However, before she took that step, Jack grabbed Yukikaze's small hand.
"I'm kidding, I'll do the dirty work like washing dishes. You and Wakatsuki can handle my previous task, preparing basic ingredients. How about that?"
"Huh?! Commander, are you treating Yukikaze like a pampered princess? Washing dishes is something I can handle too!"
"Alright, don't be stubborn. Give me a kiss~"
Jack squatted down and kissed Yukikaze on the forehead.
Yukikaze's small face immediately turned red, and she no longer mentioned wanting to wash dishes. She glared at Jack through gritted teeth, then pulled Wakatsuki and ran towards Shimakaze and the others.
"Alright, I'll go clean the kitchen utensils Kashino used."
"Commander~"
Jack's clothes were tugged by two small hands.
He looked back and saw Ayanami and Laffey.
So Jack pinched Laffey's cheek: "Little sleepyhead, aren't you sleepy anymore?"
Laffey squinted one eye: "Sleepy... but want to help Commander... wash dishes."
"Ayanami, too."
"Alright, it's rare to see you and Laffey with such enthusiasm."
"Ayanami doesn't agree with that statement."
"Laffey... same."
The three held hands and walked to the dishwashing area.
Ayanami and Laffey were responsible for handing dishes, and Jack was responsible for washing.
The ingredient preparation area had Shimakaze, Nowaki, Yukikaze, and Wakatsuki. The first two were skilled and clearly had some training.
The latter two were flustered and occasionally needed help from the first two to complete their tasks.
However, due to the larger number of people, the efficiency of ingredient preparation was not slow.
Finally, there was the cooking area.
For the first time, Kashino felt the kitchen was so lively. The corners of her mouth slightly curved, and she hummed an unknown tune, showing her good mood at the moment.
Inside the warm kitchen, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
...
Around 12 PM.
After a rush, even using 3 stoves simultaneously, the Comfort Food (comforting meal) was finally completed.
Kashino rubbed her somewhat sore wrists and apologized to everyone.
"Sorry, I accidentally made too much."
Jack, however, waved his hand.
Chew~ Chew~
"I don't think that's your problem, after all, you were making it while someone was eating it."
Chew~ Chew~
Slap!
Jack swatted Yuudachi's paw away.
"Ow! Commander, why did you hit me?"
"Still eating! Quickly put the dishes into boxes and then into the backpack, we're about to set off!"
"Oh."
Yuudachi pouted, then whispered, "Um... can I have one more piece, just one, please~"
"Look at this board. Do you think the Commander would put this thing on your delicate bottom?"
"Eeek!—"
Yuudachi immediately hid behind Kashino, her greasy little hands clutching Kashino, making the latter quite troubled.
Nowaki helplessly covered her forehead.
This silly older sister, when would she ever become as mature as herself?
"Commander, please punish me. It's my fault for not watching Yuudachi and letting her sneak so much food."
The mature Nowaki stepped forward, voluntarily taking the blame for Yuudachi.
"Hmph! You don't need to plead for her. I've changed my mind. No need for the board, but starting today, Yuudachi's snacks are canceled for three days, as a warning!"
With that, Jack flicked his sleeve and left the kitchen.
Nowaki sighed and patted Yuudachi's shoulder: "I've done my best. You're on your own now."
After Nowaki left, Shimakaze also gave a pat.
"The Commander is really angry. You'd better go apologize later."
Then came Yukikaze, Wakatsuki, and Ayanami.
Everyone who passed by would pat Yuudachi's shoulder, say a word, and metaphorically stab her in the chest.
Until finally, Laffey passed by her side: "Laffey... will share some snacks with you, but... only a little, okay~"
"Laffey! Waaahhh~"
Yuudachi hugged Laffey and burst into tears.
If heaven gave her another chance.
She would definitely strictly follow the Commander's orders; if he said eat one bite, she would absolutely not eat a whole plate.
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