Crossover Anime: Starting with a Fusion of Master Chef, a Top-Tier Master Chef

Touma fell into deep thought, and almost laughed.

Xuecai glanced at the lunchbox in her hand and said with a smile, "The ingredients were limited this time, so Lin Jun made a small portion, just enough for the three of us. Otherwise, they would have definitely snatched it all up. Okay, you eat first, we can chat while we eat."

Touma nodded slightly, then scooped up another spoonful of fried rice with lots of diced meat and put it in his mouth.

Well, it’s so sweet!

I'm filled with happiness!

It would be even better if there was more meat!

……

I saw Setsuna and Touma chatting and laughing as they walked into the classroom side by side.

The students in the class were all a little stunned.

Although it was mostly the former talking and the latter listening, with little change in expression on their faces, it was still quite shocking.

After all, Touma Kazusa is known for keeping people at arm's length and showing no courtesy to anyone.

Despite being a stunningly beautiful girl and a piano prodigy, this aloof girl doesn't attract many people.

However, considering Ogiso Setsuna's approachable, gentle, and kind nature, it doesn't seem to make a problem.

"Who would refuse to be friends with such a cute girl?"

Lin Youshu was the only one scratching his head.

Unexpectedly, a bowl of fried rice brought the two beautiful girls closer together.

Of course, what he didn't know was that the two beautiful girls on the rooftop were actually discussing him the most.

There were plenty of compliments, but also a lot of complaints.

"At least it turned out well."

Lin Youshu smiled slightly.

Touma returned to her seat and glanced at him casually. Although she didn't show any expression, her face wasn't as cold as when she faced others; it had a touch more gentleness.

Well, for the sake of the fried rice.

"The best way to deal with a girl who appears tough, stiff, and cold on the surface, who is not frank about her feelings and is not good at expressing them, but is actually very gentle and kind, afraid of being alone, timid, and dependent on others, is to use gentleness and kindness to break down her barriers from within."

It's safe to say that no one understands Touma Kazusa better than Hayashi Yuuki.

He genuinely liked this girl who was gentle on the inside but strong on the outside.

After all, who could resist a beautiful girl with long, straight black hair and big breasts?

……

The afternoon classes were rather uneventful.

Lin Youshu believes that not disrupting the class is the greatest respect one can show to the teacher.

Outstanding people are always the center of attention, no matter where they go.

Because his grades were consistently among the top in his grade, he was often called upon by his teachers to answer questions.

Fortunately, he had a solid foundation and a broad knowledge base. He was able to answer questions confidently and eloquently, which pleased the teacher and earned him the admiration of his classmates.

Lin Youshu is very satisfied with his campus life.

No need to bear the pressure of KPIs set by the boss, no need to face the backstabbing in the workplace, no need to deal with drinking parties and dinners after get off work, spending every day with a group of young and lovely girls is so damn comfortable!

"Mr. Lin, could you wait a moment? I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

After school, Setsuna called out to Hayashi Yuuki first.

Touma glanced at the two of them silently, picked up his schoolbag, and left.

"Ok."

Lin Youshu was curious about what Yukina wanted to see him about.

Chapter Seven: There's no way around it, it just gave way too much! (Please collect, give flowers, comment, and rate!) "Lin-kun and Touma-san, are they friends?"

Once only Hayashi Yuuki and Setsuna were left in the classroom, Setsuna finally spoke.

amount……

I had a feeling this was a life-or-death question.

After a moment's thought, Lin Youshu replied, "We can't really be called friends, we're just a little closer than strangers. You should know that she's a bit difficult to get along with. If you're wondering why I'm giving Touma extra attention and care, my reason is simply that I feel sorry for her."

"Pitiful?"

Yukina was surprised, never expecting that Hayashi Yuuki's evaluation of Touma would be that he was pitiful.

how come?

No matter how you look at it or think about it, that kind of beautiful girl has nothing to do with being pitiful, right?

As if reading her mind, Lin Youshu smiled and said, "Don't you think that a beautiful girl like her, who comes from a wealthy family and is extremely talented, has nothing to do with the word 'pitiful'?"

Xuecai nodded shyly.

