Beautiful Girls Don't Use the Bathroom!

Since it was the weekend, Yuri Mariya, being a high school student, didn't have to worry about missing school just because she invited Eriri and her companions for breakfast. Following Yuri's lead, they arrived at the rural Shrine, and by this time, it was already past eight o'clock, the perfect time for breakfast.

As they entered the shrine, a cheerful voice called out, "Onee-chan, welcome back."

A young girl with short brown hair, who bore a striking resemblance to Yuri, stood before them. She looked to be around ten years old, dressed in a smaller version of the traditional shrine maiden outfit, her petite figure making her appear quite adorable.

This little girl was Hikari Mariya, Yuri's younger sister and a trainee Hime-Miko. Unlike Yuri's spiritual sight, Hikari possessed a rare ability known as Disaster Purification, which could nullify curses and spiritual powers. It was even said that, with enough focus, she could weaken a portion of a Heretic God's power.

One of the conditions for unsealing the curse that restrained the Monkey God required a Hime-Miko with purification abilities to wield a sacred sword and use spiritual power. Hikari's abilities made her an ideal candidate for such a task—if it were a typical Campione attempting the unsealing. But for someone like Eriri, who didn't follow conventional methods, this meant nothing.

Due to their duties as shrine maidens and their parents being busy with work, Yuri and Hikari usually lived at the Shrine.

"Onee-chan, where did you go? And why are you wearing regular clothes? I haven't eaten breakfast yet," Hikari complained, hurrying to Yuri's side and hugging her arm, gently swaying it back and forth. She then curiously looked at Eriri and the others, pointing at Yuri's waist with a tiny finger.

"Onee-chan, are these pretty ladies and this little girl your friends?"

"Stop being rude, Hikari. This is Lady Kiss-Shot," Yuri quickly corrected her sister, startled that she had referred to someone as powerful as Kiss-Shot, who possessed at least Holy Knight-level strength, as a "little girl." She hurriedly covered Hikari's mouth and introduced Eriri and her companions properly.

Turning to Eriri and the others, Yuri bowed and apologized. "I'm terribly sorry. Hikari is still young and doesn't know any better. I hope you won't hold it against her."

"No worries. You don't need to be so formal. We're just here to enjoy your cooking," Eriri said as she stepped forward and gently patted Hikari's head. "Besides, Hikari is adorable."

Eriri wasn't bothered by such a small matter. It wasn't as if Hikari had been rude, and Eriri felt that Yuri was overreacting a bit, acting as though they were some kind of evil, vengeful overlords. Well, maybe not so vengeful, but the "overlord" part was still up for debate.

"Thank you, Lady Eriri. Please feel free to relax here while I prepare breakfast," Yuri said, visibly relieved. She then turned to Hikari and gave her a stern instruction, "Hikari, make sure to entertain the guests while I'm gone. Don't be rude again."

"Got it, Onee-chan," Hikari replied, her tone becoming more serious in response to Yuri's strictness. She turned to Eriri and the others, feeling a bit more nervous now.

Yuri's overly formal behavior left Eriri a little exasperated. If you're so scared of us, why did you even offer to cook breakfast? she thought to herself.

As soon as Yuri left the shrine hall, Eriri and the others began to explore the space casually, laughing and chatting as if they were in their own home, completely ignoring the need for Hikari's hospitality. This left the young girl momentarily stunned, but she quickly followed them, remembering her sister's instructions.

"Lady Eriri…" Hikari began.

"Hikari, no need to be so formal. Just call me sister like your own sister does. Don't be so uptight," Eriri interrupted before Hikari could finish her sentence.

Shinobu, standing with her arms crossed, added with a smirk, "Ka ka, little girl, no need to be nervous. We're not going to eat you."

"Ehehe, Eriri-nee-san, Kiss-Shot-nee-san, Liliana-nee-san, Athena-nee-san, let me tell you, my Onee-chan's cooking is amazing!" Hikari, now more at ease, bounced around joyfully as she led them further into the shrine. Her carefree nature was a stark contrast to her sister's serious demeanor.

…

About half an hour later, Yuri returned, now dressed once again in her shrine maiden attire, carrying out a traditional Japanese breakfast. The ingredients had been bought earlier that morning on their way from the hotel to the shrine, and Eriri, having seen what Yuri purchased, could already guess the types of dishes that would be served.

The breakfast consisted of miso soup, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), grilled fish, and various other dishes. Though the portions weren't large, there were enough dishes to make it a plentiful meal. A small bowl of rice served as the main staple, with a cup of tea placed beside it to complete the set.

"It's just a simple meal, but please enjoy," Yuri said, kneeling properly by the low table. There was a hint of anticipation in her eyes, as if she were eager for their feedback.

"Onee-chan, this breakfast is so luxurious! It looks amazing!" Hikari exclaimed, her mouth practically watering at the sight of the beautifully arranged dishes.

Their usual breakfasts weren't nearly this elaborate. Most mornings, they just grabbed something quick before rushing off to school. Even on weekends, they didn't go to such lengths.

