5 Misplaced Chemistry

I stroked my chin as I sat on the tatami mats inspecting the elements which Reo had brought me. I did not have any beakers or glass compartments. I sighed. God the 21st century sure is plush with materials. I was still dressed in my silk dress that I came to this world in but with an apron on top. My hair was tied up with a silk ribbon.

Haruto sat next to me smoking as he watched my actions. A nerve in my neck pulsed from my stress. This is a chemist's nightmare. Not having materials. To make basic wine, I need water, ethanol, glycerol, and organic compounds. I have the water and organic compounds but I need ethanol and glycerol.

I scratched my head as my AP chemistry knowledge started flooding in my brain. I started mumbling to myself.

"Ethanol could be made from corn kernels if I can ferment it and heat it with a Bunsen Burner. Perfect! I can get liquid ethanol. Now the glycerol..."

My head started aching as I pulled my hair. I laid back on the tatami mats and covered my eyes with my arm. Last night my parents and Haruto's dad agreed to the proposal. I mean at least I'm engaged and not married to the fucker. So I'm at least protected from his perverted tendencies.

I yawned. I couldn't sleep the whole night because I was busy fighting Haruto off of me. Lord I am voluptuous but please show some restrain. The smell of tobacco filled my nose as I uncovered my eyes. Haruto was looking at me from above as he sat next to me. Today he was dressed like a true Yakuza with a black suit, and black shades. His black hair was slicked back as a samurai sword and a pistol hung from his side. I blushed and turned away. This man was so handsome that it should be illegal. His skin is smooth despite the sharpness of his jaw. His blue eyes look like that of the element of cobalt before its burnt. How beautiful.

I rubbed my eyes and yawned once more as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Is my fiancée tired?"

"What do you think asshole? And get out of my line of sight. I need to focus on the product."

Haruto frowned before scooting a little to the side. He took my hand and clasped it. He started playing with my fingers. I turned to look at his half smile. My heart skipped a beat. It was so gentle and perfect. His slender and long fingers intertwined with my shorter stubby ones. My nails were cut really short as I have a bad habit of biting them when I'm stressed.

Which is all the time. My face flushed as Haruto brought my hand up to his lips and kissed it. What a smooth playboy! He must have hundreds of women waiting for him, why did he choose me? I sighed. I let him play around more with my fingers as I thought of glycerol. I sudden sat up and cried out as I pulled my hand a little too hard. Haruto looked at me in surprise.

Think Astrid.

Think.

Glycerol is a byproduct of alcohol. It is usually made from fatty acids or oils. It can also be formed from the hydrolysis or burning of regular oil.

That's it!

I leaned in and kissed a stunned Haruto on the lips before jumping up and hopping as I put on my shoes. I slid open the door of the room and rushed down the corridor to the garden of the Japanese style house. It was truly shocking how a house like this was in the middle of New York City. But I mean the 1920's New York City is not as skyscraper filled as the 21st century.

The garden was large with Japanese flowers on the sides Ana small pond with koi fish.

"Reo! Reo-San!"

Reo appeared from behind the Sakura tree and answered.

"Yes Onee-San?"

"I need you to either get me a lighter, or burner as well as oil. I would prefer if it is vegetable oil instead of olive oil. Also do you know any chemists in the city?"

Reo chuckled as he answered.

"I'm sorry Onee-San but those are a lot of requests."

I nodded and bowed.

"I'm sorry Reo but I can finally make the product. I need these ingredients as well as a lab if possible with assistants."

Reo bowed and said.

"I will ask Oyabun."

I happily nodded and rushed over to the kitchen. A working mind needs fuel. The cooks looked at me in shock.

"Hello everyone! What's for breakfast?"

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