Shinchan: The Cooking God in here!

"What is the long-term side mission?"

"Ding, there are two long-term side tasks. One is to run a gourmet shop and promote Chinese cuisine; the other is to enter university for further study with the help of the Nohara family."

Asuka frowned slightly, glanced at the Nohara family, who were immersed in eating, and asked again:

"Should I choose both or...?"

"You need to choose both tasks, dear."

"Okay, under the condition of 90 favorability, which task do you recommend I choose first?" Since she couldn't choose, Asuka thought it would be better to listen to the system's opinion first.

Whether it was going to school or running a store, Asuka, who was once a system consciousness, had no experience in either of these two things.

"Hey, based on the current situation of the host, this system recommends that you choose the first option, which is to run a restaurant."

"Okay, I understand."

Without asking why, Asuka accepted the system's suggestions with peace of mind. Then they ate hot pot with enjoyment.

As for how to communicate with the Nohara family specifically, Asuka was not worried. According to the system's usual behavior, this kind of thing would never be left to someone as socially anxious as her.

After all, the system was also worried that the mission would be messed up by Asuka.

Moreover, the premise for starting the special long-term side plot was the same as the premise for starting a special theatrical version. Certain prerequisites had to be completed to proceed smoothly. Therefore, even if Asuka had gained enough favorability with the Nohara family, she still couldn't truly start a long-term plotline.

There was no point in being anxious—just take things as they come.

The storm lasted for two full days. During these two days, as the head of the family, Hiroshi Nohara still struggled on his way to work every day, fully embodying the life of a true office worker.

Shinchan did not go to kindergarten but stayed at home helping Misty Nohara and Asuka Shimizu with housework.

As for why the usually naughty Shinchan suddenly became so well-behaved and even helped with housework obediently, it all started with a snack Asuka Shimizu made for convenience~

Before the storm arrived, Misty took the Nohara family out for a big shopping trip. They bought all kinds of essentials—firewood, rice, oil, salt, purified water, kerosene, etc.—but forgot to buy snacks for their afternoon tea.

Shinchan, who had no snacks to eat, threw a tantrum on the spot, arguing with Misty Nohara. The argument was so loud that even Asuka Shimizu, who was taking a nap upstairs, could hear it.

She walked downstairs in confusion, asked about the situation, and thought about it for a moment.

After Misty Nohara agreed, Asuka Shimizu searched through the refrigerator and finally took out a bag of minced pork that Misty had never figured out how to use.

Finally, with Asuka Shimizu's expert cooking, the minced pork was coated in flour and egg batter, then deep-fried in hot oil into small crispy pieces.

This crispy pork dish immediately replaced chocolate biscuits as Shinchan's new favorite snack.

To make sure Asuka Shimizu would often prepare fried crispy pork for him, Shinchan began a life of 'enslavement' under Misty Nohara's suggestion...

"Asuka-sama, can you put some crispy pork in tomorrow's lunch~?"

Shinchan took advantage of Misty being busy cleaning the bathtub and quietly walked up to Asuka, acting cute and pleading.

"Sure."

Frying a small batch of crispy pork was not difficult for Asuka Shimizu. It was just a casual task, so she accepted it.

But...

"Shinchan! Have you packed your toys?"

Misty Nohara suddenly appeared behind Shinchan, smiling.

"I-I-I'm going now!"

"Really, you are such a naughty little brat," Misty sighed, watching her son run off in a panic.

"It's okay, Miss Misty. Shinchan can eat if he likes it. It's not that difficult anyway," Asuka Shimizu said nonchalantly.

"Asuka, you're the only one who spoils him. Look at how picky Shinchan has become recently. He refuses to eat any vegetables, and I don't dare to force-feed him. Every time I try, he says he's full and won't eat anymore."

Hasn't eaten much vegetables lately?

"Emmm, Shinchan can't keep avoiding vegetables. How about this, Sister Misty—let's make stir-fried vegetables tonight."

"Stir-fried vegetables? How are you going to do that, Asuka?" Misty Nohara asked curiously.

"Just stir-fried vegetables!" Asuka Shimizu answered as if it were obvious.

"Ah?"

"Sister Misty, you'll understand in the evening."

That evening, when Hiroshi Nohara came home from work, he took Shinchan for a comfortable hot bath, changed into pajamas, and prepared for dinner.

Since Asuka Shimizu came to the Nohara household, Hiroshi and Shinchan had been looking forward to dinner and breakfast every day. After all, Asuka's cooking was so good that they couldn't stop eating once they started.

"Let's see what delicious food Asuka and Misty made today~"

Saying that, Hiroshi Nohara walked toward the table with a cold beer in one hand and a glass in the other...

"This, this is..."

"Let me see if Asuka-sama and my mom made my favorite crispy pork~"

Shinchan imitated Hiroshi, holding an ice-cold honey grapefruit tea in one hand and his own small cup in the other, staggering toward the dining table like a little lord inspecting his territory.

But when he reached the table and looked at the spread of green vegetables, he was stunned...

"Fried... fried carrots? Fried... fried onions? And... that can't be..."

"That one is fried green pepper~"

"G-green pepper?" Shinchan was shocked. He collapsed helplessly on the floor, lowered his head in despair, and whimpered, "This... this must be Mom's new way to torture me with dinner..."

"No, I fried all these vegetables~"

"You made them, Asuka-san??"

More than ten minutes later, Asuka Shimizu and the Nohara family sat at the dining table, eating the stir-fried vegetables with enjoyment.

"Shinchan, are you sure you don't want to eat? The vegetables fried by Asuka are really delicious~" Misty Nohara picked up some fried green peppers with her chopsticks, trying to tempt Shinchan, who was huddled in the corner in despair.

Even Hiroshi Nohara, who had initially been skeptical, was impressed by Asuka Shimizu's cooking skills.

"Come on, Shinchan, your mother isn't lying to you—it's really delicious!"

"All adults are liars... How can stir-fried vegetables be delicious? Especially green peppers, the worst of them all!"

Seeing that Shinchan had no intention of coming to eat, Misty Nohara began reflecting—had she gone too far? Maybe she should have at least prepared one of Shinchan's favorite dishes...

"Shinchan..."

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