In his memory, Alice Nakiri seemed to have only visited the Izakaya once and then rarely came again.
And that one time she came to the Izakaya, Erina brought her, and after tasting Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and seeing the method for Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, she gained a completely new understanding of traditional cuisine!
Thinking about it carefully, he had missed her quite a bit these past few days.
"Sometimes she can be a bit childish, throwing tantrums at the drop of a hat, and she's quite impulsive in her actions."
"She always has a strange sense of superiority towards Molecular Cuisine, but her understanding of commoner cuisine is severely lacking!"
After thinking for a moment, Sosuke replied truthfully.
"You're just talking about her shortcomings?"
Leonora gave Sosuke an exasperated look and added, "She's my daughter, after all. Can't you say more good things about her in front of me?"
"Heh, her personality is straightforward. Compared to Erina, who always chooses to endure everything, she's much easier to get along with."
Sosuke said again without hesitation.
"Right?"
"That's just how my daughter is."
"Although she comes from a distinguished family, she's not arrogant and never looks down on others."
Leonora blinked her bright eyes and smiled.
"I can tell that with a gentle and virtuous mother like you, she will definitely be well-raised."
At this moment, although he vaguely understood Leonora Nakiri's intention in his heart, Sosuke continued to chat and laugh with her.
"Alright, you don't need to praise me anymore."
"In short, after our brief time together, I'm truly more and more satisfied with you!"
Of course, while she said that, some things should be done in moderation.
Therefore, she wisely stopped mentioning Alice and instead continued to discuss some culinary issues with Sosuke.
…
Because Sosuke often had unique insights into Nordic Cuisine.
So, whenever it came to this field, whenever related questions arose, the two would have very profound discussions.
This situation made Kobayashi Rindo, who had not yet left, feel increasingly bored, so she simply sat there alone, drinking refreshing ginger ale.
But occasionally, she would secretly glance at Leonora, then show a thoughtful expression.
Afterward, the two continued their conversation, and it became unstoppable.
Even Sosuke, who had originally planned to rest well tonight, found himself interested and talked endlessly.
It wasn't until more than an hour later that Sosuke and Leonora both realized how quickly time had passed.
"Talking with you is truly delightful!"
"Sosuke, unfortunately, it's getting late, and I still have some things to do at Totsuki, so I can only head back now."
Finally, Leonora stood up, turned, and smiled softly at Sosuke.
"Okay, take care."
"If you have time in the future, you can come to the Izakaya with Alice!"
Sosuke nodded in response.
Leonora Nakiri still maintained her smile, but an indescribable light flickered in her eyes as she looked at Sosuke.
Then, she left, but when she reached the doorway, she suddenly turned around and said, "Will you be good to Alice in the future?"
"Huh?"
Sosuke was stunned and speechless upon hearing this!
No, what kind of drama was this, out of the blue?
"You are the first man Alice has admired, and although I haven't been by her side these days, I can sense it."
Leonora Nakiri said this, seemingly with a hint of jealousy.
After all, she was her daughter, yet she, as a mother, seemed to hold less weight in her daughter's heart than an Izakaya Shopkeeper.
However, after their brief time together tonight, she somewhat understood Alice; indeed, excellent men like Sosuke were very easy to fall for!
Finally, a hint of determination flashed in her beautiful eyes, and without waiting for Sosuke's response, she turned and ran out.
Seeing this, Sosuke was instantly speechless, wondering in his heart:
What on earth did that Alice tell her mother these past few days?
…
"Sigh, in this day and age!"
"Being handsome and talented is also a kind of trouble."
Ultimately, Sosuke couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Suddenly, he thought of the relationship between Mana and Erina, that mother and daughter, which had always been very strained due to the God Tongue curse, with a huge chasm between them!
But Leonora and Alice's relationship was exactly the opposite; it had always been harmonious.
When Alice was 5 years old, she had always lived by Leonora's side, and even after going to Totsuki for school, she would often keep in touch with her through phone calls, video calls, and so on!
One could say that when facing their own mothers.
Erina would never pour out all her thoughts, while Alice would tell Leonora everything on her mind!
"Stop being so conceited; she's just trying to use you, to change her daughter through you."
Behind him, Kobayashi Rindo pouted and said irritably. (End of Chapter)
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