My love is abyss mode

Chapter 80 Fried Eggs with Forgot Salt
When I woke up again, it was almost noon.

Kuronuma Kiba and Hatsushino Ryo changed into the bathrobes placed by the door and soaked in the private bath in the bathroom. In the empty courtyard, a few red leaves slowly drifted down.

Breathing in the fresh autumn air of the mountains and forests, my mind became completely clear.

"Is curry okay for lunch?"

Kuronuma withdrew his gaze from the autumn-tinged courtyard and looked through the thin mist at Hatsushino Ryo, who was leaning against the stone wall and soaking in the hot spring opposite him.

Her fair skin flushed slightly from the warm, clear water, and her wine-red eyes remained fixed on him, as if they were the last two people left in the world, the last hope for the continuation of human civilization.

"I only know how to cook simple dishes, like curry and fried eggs," Kuronuma added.

Hatsushiro Ryo remained staring at him, lost in thought, as if her brain had shut down. After a few minutes, she finally reactivated herself and nodded slightly: "Okay."

"Then I'll go prepare lunch first and bring it to your room later. Don't get dizzy from soaking in the water."

After giving a word of advice, Kuronuma Yagami used his hand to support himself against the stone wall of the private bathhouse, then lifted his leg and climbed over it. The water accumulated in his bathrobe dripped onto the floor and flowed away along the grooves.

He closed the private bathroom door behind him, took off his bathrobe, dried himself with a clean, soft towel, left the bathroom, and took out a set of casual clothes from his suitcase and put them on.

There's no need to go out for now, so there's no need to wear a coat.

Considering that Hatsushino Ryo was alone in the room, Kuronuma Kiba locked the door from the outside before going downstairs to borrow the kitchen from the hotel staff.

After receiving permission, he began preparing lunch for two.

Rinse the rice thoroughly and pour it into the rice cooker. While the rice is cooking, try to cut the potatoes, carrots, and chicken into roughly the same size pieces. It's okay if some pieces are too big or too small.

Despite his clumsy Dubai-style knife skills, he finally managed to gather all the ingredients.

Then, following the instructions in the online video, add oil to the pan, crack in two raw eggs, fry them until fully cooked, remove them from the pan and plate them, then add curry cubes.

Melt the curry cubes into a bubbling, viscous liquid, pour in half a pot of water, then add all the ingredients and cover the pot.

While the curry was simmering and the rice was steaming, he left the hot spring hotel and went to a convenience store outside to buy canned cola and lemon tea.

Thirty minutes later, Kuronuma Kiba left the kitchen with two servings of curry rice and returned to his room on the third floor. Hatsushino Ryo was already dressed in a kimono and sitting at a low wooden table reading a book—his copy of *The Dancing Girl of Izu*, which he had left beside his pillow.

When traveling to Izu, it's natural to read some books that fit the occasion, and this one just happens to be on Momo Shirakawa's recommended reading list.

"How does it taste?"

Kuronuma placed the curry rice on the low wooden table, sat cross-legged opposite Hatsushino Ryo, pulled the metal tab of the lemon tea, and handed it to her: "It should be edible."

He was very confident in his cooking skills and believed that his food would not kill anyone.

Hatsushiro Ryo folded a corner of the book in her hand to mark it, closed the book and put it beside her, picked up her chopsticks, picked up a fried egg and brought it to her lips, took a small bite and savored it carefully.

"Disgusting." She commented without any qualms, stating a fact without any intention of targeting anyone.

"I'm confident in my ability to fry an egg, but are you a fan of undercooked eggs?"

Seeing her shake her head in denial, Kuronuma Kiba picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the fully cooked, golden-brown egg.

A few seconds later, he swallowed the food in his mouth, looked down at the curry rice with a troubled expression, and said doubtfully, "Okay, I forgot to add salt."

"It's ok."

Hatsushiro Ryo nonchalantly picked up a spoon and put the curry rice into her mouth: "I will cherish it."

When she said this, she remained expressionless and her tone was completely flat, yet she gave off a wonderfully warm feeling, just like a considerate and gentle girlfriend in a TV drama.

