching it very much and felt that the trip was worthwhile.

The morning light just passed each other's faces, and they said good morning to each other under the dewy sky.

****

After returning to the Yuanyue stronghold in Hokkaido, Takumi's life was a bit lazy, and later generations tended to think about things when he was free, and some emotional changes that he deliberately avoided tortured him.

Will Xing Pingchuang really like me? Recalling the bits and pieces of these days, the question that he had imagined countless times came to his mind again.

He really didn't dare to think about it.

Is it because of the distant moon? Takumi looked out the window at the heavy snow blown by the cold wind, his brain was as blank and fuzzy as the scene in his vision.After coming to Hokkaido, Xingping became more and more intimate with him, and the tacit understanding between the two of them became more and more obvious.Takomi knows that Xinghei regards himself as a close friend, and that this is just an ordinary and "normal" same-sex relationship, but he cannot refuse, and even shamefully lusts after him. At this moment, he is finally able to look directly into his heart and bravely Sure - Takumi Aldini likes Soma Kohei.

The fetters they have been implicated since they met, the inevitable separation in the passage of time, the intensified intimacy after the reunion, fermented into the supreme wine, rolling in Takmi's chest, as if it could swallow everything, overflowing the tower Kemi's body made him intoxicated and completely suffocated.

No way... Reason tells me that this is wrong, but the demon turned into emotion is roaring in Takumi's ear, why don't you say it, why don't you tell Xinghei, why don't you confirm with him.

Let's avoid Xinghei recently, Takomi really can't accept such an impure self.

He pressed his chest and tightened the scarf. The cashmere texture was soft and warm, reflecting the coldness of his fingers.Turning around and walking into the room, it was still early, it was rare for him not to think about work, he just wanted to make a cup of coffee and be alone for a while.

I was really afraid that something would happen, as soon as Takumi entered the room, he saw Xinghei sitting at the table, with his chin resting on his hands, waiting there with a solemn expression, and there was a dish on the table in front of him.

This is……

Before Takumi could speak, Xingping raised his head, met his doubtful and shaken eyes, got up and said, "Takmi, you came just in time. I want you to try this dish for me."

That was the gaze and tone of a professional cook, and Takumi couldn't refuse.

Takumi, who had just made up his mind to avoid Xinghei, uttered a good word with trembling lips as soon as his inner defense line collapsed.

Takumi took a deep breath without any trace, trying to make himself look normal, and never let Xinghei notice that he was in a state of confusion. He tried his best to focus on cooking, walked to the chair where Xingping was sitting just now, and sat down. Can feel the residual heat on the cushion.

The professionalism of the cook made Takmi calm down quickly. He always attaches great importance to every tasting. Xingping puts on this posture, it must be a very important dish... Is it considered to be invited to help with the tasting? What about his trust in himself, Takumi couldn't help but wonder.

What kind of cuisine will it be, Takumi can't help but look forward to it.

All the answers were revealed the moment he lifted the lid of the dinner plate.

"Why, why? You, what do you mean?" Takmi's voice trembled in his ears, his throat tightened, his Adam's apple slid up and down, his chest was blocked by something, he stared straight at the plate, eyes full unbelievable.

——Japanese and Western half-moon beef.

A month ago, Takomi showed the dishes on TrattoriaAldini and Xinghei's Shiji.

He was sure that he couldn't judge wrongly. On the left was Piedmont raw beef with black truffle and green pepper seeds, and on the right was Kobe beef with seaweed yellow mustard sauce. Even the presentation was as it was in memory.

"Answer me! Quick! Kohei! Answer me!"

Takmi trembled all over, his shoulders shrugged uncontrollably, and his image was completely lost. He stood up and looked at his friend to question him.He guessed that his expression must be very ugly now, but his heart was twisted into a ball, and he hated why Xingping would stimulate himself again when he was in such pain.

