episode_0088

“Thank you so much.”

Her colleague spoke to Dyers, who was watching Bia mindlessly eating Gambas.

“I’ve never seen you taste food with that kind of expression on your face in a while. But I didn’t know there was such a story. Because you don’t talk about yourself very much.”

Seeing his attitude becoming much more humble than before, Dyers turned his head and continued speaking.

“It’s not something to be thankful for. I made a promise to that person when I was learning how to cook, so I just kept it.”

“That’s why I’m thankful. I don’t know what the Empire is like, but in today’s world, people like you are rare.”

Dyers tried to pretend not to notice the man who lowered his head in an uncomfortable manner.

This was because men disliked unfamiliar language between men. If you receive gratitude from a customer, that’s fine.

Pur misunderstood his actions and playfully whispered in his ear.

“You’re embarrassed, Dyers..! Dyers was also a person who knew shame! I thought he was a machine man..!”

“No.”

“Hmm.. You can’t fool this sister. Is this why you’ve been working so hard to make Gambas a few days ago?”

“Think whatever you want. I guess I’ll have to sort things out soon and start doing business again.”

“Hmm~ Dyers is shy. The handsome man who is shy is Gambas young man~.”

“…Are you having a hard time these days?”

Despite Dyers’ bewildered expression, Purr smiled mischievously and patted his shoulder.

She knew better than anyone how hard he had worked these past few days.

I tried again and again until I got the taste right. Thanks to this, I was able to enjoy delicious Gambas with Jenna.

As his dark circles got longer, his taste began to stabilize.

As the scars from oil splattering on my hands increased, the perfection of the dish became more and more perfect.

So, I can’t help but be proud of him for being proudly recognized by Chef Hunter.

In his heart, he wanted to show off his efforts to his neighbors. Should we say that having people like this around you is a feeling of healing just by being there?

Fur squeezed his rough, rough hand ever so slightly. It looks cold and chilly on the outside, but the closer you get, the warmer your hands become like a fireplace.

I think about him while still wearing an apron while cooking.

Just like that person was happy to have a grandmother.

The fact that a man like this is always by her side makes her happy.

And I hope this happiness lasts just a little longer.

Pur prayed earnestly.

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“It was a satisfying meal for the first time in a long time.”

After gathering her thoughts, Bia opened her mouth with a cheerful smile.”

“I’m glad I was able to keep my promise.”

At farewell, Dyers handed over a book. It was a cookbook written by Bia’s grandmother.

After hesitating for a moment, Bia refused.

“I’ll get that later.”

“Why?”

“Because I haven’t become the best gourmet yet. I will rise to the top and restore the honor that my grandmother lost with my own hands. Plus…”

Bia put her hand on the man’s shoulder and tapped it. As expected, the body was as solid as a wall.

She continued speaking with a playful expression.

“Your cooking is a bit salty. My grandmother doesn’t go that hard.”

“… Was it not enough yet? All you have to do is work harder. You just have to make more and take longer.”

Even when his shortcomings are pointed out, he does not show any shame.

He honestly only talks about the direction he is going.

And as if to prove that attitude, his hands were filled with scars. Hygiene and kitchen conditions are so close to perfection that it can even be called an obsession with cleanliness.

Bia really liked the man in front of her. It was to the point where I couldn’t control the corners of my mouth that kept going up.

“Yes, yes! If you’re my grandmother’s disciple, you should act like that! I mean… I mean. I’ll come back again later.”

“Yes.”

“At that time, I will also receive a cookbook, so be prepared. Since this is the dish that your grandmother left for you, you will definitely show a better side of yourself than your grandmother, right?”

“You are making difficult demands.”

“Puhup. Complaining.”

After finishing her sentence with a chuckle, Bia packed her bags with her colleagues and prepared to leave.

As if he had some regrets, he looked back at Dyers every time he took a step and said something.

“Handsome friend. Until next time, don’t screw up. If I fail, will I be really disappointed?”

With those words, she shook off any remaining regrets and headed forward.

I was trying to head towards it.

“Don’t get hurt by playing outside too much. Because it’s dangerous when the sun sets.”

Stand tall. Her body stopped.

“……”

Words that I may have heard hundreds, maybe even thousands of times, come out calmly from the mouth of a man I met for the first time today.

