Lu Jue was still a bit unaccustomed to suddenly not having to push those young Uma Musume.

However, with the completion of the restaurant's construction, he also began to get busy, immersing himself in the restaurant kitchen to research recipes.

The restaurant didn't have an acting manager, so he, as the head chef, had to tell the Uma Musume what to do and how to do it.

Lu Jue stood waiting at the restaurant entrance, and the first Uma Musume to arrive was Rice Shower.

"Trainer-san~" Upon seeing Lu Jue, Rice Shower scurried over, "I'm not late, am I?"

"No, you're the first to arrive."

"The first?"

"Yes, there are others." Lu Jue hadn't yet informed Rice Shower about the other waitstaff.

"Okay." As soon as she thought about there being strangers, Rice Shower's heart immediately became a little nervous.

Not long after, Nu Tao also arrived.

The two socially anxious Uma Musume weren't very familiar with each other, and upon seeing each other, they started greeting each other frantically.

"Hello......"

"Hello, hello!"

......

Anyone who didn't know might have thought the two were competing to see whose bow could get their head lowest.

In the end, it was Lu Jue who stepped in to mediate, otherwise, who knew how long they would have kept bowing to each other, "Alright, alright, stop greeting each other."

The two Uma Musume stood shyly to the side, maintaining silence.

Lu Jue pointed at Rice Shower and introduced her to Nu Tao: "She is Rice Shower."

Then he pointed at Nu Tao, facing Rice Shower, "She is Nu Tao."

Finally, he pointed at himself, "I am Lu Jue."

What a clever Morphett......

Tutu is here.

"Trainer-san, I know your name......" Rice Shower said softly.

"Mr. Lu Jue, I know too." Nu Tao hunched her body, her long legs bent inwards.

"Good that you know~ Alright, there are two more Uma Musume who haven't arrived yet, let's wait a little longer."

......

After a while longer, Taiki Shuttle also arrived.

"Nice to see you! Rice Shower, Nu Tao, and Trainer Lu." Taiki Shuttle greeted them one by one.

She had thought Lu Jue had only invited her, but she didn't expect there to be two other Uma Musume.

"Tree, you almost arrived late." Lu Jue shook the phone in his hand.

"Sorry, I just took a bit longer in the shower." Taiki Shuttle stuck out her tongue.

"There's still one Uma Musume who hasn't arrived....." Lu Jue continued to look at his phone screen, "Nu Tao, did she notify you that she wouldn't be coming?"

"Hmm? Let me check my phone...... She didn't say." Nu Tao shook her head.

"Then let's wait a little longer, if she still doesn't come, we'll......"

Before Lu Jue could finish speaking, an Uma Musume ran straight over.

"Sorry, sorry...... I made you all wait!"

The girl wore a brown baseball cap, and on her upper body, a loose, waist-length red short jacket, though her impressive fullness was enough to support it.

Her lower body consisted of women's sports pants, simple in style but enough to outline her well-proportioned and coordinated leg lines.

Despite having the appearance of an older sister from next door, her voice was unexpectedly contrasting, a bit like a child's.

She looked disheveled, as if she had just rushed back from outside, her chest rising and falling like waves, and she was still panting heavily.

After catching her breath for a moment, before Nu Tao could speak, she proactively introduced herself, "Nice to meet you, I am Eishin Flash!"

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Lu Jue had heard of this Uma Musume, but only heard, knowing almost nothing else about her, "Hello, I'm your employer, Lu Jue."

With Lu Jue's introduction, the other Uma Musume also introduced themselves.

After a brief introduction, Lu Jue led the Uma Musume into the restaurant.

"Today, I need to ask you to clean the shop, and also to help with some decorative stickers."

"Additionally...... I need you to taste today's dishes, and it would be even better if you could give me feedback."

The second item, rather than a task, was a small perk Lu Jue was giving to everyone.

"Nu Tao, arrange the tasks, and then......" Lu Jue thought for a moment, finally looking at Rice Shower, "Rice Shower, you can come to the kitchen first to get an understanding, and then learn how to introduce dishes to guests."

Rice Shower was his Uma Musume after all, and Lu Jue also had the selfish motive of helping her overcome her social anxiety.

As for Nu Tao...... he would see if he could recruit her to his team later.

......

Lu Jue had already cleaned the kitchen, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to research recipes there a few days ago.

"Rice Shower, do you have any cooking experience?"

"Just a little."

"Then come help me out first, and I'll explain as we go." When it came to professional matters, Lu Jue also became serious, "First, for the cold dishes for guests, I've prepared Crystal Frozen Shrimp, Wasabi Squid Balls, and Red Wine Poached Pears."

Lu Jue took out the three dishes he had prepared earlier from the refrigerator and placed them in front of Rice Shower.

"Wow--" Rice Shower's mouth opened adorably wide, and little stars twinkled in her eyes.

The shrimp in front of her truly lived up to its name, appearing as if frozen within cubic ice blocks, reflecting a crystalline luster under the bright lights.

Slices of pear, seemingly uniform in shape, were neatly arranged in red wine, like they were comfortably lounging in a warm red hot spring.

As for the Wasabi Squid Balls, she didn't like them.

Rice Shower swallowed, her eyes seeking Lu Jue's permission.

I want to eat it so badly...... Can I eat it......

"Try it." Lu Jue handed over the chopsticks.

Rice Shower carefully picked up a piece and put the entire shrimp into her mouth.

"So delicious!" She put down her chopsticks with a "snap," cupped her cheeks with both hands, and showed a look of ecstasy.

In a moment of daze, Rice Shower felt as if she was surfing on a vast ocean with roaring sea winds, riding a nimble shrimp, and the waves crashing towards her were cool, sweet, and refreshing drinks.

Since it was a cold dish, Rice Shower's face wasn't flushed, and her breath wasn't trembling after tasting it.

However, when she looked up, the bright light illuminated her face, also revealing an indistinct blush.

Opening her eyes, Rice Shower saw Lu Jue looking at her with a slight smile.

She immediately felt she had lost her composure and shyly lowered her head.

But how could she be blamed...... It was all Trainer's fault for making it so delicious.

"How is it? Can you describe the taste specifically?"

"Delicious...... Trainer is amazing." As for describing the taste, it was truly a bit difficult for her.

"And, and......" Rice Shower clenched her small hands, thinking for a long time, but still only managed to blurt out, "Delicious."

"Alright~" Lu Jue didn't want to make things difficult for Rice Shower, "But Rice Shower, we're not in class now, nor in training, so you don't have to call me Trainer."

"Then what should I call you?" Rice Shower didn't dare to meet Lu Jue's gaze.

"Let me think......" Lu Jue mused, the map of Yan country was still a bit too long, "You can treat me as a friend, actually we're not that far apart in age, I'm just a bit older than you...... You can also treat me as an older brother."

"Oni-chan?" Rice Shower tried calling him.

"That way of addressing me...... is barely acceptable, let's go with that."

Someone was internally cheering, but on the surface, he feigned a helpless "there's nothing I can do" expression.

Truly wanting both, taking and eating.