"Mother, please taste it!"
Although the competition time had passed, no one on site urged Erina Nakiri; everyone was waiting for her, waiting for her to finish the dish, until half an hour after the competition ended, Erina Nakiri finally completed the dish and personally brought it to Nagiri Mana, then retreated back to the cooking station.
"Hoshino-kun, you should try it too."
As she spoke, Erina Nakiri brought the dish to Hoshino Sora; the rich aroma, even with the lid on, could not be contained, drifting in the air and causing people to show intoxicated expressions.
Hoshino Sora did not act coy about this; he picked up his chopsticks and opened the lid of the serving plate.
A wave of heat followed, accompanied by a rich aroma and a hint of golden light.
Looking at the dish, Hoshino Sora's face showed a surprised expression, and without hesitation, he picked up a fork and began to taste it.
As the beef dish, carved into a flower, was brought to his mouth, Hoshino Sora closed his eyes, savoring the taste within.
It was a very elegant and soft taste, using only mushrooms and beef to create a flavor similar to the mushroom beef in Gourmet Manor, with exquisite carving paired with a thick and delicious sauce, forming a unique flavor in the world.
This sauce has a great history!
Peel the garlic, press it into minced garlic with a garlic press and set aside. Heat a pan, add butter, and once the butter melts, add the minced garlic. After sautéing until fragrant, add red wine and cook until the alcohol evaporates. Then add beef bone broth and tomato paste, and cook until the sauce thickens. Finally, add the secret sauce and bay leaves, and continue to cook until the sauce thickens again.
Finally, add black pepper, salt, and sugar to taste, then remove from heat and let cool.
As his tongue touched the sauce, Hoshino Sora felt like he was electrocuted; scenes of Erina Nakiri making the dish suddenly appeared in his mind, every movement crystal clear, as if filmed with the highest definition camera.
In addition, the cooking method of the beef, and the various textures and flavors formed by pairing it with different mushrooms, all these details coordinated with each other to create this exquisite dish!
Although it looked very simple, the cooking techniques within were incredibly high-end; countless accumulations formed this dish, and its taste naturally made people linger!
Of course, this time Erina Nakiri was not as cautious as she was at the beginning; this time she was bold and unrestrained, completely relying on her feelings to prepare the sauce, at most tasting it with her tongue.
It was precisely because of this that she could create this sauce, which had a hint of restraint within its boldness; it was outwardly restrained, but its flavor blossomed to its best upon tasting, a very peculiar sensation.
"Ah!~"
With another high-pitched cry, Nagiri Mana was so affected by the deliciousness of the dish that she could barely stand, her body limp as she leaned on the table and sat down, a faint aura rippling around her.
"Erina, have you grown to this extent?"
Feeling the rich flavors in her mouth, Nagiri Mana said with emotion, looking at this dish she had never seen before, a hint of something unusual appeared in her eyes.
For her, this was undoubtedly within the realm of deliciousness.
Although it was slightly inferior to Hoshino Sora's dish, this tiny difference meant nothing to her; at least she didn't feel disgusted after eating it, and that was enough.
"Mother, from now on, please let me be your exclusive chef! I will definitely make dishes that satisfy you!"
Erina Nakiri said seriously; her decision was not unfounded, mainly because Hoshino Sora had promised her that Dimensional Restaurant could connect to various worlds, and then all she had to do was open a public restaurant near the WGO headquarters.
If her mother wanted to taste her cooking, she could just turn left out the door, and the WGO executives could do the same. When Erina Nakiri learned of this plan from Hoshino Sora, she was very excited.
"With your current cooking level, you are indeed qualified to be my dedicated chef and be responsible for WGO gatherings and related banquets. I never thought that this God Tongue, which I had the least hope for, would possess such strength."
Nagiri Mana's voice also carried a hint of emotion; as she spoke, she slowly drew back the bamboo screen, and this mysterious Special Executive Officer thus truly appeared in the public eye.
"It's truly delicious, Erina."
Getting up and walking to Erina Nakiri's side, Nagiri Mana said sincerely, her eyes also showing a hint of emotion; her daughter growing to this point made her feel relieved and somewhat guilty.
Afterward, the outsiders dispersed, leaving only Erina Nakiri and Nagiri Mana in Tenshukaku; the mother and daughter talked a lot after that, and when they came out again, their relationship had clearly eased considerably.
"Are you waiting for me?"
Looking at Hoshino Sora standing on the Tenshukaku castle wall, Erina Nakiri strode forward, patted his shoulder, and then greeted him with a playful smile.
"Is there a second person here for me to wait for?"
Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Hoshino Sora said jokingly, raising his hand to pinch her soft cheek as he spoke; he had to admit, the texture was really good.
"Then you must be waiting for me." Erina Nakiri smiled, walked to Hoshino Sora's side, faced the sky, and stood with him on the castle wall, enjoying the evening breeze.
"It's over, the final match. You won the championship, and I won the runner-up. I really lost badly this time, but that doesn't mean you can win against me next time. If you become arrogant because of this, you'll suffer a big loss in the future."
Feeling the gentle breeze caress her cheeks, Erina Nakiri's face showed an expression of enjoyment. The two of them were just like that, and as if sensing something, the girl took half a step back, then spoke with a radiant smile.
"Also, according to our agreement, I'll call you 'Husband' from now on. However, calling you that in front of everyone is a bit embarrassing, so I'll only call you that when we're alone."
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