The next Ryoka Konoe explains the concept of what it means to be a 'big stomach'.

It's not as exaggerated as those eating broadcasters or UP masters on the Internet in 2020, but compared to ordinary people, her appetite is still quite amazing.

Not only did I eat up the grilled mackerel set that made Tsukasa Higashino feel full at a glance, but I also asked for a few side dishes and two bowls of rice afterwards...

Tsukasa Higashino still remembers that she turned her head cautiously, looked at herself with big watery eyes, and asked "Higashino-san, can you have another bowl?"

It's no wonder that Yumi Takahashi said that all her nutrition grew in the right place... This way of eating is not fat, it simply shouldn't be!

Higashino wasn't so stingy, smiling and nodding, curious about how much she could eat.

After all, the dishes at this washotei are actually quite cheap.

Don't look at the amount of Konoe's Lianghua Dian seems to be a bit large, but in fact, it is not that expensive, she ate about one or two thousand yen alone.

Of course, this time, Tsukasa Higashino didn't come to see Konoe Ryoka's performance.

He exchanged the salt-grilled mackerel in the bowl for Aoi Fujiwara's barbecue, and Yumi Takahashi's boiled fish set for a little cod chunks.

After all, these girls all knew that Higashino Tsukasa was here to collect materials, so no one said anything.

"It's delicious..."

After taking a sip of the richly fragrant mushroom miso soup, Yumi Takahashi had a comfortable expression on her face.

It's really delicious.

Even Tsukasa Higashino, who has always been picky about taste, nodded secretly.

The salt-grilled mackerel is well controlled, and the meat is brown and crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside, and it is light salted with sea salt in the mouth.

Squeeze in lime juice and coat it with a little radish puree... The spicy sweetness of the white radish combined with the sourness of the lime juice gives the fish a layered texture in your mouth.

The most important thing is that the food cooked here does not have the unique fireworks of a big hotel, it is very ordinary, and it is close to the family around people.

That's probably what the so-called 'taste of home' is.

Tsukasa Higashino couldn't help but feel a little satisfied.

Is Goro Inanoshira in "The Lonely Gourmet" in this state of mind every time he enjoys food at such a street shop?

Because the food here is really good, whether it is the food or the chatty chef, it gives a pleasant feeling.

I'm still quite grateful to Ryoka Konoe, Tsukasa Higashino feels that the inspiration for "The Lonely Gourmet" has been captured by him.

Just as Tsukasa Higashino was still moving his chopsticks to the grilled mackerel on the plate, Ryoka Konoe's mobile phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at her phone's screen, and the expression on her face changed suddenly.

Some panicked, some stunned.

Higashino Tsukasa noticed the change in her expression, and couldn't help but glance at her sideways, and then saw her stand up in a panic:

"Excuse me, I'll go out and answer a call."

She moved quickly, like someone was chasing her with a knife from behind.

"Ahh No, I'm sorry, I'll go out and answer a call. ”

Leaving these words, Konoe Lianghua pinched her mobile phone and trotted out of the Japanese food pavilion.

"It's Lianghua's brother calling her again, right? That bastard! ”

Tsukasa Higashino didn't ask, and Yumi Takahashi, who was on the other side, had already put down her chopsticks angrily.

"......" Aoi Fujiwara, who has always been calm, did not speak, but was silent, obviously thinking of something not very pleasant.

Tsukasa Higashino still didn't speak.

Just as Aoi Fujiwara and Yumi Takahashi respected the situation at home and didn't talk much, Tsukasa Higashino didn't suddenly ask about Ryoka Konoe.

After all, every family has a scripture that is difficult to read.

After a while, Konoe Ryoka walked in from outside, her face obviously much more reluctant.

"Are you alright? Cool flowers? Yumi Takahashi asked with concern.

"Ahh It's okay. Konoe Ryoka waved her hand a little confused, and then barely laughed: "That, I'm sorry... I guess I'm going home early. Higashino-san... Why don't you let me have a treat? ”

She looked at Tsukasa Higashino and said, "I eat more..."

"It's okay, I'm in for a treat, and I'm especially grateful to Konoe-san." Tsukasa Higashino smiled and waved his hand: "My new manga already has a creative context, if I have to say it, I still take advantage of it." ”

After saying this, Higashino Tsukasa said again: "If Konoe-san, if there is anything I need help with, I will definitely not refuse." ”

......Seeing the attitude of Higashino Division, Ryoka Konoe opened her mouth, and she was inexplicably moved in her heart.

But in the end, she didn't say anything, bowed to Tsukasa Higashino and Aoi Fujiwara, apologized before leaving.

The rest is easy.

In the small shop, there is only the sound of Tsukasa Higashino smiling and talking with the chef of the small shop, mainly discussing how to make these delicious dishes.

After a while, the three of Higashino finished eating and left the Japanese food pavilion.

Before she had taken two steps, Yumi Takahashi, who had been holding back, finally couldn't help it: "Mr. Higashino, why didn't you ask anything just now?" ”

That's right... In that case, everyone should be able to see that something is wrong.

If it were the boys and girls in the class, they would have been pestering them to ask questions.

But Higashino Tsukasa kept smiling and talking to the store manager, without mentioning Ryoka Konoe.

“... I'm not asking nothing. Higashino Tsukasa waved his hand and asked Yumi Takahashi: "But in that case, if I ask more, the only person who will be uncomfortable is Konoe-san." ”

He exhaled and smiled quite calmly: "No one likes to be asked about their shortcomings, and they don't like to be exposed by others, right?" ”

"If Konoe-san, if she wants to say it to me, then I'll listen, and I won't force her to say what she doesn't want to say, it's the most basic respect."

"Uh..."

Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara glanced at each other, and they didn't know what to say for a while.

Indeed, as Higashino Tsukasa said, even if the difficulties of Konoe Ryoka were said at the time, it was just Konoe Ryoka who was uncomfortable in the end.

So he didn't ask, and there was no need to ask.

When Ryoka Konoe wants to say it, she will always say it.

"It's getting late today, do you need me to send you?" Tsukasa Higashino asked.

"No need, I'm neighbors with Takahashi's family, she's next door to me, I'll go home with her and it's fine."

"That's good."

Since this is the case, Higashino Tsukasa did not hesitate, nodded in response, and turned around to leave.

But the voice came from behind.

It is the voice of Aoi Fujiwara.

"It's a bit late to say now... But I would like to thank Higashino-san, for your hospitality today. ”

In response, Higashino just laughed twice, waved at them, and quickly left.

Looking at the back of Tsukasa Higashino leaving, Yumi Takahashi, who was carrying the sword bag, muttered to herself: "He really didn't ask anything... And the stinky dwarf, don't you usually call him from Higashino Higashino? Why did you suddenly change your name? ”

She turned her head to look at Aoi Fujiwara.

Hearing the words of the dead friend, Fujiwara Aoi's face turned red, and then he muttered unhappily: "It's just politeness!" Courtesy! And..."

She looked back at the flow of people coming and going, and muttered softly, "Indeed... He feels very different, and it's quite comfortable to get along with. ”

I feel different from those frivolous male classmates of the same age...