Chapter 371 - REGRET YOUR WORDS (1/2)

The grand opening of Elements was supposed to be a lavish affair. While they did not habitually invite the press, their first night was always quite glamorous, with several celebrities making an appearance.

At least, that was the case when the other branches opened.  ​​

Unfortunately, the bad publicity surrounding Akira on MR Circle had spread. It was obvious that someone was fanning the flames. It was unclear who the culprit was, but Akira did not investigate this matter. If she spent time on each hater, she would never get a night off.

In any case, she did not mind the negative publicity too much. As long as she had power and ability, she did not think she needed to shout from rooftops or beg people to like her.

When evening came, the first group of guests to arrive were naturally from the Yamazaki family. They were worried about Akira, so they showed up early to cheer her up. Akira met them at the door to welcome them.

The group of the usual suspects looked at Akira in her cute chef's uniform, and they were drowned in moe. Akira was wearing a long white jacket, black trousers and a classic toque. It was nothing unusual, but they felt she looked like she was a character from a cooking manga.

They forgot about their intentions to tell her to relax, and they would support her no matter what. Instead, they took out their phones and started taking pictures of her. Sayaka was already thinking about creating a scrapbook.

”Thank you for coming,” Akira said with twitching lips.

”Akira, make a chef's pose,” Nanase said as she tried to get a better angle.

'What is a chef's pose?' Akira wondered.

The twins set themselves beside Akira, and one of them took a selfie of the three of them.

”Say cheese!” They said together.

Akira did not say anything as she looked at her father, who was also covertly taking a photo while trying not to look too obvious. The only people who were not participating in the madness was Uncle Isami and Cousin Kensei.

After the group was satisfied, Akira led them to the topmost floor and showed them to the best room in the pagoda. She did not stay with them for long because she was the chef for the night. She went to the kitchen directly.

There was no need to wait for anyone else.

Elements did not take reservations on grand opening night. The staff served those who showed up. Of course, management reserved the right of entry. If someone did not please their eye, they would not serve them.

After about half an hour, while Akira was cooking for her family, a loud noise came from the entrance area. This disturbance arose from a group of young masters and misses, who were coming to have a little fun at the grand opening of the ill-reputed restaurant.

Akira did not leave the kitchen. As long as Benji was there, things would be fine.