Lin Youshu smiled calmly and said, "Some things can't be judged by appearances alone. In fact, compared to you and me, her background and fate are much more tragic. It can be said that her current eccentric personality is largely influenced by her family environment."

"Her mother, Touma Yoko, is a world-renowned piano master, but she was unable to give Touma Kazusa a complete family, which caused her to lack the care of a father's love from childhood. In addition, Touma Yoko was not around most of the time, so Touma Kazusa was forced to develop an independent and self-reliant personality."

"However, this is just the surface. The real Touma Kazusa is actually a very fragile person. She is sensitive and afraid of being alone. Unfortunately, her failed family education has made her bad at expressing her emotions."

"The most important point is that three years ago, Touma Yoko chose to leave Japan and go to Vienna for further studies. For Touma Kazusa, this was both an abandonment and a betrayal. From then on, her world consisted only of herself. This is why she keeps people at arm's length, afraid of separation and even more afraid of being abandoned."

"So that's it..."

After hearing all this, even Setsuna couldn't help but feel sorry for Touma Kazusa.

Who would have thought that the seemingly aloof and glamorous piano prodigy would have such an unknown side?

Compared to a happy and fulfilling family life, musical talent seems insignificant.

"But... Lin Jun, how do you know all this?"

Yukina suddenly thought of a question.

Lin Youshu had already prepared his excuse: "It's based on gossip and secrets I learned from some relatives and friends, plus my own analysis. I wouldn't dare say it's completely correct, but it's not far off."

"Lin Jun is really gentle."

Snow cabbage murmured softly.

There was an indescribable flavor to his words.

……

Honestly.

Hayashi Yuuki felt inexplicably awkward talking so openly about Touma in front of Setsuna.

After playing the "White Album" meme too much, when it's actually your turn to use it, you realize things aren't as simple as they seem in anime and games.

Let's move on from this topic.

So Hayashi Yuuki said, "Setsuna did a great job today. The whole class was stunned to see you chatting and laughing with Touma."

Upon hearing this, Setsuna snapped out of her reverie, narrowed her eyes, and smiled: "Thanks to Hayashi-kun's fried rice, Touma-san was initially very determined, but in the face of delicious food, he ultimately gave in."

Lin Youshu waved his hand: "Without pickled mustard greens, even the best fried rice is useless."

"Since I have made such a great contribution, how will you repay me, Lin Jun?"

Yukina had intended to say something modest, but then she suddenly changed her mind and blurted out...

"Um... how about I offer myself to him?"

Lin Youshu stared intently at Xuecai and said cautiously.

"what?!"

These words left Yukina completely bewildered, at a loss for words: "Lin-kun, you...I..."

Offering oneself in marriage is... really... really...

That was so sudden!

"Just kidding, look how scared you are." Lin Youshu couldn't help but laugh.

Undeniably, he had feelings for Setsuna, after all, she was an excellent student, a school idol, and a big-breasted twin-tailed beauty!

but!

It's a bit too early to define our relationship.

"Huh? What? It was just a joke..."

Yukina was both annoyed and amused, but for some reason, she also felt a sense of emptiness and loss.

Just as Lin Youshu was about to say something, a mission notification suddenly sounded in his ear.

"Ding! Mission: A reward for Setsuna!"

"Option 1: Just do something random. Reward: A useless steel wool ball."

"Option 2: Prepare carefully and treat yourself to a delicious meal. Reward: 500 experience points, 10 million yen, and the Super Iron Pot Set. The Super Iron Pot Set includes a wok, a frying pan, and a saucepan. When used individually, it increases heat control by +5. When used as a set, it increases heat control by +1000."

hiss!

It seems even the system thinks we should be rewarded.

Therefore, Lin Youshu chose the second option without hesitation.

There's no way around it, it just gave us way too much!

My experience is alright, much more than before, but I can't break through to two stars in one go.

But the money they offered was really generous!

1000 million yen! That's so damn tempting!

Not long ago, Lin Youshu was wondering when his savings would exceed ten million yen, but the system gave him a task worth ten million yen!

Most importantly, it was this super iron pot three-piece set that caught Lin Youshu's eye.