Even if the flowing hourglass breaks and sand pours out, time still continues to flow.

No matter how much I missed the pouring sand, I thought it was just a small lump of regret. I thought it was unnecessary to become the best gourmet.

So I didn’t miss it. I tried not to miss it.

“You can come anytime if you’re hungry. The door is always open.”

“……”

She always had dinner with her grandmother.

Even on the day I came back after getting hurt at the playground, and on the day I got angry at my grandmother for oversleeping.

Grandma makes gambas.

Always smiling…

“I’ll be here anytime.”

That’s what he said.

Bia, who had lost her bearings, could only stare helplessly at the man in front of her.

And then laughed a little.

She smiled with the same smile her grandmother always smiled at her.

Was this an opportunity to shake off any remaining regrets?

I wanted to end the farewell with a smile,

As the time to say goodbye approaches, my eyes start to darken little by little.

“Yes. Thank you so much, grandma.”

Grandma is dead. Her hourglass ends here.

“And… And you know… I… I…”

Her love didn’t die.

“Me too, I too.. I love you so much…”

If the dead and the living have something in common,

Is the hourglass called love still flowing?

“Was the food delicious?”

If life were cooking, the best taste would be memories.

It is clear that this bitter taste that prevents us from savoring memories is probably regret.

As a gourmet, it is the ultimate honor as I have already tasted the best cuisine.

Bia hugged him carefully, accepting the lingering regret that was dripping down.

She continued speaking, ignoring the startled women around her.

“Yes… So, you must be here next time.”

Because she was no longer a child who complained about bitter taste, but an adult who dreamed of becoming the best gourmet.

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People who see an unexpected side to a person they dislike usually revise their evaluation of that person.

That doesn’t change the big picture, but at least this person had this side to him. The degree tends to be added.

But beyond hating, what should you do if the person you hate shows that side of you?

If a person who you thought would never do such a thing shows such behavior… how should you change your evaluation of this person?

Luna was confused.

Before, whenever I saw his good deeds, I could simply deny it.

‘…Do not be ridiculous. It’s all pretense. If it was sincere and not pretentious, what about my sister? What happens to my sister who died because of you?’

Something like this.

Those firmly fixed thoughts are starting to change little by little.

Just like your clothes get wet in a light rain.

Could it be that there was some kind of story behind him?

I don’t know what the damn story is that she died in his place.

So she had no choice but to continue following. Because I wanted to know the truth.

Luna made up her mind.

‘You can start again from today. I will definitely find out what kind of person you are.’

The last time I followed him, I had no choice but to stop because he suddenly took off his clothes and threw them away.

‘…What kind of person is that? He takes off his clothes and throws them away. No matter how alone I am…’

I can still vividly see what looks like a disgusting long sword hanging at the bottom.

‘Don’t think, don’t think, don’t think..!!’

Luna tried hard to erase her memories.

As I followed Dyers, I came to the black market.

Luna frowned as she witnessed the academy’s dark side for the first time.

The artifact’s time was up and hiding was lifted.

‘Of course it is. Pretending to be a good person on the outside, then going to a place like this… Where did you go?’

As Luna was thinking that, someone blocked her path.

Dyers is already gone.

“You go around showing a lot of foolishness. Nobility issue?”

“Don’t talk to me.”

“Wow, it comes out strong. Is it possible to do that because you are a noble? It’s nothing special to me, just take this.”

He threw something wrapped in paper.

“You came here to get that, right? The price has come down a bit these days, so I’ll give it to you for 1 silver.”

Luna observed it for a moment.

It’s a drug.

“……”

“Why is the response so lukewarm? Ah, perhaps for the first time… Cough! Kek!”

“You are an expelled student here.”

Without any hesitation, Luna sprayed the drug into his face.

“Kek! Keck! This woman is crazy about this expensive thing..!”

“Are you a drug dealer who gets expelled from school and does what he does in secret? Don’t you feel sorry for your parents who worked so hard to send you to the academy? If you understand, close your dirty mouth and embroider. Commit suicide.”

“What are you, disciplining me!! Hey, just kidnap me!!”

People nearby emerged and surrounded Luna.

“Ha…”

Nothing has happened since I met Dyers.

This is also because of Dyers.