Putting his firm and powerful palms on Takumi's shoulders, Xinghei stopped his trembling, and just said lightly: "Please help me try it, Takmi? The answer is all in the cooking."

"I'm sorry, I lost my temper." Takmi was defeated, and he was the last thing he could do with this man.Tasting will continue. Whether it is out of professionalism, inner confusion or a little fantasy, Takmi has to face this dish directly. He pulls the chair and sits down, picks up the knife and fork placed by the plate and prepares to start tasting .

The raw Piedmontese beef is the first to be eaten in the left half of the month, and the gravy is rushed into the mouth like a tide against the root of the teeth, sending it to the right temperature.The sauce wraps the surface of the beef and blends with the tongue, inviting the taste buds to dance an elegant waltz, played by black truffle and green pepper.Taste the right half again, Kobe beef with seaweed yellow wasabi set off a burst of fresh sea breeze, the fine frost highlights the most supreme taste of beef, as if you can see Yamato's figure swaying to the sound of shamisen.

Turbulent, frenzied.

Introverted, Pentium.

- One bite is enough.

The knife and fork had been tightly gripped for a long time and then loosened in an instant. Takumi buried his head and did not look at it, the corners of his eyes were already reddened by the swirling liquid.It took him a long time to try his best to restrain the emotion that made him suffocate, and finally asked Xingping, who had been waiting patiently, a complete sentence, "...what exactly does this mean?"

"Didn't you realize Takumi yourself? The same emotion was in the cooking you made that time." Xinghei paused at this point, lamenting that Takumi couldn't imagine how violent his heart was beating at the moment.

Feelings? When Takomi heard these two words, his tears finally got out of control, and he burst out completely, crying in front of Xinghei Chuangzhen, the man he loved.

"Since that time, to be honest, I've been very troubled. You know, I've always been insensitive to feelings," Xingping was obviously a little at a loss, and hurriedly found a box of tissues to pass it to Takmi, trying to express his heart, "but I know that Takumi is serious about my feelings! So I have thought about my feelings for you and you very seriously."

It is still useless to have a tissue in hand, and he is not a child. Takmi feels that it is not good for such a big man to cry like this, but his body is always more honest than his reason, and he cannot resist the self buried in the deepest part.

"The cooking this time is my answer, and it's serious."

Xingping didn't care about it, and pulled his Takmi ring into his arms, and then used another serious and laborious explanation.He was afraid that Takumi would not understand him, that Takumi would not be able to accept it, and he was so nervous that he bit his tongue. In the end, he couldn't stand it anymore, so he had to hug him tightly and choose to use this most primitive way to convey.

It's about a feeling of giving everything for each other.

The secret hidden in the cooking revealed its purest form after the mist formed by the two people's repeated misses cleared up.

This is where Takmi's unknowing sense of disobedience is broken - facing Xinghei in Trattoria Aldini, he actually melts everything into the plate, including the long-hidden but extremely hot love.

He still can't let Xingping go!

Sticking to Xinghei's chest to digest these, there were rhythmic pats on his back, and Takumi gradually calmed down listening to Xinghei's vaguely rapid heartbeat.This made Xingping heave a sigh of relief, he kept his hands on, continued to calm Takmi's emotions, and slowly spoke about an experience that Takmi didn't know.

"In fact, I didn't leave Italy directly after I left Trattoria Aldini. After knowing your feelings, I felt that I could no longer escape. I went to RistoranteF to find Senior Suwon. She is also in Italy. She should know something about you, so I wanted to find out. have a look."

Takomi gently pushed Xinghei away, gestured to show that he was fine now, took two paper towels to dry the corners of his eyes, sat quietly on the chair and listened to Xinghei's words, but his eyes were still embarrassed to look directly at Xinghei.

Xinghei continued, "She told me that you were invited to study with her after graduation, and later recommended you to go to the three-star Michelin in Rome, where you showed the cuisine you conceived in Yuanyue, and also told you that you were rejected at the beginning. thing."

