Chapter 68: The Blue
8:00 PM — Wood processing, complete.
10:00 PM — Interior floor restoration, complete.
12:00 AM — Interior restoration, complete.
2:00 AM — Signboard creation, complete.
3:00 AM — Bench and parasol installation, complete.
6:00 AM — Full exterior painting, complete.
7:00 AM — Kitchen installation, complete.
8:00 AM — Final check, complete.
"…Well, this should do it."
I had been so absorbed in the work that morning had arrived in the blink of an eye. Standing in the warm sea breeze, I looked over the completed shop.
I had gone with a simple white and light blue color scheme for the paint. If the first impression it gave customers was cleanliness, then it was a great success. The kitchen was fully functional, and the dining area was well-designed. Even if I said so myself, it was perfect.
As I was quietly admiring my own work, I saw students arriving to begin food prep. Among them were Sōma and the rest of my team, walking over with expressions of pure shock.
"—Haha! That's insane! As expected of Shogo!"
"Th-that's amazing…! Really amazing, Santoku-kun!"
"…You really finished it in just one night? What the hell are you…?"
Following Sōma's voice, Tadokoro and Takumi couldn't hide their astonishment at my work.
"It's Shogo-kun we're talking about. Of course he did!"
"I think that's beyond human capability, Young Miss."
"…It's like a one-night castle. I'm impressed, Santoku."
Kurokiba quipped at Alice's comment while Hayama simply shrugged in defeat. This felt pretty good.
"What about the menu?"
"Of course! I've already thought of something!"
The dish Sōma and the others had come up with was yakisoba. It was a standard beach house food, but the quality would depend on the chef's skill. I looked over the recipe they handed me and imagined the finished product. It would take some effort, but with this team, mass production would be more than possible.
To reach three million yen in sales in a single day, pricing was crucial. So, although expensive for yakisoba, I boldly set the price at 1,000 yen each. Selling 3,000 portions would put us right at the passing line.
"…Alright, I'll now announce everyone's roles for business hours. First, the cooking team will be Sōma, Takumi, and Kurokiba. Your work will directly affect our sales. Show us the skills you've honed in the field."
"Yeah! Leave it to us!"
"Understood."
"No need to tell me twice."
The three with real-world experience answered with confidence. I planned to run them at full capacity without breaks, but it looked like there wouldn't be any problems.
"Good. Next. To increase turnover, we'll use a meal ticket system. Alice, I'm counting on you to manage the sales."
"Understood."
"Hayama will handle handing out the finished dishes, including any final touches right before serving."
"Yeah."
Alice was quick-witted and could handle multiple orders shouted at once. I gave Hayama the position where he could maximize his specialty—aroma. Scent was a powerful weapon for attracting customers.
"And finally, customer service. Tadokoro and I will handle that. Since Alice has a limited number of tickets she can hand out, once enough tickets pile up at Hayama's station, either Tadokoro or I will return them to Alice. I'll leave the timing to you, Tadokoro. I'll jump in as needed too."
"U-um, got it."
By the time I finished explaining, it was 8:30 AM. Just like yesterday, the weather was clear and sunny. A large number of customers seeking the sea would surely come. I wanted to approach this with the mindset of selling to every single one of them.
"I'll have the ingredients brought over right away, so start prepping. I'm going to take a shower and change. I smell like sweat, after all."
"…Wait. …Don't tell me you worked all night?"
"That's right?"
"..."
Hayama froze at my answer. The other members had similar reactions, though Alice and Sōma were the only ones smiling for some reason.
"It's Shogo-kun we're talking about. Of course!"
"Uahaha! Shogo really is a monster!"
It wasn't that surprising. Pulling an all-nighter like this was nothing compared to thrusting my hips all day.
"Alright, I'm counting on you for the opening preparations. Our goal is three million yen in sales today. Let's pass this thing quickly and turn the final day into free time."
Wrapped in the satisfaction of a job well done, I headed back to the hotel—half a day later than everyone else—to take a shower and change.
