Chapter 385 - Chapter 339 Just a Plan
Sunday
"Gently pour the egg mixture, slowly, little by little. Just enough to form a thin film."
Sunday.
A cooking lesson for Tamagoyaki at Mion's house?
I don't think it's that difficult, but Mion is a young lady, so she probably hasn't cooked before…
"Clink?"
"That's right, good, good."
Mion poured the egg mixture very carefully.
Her hand holding the bowl was trembling, so I supported her hand.
"Ahh…"
"Whoops, sorry, sorry."
If I suddenly supported her without saying anything, the amount of force would change.
Well, even if the shape is a bit distorted, the taste won't change.
More importantly,
"Tsubaki-san, shouldn't you practice cooking a little too?"
"I think practicing things that are difficult to improve at can wait for another time."
She said, holding a video camera.
"Shou-kun."
"Hm, okay. Peel it off with a spatula, and then fold it forward like this."
"Clink?"
"That's right."
It's easy to just roll it forward… I remember it was difficult at first, though. I guess it's just a matter of practice.
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"It was delicious today too. Thank you for the meal."
"You're too kind."
I made stir-fried meat and eggs, Tamagoyaki, and since I was at it, Chakin-musubi. The filling was a leftover pork stir-fried with meat and eggs, seasoned Shigure-ni style.
Mion and Tsubaki-san were surprised, but I just wrapped it with a thin omelet instead of nori seaweed.
"Here's some tea."
"Thanks."
After-meal tea was hojicha brewed by Tsubaki-san.
She's good at brewing tea, so why is she so bad at cooking?
"Tsubaki. Is Mio's work likely to proceed?"
"Yes. All of our conditions have been accepted. They were surprised by the amount we requested, which was for a newcomer."
Does that mean she doesn't want special treatment just because she's her daughter?
But how much does a regular rookie idol make, I wonder…
"What about the content of the first job?"
"It's for the next update's promotional movie, apparently. The young lady will appear and recite some lines."
Oh, so the content has already arrived, I thought, looking at Mion, who shook her head.
Ah, she didn't know.
"I apologize. The detailed content hasn't arrived yet, and the other party said it's 'a plan, not confirmed yet'…"
"That's common in this industry. Both of you should just assume that's how it is."
"Yes."
I answered, and Mion nodded.
Perhaps at this point, it's just 'let's do something like this.' But what concerns me is…
"When is the recording scheduled? I don't want it to overlap with exams…"
"Rest assured. I've requested it for after the exams."
Hearing that, I breathed a sigh of relief.
If I got bad grades because of a part-time job, Yata-sensei would definitely… yeah.
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"Woof!"
"Whoops, good morning, Lupi."
I caught Lupi as she jumped up when I got out of bed, and turned on the private stream for Mion.
Shou-kun, Lupi-chan, good morning.
"Welcome, Mion."
"Woof~"
After breakfast, I listened to Tsubaki-san explain the channel's income and expenses, then logged into IRO.
I'll save making dessert for another time, but there's something I want to log in and check before nightfall.
"Good. A reply has arrived."
The Magic Transfer Box on the desk. The crystal was blinking, indicating an incoming message.
I placed Lupi on her sitting perch and opened the box; inside was just one letter.
The content was…
Is tonight at 9 PM okay?
"Yeah, she said that's fine. Azure-san's letter only says 'okay' and her name…"
Argenta-san's usual letters are so polite, the contrast is stark.
Well, I'll assume being friendly is a good thing.
Are you preparing to go to the port?
"I am, but… Lupi, can you go call Sweee for a moment?"
"Woof"
I asked and opened the front door, and Lupi enthusiastically darted out.
And then, Leda and Roy hurriedly chased after her.
Are you asking Sweee-chan for something?
"Yeah. I want to bring a lot of things to fix the collapsed part of that cave, but carrying it all would be heavy, right? So, I was thinking if I could just drop off the tools ahead of time."
Ah!
I could probably get wood over there, but I want to leave axes and other tools, and metal fittings, there first.
If the Selkies are going to use the tools, I can just give them away and make new ones.
"~~~♪"
"Kuruuru~♪"
"Good morning, Sweee and Raz."
Come to think of it, I tamed Raz, but she went back to her own bed in the Divine Tree.
No, it's fine, it's not like I needed her for anything specific.
"Sweee, I have a small favor to ask."
So, while handing them Dried Grapeful, I explained that I wanted to use the Divine Tree to take supplies to True's place.
Sweee munched on the Dried Grapeful, nodding intently.
"~~~♪"
"Thanks. Okay, I'll get ready… no, first, let's eat."
"Woof!"
I'd like to make something with the Kohaku wheat harvested yesterday, but I left it with Pan, so I'll do that after I get back…
"Oh, I should go to Pan's place and give him the stone mill."
That's right. You might also ask Pan-kun and the others if there are any other tools they need.
"Yeah."
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"Phew"
I passed through the Divine Tree in the basin forest, left the carpentry tools at the Selkie village, and delivered the stone mill to the Urisk settlement.
It was just about time to log out, so I did.
Welcome back.
"Yeah, I'm home. Whoops."
I almost dropped the pillow I was given and hurriedly hugged it again.
They gave it to me saying it's calming… indeed, it might be a bit calming. Maybe I'll try it at home too…