I can't help but care about that kiss

　　After some commotion, Shinichi and the others came to the restaurant under the leadership of the organizer.

　　The place is divided into three areas, one long table with lunch boxes in each position, the second long table filled with gourmet plates, and the third a bar similar to Teppanyaki but with iron plates. It was replaced by a very luxurious looking kitchen table, with five chairs placed in front, allowing people to enjoy a meal after watching the chef cook.

　　As the first place team, Shuchiin's Academy team naturally became the most special and eye-catching sight in the entire restaurant. They received envious looks from students from other schools and sat down in front of the young, pink-haired chef.

　　Shinichi sat in the middle, Ichika sat on the right, Itsuki sat on the left, and Mafuyu and Yotsuba in the bottom seats.

　　"Can you let it go? It's time to eat," Shinichi sighed helplessly.

　　Ichika snorted softly, finally releasing her grip.

　　"Shinichi-kun, this is punishment for playing with a girl's heart, you know? I was the one who saved you just like that. The same cannot be said for anyone else."

　　"Yeah, I understand, I'll fix it next time."

　　"Very good~" Ichika smiled and wanted to take the opportunity to touch his head as a reward, but he quickly avoided her.

Shinichi turned to Yotsuba and looked at her with a natural gaze.

　　Feeling that gaze, Yotsuba's face gradually turned red, and her body trembled slightly.

　　Shinomiya Kojiro, who was cooking, looked confused.

　　"Ah, please continue, I don't feel uncomfortable!"

　　Seeing the chef stop, Yotsuba smiled awkwardly and turned her gaze in the opposite direction to Shinichi, preferring to take in the view rather than look at him.

　　"…"

　　Kojiro wasn't interested in teen romantic comedies, didn't say anything and continued to concentrate on his cooking.

　　Shinichi knew in his heart that this didn't seem like a reaction of disgust, but rather the opposite.

　　But now wasn't the time to settle the matter, so he had no choice but to look at Kojiro's cooking technique and ask casually.

　　"Chef Shinomiya, do you know Shinomiya Kaguya at our school?"

　　"...I don't know," Kojiro answered coldly while holding a knife in his hand.

　　"The Shinomiya family owns many industries, including catering. They should welcome top class chefs like you to collaborate with them."

　　"Not interested."

　　Shinichi changed the topic.

　　"Is that French vegetable soup boiling in the pot? What are you making now?"

　　 Kojiro finally looked at him.

　　"It's pretty smart."

　　Shinichi smiled and said calmly:

　　"That doesn't count. If I knew what Totsukk Academy's Ten Elites were good at, I could guess what you were doing right now. I don't know much about cooking."

　　 Kojiro raised the corners of his mouth with a half smile:

　　"Hmph, if only the red-haired brat could say things like that."

　　Shinichi looked confused: "Are you talking about Yukihira Soma? He doesn't look like someone who is overconfident."

　　"It is not like that? An annoying aura radiated all over his face."

　　Shinichi said hesitantly: "I don't know much about Yukihira. I only remember that he was number one among the Ten Elites at Totsuki Academy…"

　　"What a joke! Just like him…"

　　In this way, without interrupting the cooking process, Shinichi and Kojiro started chatting around Yukihira Soma.

　　Watching Shinichi chat with the chef who was not cold in just a few words, the atmosphere turned harmonious. Everyone sat in their seats with subtle expressions, not knowing what to say.

　　"It should be said that you are worthy of Asada-kun..."

　　For someone who was so good at picking up men, Itsuki felt very impressive, but somehow she couldn't really admire him. Even the prospect of facing delicious food didn't make her feel so good.

　　Feeling that he was deliberately "seducing" the young and handsome chef, Ichika had a complicated expression and continued to hypnotize herself.

　　"Shinichi-kun's sexual orientation is normal... He's just expanding his interpersonal relationships... Shinichi-kun said he likes me, and everything..."

　　"Wait a minute, isn't everyone's range a bit strange?!"

　　She had a bad feeling that if she or her sister didn't work harder, they might have to compete with men for men in the future.

　　Contrary to Ichika, Mafuyu on the other hand nodded in agreement, even a little happy.

　　"Asada-kun's communication skills are truly great. Recommending him was the right choice."

　　Finally, Yotsuba stared at the clean, empty table.

　　"It smells so good~ I really want to eat the food as quickly as possible!"

　　At the same time, she was also talking to herself in her heart.

　　(It was just an accident, don't worry!)

　　(Why is Asada-san always so relaxed)

　　(And why... I could never do it)