146 I Promise on My Virginity! (2/2)

It sounded rather strange to Mai, but since Seiji had explained it to such an extent, she felt like she had no choice but to let it go.

”Alright, I… will believe you… Junior.”

The hand on Seiji’s shoulder was finally retracted.

Seiji inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

”Good night, Senpai.”

He was about to open the door to his room.

But he was grabbed on the shoulder yet again!

‘Just what else are you about to do, Sister!?’

”Thank you… for being willing to keep my secret. Allow me to treat you to some good food.”

This time, her voice finally sounded normal.

‘Well, this is much better.’

Seiji tugged at his lips. ”Can I call for Shika-chan… for Shika Kagura to join us?”

Mai paused in surprise for a short second at hearing this, before smiling.

”Of course.”

…

The gentle yet bright orange-yellow glow of the lights in the corridor illuminated the three people walking through it.

”So Senpai was referring to red bean cakes when you said you would treat me to something delicious.”

Seiji recognized the object that Mai showed him.

Mai smiled as she nodded.

”I personally made these red bean cakes. I didn’t put too much sugar into these, so they’re not particularly sweet, but I hope that you’ll enjoy them.”

Red bean cakes were a traditional dessert in Sakura Island. It was a gelatin-style dessert made using beans. Usually, they were made with red beans and chestnuts, but there were a large variety of available flavors.

The red bean cakes that Mai shared with them were a translucent blue. They looked beautiful—almost like works of art—under the light in their porcelain dishes.

Shika, who was beside Seiji, stared unblinkingly at the red bean cakes for a good while.

Although her face was expressionless on the surface, Seiji could tell that she was really looking forward to tasting them.

Mai began pouring tea after she set out the red bean cakes for them.

When the clear green tea was poured into the cups, the fragrant aroma of tea began to envelop them, causing this atmosphere to seem almost poetic.

‘No, not seem; it definitely is poetic,’ Seiji thought to himself.

Watching the quiet night scenery together with two beauties while drinking top-class tea and enjoying sweets personally made by one of the beauties… how could such a scene not be poetic?

At this moment, Seiji experienced peace, quietness, and bliss.

”Please enjoy.” Mai smiled and invited them to begin after she finished pouring tea for everyone.

Seiji and Shika exchanged glances before both reaching out and placing the teacups on their palms as they took a sip.

Yep, delicious tea.

The tea’s temperature was just perfect—it was neither scalding nor lukewarm. The tea’s rich flavor lingered in his mouth, leaving him with a feeling of deep satisfaction.

Next up were the red bean cakes.

Shika’s eyes sparkled as she took a toothpick, pierced one of the red bean cakes, and placed it into her mouth.

Her eyes widened, and her expression was filled with joy as she closed her eyes in ecstasy.

So she didn’t turn into a character from a cooking manga…

‘Cough, stop getting sidetracked.’

”Is it delicious?” Seiji asked, smiling at Shika.

Shika nodded vigorously.

”Then you should properly thank Houjou-senpai, as she treated us out of the kindness of her heart.”

”Mmm… Thank you.” Shika gave the maid Mai her sincere thanks.

”No need to be so polite.” Mai smiled gently; she seemed quite pleased.

Seiji also tasted a red bean cake.

The moment he chewed, the cake melted in his mouth… it truly dissolved instantaneously!

Its appealing taste combined with the aftertaste of the tea created a brand-new rich, complex flavor. The flavor seemed sweet, bitter, and aromatic at the same time, causing him to savor it.

Well, with Seiji’s level, that was the best description he could come up with.

If Mika or Chiaki were present, perhaps they’d be able to come up with long essays about it, or even show their climaxing faces… just joking.

”It’s truly delicious… everything that Senpai cooks is so wonderful,” Seiji praised sincerely. ”Anyone that marries Senpai would surely lead a blessed life.”

Full points in cooking skills and top-notch at housework! As long as you ignored some strange little things, hmm… a perfect wife!

At any rate, any man that could be together with her would surely be a lucky one. That was what Seiji believed, anyway.

Suddenly he noticed that the atmosphere felt somewhat strange.

Turning around, he noticed that Shika was staring at him, and Mai was also looking at him, her eyes slightly widened in shock and her face flushed red.

Seiji was rendered speechless.