Only then did Minoru stop laughing.
“Well, that’s that.
I still have some stuff to do, so I’ll be taking my leave.”
With that, he turned cleanly and walked out of the alleyway.
Watching the youth’s back gradually fade into the distance, Eriri rubbed her cheeks, which had gone stiff from laughing, and murmured softly with flushed cheeks.
“What’s with him…
leaving so fast without even leaving a name…
But still, thank you.”
[Ding!
Detected a significant increase in Eriri Spencer Sawamura’s favorability toward the Host!]
Listening to the system’s notification sound, Minoru hid his fame and achievements deep away.
…
Having resolved this minor interlude, Minoru followed the address on the business card Yui Yuigahama had given him, crossing two streets.
Before long, he spotted a small shop near an intersection hanging a sign that read “Yuigahama Diner.”
Minoru walked forward and gently pushed open the glass door.
*Chime~*
“Welcome!”
Accompanied by the crisp sound of wind chimes, a sweet voice called out subconsciously.
The next second, that voice turned into a pleasant surprise.
“Ah!
It’s Kuroe-kun!”
Minoru looked inside.
He saw Yui Yuigahama, clad in a pink bear apron, walking toward him.
“Sorry, the bathroom was a bit hard to find, so I got delayed a little.”
“It’s okay, it’s okay!
As long as you came!
Hurry and sit down!”
Yui enthusiastically pulled Minoru by the wrist, leading him to sit down at a window seat.
Just then, hearing the commotion, Mrs.
Yuigahama also poked her head out from the back kitchen.
She was likewise wearing an apron, her hair tied back in a bun with a few strands of orange-pink hair drooping beside her cheeks, looking gentle and charming.
“Oh my, Kuroe-kun is here.”
Seeing Minoru, the smile on Mrs.
Yuigahama’s face instantly grew much gentler.
“Kuroe-kun finally made it.
Auntie is really going to show off her skills today!”
“Yui, hurry and pour Kuroe-kun a glass of water.
What would Kuroe-kun like to eat?
Today is Auntie’s treat, so don’t be polite at all.”
“Then I’ll trouble Mrs.
I’m not a picky eater; the specialty dish is fine.”
Minoru responded politely.
“Alrighty!
Then let’s make our shop’s most popular special hamburger steak set meal!
Rest for a bit first, it’ll be ready right away!”
*Hamburger steak…
huh?*
Minoru thought silently.
When he used to watch Crayon Shin-chan, he would often see this dish; simply put, it was a big meat patty.
As for why it was called hamburger steak…
it was probably because this meat patty was originally meant to be sandwiched inside a hamburger?
After Mrs.
Yuigahama finished speaking, she turned around, humming a little tune as she returned to the back kitchen to busy herself.
Yui brought over a glass of ice water and placed it in front of Minoru, then sat down across from him, propping her chin in her hands as she looked at him with a beaming smile.
“By the way, Kuroe-kun, you just joined the Disciplinary Committee, is it very hard work?”
“It’s alright, mostly just walking around and keeping an eye on things.”
Minoru picked up the water glass and took a sip, his eyes unconsciously falling on Yui across from him.
The pink bear apron paired with her energetic, gentle smile, plus that completely unhidden look of admiration, made Yui exude a fatal youthful charm right now.
Looking at the vivid anime girl in front of him, various strange thoughts suddenly popped into Minoru’s head.
Speaking of which…
he had transmigrated!
And it was a crossover anime world!
Since he had already transmigrated, and his identity was a solo-living high school student with no parents to restrict him…
Should he…
also take the opportunity to find a female lead from some anime and have a sweet romantic relationship or something?
Even though the system was called the “Hero of Justice System,” who decreed that a hero of justice couldn’t fall in love?!
Partners of justice were also human; they also needed the nourishment of love!
Striking hard during the day, cuddling with pretty girls at night!
Right?
Right?!
However…
Minoru subconsciously touched his own face.
He had transmigrated in his own body; his body was still his original body.
Although it had become much stronger and more well-proportioned after physical attribute enhancements, his looks were still the ordinary type that couldn’t be picked out if thrown into a crowd.
Which led to him not having dated even once during four years of university.
Thinking about how he didn’t even have dating experience, yet now he was actually starting to fantasize about various anime heroines, Minoru’s cheeks instantly flushed red, spreading all the way to the tips of his ears.
“Eh?
Kuroe-kun, why did your face suddenly turn so red?”
Yui Yuigahama keenly noticed Minoru’s anomaly and leaned closer with some concern, wanting to reach out and feel his forehead.
“Did you catch a cold from the wind outside just now?”
“Ahem! This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
N-No!”
Minoru leaned back sharply, frantically lifting his glass to gulp down a large mouthful, masking his inner embarrassment.
Taking advantage of the gap while Yui went to the kitchen to help serve the dishes, Minoru hurriedly called out to the system in his mind.
“System!
System, are you there?”
[Ding!
What inquiry does the Host have?]
“Um…
do you have anything here that can directly improve my appearance?”
Minoru asked with high expectations.
Since he wanted to fall in love, the hardware facilities had to keep up, right!
[In response to the Host, this system is a ‘Hero of Justice System.’ Its core purpose is to stop evil and maintain justice, not a ‘Dating Sim System.’]
[The system does not directly provide any vanity items that alter the Host’s appearance or boost ‘looks.’]
[The system only provides Justice Point draws, as well as bonus points for the three basic attributes: Physique, Willpower, and Luck.]
[Host, please correct your attitude and do not let worldly desires blind your eyes of justice.]
“…”
The corner of Minoru’s mouth twitched, after which he silently cut off the connection.
“Sigh…”
Fine, if there isn’t any, there isn’t any.
Anyway, how did the old saying go?
Pretty skins are all the same, but interesting souls are one in a million.
Besides, so what if someone was good-looking?
Wasn’t Henry Cavill handsome enough?
Didn’t he still get recast?
No matter how handsome one was, one couldn’t charm everyone.
“Sorry for the wait!
Our shop’s specialty, the Special Hamburger Steak Set Meal!”
Just as Minoru was doing mental prep for himself, Yui Yuigahama had already made a round trip.
Now she was carrying a tray, walking over with light steps.
On a hot iron plate, a thick, juicy hamburger steak was making a sizzling, appetizing sound, flanked by emerald green broccoli and golden corn, plus a bowl of steaming white rice and miso soup.
Just looking at it made one’s appetite surge.
“Hurry and try it!
This is Mom’s specialty dish!”
Yui Yuigahama sat down across from him with her hands pressed together, looking at Minoru with eyes full of expectation.
Mrs.
Yuigahama also poked her head out from the back kitchen with an eager face, looking over with high anticipation.
“Then I won’t hesitate.”
Minoru pressed his hands together to say a pre-meal phrase, then picked up the knife and fork beside him, gently cutting off a piece of hamburger steak coated in rich sauce.
The patty was seared just right; the moment it was cut, abundant meat juices flowed out, pairing with that dark brown sauce to look extremely delicious.
Minoru brought the piece of meat into his mouth and chewed.
Originally, he had prepared himself to welcome the collision of rich beef fat aroma and savory, rich sauce bursting in his mouth.
However…