Tokyo life starting with painting

Next, Konoe Ryoka explained the concept of "Big Eater".

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

Not only did he finish the grilled mackerel set meal that made Higashinoji feel full just by looking at it, but he also ordered a few side dishes and two bowls of rice.

Higashinoji still remembers how she carefully turned her head, looked at him with big watery eyes and asked, "Higashino-san, can you have another bowl?"

It’s no wonder that Yumi Takahashi said that she has all the right nutrients and is eating in the right places to avoid gaining weight. This is simply not what she should be!

Higashinoji was not that stingy, he nodded with a smile, and was also curious about how much she could eat.

After all, the food at this Japanese restaurant is actually pretty cheap.

Even though the amount Konoe Ryoka ordered seemed a bit large, it was actually not that expensive. She probably ate one or two thousand yen by herself.

Of course, Higashinoji didn't come here to watch Konoe Ryoka's performance this time.

He exchanged the salt-grilled mackerel in the bowl for some of Fujiwara Aoi's grilled meat, and some of the cod chunks from Takahashi Yumi's boiled fish set.

After all, these girls knew that Higashinoji was here to collect information, so no one said anything.

“It’s delicious”

After taking a sip of the rich and fragrant mushroom miso soup, Takahashi Yumi showed a comfortable expression on her face.

It was indeed delicious.

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

The heat of the salt-grilled mackerel is well controlled. The outside of the fish is browned and crispy, but the inside is very tender. When you eat it, you can feel the light saltiness of the sea salt in your mouth.

Squeeze the lime juice and wrap it with a little radish puree. The spicy sweetness of the white radish and the sourness of the lime juice combine to make the fish in your mouth full of texture.

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 has a family feel close to people.

This is probably the so-called ‘taste of home’.

Higashikata couldn't help but feel a little satisfied.

Does Inokashira Goro in "The Lonely Gourmet" feel the same way every time he enjoys delicious food at such a street shop?

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

I am quite grateful to Konoe Ryoka. Higashinoji feels that he has captured the inspiration for "The Lonely Gourmet".

While Higashinoji was still moving his chopsticks on the grilled mackerel on the plate, Konoe Ryoka's cell phone suddenly rang next to him.

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

Some were panicked, some were stunned.

Dongnoji 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'm going out to take a call."

She moved very quickly, as if someone was chasing her with a knife from behind.

With these words behind her, Konoe Ryoka trotted out of the Japanese restaurant with her phone in hand.

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

Higashinoji didn't ask, but Takahashi Yumi on the other side had already put down her chopsticks angrily.

"" Fujiwara Aoi, who has always been calm, did not speak, just silent, obviously thinking of something unpleasant.

Higashikata still didn't speak.

Just like Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi respected their family situation and didn't talk too much, Higashinoji didn't suddenly ask about Konoe Ryoka.

After all, every family has sutras that are difficult to recite.

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

"Are you okay? Lianghua?" Takahashi Yumi asked with concern.

"Ah, it's okay." Konoe Ryoka waved her hands in confusion, and then managed to smile: "Um, I'm sorry, I guess I have to go home early. Or else, Higashino-san, let me treat you?"

She looked at Higashinoji and hesitated: "I eat more."

"It's okay, I agreed to treat you, and I'm especially grateful to Konoe-san." Higashinoji smiled and waved his hands: "My new comic has a rough outline of the creation. If you insist on speaking, I have the advantage."

After saying this, Higashinoji added: "If Konoe-san needs my help in the future, I will never refuse."

"" Seeing Higashinoji's attitude, Konoe Ryoka opened her mouth and felt inexplicably moved.

But she didn't say anything in the end, bowed to Higashinoji and Fujiwara Aoi, apologized, and left.

The next thing becomes simple.

The only sound in the small shop was the sound of Higashinoji smiling and chatting with the chef of the small shop, mainly discussing how to make these delicious dishes.

After a while, Higashinoji and the other three finished eating and left the Japanese restaurant.

Before taking two steps, Takahashi Yumi, who had been holding back, finally couldn't help it anymore: "Teacher Higashino, why didn't you ask anything just now?"

Yes, in the situation just now, everyone should be able to see clearly that something is wrong.

If those boys and girls in the class would have pestered me and asked questions.

But Higashinoji kept smiling and talking to the store manager without mentioning Konoe Ryoka.

"It's not that I don't ask anything." Tonoji waved his hand and asked Takahashi Yumi: "But in that situation, if I asked more questions, the only person who would feel uncomfortable would be Konoe-san."

He exhaled and smiled calmly: "No one likes to be asked about their shortcomings, nor does anyone like to have their shortcomings exposed, right?"

"If Konoe-san wants to say something to me, then I will listen. I will not force her to say anything she doesn't want to say. This is the most basic respect."

"Well"

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

Indeed, as Higashinoji said, even if Konoe Ryoka's difficulties were revealed at the time, it would only be Konoe Ryoka who would suffer in the end.

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

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

"It's quite late today, do you need me to see you off?" Higashino asked.

"No need, the Takahashi family and I are neighbors. She is next door to me. It will be fine if I go home with her."

"That's good."

Since this was the case, Higashinoji didn't hesitate. After nodding in response, he turned around and left.

But the sound still came from behind.

It was Aoi Fujiwara's voice.

"Although it's a bit late now, I still want to thank you, Higashino-kun, for your hospitality today."

In response, Tonoji just laughed twice, waved to them, and left quickly.

Looking at Higashikata's leaving figure, Takahashi Yumi, who was carrying a sword bag, murmured to himself: "He actually didn't ask anything and there was that stinky dwarf. Don't you usually call him Higashino?" Why did you suddenly change your title?"

She turned her head and looked at Fujiwara Aoi.

Hearing what her best friend said, Fujiwara Aoi's face turned red, and then she muttered unhappily: "It's just polite! Polite! And..."

She turned around in a daze, looked at the flow of people coming and going, and murmured softly: "It's true that he gives people a very different feeling. It's quite comfortable to get along with him."

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