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End-of-Term Exam, Night of the Second Day.
Our Council of Ten team had successfully earned three million yen in a single day and received a flawless passing grade.
The only complaint was that we had taken all the customers on the beach, causing the other shops' sales to drop significantly.
However, that was simply because the other shops lacked ability. We had no reason to care. We wouldn't even participate in the exam tomorrow, so the other teams could work hard to make up for today's losses.
Having been freed from the exam, I naturally went to Alice's room to hold her.
"Nngaaaah!! Ngh… Nngh!!"
In a mating press position, I forcefully thrust my rock-hard cock inside her and pistoned with raw desire. The wet, sloppy sounds of her love juices echoed through the room, mixing with Alice's moans and driving my arousal even higher.
"Just as I thought…! Alice's pussy is so tight and perfect!"
"Nguh! I-I'm so happy…! More! Deeper, please!!"
"You want it rough? You really are a pervert, Alice."
"Mmm! It's been so long since I've had sex with Shogo-kun! Aahn!!"
Just as Alice said, it had been a while since I last held her. There was a proper reason for that. To explain my relationship with Erina and our eventual marriage, I had recently spent time having sex with Hisako, Ryoko, Miyoko, Nene, and Yanai Mea. All of them had happily agreed while squirting and cumming their brains out.
"Sorry about that. From now until tomorrow morning, I'll keep my cock inside you the whole time, so forgive me."
"A-Aha…! Yesss…!"
"Even if I marry Erina, you're still mine, Alice! I'll make you happy for the rest of your life, so brace yourself!"
"I-I'm so happy…! Make me happy together with Erina…!"
I had saved explaining things to Alice for last because she was the biggest concern, but it seemed my worries were unnecessary.
Her fondness for Erina had always been high, and she showed none of the hostility I had expected. She also didn't seem particularly interested in the political side of a marriage between the heirs of the Santoku and Nakiri families.
"After we graduate, I'm going to get you pregnant! I'll pump your belly full and ruin that beautiful figure! You'd like that, right, Alice!"
"A baby! I want one! I want Shogo-kun's baby…!"
"Tomorrow afternoon, I'll fuck you behind the rocks on the beach! I rushed through the exam just so I could have sex with you in your swimsuit!"
Pressing my weight down and burying my cock to the hilt, I savored a deep kiss, our tongues intertwining. The sight of Alice frantically moving her tongue was unbearably adorable.
"I can't get you pregnant yet, so let's practice for when I do. —Here it comes!!"
I ground my glans against her cervix, tapping it repeatedly. No matter how many times I experienced a woman craving my seed, it was always the best feeling.
Pressing my glans tightly against her lowered cervix, I unleashed the semen that had risen through my urethra.
"—Nngaaaaaaaahhhhh!!"
"…Aah, that was the best…!"
After making sure every last drop was pumped into her vagina, I slowly pulled out. Keeping her in the mating press position allowed the semen to flow deeper into Alice following gravity. If she weren't on the pill, there was a high chance we'd have a high school pregnant girl soon.
"That's a great look on you, Alice. Smile and make a peace sign? I'll take a photo."
"…Ah, aah… It f-feels so good…!"
"You can't even hear me anymore. …This is erotic in its own way."
I took pictures of Alice's ahegao, completely lost in pleasure, then took a short break.
I had pulled an all-nighter and been moving nonstop, yet my libido was still shockingly strong.
"…Erina will probably make the announcement around tomorrow."
Checking the email on my phone, I saw a message about the final stage being held. The sender was the organization that evaluated gourmet establishments worldwide—the WGO.
Since the Santoku family was one of their sponsors, they had contacted me personally.
The bonus stage where I could freely enjoy women was coming to an end. The time to move as a chef had returned. But this would be the last time.
THE BLUE.
The final trial of my second life.
The path every man who wishes to marry must walk.
A tremendously difficult challenge—meeting the parents.
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