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A huge hole suddenly appeared beneath the feet of Kurohime and Mine, completely swallowing them up!
"Ok?"
A look of surprise flashed across the woman's face as she sensed a peculiar aura approaching.
Looks like you're really lucky!
She actually ran into another Teigu user here...
If she can kill him and get the Imperial Arms from him, then she'll have gotten her money's worth today.
The woman, who had leaped onto the top of the earth dragon's head, commanded the three earth dragons to give chase.
Those little girls will definitely not escape her grasp!
Chapter 196 Connecting Channel?! Slaying the Imperial Arms User!
Aoba had finished wiping the table, and the clock had ticked to seven o'clock.
He went to the door of the store and turned the sign over.
The shop is now open for business.
There was no torrential rain like last night, so as soon as Aoba opened the door, he could see Saitama and Genos walking towards him from outside the alley.
Following behind them, there seemed to be another...
Fubuki?
How did she end up in the discount duo?!
Could it be that they're after me again?
While thinking this way might seem a bit too self-satisfied, it's something we must be wary of.
The three seemed to be arguing about something. Saitama, with his bald head, greeted Aoba when he saw him.
Upon hearing this, Genos nodded and nodded towards Aoba.
He had been conducting a comprehensive investigation into Aoba since last night and learned that it was Aoba who solved the Toyama Park incident. He understood that Aoba was a strong person just like Saitama!
Even the dishes Aoba made could effectively evolve the metal within his body, which made him respect Aoba greatly.
As for Fubuki, who was arguing with Genos, she smiled in a friendly manner when she saw Aoba.
The three of them didn't seem to have any intention of coming in right away.
After greeting the three of them, Aoba went straight back to the bar, where he had some free time to chat with Kasumigaoka.
He was in such a rush at the academy today that he wanted to hear Kasumigaoka's thoughts on whether or not she should collaborate with Takatsuki Sen.
"Ahem... Ms. Kasumi Shiko, we can order now. What would you like to eat?"
Aoba spoke softly and gently to the girl.
He was tying his apron, and although he was facing Kasumigaoka, he wasn't looking directly at the other person.
Kasumigaoka propped her head up after a moment's thought, her black, cascading hair falling loosely down her fair wrist.
They seem a bit conflicted.
The girl is still very beautiful even in this state, but the worry that never fades between her brows probably indicates that she is concerned about something.
After tying her apron, Qingye looked up and saw the girl's conflicted expression, and couldn't help but smile.
Kasumigaoka rarely showed such an expression in front of her. After waiting for a while, she spoke up and suggested:
"I made a lot of snacks today, would you like to try some crispy potato chips?"
A must-have snack from the school gates of my past life.
"Crispy rice crust? Potatoes...?"
Kasumigaoka pondered for a moment and nodded.
"Try it."
"If it's not good, then consider it a free sample from the store manager."
The girl reached out and poked Aoba from behind.
"You're really too kind, Ms. Kasumi Shiko." Aoba chuckled softly. "Then please wait a moment."
Although crispy potato is a very common street food on campus, making it delicious is not as simple as just cutting potatoes and frying them in oil.
That would result in undercooked, substandard potatoes.
Even with a crispy outer shell, the potato will still have a hard interior.
The potatoes must be steamed before processing.
Aoba went to the kitchen, picked out two smaller potatoes, washed them, removed the dirt, peeled them, put them on a porcelain plate, and then steamed them.
The potatoes are relatively small, so they cook faster.
After doing this, you will need to wait a moment.
During this brief respite, Aoba emerged again, wanting to inquire about Kasumigaoka and Takatsuki Sen's idea for co-creating the project.
"Manager, it's very impolite to stare at a girl like that."
"Hmm, it's mainly because Ms. Kasumi Shiko is so beautiful."
Kasumigaoka's aloof expression instantly crumbled, and he half-jokingly said:
"Does the shop manager know a lot of pretty girls? Would he even look at me?"
"No matter how much I know her, Ms. Xia Shizi will always be Ms. Xia Shizi!"
"Hmph~ Speak, what is it?"
"Kasumigaoka-kun, what are your thoughts on collaborating with Takatsuki Sen?"
"Eh... I'm still considering it, but Ms. Takatsuki Sen is having a book signing next week. Editor Machida said he could take me there to talk to her first, and then we can make a decision."
"Is that so..."
It's currently just before the start of the last quarter, and various autograph sessions and anime conventions are starting to be held one after another.
Aoba listened to the longing in Kasumigaoka's words, and his brows twitched slightly with a hint of helplessness.
If she knew that her idol, Takatsuki Sen-sensei, was the One-Eyed King of Ghouls, she'd probably be quite surprised.
"Do you need me to come with you then?"
"Huh~"
As soon as she finished speaking, the girl straightened up, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she giggled incessantly.
"Aoba-kun, is this... because you're worried about me?"
“You are my most loyal customer, so as the manager, I’m bound to be worried.”
Aoba naturally understood the meaning behind the girl's tone, but wouldn't it be too boring to just say it so bluntly?
after all...
In the light novel written by Kasumigaoka, the romantic relationship between the male and female protagonists is such that whoever confesses first loses!
"Oh, just a customer?"
Kasumigaoka ran her fingers along the hem of her skirt, revealing a glimpse of black pantyhose.
Seeing this, Aoba had to admit that the elasticity and stretch of those socks were really good.
However, his appeal to him is quite limited.
What do you think, Kasumigaoka-kun?
"Hmph~ I have no idea." Seeing that Aoba hadn't taken the bait, the girl stopped offering her perks and smiled, "This is Aoba-kun's first date with me, I'll prepare well."
"Well, then I'll look forward to Kasumigaoka-san's..."
boom--
Just as Aoba was about to speak, a terrifying tremor came from outside the shop.
His expression immediately took on a hint of helplessness and seriousness. After frowning slightly, Asakagaoka smiled, turned around, and walked out of the shop.
Kasumigaoka-san, who was interrupted, looked very unhappy.
"What level of disaster is this?"
"Judging by appearance, it's probably around Tiger level..."
"Tiger-level disaster? When did District 20 become so unsafe?"
"Saitama-sensei, I'll go first..."
Boom——! ! !
The fist wind howled.
Before Genos could finish speaking, a strangely shaped monster that had just charged out was instantly reduced to ashes.
What... what's going on?!
Before Fubuki could react, a monster suddenly sprang out from the ground as they walked toward the entrance of Aoba's shop.
As a result, before she and Genos, one an A-rank hero and the other a B-rank hero, could even make a move, they were taken down by the seemingly ordinary C-rank hero next to them.
"Jenos, what did you just say?"
After defeating one of them, Saitama returned to his usual dazed state, turning his head to stare blankly at Genos.
"nothing..."
Genos took a deep breath, his admiration for Saitama growing even stronger.
As expected of Saitama-sensei!
The sudden appearance of the monster caused a commotion, drawing the young women and men who had just started their business at the entrance of Aonosuke Street to gather around, wanting to see what had happened.
But they had only gone halfway when an even more terrifying shaking occurred again.