Chapter 26: Teased Kirie and the Second Mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion Raids the Restaurant!
Is the Hakurei Shrine maiden powerful?
If this question were posed in 'Gensokyo', believe many people would have only one answer.
Hakurei Reimu is considerably strong.
Especially the Red-White Shrine Maiden when she gets serious about resolving incidents.
Therefore Luke, selecting ingredients in the kitchen and preparing dinner for the Scarlet Devil Mansion group, said with a smile,
"It's not a question of powerful or not, she's really that kind of, very special existence..."
"Incomprehensible. I accidentally went to a shrine once after school before, there was nothing special there."
"The shrine maidens of the outside world are completely different from the shrine maidens of 'Gensokyo', they can't be used as a reference."
Hakurei Reimu and Kochiya Sanae had long since departed from the category of 'ordinary people'.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this."
Kirie, having picked up the rainbow leaf from outside, tossed it into the trash can and started a new topic.
"Looks like you'll be very busy tonight. Can you handle it alone?"
"No problem, I've handled even larger orders before."
"Is that so? That maid who gave you the cooking commission just now, who is she?"
"The maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. And her master... is Gensokyo's vampire—Remilia Scarlet."
"Is she really a vampire?"
"A real deal."
Hearing Luke's affirmative words, Kirie's willow-like eyebrows twitched slightly.
She fell into contemplation, seemingly wanting to say something.
Not disturbing Kirie, Luke selected the ingredients to be used tonight.
Based on past experience, after simply analyzing the personalities, hobbies, and work content of the Scarlet Devil Mansion members, Luke reached a conclusion, planning to make five completely different dishes.
However, there were still several hours until dinnertime, so only preliminary preparations were needed now, not considered too busy.
Welcoming new customers during this time was naturally not a problem.
"Tastes good..."
Kirie, who had been silent just now, seemed not to have reached an answer, so she shifted her attention to the coffee and baked scones before her.
Ding-a-ling-ling.
The familiar bell rang once again.
A guest wearing casual clothes, with her hair tied up, appeared inside the shop.
"Good afternoon, Luke-san. Sorry to bother you."
"Nanase-san, welcome, welcome."
Nanase Ren took a seat by the counter with a smile.
She quickly noticed the cooking ingredients placed in various spots in the kitchen.
"Doesn't seem like there are many customers today. Those ingredients..."
"Most are for the evening order, so they're just being prepared now. If Nanase-san wants to eat something, you can order directly, I'm not busy."
"Okay."
Nanase Ren picked up the menu.
Today she decided to try the desserts in the shop.
"Please give me a vanilla pudding and a strawberry mousse."
"Coming right up."
"I have holidays these few days. What about Luke-san? Do you also have your own rest time?"
"Generally about once a week."
That is, the 'private dinner'.
After Luke finished speaking, Nanase quickly asked,
"Excuse me, when is the next break?"
Before Luke could answer, Kirie, by the window, seemed unable to sit still.
After coughing softly, she deliberately raised her voice.
"Refill."
"One moment."
Luke put aside the materials for making pudding and mousse, carrying the coffee pot towards the window.
The vampire girl waiting there saw Luke approaching and deliberately mumbled,
"Looks like a woman who tastes good."
Hearing this, Luke's lips curved upwards.
While refilling Kirie's coffee cup, he said,
"Nanase-san is indeed a fine woman. Her straightforwardness is much better than girls who say one thing and mean another."
"Luke, who are you talking about?"
"Not referring to anyone specific."
If this were online, Luke would probably send a 'triggered.jpg' image.
But the girl before him was a customer, and he was the owner; politeness should be maintained.
"Honestly, Luke, if that extraordinary cooking talent of yours received my help, it would definitely reach a higher level."
"I need to go make desserts for Nanase-san."
"I want one too."
"You'll just have to wait in line."
"But I came first."
Kirie crossed her arms, putting on a serious expression.
"Orders also have a sequence."
"Then mine counts as an additional order, right?"
"It can count, but it's still behind Nanase-san's."
Luke watched Kirie frown.
Thinking it was enough, Luke didn't continue teasing the girl before him, turning to add,
"Because Kirie-san ordered a lot today, there will be a special complimentary dessert later. Please wait a little while."
"Is that so? Special, that's good..."
Hearing this, Kirie finally showed a satisfied attitude.
Although she's a tsundere vampire who has lived for several hundred years, dealing with her isn't that difficult.
After refilling Kirie's cup, Luke returned to the restaurant area and began preparing the desserts Nanase Ren wanted.
The restaurant thus quieted down.
Nanase Ren earnestly watched Luke cooking;
Kirie occasionally glanced at the two inside and outside the kitchen.
When Luke finished making the desserts, the main door was pushed open somewhat roughly.
"I'm here!"
Standing at the restaurant entrance was a petite figure, her name was—Flandre Scarlet, the second mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
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