Chapter 456 - She Looked Even More Lively

I thought it was a high-cla.s.s French restaurant, but it turned out that this place was serving rather unusual Chinese cuisine. The first item, pork feet, was quite tasty but Eating pork feet with a knife and fork somehow feels a bit strange to me.

If this was going to be a full course of Chinese cuisines, would the next meal brought to us be salad?

[This feels like a full

course, isnt it?]

[Yes, it does. There were no amuse-bouches, and they started with hors doeuvres, so I guess the next meal served would be salad?]

(T/N: Amuse-bouche is a small complimentary appetizer. A mouth amuser.)

[Aoi-senpai, whats amuse-bouche?]

[Lets see. I guess its like the tsukidas.h.i.+ in pubs.]

[I havent even experienced going inside a pub though.]

In comparison to Aoi-chans familiarity with the subject, Hina-chan and I were noticeably lacking in knowledge. Or rather, Im glad that Im sitting on the same table as Aoi-chan.

Right at that moment, a colorful salad was brought to us, to which we ate as we continued our conversation.

[Hina-chan, tsukidas.h.i.+s are dishes that can be eaten in a single bite, and are usually served before you ordered.]

[Heehhh~~ As expected of Kaito-senpai, you have the knowledge of the adult world~~!]

[No, I dont know much about it either Aoi-chan, after the salad would be soup, right?]

[Yes, if its the usual French restaurant, that would be the case. Theres a chance that bread might also be served first. After that, it depends whether the plat is poisson or viande, or perhaps, even both. If its just one of them, I think granit will come out next.]

[Sorry, I have no idea what you were saying.]

Just from what Aoi-chan said, I found about four words I didnt know. Hmmm. Eating full course meals feels kind of difficult and intimidating.

[The word plat refers to the main dish. Most of the time, its categorized between poisson fish dishes and viande meat dishes. However, this varies a lot from restaurant to restaurant. If the main dish is raw though, it may be categorized as an entre instead. And then, granit is a palate-cleansing semi-frozen dessert. Depending on how many plat they serve, the timing of order may change.]

[I- I see..]

[However, since this restaurant is Chinese style, it may be that instead of bread, they would serve dim sum shumai. Theres a chance that a dish like that would be served next. If thats the case, no granit may be served.]

[A- Aoi-chan, thats amazing Do you often eat full course meals?]

As I continued to ask questions to Aoi-chan, who carefully explained things the answer came back from a different person.

[Aoi-senpai is the n.o.ble lady of the Kusunoki group after all~~]

[Hey, Hina-chan]

[Kusunoki group You mean that company whose advertis.e.m.e.nts often appear on TV and other stuff?]

[Its just a slightly big company.]

No, no, even I know the name of the Kusunoki group. Its one of the biggest companies in j.a.pan, with a wide range of businesses including cosmetics, clothing and even IT.

For Aoi-chan to be the n.o.ble lady of that company The idea never really occurred to me even if they share the same surname.

[Arent you the granddaughter of a congressman, Hina-chan?]

[Really!?]

[W- Well~~ A- Ahaha]

Aoi-san is the n.o.ble lady of a big company. Hina-chan is the granddaughter of a politician Theyre totally ladies of the higher society.

[Heehhh You both are amazing. My father is a normal salaryman, so Im kind of surprised.]

[Even if you say it like that, isnt Kaito-san more amazing than us?]

[Eh?]

[I mean, your girlfriend is the president of the worlds largest company. Shes a real royalty Although this is a different world, your level is completely different from ours.]

[Mnnhh, if you say it like that Indeed.]

Kuro is the richest person in the world, Isis-san is a really wealthy person with a vast amount of properties in the Demon Realm, Lilia-san is the little sister of the King, Sieg-san is the daughter of a former Court Mage, and Alice is the head of the worlds largest intelligence organization. Unnn, my lovers were also ladies of the higher society.

[Speaking of which, Kaito-senpais reaction Dont you think that you were quite nonchalant when you heard about our backgrounds? Doesnt that attract your attention?]

[H- Hmmm. I guess not Just as Aoi-chan said, maybe the people around me are so amazing that I have become numb And well, regardless of who your family is, it doesnt change that you two are my cute kouhais.]

[ [ . ] ]

When they heard what I said, they stared at me with some interest before they chuckled.

[I really like that part of you, Kaito-senpai.]

[Well, Ive known Kaito-san for a long time, so I know you would say something like that.]

[Eh? What do you mean youve known each other for a long time? Hasnt it only been about half a year?]

[Unfortunately, Ive known Kaito-san for four and a half years.]

[Eeeeehhh!? W- What do you mean?]

The four years that Aoi-chan says she knew of me is about the time when were playing together in the game as Ciel and Hibis, so its no wonder that Hina-chan doesnt know about it.

But indeed, if you convert the time we spent in the game to four years, Aoi-chan is the one Ive known the most in this world.

[Its a secret.]

[Ehh~~ Im curious! Aoi-senpai, please stop teasing me and tell me already!]

[Fufufu No~ These are my most precious memories, and I wont talk to you so easily. Dont you think so too? Ciel-san?]

[A- Ahaha]

Saying that, Aoi-chan giggled before winking at me. She probably wants me to keep it a secret too.

However, at any rate Aoi-chan looks like shes having fun.

Dear Mom, Dad- My initial impression of Aoi-chan was that she was cool and somewhat difficult to talk to. However, after spending time with her like this, my impression of her has changed a lot. No, it might not be my impression of her that has changed, but Aoi-chan herself. At least, the Aoi-chan right now Compared to when we first met- She looked even more lively.

Serious-senpai Act3: [Incidentally, fromage, dishes made with cheese or just cheese itself, are served after plat. French food is often enjoyed with wine, so eating cheese is a way to ease the hangover. Well, Ive never eaten fromage though! Ive never had french cuisine though!! Ive never tried eating high-cla.s.s cuisine though!!! Why the heck are there only cocoa and baby castellas in this place!!!?]

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