The case of me, a plain office worker, being approached by my beautiful boss and the company idol for some reason

“When I really think about it, what on earth is this situation?

A mere, ordinary yet peaceful break…changed when my sister arrived.

I met Matsuura, the section chief, at the supermarket, and ended up bringing him along as my sister suggested…

He seemed to be somehow into it.

“…Never mind, I’m tired of thinking about this. Cooking is the best thing to do at times like these.”

Taking off my glasses, I start thinking.

So, what shall I do?

In cooking, it’s important to simulate and visualize.

This time, we unexpectedly became three people… something nutritious… and also healthy…

To some extent, things can go as planned… but I’d like to serve something delicious if I can.

“Alright, I’ve decided… it’s simple, but I think they will find it tasty.”

First, I boil some water and prepare.

Wrap a pumpkin in plastic and put it in the microwave.

Then, set the timer for 15 minutes.

Now, what’s next…? Do I feel someone’s gaze?

“…Reina-san? What are you doing?”

“Oh, you found out…”

“Well… you would be found out. We have an open kitchen. And my sister… oh, she’s fallen asleep… sorry.”

“No, it’s okay. She seemed tired. When she sat on the sofa, she fell asleep right away…”

“Well, it seems like a lot has happened. Half of it is my fault…”

I’m sure she’s being told a lot by my parents…

I’m the one who cut ties with my father…

“Eh?”

“No, please don’t mind it.”

“Uh, okay… but you take off your glasses when you cook?”

“Yes, they fog up.”

“But isn’t it dangerous? You can’t see…”

“No, I can do it by sensation. Actually, it’s easier without them.”

“Wow… Um, can I watch…?”

“Huh? There’s nothing particularly interesting or anything…”

“No! That’s not true!”

“Well… if you want, Reina-san, feel free.”

“Okay! I’m watching! I won’t get in your way! Hehe…”

She seems cheerful for some reason.

“Well, alright… let’s get started.”

I dice the onion, season it with salt and pepper, and sauté it slowly over low heat.

In the meantime, I blanch tomatoes in the pot of boiling water.

I quickly remove them after about 30 seconds and put them in the prepared ice water.

“Peel and chop this…”

Next, I make the salad dressing.

I add soy sauce, lemon, salad oil, and garlic to the leftover onion.

“I blend this with a mixer…”

In the meantime, I tear the lettuce and put it in a bowl of water.

I also cut cucumbers and carrots.

Then I taste the sauce.

“…Yeah, it’s okay. The lemon and garlic are giving a nice flavor.”

I pour the sauce into a bottle and lightly wash the mixer.

“You’re cool…”

“Huh?”

“No, nothing! I’m sorry! I disturbed you…”

“No, it’s alright. I can do this much work even while talking. If you have any dislikes or requests, please feel free to tell me.”

“You’re amazing… you can do all this so smoothly… By the way, I don’t have any dislikes. I couldn’t afford to be picky.”

“I see. But that’s really wonderful.”

It’s better not to delve too deeply…

“You think so…?”

“Yes, I believe so.”

Next, I add butter to the sautéed onion to finish it off.

I put that in the cleaned mixer.

However, I leave a little bit on a separate plate.

“Now, let’s do the main dish.”

I put olive oil and garlic in a frying pan, and start frying chicken thigh meat from the skin side.

Moreover, I prepare another frying pan.

In that, I put eryngii, shiitake, and shimeji mushrooms and sauté them in butter.

Then, the microwave beeps.

“Oh, good timing.”

I put the peeled and shredded pumpkin into the mixer.

“I add milk to this…”

I turn on the switch and stop it after about 30 seconds.

“Wow…! Amazing! It turned into a potage in no time!”

“This is quite simple and I recommend it. You were watching, right?”

“Yes… indeed, you sautéed the onions until they turned amber… microwaved the pumpkin… added milk… I think I can do it.”

“Please give it a try. Pumpkins are rich in vitamins and carotene. They’re good for your stomach, skin, and hair.”

“Wow! You know a lot!”

“Well… I used to research a lot.”

Now, tasting the soup…

“Reina-san? What are you staring at… oh, here you go.”

I offer her the spoon filled with potage for tasting.

“Eh?! No, that’s…”

“Oh? Did I get it wrong?”

“It’s not wrong… but it’s not fair to only focus on me…”

“Huh?”

“…Ah, ahh…”

Guh…!?

A beauty with her mouth open, waiting…

Erotic…!

I took the spoon, thinking I was supposed to eat it myself…

But… I can’t embarrass myself.

“Here you go.”

“…It’s delicious…!”

“So, you think so, thank you.”

It’s a foul… she’s both cute and erotic.

Regaining my composure, I start finishing up.

“Now, let’s make the sauce.”

I add the sautéed onion I set aside to the peeled tomatoes.

I add salt and pepper, and balsamic vinegar.

That’s it for the tomato sauce.

“Let’s plate the salad…”

Lettuce goes on the bottom.

Next, the sliced new onions and cucumbers.

I put in shredded carrots, and finally garnish with cherry tomatoes.

“Is this finished? The plating is beautiful… Can I take a picture?”

“Yes, if you’re okay with this, go ahead.”

Somehow… her cute way of saying “maybe?” and her assertive way of saying “shall I?” are mixed in?

“Oh? Wow! It looks delicious!”

“…Ah, she’s still sleeping.”

Well, let’s see how this turns out…