Although he didn't understand why Kasugano Sora suddenly started crying, Bai Mo immediately grabbed a tissue to wipe her tears.
"Uh~ You can eat snacks, but not too much! Eating too much isn't good for your health~"
"Nii-chan~ Baka!"
"Huh?"
While Bai Mo and Kasugano Sora were acting out their little skit, the waiter at the counter took out a piece of paper and said:
"Guest, were you satisfied with the dish just now? If you have any thoughts, you can leave a comment here. If our head chef approves, your next meal could be discounted or even free!"
"So there's such a thing? No wonder this place has made a name for itself in less than two years. It's truly impressive~"
As for the comment, Bai Mo recalled the dish he had just eaten and said: "The main dish just now, the rosemary-grilled steak, had a perfectly caramelized surface, slightly charred on the outside while the inside remained tender and pink, truly bursting with freshness and juiciness!"
"The rosemary sprinkled on it, with its rich and distinctive aroma, added a touch of Mediterranean romance and boldness to the dish."
"However, a bit too much rosemary was used, overshadowing some of the steak's natural flavor. Perhaps reducing it by about four or five grams would be better. As for the rest, the steak was slightly overcooked—the exterior was a bit too charred, making it somewhat dry and tough. Reducing the grilling time by about ten seconds would probably suffice."
"The most important issue might still be the steak itself. The quality of the steak was good, and it was fresh, but perhaps due to transportation or storage issues, the steak seemed to have been exposed to air, causing the fat to oxidize. Maybe you could suggest your head chef check the freezer or the cold chain logistics for any potential issues."
After listening to Bai Mo's lengthy critique, the waiter wanted to say something more, but Bai Mo had already left with Kasugano Sora in tow.
Although she wasn't entirely convinced by Bai Mo's words, the well-trained waiter still summarized the points he mentioned and wrote them on the feedback form.
After all, even if she wasn't sure whether Bai Mo's confident remarks were accurate, she had to live up to the generous salary that Rindou Kobayashi was paying her!
Once the lunch service ended, the waiter handed a stack of feedback forms to Rindou Kobayashi, who had just changed out of her chef's uniform, and specifically pointed out Bai Mo's form.
"Head Chef, these are today's feedback forms. Also, I think you should take a look at this one in particular!"
"Eh~ What is it? Let me see~"
As Rindou Kobayashi turned around, her ample bosom bounced vivaciously, bringing tears of envy to the waiter's eyes.
After reading Bai Mo's comments, Rindou Kobayashi's expression turned slightly stern. The feedback seemed quite insightful!
But could such precise critiques—down to the second and gram—as well as the issue of oxidized beef, really be possible?
No, it was possible!
As a graduate of Totsuki Academy, Rindou Kobayashi belonged to the 89th generation and was thus quite familiar with the 92nd generation's Erina Nakiri.
This kind of feedback felt exactly like what the legendary God Tongue would say!
But could there really be another God Tongue out there?
Was it just her imagination?
"Come to think of it, I've booked Erina for a food review the afternoon after tomorrow. Maybe I can test whether this is real or not~"
Bai Mo had no idea that his comments would lead Rindou Kobayashi to seek out Japan's God Tongue for verification.
At the moment, he was at a phone store with Kasugano Sora, helping her pick out a new phone.
After learning that Sora didn't have her own phone, Bai Mo had made a mental note to get her one.
After spending 10,000 yen on a domestic Xiaomi phone, Bai Mo also bought her a new phone number.
After exchanging contact information and seeing her new phone, Kasugano Sora finally showed a smile befitting her age.
"Sora, I've sent you Grandpa Kobayashi's number too. If anything happens when I'm not around, you can ask him for help!"
"Mhm~"
Kasugano Sora glanced a few more times at the two new numbers saved in her phone before putting it away.
After taking her around for a bit more sightseeing, Bai Mo brought her to a nearby shopping street to stock up on groceries.
While ingredients from Teyvat were delicious, Bai Mo hadn't bought enough variety or quantity, so he needed to plan their usage carefully. For everyday meals, he still had to rely on regular ingredients.
At Kitazawa Meat Shop on the shopping street, Bai Mo bought some beef and freshly fried croquettes. Then, at Yamabuki Bakery, he picked up some bread for breakfast.
Carrying bags full of groceries from the shopping street, the two finally returned to their small apartment.
Once home, Sora considerately helped Bai Mo organize the ingredients—storing the perishables in the kitchen and the rest in the fridge.
Watching the petite figure bustling around, Bai Mo suddenly felt that having a little sister might not be such a bad thing after all~
And so, their life together officially began~
Three peaceful days passed, and Bai Mo received another call from Manager Kobayashi. This time, however, the old man came over to check on Bai Mo and Kasugano Sora in person.
Seeing Kasugano Sora sitting on the sofa, noticeably more cheerful than before, the manager felt relieved.
"Xiao Mo, I brought you a gift. Come take a look, and while you're at it, help me carry Sora's school uniform and school supplies back."
"A gift? Grandpa Kobayashi, you really shouldn't have!"
"Don't worry, you're absolutely going to love it!"
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