Food Wars: Tavern

In this world,

There's no shortage of excellent chefs, and they continue to emerge in every era.

Especially with the rapid development of the modern food industry, people's expectations for food are definitely increasing, becoming more refined.

Therefore, an outstanding chef can hold a very high position and influence!

At the same time,

We can't deny another fact, that is:

With the trend of fast food, many chain restaurants have started to establish their own kitchens.

And then,

They have standardized cooking methods!

Uniform distribution!

Even the cooking styles and procedures of many dishes have become standardized to ensure consistent flavor.

And many chefs, driven by profit, have gradually abandoned innovation and started to follow these standardized processes.

On the one hand, it saves time and effort. On the other hand, it actually makes individual chefs significantly weaker.

But this kind of standardized approach in the food industry can lead to quick promotion, dominating the market!

In Rindō Kobayashi's understanding,

This is an era for chefs, yet also the most dismal time in the culinary world.

Of course, knowing that Zane used to be a head chef at a five-star hotel makes her admire him even more!

This just proves that Zane is never someone who seeks fame and fortune.

He truly loves cooking!

He refuses to be constrained by the various standardized aspects of the culinary world!

He truly is an exceptional chef!

So, for a moment, Zane's figure became very impressive in her mind.

Yet if he knew her thoughts at this moment, he would probably find it quite amusing.

In his past life, he simply didn't want to live a boring routine, so he resigned from his job at the five-star hotel.

Just like his current self, managing a tavern.

Where he only works from 7 pm to 12 am, and the rest of the time, he can basically do whatever he wants.

As for loathing the current culinary world and not being someone who seeks fame and fortune, she's just thinking too much.

...

Time slowly passed.

The breakfast ended in a warm atmosphere.

And this revolutionary Thousand-Layer Pancake naturally left a deep impression on Rindō Kobayashi!

She's very glad that she had the audacity to stay and have breakfast here in this warm way, allowing her the opportunity to taste such delicious Thousand-Layer Pancake!

Finally, a satisfied Rindō Kobayashi stood somewhat reluctantly in front of the tavern.

"Owner, I'm really grateful for your hospitality..."

After saying this, she bowed to Zane to express her gratitude.

"No need for this."

"I merely made a Thousand-Layer Pancake."

"Moreover, since my tavern opened, you've almost been a frequent customer every night, so you've become quite familiar with my business!"

"And our relationship isn't as distant as with others."

Zane smiled and looked meaningfully at Rindō Kobayashi.

This girl indeed has a casual and carefree personality.

After spending these days together, although their relationship isn't very close, the wonderful connection between their hearts has made the relationship between him and Rindō Kobayashi very delicate!

Especially seeing Rindō Kobayashi now, it seems that she has a slight fondness for him.

But she may not have realized it herself, as her extreme gluttonous nature has always overshadowed everything else!

In her eyes, what could be more important than eating?

However, she doesn't understand that Zane has conquered her appetite, and her heart... isn't that far behind?

"Owner, if you keep saying that..."

"Then... I might start blushing again!"

After hearing from Zane how close he feels with her, Rindō Kobayashi's heartbeat started to accelerate, giving her a sense of excitement and nervousness!

"Alright."

"I won't chat with you anymore."

Then, pretending to be calm, she quickly said goodbye to Zane.

After all, if she stayed any longer, she was afraid she would actually start blushing.

So after saying this, she walked away from the tavern with light steps.

"Finally, she's gone."

"Now my tavern is quieter again."

At this moment, as he watched her gradually disappearing figure, Zane, standing in front of the tavern, couldn't help but heave a deep sigh!

But just as he was about to go back inside the tavern, he noticed the owner of the "Shunkatei" western restaurant next to him, Sonoka Kikuchi.

She was standing there in a daze, watching him.

"Oh!"

"Good morning, Miss Sonoka."

Seeing her, Zane had to stop and greet her.

...

As far as he remembers, before his tavern opened,

The neighboring "Shunkatei" restaurant already existed!

This restaurant's style, marketing strategy, including decoration, and service level, and so on, are completely different from his tavern.

First of all,

Shunkatei specializes in Western cuisine.

And the diners who come here are often the elite of society.

There are hardly any ordinary office workers, housewives, students, teachers, and other people from the lowest strata of society!

But despite serving the upper echelon, every dish here is priced outrageously high, yet Shunkatei's business has always been good!

This Shunkatei's owner,

Sonoka, was once ranked second among the top ten in the Elite Ten Council.

Her skill and talent are truly capable of sustaining the operation of this Western-style restaurant.

She has even used her own abilities to grow and strengthen this Western-style restaurant step by step!

...

"Um!"

"Hey...hello!"

Unexpectedly, Sonoka, when faced with Zane's friendly greeting, was so startled that she quickly took a few steps back, nodded and said "hello" to him, and then ran away.

Naturally, this reaction left Zane somewhat puzzled!

"Strange."

"I'm quite handsome, and not very scary. Why does she run away when she sees me speak?"

Faced with this situation, Zane could only shrug his shoulders, feeling a bit dismayed.

However, even though his tavern is right next to Shunkatei, he has hardly ever met the owner, Sonoka.

The reason is the tavern's operating hours, which are from 7 pm to 12 am.

While Sonoka's, Shunkatei operates during the daytime from 9 am to 6 pm, making their business hours completely opposite.

Therefore, feeling frustrated, Zane quickly adjusted his mindset.

He returned to the tavern, not letting Sonoka's actions bother him!