Lunch with everyone

"...Akita"

　About two hours after the start, Chitose whispered in a voice that sounded like she was fed up and lay down on her back. She's just rolling her body around.

　Chitose is wearing shorts and tights today, so there's no need to worry about her underwear showing, but Amane throws the blanket that was hanging on the couch around Chitose's waist and looks up at the clock.

"Well, isn't it fine to take a break? It's just past noon."

"Well, it's already noon..."

"Mahirun's rice!"

　It was cash, and Chitose was immediately revived when he heard that it was a midday meal.

　He suddenly gets up and taps the desk lightly.

"What's for lunch today?"

"Today's main dish is roast beef."

"Luxury from noon..."

"I remember Zhou-kun said he wanted to eat it..."

"Thank you very much."

　It's true that he said he wanted to eat it, but he didn't think he'd really make it, so it's like midday.

　It seems that it won't take much time than Zhou imagined, so let's eat a lot of meat for lunch and work hard at studying.

　However, I felt that there was a person who didn't know if about one person would study hard with a full stomach, but it's up to her, so I didn't dare to rush it.

"I'll prepare it, so please wait."

"Oh, I'll help serve the food too."

　I have them make time for me to study, and in the first place, I have them cook for me on a regular basis.

　As usual, when I offered to help, midday smiled and nodded, "Please."

　The food is already done and all I have to do is warm it up and plate it, so I really only have to help out with the serving... but it's probably better than watching without doing anything.

"All three of you please clean up the table and I'll bring you a dish towel...What do you mean?"

"No, it's nothing."

"Say it after you put that disgusting face away."

　Narrowing my eyes at Chitose who was grinning, I followed Mahiru who had gone ahead of me and headed to the kitchen.

　While I was wringing out the folded dishcloth from the basket, wetting it and wringing it out, I put the potage pot that had been in the refrigerator on the stove in the middle of the day.

"Zhou-kun, please shred the lettuce later. I'm cutting other vegetables."

"Aiyo"

　It's cheap enough, so I handed Itsuki a damp cloth, returned to the kitchen, washed my hands, and started shredding two whole heads of lettuce that Mahiru had given me.

　It's enough for five people, and there are three hungry high school boys, so it's plenty.

　Even in the middle of the day, he seemed to be aware that high school boys' appetites can't be underestimated, so he prepared plenty of other vegetables as well. Well, this also reflects her wish to be nourished.

"...It's amazing that you did that unconsciously."

"Hey"

"It's not going to work in many ways."

　As Shu was busy shredding the lettuce and throwing it into the bowl, she felt a voice say to her from behind.

　Food for five people is lined up on the table.

　In addition to salads, there is plenty of roast beef, enough to satisfy even three high school boys. The corn potage was so generous that it was free to refill.

　By the way, if you asked us in advance whether you would prefer bread or rice, we chose rice, and you can also get refills. It was a nice specification for the surroundings of the rice group.

"Please have your meal."

　In the middle of the day, the four of them put their hands together, thanked each other, and started cooking.

"Ume"

　Mahiru smiles in relief as Itsuki quickly brings the roast beef to his mouth and cries out.

"It's delicious Shiina-san."

"Thank you. However, there isn't much seasoning, so my cooking skills have little to do with it."

"Humility again."

　"You're so humble," I laughed and laughed bitterly at Itsuki, who started eating vigorously, probably out of hunger.

　Chitose eats meat with a big smile and says, "Yummy!" The momentum is as strong as Itsuki, and the roast beef that was set aside gradually disappears.

　Kadowaki eats in a calm manner, so I would like them to follow Kadowaki's example.

　Zhou is also late and tries the roast beef.

　Roast beef should not be overcooked or undercooked, but this roast beef was cooked with just the right amount of seasoning, making it soft and moist.

　There was hardly any dryness to it, and the flavor of the meat didn't escape, so every time I bit into it, the flavor filled my mouth.

(The meat is delicious after all)

　Even though I'm not a big fan of meat for a high school boy, this was still delicious. More importantly, I like all midday dishes and find them delicious.

　Hou, I let out a happy sigh and relaxed my cheeks.

"Shiina-san is really good at cooking.

"I'm glad to hear that."

"Because I can't cook, I feel depressed when I think about living alone at university."

"...There are people who live alone even though they can't cook, right?"

"You're talking about me"

　I felt like I was being blamed in a roundabout way, but it's a fact and I can't complain.

　In fact, I'm so indebted to him that I should be sitting on the ground in the middle of the day, so it's natural for me to say this.

"No, it's true that I'm not good enough, and I'm truly grateful every day."

"I-I'm not blaming you. Um, I don't mind having Shu-kun cook for me."

"Really? Good for you."

　If you said you didn't like this, you wouldn't have been able to stand up anymore. I never thought I would be told that.

"What can I say, Shiina-san really is the type of person who does everything she can. I think she'll make a good wife."

"Oh, my wife..."

"Yu-chan, say something nice."

　Chitose, who called Kadowaki by a cute nickname, follows.

"Mahirun doesn't seem to need any training as a bride."

"Rather, you're at the level where you come to Mahiru to train as a bride."

"That's delicious, but there's no horse."

"Horse?"

"Yeah, it's nothing. Well, just having Mahirun teach me how to cook is enough. Nice to meet you, Mahirun."

　Chitose looked at Mahiru with a smile that had some kind of meaning to it, and Mahiru shrank her shoulders slightly uncomfortably and blushed slightly.