The Top Idol Next Door Can't Help But Crave My Guilty Pleasure Meals-Chapter 11Volume 1 .5 - The Place Where Sasaki Yuzuki Belongs Is Here

ROUND 11 – The Place Where Sasaki Yuzuki Belongs Is Here 5

“What—, you’re not going to feed me till the end?”

This time, her tone was clearly toying with me, so I replied with ‘Shut up.’

Once again, Yuzuki grabbed some pork belly and rice for herself and slowly put it into her mouth.

“…Ahh♥”

An exclamation of admiration escaped her as her eyes widened, and the speed of her chopsticks suddenly increased.

“The rich sauce wraps around the pork belly, spreading a mellow richness as soon as it enters my mouth… When it rolled over the white rice, the sweetness stood out even more. The scent of the long green onions passing through the nose feels so good…♥”

Perhaps due to her long restraint in eating, Yuzuki’s sense of taste seemed more acute.

Dropping an egg into the bowl, she doesn’t forget to mix an egg with the meat in the bowl.

The pork belly, now cloaked in a rich yellow mantle like a hero, took flight into the girl’s mouth.

“The richly flavored meat becomes mild, and it just slides down so easily. Mixed with the sauce, it has a sukiyaki vibe♥ Just one bowl of rice is definitely not enough~♥”

In no time, nearly half of it was tucked away in her stomach.

Maybe I should have prepared a larger serving of rice.

“And now, at last…”

With great anticipation, she dives into the FavoChick zone.

She takes a bite of the large, bite-sized pieces of chicken thigh meat, along with some white rice.

“…Mmnnhg~~~~!”

Yuzuki flaps her feet on the cushion and breathes heavily.

“Crisp and light in texture, it feels like stepping on fresh snow in my mouth. The crunchy bite is so much fun~♥”

Thinning the batter to create a crispy texture was the right choice.

“The salt sauce with a kick of lemon and black pepper is perfect too. The scent of white sesame and shiso leaves (perilla) is refreshing~. Although it’s fried, it doesn’t clash with the richness of the pork belly, and I can enjoy both♥”

The role of pickled daikon radish on the side of the bowl serves more than just as a palate cleanser——it’s practically a reset button.

Her mouth opened wider in search of more food, and a full smile bloomed.

I love Yuzuki shining on stage, but I definitely prefer this Yuzuki right here.

“Thank you for the meal!”

With a full-faced smile, Yuzuki finished her meal.

Not a single grain of rice nor a drop of sauce remained in the bowl.

” ….. “

” ….. “

For a moment, silence flowed through the living room.

Having placed her chopsticks down, Yuzuki gently laid her hand on top of mine as if borrowing my warmth and uplifted spirit for a moment through our hands.

“Thank you… for everything.”

“It’s nothing. Yuzuki and I are close, right?”

I say it as if it’s obvious, and Yuzuki shyly smiles.

“…as an idol, I want to continue delivering my ideal image to everyone. It’s precisely because Sasaki Yuzuki is inside Arisu Yuzuki that I can be the best idol——I want to be able to say that with pride.”

“I see.”

“To stand at the top and to beat my rivals, I have no choice but to work hard. I’ll spend time, energy, and my youth… But this time, I won’t neglect myself.”

“I think that’s good.”

“So please, keep meddling in my affairs from now on. If I seem to be drifting away, hold me back again and again. Tell me it’s okay for this side of ‘me’ to exist.”

A mix of anticipation and bashfulness were intertwined in her eyes, and before me were gazes filled with unwavering trust.

“Leave it to me. I am, and always will be Sasaki Yuzuki’s greatest ally. Whether you stand on a stage out of my reach or disappear beyond the screen, I’ll make you fall for my cooking time and time again.”

“Suzufumi, thank you.”

Yuzuki’s expression cleared as if a weight had been lifted from her.

“…Well, now that I’ve finished eating, I have to get back to the hotel! I also want to review the choreography one more time before bed!”

This area has heavy traffic, so it should be easy to catch a taxi as soon as we step outside.

We leave the living room and move toward the entrance.

“Seeing you off downstairs… I guess it wouldn’t be a good idea.”

“Yeah. I want you to see me off from here, Suzufumi. Because the place where Sasaki Yuzuki belongs is here.”

Her confident smile wasn’t an act or a bluff; it naturally oozed out.

Ah, she’s so cool——I can’t help but feel a deep respect for her confident presence.

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“Well then, I’m off.”

Yuzuki raises her right hand. It’s a bit too high for a handshake.

I return the high five from the hand raised above my head.

“Alright, go for it.”

Her expression, gestures, everything about her were shining.

Just like the moon glowing in a cloudless night sky.

Yuzuki swung the door open and stepped outside.

The moonlight brightly illuminated her profile as she took her steps with no hesitation.

The sight of Yuzuki heading towards the elevator in the shared corridor was like that of an idol rushing from the wings to the spotlight on stage.