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When Yuuki's special ability had first awakened, although Senzaemon Nakiri felt Yuuki had a chance to solve the God's Tongue problem, it was merely a vague conjecture.
He couldn't guarantee that Yuuki would definitely be able to overcome the God's Tongue's drawbacks in the future. So, he hadn't told Mana Nakiri, as the most cruel thing wasn't having no hope, but seeing hope and then having it taken away.
He planned to wait until Yuuki had matured before telling Mana Nakiri. That approach was more prudent.
But now, he found that he had underestimated Yuuki...
Yuuki's growth was simply too fast—and from this incident, he saw hope of solving the God's Tongue issue.
Thus, he now dared to tell Mana Nakiri about this news. After all, if even Yuuki couldn't do it, then there really was no hope at all.
Senzaemon Nakiri also knew Mana Nakiri now desperately needed hope to support her. Otherwise, it was hard to imagine how much longer she could hold out. After all, the current Mana's body was like paper, extremely frail.
Among past God's Tongue possessors, there were many who had done foolish things because they had no hope.
....
"Father, is there something wrong?"
On Mana Nakiri's end, she was somewhat surprised upon receiving her father's call. Although she and Senzaemon had maintained contact these years, the number of times they had contacted each other could be counted on one hand.
Senzaemon Nakiri had never told Mana Nakiri about their plans, precisely out of fear of stimulating her if the hope was shattered.
So, he only contacted her when there was important business. Although occasionally they would also chat about family matters, the conversations were very brief.
"Regarding the God's Tongue matter, we have..."
....
Senzaemon Nakiri told Mana Nakiri everything that happened yesterday, as well as information about Yuuki.
After he finished speaking, Senzaemon found the other end of the phone was silent, as if no one was there. He patiently waited—he knew this news would take time to digest.
"I've also received some intel regarding Yuuki's special ability before. But I didn't expect the dishes he makes would have such an effect."
"Although Erina's God's Tongue isn't fully developed, it's still the God's Tongue. For him to be able to achieve this at the Third Class Chef level is indeed quite extraordinary!"
Even Senzaemon Nakiri could hear the hint of excitement in Mana Nakiri's voice as she spoke.
"Besides him, I can't think of anyone else who could solve the God's Tongue issue. In short, hope has appeared. You need to take care of your health—" Senzaemon Nakiri said.
He was afraid Mana would do something rash and follow in the footsteps of those God's Tongue ancestors who had taken their own lives.
"Rest assured, Father. No matter what, before trying every possible method, I will not give up!" Mana Nakiri stated firmly.
She was luckier than those ancestors—she had nutritional supplements to keep her alive. She naturally wasn't willing to just die like that.
However, her words also clearly implied that if there was absolutely no hope and all methods were ineffective, then she would probably follow in the footsteps of the Nakiri ancestors.
Hearing this, although still somewhat worried, Senzaemon Nakiri was mostly relieved. He knew his daughter's personality very well. As long as there was a sliver of hope, Mana wouldn't give up.
....
Soon, the two ended the call.
"Anne, keep an eye on this person for me." Mana Nakiri sent the information about Yuuki that Senzaemon had given her to Anne.
Although she promised Senzaemon Nakiri not to deliberately interfere with Yuuki's life, she couldn't just do nothing. So, she also wanted to know more about Yuuki's character.
Mana Nakiri also felt a little helpless at this moment.
After all, as her father had just said, Alice Nakiri seemed to like Yuuki. Now that they were living in the same dorm, the probability of Alice successfully getting together with Yuuki was quite high.
Learning this news, Mana thought, Why couldn't it be Erina?
Although Alice Nakiri was also her relative, she wasn't her daughter...
If the way Yuuki ultimately solved the God's Tongue issue was still like this, then it meant she and Erina would be dependent on Yuuki.
At that time, they would have to rely on favors. If Yuuki were her son-in-law, then such problems wouldn't exist.
But she also knew Erina's personality. She had often paid attention to her over the years, so she knew this was almost impossible. Expecting Erina Nakiri to actively pursue a boy would be pure wishful thinking.
"Yuuki? I remember he's the one who awakened the Inferno special ability, right?"
Anne, who was beside her, was somewhat surprised after receiving the information about Yuuki. She naturally knew Yuuki. After all, having awakened such a strong special ability, it was impossible not to know him.
Previously, she was also curious whether Yuuki, with such talent, could solve the God's Tongue's drawback—
But at that time, Mana Nakiri had directly dismissed it. Although his special ability was very powerful, it didn't mean Yuuki himself would definitely be strong.
The future was full of uncertainties.
"That's right; it's him. I have new intel—perhaps he's the only one who can solve the God's Tongue issue. Keep an eye on him. If he encounters any trouble, let me know immediately." Mana said.
Paying attention to Yuuki was to ensure she understood his progress and had a better grasp of the situation. As for helping Yuuki solve troubles, that was purely to create goodwill.
As long as a good relationship was established, asking Yuuki for help in the future would naturally be more promising.
Hearing Mana Nakiri's words, Anne nodded and went to arrange this matter.
....
At this moment, Yuuki still didn't know that he had already caught Mana Nakiri's attention.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't care, because Mana Nakiri's way of observing him was merely paying attention to his growth, not sending someone to constantly monitor him—
Just like that, a few more days passed in a flash. This morning, the Polar Star residents all received a booklet; this booklet was the schedule for the Autumn Elections.
"It's finally here... the Training Camp..." Yoshino Yuki looked at the schedule with a solemn expression.
"With your Culinary skills, passing this assessment should be a piece of cake. No need to be so nervous, right?"
Seeing Yoshino Yuki's apprehensive look, Satoshi Isshiki said with a smile. The Polar Star residents' Culinary skills were nothing to scoff at. If they were all eliminated, then this year, there would probably be only Yuuki and Erina Nakiri left.
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