"Wow, this looks great! Let's see how it tastes," Eriri said, pleasantly surprised by the presentation. Though she hadn't tasted it yet, the appearance alone had earned her approval.

With that, she clapped her hands together and said, "Itadakimasu!"

Eriri was already familiar with traditional Japanese breakfasts, having experienced them frequently in this world with Aoi Kujo, who often prepared meals of even greater extravagance.

For Liliana, Shinobu, and Athena, however, this was their first time having a traditional Japanese breakfast, so they watched Eriri closely and mimicked her as they placed their hands together and said, "Itadakimasu."

The past couple of days dining with Eriri had helped them get used to her customs, so their actions were now quite natural.

Eriri took a sip of the miso soup first. The rich, salty broth filled her mouth, followed by the umami from the ingredients. There was a slight tang and sweetness to the aftertaste, making it quite flavorful.

"Hm, the taste of the red miso is pretty standard but well-executed. Not bad," she remarked, nodding in approval.

Before Yuri could respond, Eriri had already picked up her chopsticks and reached for a piece of grilled fish. The fish was cooked to perfection, with a golden-brown exterior that glistened with oil. Beside it was a small portion of vegetables for garnish, making the dish look even more appetizing.

She placed a small piece of fish in her mouth and chewed thoughtfully. The crispy exterior gave way to tender, flavorful flesh, while the savory-sweet teriyaki glaze added depth to the overall taste.

Nodding in approval again, Eriri thought, Yuri's cooking is indeed impressive. Not quite on Aoi's level, but definitely accomplished.

She continued tasting the other dishes one by one, savoring each as she went along.

After about ten minutes, the meal came to an end.

"Mhm, not bad at all. I'm quite satisfied with your cooking, little Miko," Shinobu said, leaning back and stretching her legs out on the floor. She placed a hand on her stomach, a contented smile on her face.

"I'm so glad it was to your liking," Yuri said, her face lighting up with joy. Seeing her cooking appreciated brought her genuine happiness.

Though Liliana and Athena didn't say much, their satisfied expressions showed they enjoyed the meal as well.

Athena, like Eriri, didn't need food to sustain herself. In the past, she had no interest in mortal food. However, after becoming Eriri's servant, she begrudgingly tried some of it at Eriri's insistence—and much to her surprise, she loved it. Since then, Athena hadn't missed a single meal.

Speaking of food, Eriri had always found it amusing how the saying "beautiful girls don't need to use the bathroom" seemed to apply to her. Ever since her powers awakened when she was five, her body hadn't required such things. Every bit of food she consumed was rapidly processed and absorbed for nutrients, while any waste was instantly destroyed by the cosmic energy within her.

At a certain level of strength, bodily functions like that simply ceased. In fact, Eriri had never seen Arifureta or Lala ever go to the bathroom either.

As she pondered this oddity, Eriri finally gave her verdict on the breakfast.

"Hmm… your cooking is pretty good. I'd give it a score of 75."

"May I ask… what's the maximum score?" Yuri asked, feeling a bit dissatisfied. She had been proud of her cooking and thought it deserved a higher rating. Perhaps the maximum score was 80? Or maybe 90?

But Eriri's next words dashed her hopes.

"The full score is 100."

"…Oh."

Yuri bit her lip slightly, feeling a bit disappointed. She didn't know what to say after hearing that her cooking, which she had always taken pride in, was rated only 75 out of 100.

Seeing her reaction, Eriri smiled and tried to comfort her. "Don't feel too bad. Your cooking is already very good, better than a lot of restaurant chefs. It's just that I've had some truly exceptional meals."

Yuri nodded, though her disappointment still lingered. She wasn't used to receiving such a mediocre score for something she excelled at.

"Wait, you've had food even better than this? Who made it?" Shinobu, leaning forward with interest, asked. Her eyes gleamed with curiosity. As someone who had lived through centuries and now enjoyed the pleasures of food again, she was eager to know what could surpass such a delicious meal.

The others, including Liliana and Athena, also turned their attention to Eriri, intrigued by her comment.

"Of course," Eriri replied with a smile. "Aoi's cooking can easily score 95 out of 100."

"Aoi?" Shinobu asked, tilting her head.

"Aoi is my personal maid," Eriri explained. "She's your predecessor, Athena," she added with a teasing glance at the silver-haired goddess. "But unlike you, she's responsible for taking care of my daily life. You, on the other hand… well, you're here to keep my bed warm."

"…" Athena's face stiffened, and she had no words to respond to Eriri's bold statement.

The others looked between Eriri and Athena, a mix of surprise and amusement on their faces.

"Is that so…" Athena muttered, her face returning to her usual stoic expression, but there was a slight twitch in her brow that betrayed her inner frustration.

Meanwhile, Shinobu laughed heartily. "Ka ka, bed-warming duties, huh? That sounds like fun!"

Eriri couldn't resist grinning mischievously at Athena's reaction, clearly enjoying teasing her newest servant.

Yuri, who had been listening quietly, was still thinking about Eriri's previous comment. She was genuinely curious about what kind of meals this "Aoi" could make to earn such a high score. However, she didn't ask further, focusing instead on tidying up the breakfast dishes with her usual care.