The dazzling midday sun shone on the short white hair, as if it were covered with a layer of pure holy light.

Kuronuma Kiba picked up a spoon and tasted the curry rice. Fortunately, the curry itself was salty, and it was a strongly flavored dish, so it wasn't too bad. "Momo said you wouldn't agree to Chitose-senpai being your lover."

"Your Majesty will not agree."

"I wanted to ask if there are any restrictions or limitations?"

"It must be decided by me and Tao whether the other person is qualified."

Hatsushiro Ryo pulled out a tissue, wiped the curry from the corner of her mouth, looked up at him, and said in a serious tone, "This is also for the sake of my teeth. Momo said there are a lot of bad women in Tokyo."

The two of them are such good friends—Kuronuma Kiba chuckled speechlessly, picked up a can of cola, and gulped it down.

"Are you and Tao very close?" he suddenly asked.

“Her father used to work at the Hatsushino family's house, and we learned piano together.”

"Speaking of which, Ryo-senpai is a bassist."

"I like bass."

The two chatted casually for a while. After lunch, Kuronuma Kiba cleaned up the dishes and trash and left the hot spring inn with Hatsushino Ryo.

Take the [Tokai Bus] towards Matsuzaki. Departing from Shuzenji Town, enjoy the distinct colors of the mountains and the azure coastline along the way. After about an hour, you will arrive at the Lovers' Cape Walking Trail.

On a windless day, the slightly yellow autumn leaves remained still, and the birdsong in the mountains and forests was crisp and melodious.

Hatsushiro Ryo stood at the entrance, carefully reading the warning sign.

[Warning! Deer and wild boars are seen at night after sunset!]
She nodded thoughtfully, glancing sideways at Black Swamp Fang beside her, her wine-red eyes brightening slightly: "If we encounter a wild boar, I will protect Fang."

"It's not nighttime yet, is it?"

Kuronuma Kiba imagined the scene of "a boar charging forward and being kicked away by Hatsushino Ryo," raised his hand to rub her head, and said with a smile, "It's inconvenient for you to wear wooden clogs. If we really encounter a wild boar, let me handle it."

“Okay.” Hatsushino Ryo nodded expressionlessly, took his hand, and stepped onto the Lovers’ Cape walking path.

Humans always treat animals differently. They show no mercy to wild boars, kicking them away, but when they encounter cute little deer, they think about what kind of cooking method would be best.

Unfortunately, the two didn't encounter any tasty little animals on their way to Fujimi Memorial Tower.

On the terrace overlooking Mount Fuji, Kuronuma found a 1-cent coin among a pile of 5-yen coins.

Hatsushino Ryo had no interest in this. The two admired Mount Fuji, which was hidden behind the sea, for a while, and then continued along the walking path.

Stepping onto the Lovers' Cape observation deck, amidst the bustling season of tourists, only a shrine maiden wearing a celestial crown stood in the sea breeze, casting a concerned glance at the two.

Kuronuma took a closer look and realized that it was the female driver who usually drove Hatsushino Ryo.

He turned to look at Hatsushino Ryo. The sea breeze blew her shoulder-length white hair, revealing her slender and elegant neck, delicate face, and even the curve of her jaw was impeccable.

"This is the Love Bell."

Hatsushino Ryo led him by the hand to the stone pillar standing at the edge of the observation deck, looked up to meet Kuronuma Kiba's gaze, and began to introduce him like a ruthless tour guide:
"Fisherman Fukutaro and his lover A-Hao separated due to a misunderstanding, but later reunited by ringing a bell three times to convey their feelings."

"It sounds a bit boring, but we're going to ring the bell, right?" Kuronuma didn't want to spoil the fun, so he reached out and grabbed the rope.

"Three times, calm your mind, call out to your lover, and make your vows."

Hatsushiro Ryo also reached out and grabbed the rope, and the two of them pulled together, causing the bronze bell to ring out a clear sound that traveled to the distant sea.

(End of this chapter)