Looking at the concerned expressions of Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri, Satou was quite speechless and said, "How could I?"
Then, taking advantage of the Chihyaku Sisters' inattention, he threw the business card into the trash can.
Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri's expressions brightened, and they nodded in satisfaction.
Satou was somewhat speechless; it seemed that besides becoming docile and obedient, Erina Nakiri had also become more prone to jealousy.
"Congratulations, everyone, you have passed the final exam and successfully entered the next semester." Gin Dojima said with a smile to Satou and the others.
"That's great!" Tadokoro Megumi immediately breathed a sigh of relief. "So, can we go back now?"
"Of course you can go back." Gin Dojima smiled, "However, I suggest you stay here and play for a few more days."
"Really? That's great!" Tadokoro Megumi exclaimed happily.
During the ten-day exam period, they had all been nervously preparing for the exam.
Just thinking about being able to ski and soak in hot springs here made Tadokoro Megumi feel a rush of happiness.
"Then, tonight, let's continue the celebration! How about everyone brings out the dishes from today's exam?" Kobayashi Rindo suddenly brightened and exclaimed.
"Sounds good!" Everyone else was also very interested.
"That's great! I was just thinking of tasting your dish, Satou," Eishi Tsukasa said happily.
"Hmm, I also really want to taste Tsukasa-senpai's dish," Satou was equally interested in Eishi Tsukasa's dish.
In the evening, everyone held a celebration together and brought out the bear meat dishes they had made during the exam.
"Mmm, that's simply delicious."
Kobayashi Rindo's mouth was full of food as she mumbled, "Satou, your bear paw dish is truly exquisite."
"Mm-hmm. It really is."
Eishi Tsukasa also said happily, "As expected, Satou, you're more amazing than I am."
"Not at all."
Satou said modestly, "I was able to make this dish thanks to everyone's help."
"Mm-hmm, I contributed a lot!"
Alice Nakiri said proudly from the side.
"Alice, aren't you always just freeloading after the dish is made?"
Erina Nakiri couldn't help but expose her.
"No, I'm not! The diners' evaluations are also very important, aren't they?"
Alice Nakiri puffed out her cheeks and cried out angrily.
"That's right, Alice is also very important."
Satou nodded.
"See?"
Alice Nakiri triumphantly gave her sister a victory sign.
Erina Nakiri felt a bit helpless.
"Actually, this dish was mainly a collaboration between Satou and Erina, and Erina provided many valuable suggestions."
Tadokoro Megumi said a little awkwardly, thinking that she only ever freeloaded a little after the dish was made, and now Satou was saying she had given great help, which made her feel uneasy.
"What is it, Megumi!"
Alice Nakiri yelled at her angrily.
"As expected, they're a husband-and-wife team, their collaboration is truly impressive."
Kobayashi Rindo laughed.
"No… no, we're not."
Erina Nakiri's face turned red, and she lowered her head, saying a little shyly.
At the same time, she felt sweet inside, knowing that the dish she collaborated on with Satou had been recognized by everyone.
The next day, Yoshino Yuuki, Ryoko Sakaki, and others came to find Satou and the others.
"Yu, Ryoko, did you pass the exam too?"
Tadokoro Megumi called out happily.
"That's right! We all passed the exam!"
Yoshino Yuuki stuck out her tongue and made a victory sign, "Next up, it's time to have a blast!"
After the exam, the students who passed could continue to stay at the resort for a period of time, during which all facilities in the resort, such as the ski resort and hot springs, could be used for free, which was considered a small reward for the students.
"Erina, let's go skiing together?"
Satou said to Erina Nakiri.
"Mm, okay."
Erina Nakiri nodded obediently.
"Huh? Satou, how did you tame Erina and make her so obedient?"
Yoshino Yuuki was startled and couldn't help but ask.
"What… what taming? What nonsense are you talking about?"
Erina Nakiri's cheeks immediately flushed, and she said, both shy and annoyed.
Satou was also speechless, but indeed, Erina Nakiri had become much more compliant with him these past few days.
"No, something must have happened during the exam."
Yoshino Yuuki rubbed her chin, as if possessed by a famous detective, examining Satou and Erina Nakiri with a scrutinizing gaze.
"I know! Could it be that you…"
Suddenly, Yoshino Yuuki cried out in alarm.
"What… what?"
Erina Nakiri felt a pang of guilt. Did she know about her grandfather possibly wanting them to get married next year?
"Do you have a child?"
Yoshino Yuuki asked.
"Eh? No way?"
A hint of shock also flashed in Ryoko Sakaki's eyes, but based on her years of experience watching romance manga and melodramatic TV shows, it seemed quite possible!
"Are you serious?"
Yukihira Soma and the others were also surprised, constantly looking at Erina Nakiri's stomach.
Erina Nakiri's face was flushed with embarrassment, and she covered her stomach, gritting her teeth as she snapped, "What nonsense are you talking about! No… no such thing happened!"
"That's right, Yu, don't talk nonsense about such things."
Tadokoro Megumi also forced a smile, her face a little pale.
"Alright."
Yoshino Yuuki looked at Erina Nakiri's stomach with a profound gaze, saying something meaningful.
"Why are you acting like a random detective?"
Satou couldn't help but flick her forehead, making a crisp sound.
"Wuwuwu, Satou, after you got Erina, you've become fickle and treat me so roughly."
Yoshino Yuuki said, covering her forehead, tears sparkling in the corners of her eyes.
Satou was speechless. If we're talking about who met first, he met Erina first, alright!
Next, everyone went to the ski resort, changed into their ski suits, and started skiing.
This was Satou's first time skiing, and he kept falling down.
The others were pretty much the same, walking with difficulty in the snow, trying to avoid falling.
In contrast, Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri skied very well, their figures agile and graceful, like mermaids swimming in white waves.
"Wow, Erina, you're amazing!"
Ryoko Sakaki exclaimed.
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