Hearing this, Takomi knew what Chef Mizuhara had revealed to Xinghei.Italian cuisine has a unique pride, and its adherence to tradition is almost deep-rooted to some extent.Possessing oriental blood and growing up in Yuanyue, Takomi's cuisine has been engraved with a part of Japanese imprint. Under the influence of the "Generation of Jade" competing, his understanding of ingredients and cooking innovation have also become a habit——however This "new" was not accepted by the Italian gastronomy at first.When Takomi first came to prominence, there was a dark time when he was criticized and frozen. Other Italian chefs denied his approach, and even diners joked that his approach "insulted" his grandmother.

"Later, I heard Senior Suwon say...that you didn't give up."

Takmi has always been unwilling to admit defeat, let alone accepting that others make light judgments before tasting the dishes. He is always full of confidence in his cooking, but he begs again and again without being humble or humble: "Please taste this dish first, and then judge it. I, whether there is value! '

"It was only later that you were gradually recognized and became famous in the culinary world." Xingping was a little excited when he said this, and paused several times. "To be honest, I was really surprised. It turned out that something like this happened. Touched!"

As long as this history is carefully explored, it is not a secret in the industry. Some magazines have even praised Takmi's persistence and used it as an inspirational model.Takomi followed Xinghei's words to recall the past, and was quite surprised. He felt that this was what he should do, so he burst out laughing and said that he didn't expect Xinghei to soften your heart so easily.

Unexpectedly, Xingping said without hesitation: "I will be soft-hearted towards Takomi! Later, you gave up Samsung's retention and decided to inherit your restaurant. At first, I just thought, 'It's really Takomi, so I have my own ideas'. Later, It is only through field trips and meals that I feel your persistence and the implementation of the public's ideas. Do you know how happy I was when I learned that you came to Yuanyue and we can teach together? Do you know that your cooking is forever to me It's a surprise, how dazzling you are when you stand in front of the cooking table and cook seriously? You are also very nice when you live together...Takomi! I really like you!" Xinghei was still a little incoherent before. Immediately afterwards, I became excited and said everything I thought in my heart.

As if being pierced by an arrow, the unspeakable pain and shame exploded, Takumi couldn't help but blushed in embarrassment.He held back for a long time, and said, "Idiot."

As a matter of course, Takumi was hugged into Xinghei's arms again.

It turned out that he couldn't hide from him at all.

Takumi held back tears, and said vaguely: "Confessions...it should be up to me. Obviously...I fell in love with you first. Do you know that I have been in love since high school? Like you? Do you know that I once wanted to confess my heart to you at the graduation ceremony? Do you know how painful it is for me to struggle with myself during this time?"

The emotional bomb that had been accumulated for a long time was completely detonated, and the tears were uncontrollable, like a tide of sympathy, and Takumi wetted Xinghei's chest that had just been dry for a long time, and finally said that sentence like a bewildered man.

"like."

"I like you, Yukihira."

"I like you, Yukihira."

"I like you."

"I like you."

Takmi kept talking, Xinghei felt the loved one in his arms trembling like a young animal, sobbing and pleading, but instead became shy.He hugged Takmi tighter, and advised him to stop talking, "I know. I like you too, Takmi. I know, okay. Your voice is hoarse from crying, please stop for a while? Good boy , Takumi... well, I like you too..."

Can't stop, the affection accumulated for several years is so easy to say.

Xing Ping Chuangzhen gently rubbed Takumi's head, and answered all of them gently.He really felt how deep Takumi's feelings for him were, and he was extremely grateful that he took the first step to positively treat the relationship between the two of them, otherwise who knows how long Takumi would hold back these things.Thinking of this, Xingping's heart almost melted.

"Takomi, be good, don't talk anymore. If you keep talking like this, I won't be able to bear it..."

He actually doesn't know what he can't help doing to his takomi, but the love//desire in his heart has been completely aroused.