SWNOVELXO Chapter 32 - Date Plan
I heave a sigh of relief while looking back.
Of course, there is still a lot to be said…
If I say it all at once, the other person might be overwhelmed and lose motivation.
Just like I was…
But, for now, it’s starting to take shape before the Golden Week.
This should be okay for the time being.
“Mito-kun, what do you think?”
“This is good, Section Chief Matsuura. It’s starting to take shape.”
“Oh…? Ono-kun, give it a try.”
“Y-yes…!”
“Don’t be nervous. Section Chief Matsuura doesn’t get irrationally angry. Try it the same way as before.”
“Mito-san… Okay, I’ll give it a try.”
The office becomes quiet…
Everyone stops their work to watch.
In the midst of this, only the sound of clattering can be heard…
“…That’s enough.”
As always, they’re so clumsy…
If they talk in such a cold way…
“Eh? Is…is that so…?”
As I thought… they misunderstood…
Umm… to follow up…
“Ono-kun, what Section Chief Matsuura meant was… ‘it’s good enough now, you did well.’ Right, Section Chief Matsuura?”
“Eh?”
“…Yes. That should be okay for now. Keep up the good work… you’ve done well.”
“Y-yes! Thank you!”
Applause arises from the surroundings.
“Well done!”
“Man, that was nerve-wracking!”
“My heart was pounding!”
“Do you guys have time to be worrying about others?”
The applause stops all at once, and everyone goes back to their work.
…Oh dear… They’re so clumsy.
Afterwards, it becomes lunchtime… and it’s time for lunch with Ms. Reina.
“Wow! It looks delicious!”
Yes, she’s as cute as always.
She’s like a completely different person from before.
“Please, help yourself.”
“Thank you! …Mmm! It’s delicious! This demi-glace sauce… it’s different from the Master’s, but it’s delicious… sweet?”
“I’m glad you like it. Yes, I made it using a sweet wine. I think the Master uses a more bitter one…”
“Hee… I didn’t know there was such a thing… It’s quite profound, isn’t it…”
“Well… I’m not a professional, so I don’t know the details… but it’s often said that cooking is a lifelong study.”
“That sounds tough… Ah-—the omelette rice is also delicious…!”
“I’m glad. I really wanted you to try it fresh… the fluffiness of the egg and such are definitely more delicious when it’s fresh.”
“Eh?…I…I want to try that…”
“Yes?”
“That…freshly cooked…”
Why is she hesitating to say she wants to eat freshly cooked food?
No…wait.
It’s a thank you… All I can do is cook for her.
“It’s okay. Do you want to eat it freshly cooked?”
“Eh…? Is that okay…?”
“Yes, it’s fine. I appreciate you, Reina-san. I’ve been wanting to thank you.”
“Did…did I do something…?”
“You’ve enjoyed my cooking. Thanks to you, I remembered that I love cooking and I didn’t come to hate it…”
“Is…is that so… Ehehe… Then, when should I come over…?”
“Yes?”
“Um…you’re going to let me eat, right? Like the day…is it better on a day off?”
…Wait?
Hold on…
Um…what does this mean?
To thank her with freshly cooked food… for that…I need to invite her over?
…I messed up!!
“N-no, um…”
“Golden Week starts the day after tomorrow, right… If it’s Saturday or Sunday for me…”
Wait, wait… the conversation is progressing…
It doesn’t seem like I can decline now…
“Um…would Sunday be better…?”
“T-then, that’s… the time, we can decide later, right…?”
“Y-yes…”
“Hehe… I’m looking forward to it~”
…I was supposed to maintain a proper distance…
No, I understand that I dug my own grave…
But still… how did it come to this?