On the sea, a large ship was heading towards Liyue.
Xiao stood with his arms crossed, constantly observing the sea to ensure everyone's safety.
Guizhong poured a pot of hot tea for Morax, and the two sat opposite each other, talking about past events from many years ago.
Azhdaha was fast asleep in the shade, while Venti hugged a wine bottle, muttering nonsense.
Yae Miko was in the room chatting with Ganyu and the Little Ones.
Ganyu's gaze occasionally drifted towards the window; she seemed somewhat distracted, and several times Yae Miko called her, but she didn't hear.
Although Ganyu was in the room, her thoughts had already drifted far away.
Yae Miko stretched out her hand and waved it in front of Ganyu: "Gan Yu? Are you listening to me?"
Ganyu snapped back to reality, showing an apologetic expression: "Sorry... I was just distracted. Can you repeat it?"
"Oh my, oh my, with Mr. Faxun not by her side, Gan Yu's thoughts have also drifted away."
"This is the first time I've seen Gan Yu so concerned about someone. This kind of affection is truly enviable."
Hearing Yae Miko's teasing, Ganyu's pretty face flushed, and the strand of hair on top of her head also drooped in embarrassment.
"Miko..."
Watching Ganyu's shy appearance, Yae Miko covered her mouth and chuckled.
Yae Miko's gaze inadvertently looked out the window.
She had already tried her best to buy time for Makoto. How was Makoto's progress?
Maintaining the balance of the scales was truly not an easy task.
It felt like managing Narukami Shrine and Yae Publishing House wasn't this tough.
After this matter concludes, she must make Mr. Faxun write a few more interesting light novels to compensate her.
No, she had to lock Makoto in a dark room.
...
At this moment,
Makoto was standing on the deck with Little Ayaka and the Raiden sisters, enjoying the cool sea breeze.
"Makoto, how do you feel now?"
"I mean... if you feel unwell, you must tell me."
Ei's tone was full of concern.
Thinking of Makoto eating all the tricolor dango, Ei worried that Makoto's body couldn't handle it.
Little Ayaka also blinked her big eyes, staring straight at Makoto.
She also worried that Makoto would have some problem from eating them.
Facing the worries of Ei and Little Ayaka, Makoto shook his head: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"I just ate a few tricolor dango, and my body can completely handle it."
"Look, aren't I perfectly fine now? No need to worry."
He smiled at Ei and Little Ayaka, indicating that he was in good condition.
Little Ayaka reached out her hands and gently held Makoto's head: "Brother Makoto, you're talking to the air! We're over here!"
The little girl looked worried.
Brother Makoto couldn't even tell where everyone was standing, was that still considered fine?
Looking at Makoto's appearance, Ei felt very guilty.
If she hadn't made the tricolor dango back then, then Makoto would be perfectly fine right now.
It was her fault that Makoto was experiencing food poisoning.
Ei lowered her head to look at her hands, letting out a sigh: "Indeed, as Miko said, I am not suited for cooking."
"From now on, I will not step foot into the kitchen again."
Hearing that Ei was preparing to give up cooking, Makoto couldn't sit still.
"Ei, we've only encountered a small setback. How can you easily give up? This isn't like your personality."
"But..."
"There are no 'buts.' If you failed to cook this time, then we'll practice. If once isn't enough, then twice, if twice isn't enough, then three, four, five times."
"In this process, your cooking skills will definitely improve. I firmly believe that."
Makoto paused, then continued: "In short, I like your cooking. No matter how the food tastes, I like it."
"I'm even looking forward to the next meal you make, Ei."
Makoto's words left Ei's heart in turmoil for a long time.
Ei knew her cooking skills were terrible, so terrible that Yae Miko avoided them, so terrible that she herself was disheartened.
But even so, Makoto still encouraged her, believing she could make delicious food.
Not only that, Makoto also said he liked the food she made and looked forward to her future meals.
From Makoto's firm tone and the fact that he ate all the 'peculiar tricolor dango,' both points showed that Makoto was serious.
For a moment, Ei's heart surged with emotion and gratitude.
"Makoto, thank you..."
"As long as you are willing to eat, then I am willing to keep cooking for you."
Hearing this, Makoto also chuckled and nodded: "I will also seriously teach you how to cook."
Ei nodded vigorously: "Mm, then I'll definitely make Miko look at me with new eyes."
Upon mentioning Yae Miko, Makoto beside her showed a puzzled expression.
"Speaking of which, where did Miko go with the Little Ones?"
"Why haven't I seen them?"
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