"Imaizumi, how was the meat just now? Was it delicious?"
"Hmm... not bad."
Looking at Yanami's expectant eyes, Imaizumi honestly gave it a good review. "The doneness is just right, and the juices are locked in. It's just that too much sauce was brushed on, so it's a bit salty."
"Eh?! Is it?"
Yanami Anna also picked up a small piece to taste and said confusedly, "A bit salty? I think it's just right! Imaizumi, are your taste buds too sensitive?"
As she spoke, she skillfully picked up a skewer of chicken meatballs brushed with sauce from the plate and placed it on the edge of the grill net.
Imaizumi Keita didn't argue with her anymore, quietly watching her skillfully flip various ingredients on the grill, watching her occasionally retract her hand with a gasp when scorched by the heat of the charcoal, only to quickly return to her "chef" duties as if nothing happened.
Her profile was illuminated by the flickering firelight, alternately bright and dim, and her radiant eyes held only love and focus for food.
Compared to their scene, the three members of the Literature Club on the opposite side presented a completely different picture.
"Shintaro, bring a plate, try this grilled mushroom."
Tsukinoki Koto picked up a golden-brown grilled king oyster mushroom with her chopsticks and instructed Tamaki Shintaro beside her.
"Ah—" Tamaki Shintaro handed over a plate and took the king oyster mushroom.
Koma Chihana, similarly, picked up a skewer of grilled meat she had just cooked with her chopsticks and bravely said, "Th-that... President... Th-this piece also... is grilled."
"Oh oh! Okay!"
Tamaki Shintaro reacted, handed over a plate, took the meat skewer, and then thanked the two.
"Thank you! Delicious! Eating outside is indeed especially tasty."
Looking at the scene Tamaki Shintaro created, Imaizumi Keita sighed, unsure how to comment.
Was the President truly oblivious, or did he not know how to handle such situations...
But seeing the President's impartial actions towards both of them, Imaizumi felt that his own approach was more reliable...
Among the "one male, two female" barbecue groups, his side was much better...
"Lemon, this is for you!"
Yanami Anna handed a grilled chicken wing to Shioyaki Lemon, who was waiting beside her.
"Wow! Thank you, Anna!"
Shioyaki Lemon readily took the chicken wing and took a big bite, her eyes lighting up instantly.
"Delicious! The flavor of this sauce is amazing! Anna, you're so good at this! You could totally open a shop!"
"Hehe, right?"
Yanami Anna immediately lifted her chin with pride, her tail practically wagging to the sky.
"Here's one for you, Imaizumi." She handed another skewer to Imaizumi Keita.
"The flavor is just right, not salty at all!" She didn't forget to emphasize at the end to prove her culinary skills.
Imaizumi Keita took the chicken wing and also took a bite.
Indeed, the seasoning was balanced this time, the skin was charred and crispy, and the meat inside was tender and juicy.
"Yeah," he nodded, giving an objective evaluation, "it's indeed good this time."
"Hmph hmph~"
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