Volume 13 Chapter 223 Shirogane Aqua, Speaking of Fireworks…
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
After having a lot of fun in Wonderland, we decided to take a break and have a meal.
”Wow, this place has a nice atmosphere, doesn’t it?”
”Yeah, it does.”
I look around the cyberpunk-style live restaurant and jazz bar from the stage.
I had a stage set up in the restaurants and cafes in Beryl in Wonderland so we could have shows and live performances.
This restaurant only has about 280 seats, but it specializes in being close to the fans.
”And look, doesn’t the atmosphere of this restaurant go well with the girls’ uniforms!? Oh, by the way, I designed the girls’ outfits.”
”You can totally see their body lines, though.”
That’s what’s nice about it!!
This restaurant was created after me and Tenga-senpai goofed around and dragged Moja-san into it.
I mean, a cyberpunk shop in the basement of Wonderland is super exciting, right!?
I wondered what we’d do if Ako-san found out about our mischief, but thanks to Kotono pushing us, we managed to open the place somehow.
’Aqua-san, why didn’t you invite me to do something so interesting!?’
’Ah, um… sorry.’
We pulled Kotono in and got even more carried away, and now we are secretly doing expansion work at midnight, when the park is closed, aiming to grow our underground power.
Our immediate goal is to dig water channels underground and create a hydroponics facility where we can grow mysterious plants.
For that, we are getting help from Professor Yukishiro Emily, an expert on plants and a researcher.
Ah, speaking of which, Claire-san, who heard about it from Emily, said we should build a church underground.
That also sounds interesting, I thought.
Tenga-senpai said he wants to be a priest with sunglasses and a revolver, and I also want a sister with a deep slit in her outfit showing off her real thighs, for various reasons.
But right now, Kohina-senpai is more important.
I notice that Kohina-senpai’s mood has dropped.
Could it be that our date has become boring for her?
For a moment, I stop talking and quietly ask Kohina-senpai.
”Hey? Is something wrong, Kohina-senpai?”
”It’s not ‘what’s wrong?’! Why are we doing a talk show in this restaurant when we came here for dinner!!”
Yeah… that’s true.
I also got on stage to respond to the cheers around us, but when I think about it, I really didn’t need to get on stage.
That’s why I… that guy Shirogane Aqua easily gets on stage when provoked.
”Enough already. I’m hungry. We’re eating here!”
”No way!? Well, I was hungry too, so is it okay if we eat while talking?”
The fans said things like “You can just sit down normally” and “It’s fine to eat.”
Everyone, I’m sorry for making you worry because I got too carried away and went up on stage.
”So, what do you recommend here?”
”Ah, then I’ll order!”
I called out to a stylish older sister in a cyberpunk rubber suit and ordered the dish I seriously created for Kohina-senpai.
Among them, my recommendation is the Cyberpunk Ramen, which I developed together with Emily, who works part-time at Ramen Takeko.
”What is this? There’s no soup!?”
”Since the waterway under construction isn’t ready yet, water is precious here. To make use of that setting, we created this no-soup fried noodles in collaboration with Ramen Takeko!”
The fact that water is precious means that there is no water to boil the Ramen noodles, of course, but also no soup for the Ramen.
So here, they are frying the Ramen using waste oil… well, it’s actually proper oil, but that’s what they use to fry the Ramen.
What comes with the fried noodles is a homemade roast pork, which has a mysterious meat setting, and a very small amount of condensed Ramen soup terrine.
You eat it by melting the terrine with the heat of the fried noodles and mixing it with the noodles──that’s the Cyberpunk Ramen.
It incorporates elements of French and Chinese cuisine, ultimately creating a masterpiece that transforms into Ramen.
By the way, when the hydroponic facility is finished, I want to put herbs like sage or fennel on top to make it more French-style.
”At first, I wondered how it would look, but when the thin fried noodles mix with the terrine, it creates a unique texture that gets you hooked.”
”The key to this dish is how much you mix the fried noodles and the terrine. The terrine melts from the heat of the fried noodles, and that melted terrine makes the noodles softer. So, if you like them firmer, you don’t need to mix them a lot, but if you prefer them softer, mixing them well is my recommendation.”
To be honest, I also thought about making the noodles a gaming color, but instead of making it obviously cyberpunk, I paid attention to the taste and the overall look.
”Also, for those who like it spicy, you can sprinkle some chili peppers from the table or use curry powder for a curry-style twist. If you want, there’s also powdered cheese. It’s up to your preference.”
”Hmm. But, if it’s your first time eating it, maybe the normal version is better. Also, I’m thirsty. Is there no water?”
I hand a bottle with water to Kohina-senpai after she finishes the Cyberpunk Ramen.
”By the way… Kohina-senpai, that one costs 1000 yen.”
”Gah! Cough, cough… That’s so expensive!!”
In this setting, water is precious-nano, so of course, normal water is also expensive.
This mineral water called BERYL Water is made from relatively good water.
”Isn’t that way too overpriced?!”
”It’s written on the menu too, but regular water costs 300 yen in this special bottle. The 1000 yen-nano includes donations for the waterway and the hydroponic facility. Look, as proof, my signature and the signatures of those who participated in this scheme are on the side of the bottle.”
Plus, there’s a serial number engraved on the bottom of this bottle.
By entering this serial number on a dedicated site and sending in your name, when the waterway and hydroponic facility are completed, your name will be printed on a plaque placed on the wall.
”Hmm, if that’s the case, it might be a good deal. I’ll send my name too. Oh, I’ll buy one for the president of Beyond Production and sell it at double the price. Then I can get my 1000 yen back! I’m clever, aren’t I!”
”Kohina-senpai…”
Since we have money, let’s stop doing silly things like that.
The president of Beyond Production would probably be happy to buy it, but why not just give it as a present?
Besides, Kohina-senpai is bothering me just as much, if not more.
”What’s with that look? I’m just joking! Huh? You guys don’t really think I would do that, do you?!”
Everyone listening gives a side-eye.
Kohina-senpai, this is how the general public sees you.
Please give it up.
”It’s obviously a lie! I’m going to give you a proper present! Seriously!”
”Haha, I get it, I get it.”
Kohina-senpai and I eat while chatting about the rest of the menu we ordered.
In this way, our sudden dinner show became a big hit.
”Oh, it’s getting dark outside.”
After finishing our meal and stepping out of the store, I look up at the sky.
I originally thought it would only be a 30-minute meal, but before I knew it, we had been talking for over 2 hours.
When it’s ‘Berry-Berry’ or in Morikawa Kaede’s room, staff and MC Kaede can control things well, but without anyone to stop us like today, this is what happens…
”Hey. Let’s go see the Night Parade!!”
”Okay, okay. I know!”
Kohina-senpai grabs my hand and pulls me in the direction she wants to go.
Seriously, in this world, the only person who can pull me so forcefully like this is Kohina-senpai.
Kohina-senpai and I blend in with the guests who are watching the parade.
”Oh, today’s parade features the guests eau de Cologne and Lapis’s Milk Dipper.”
”Wow, Ayana-chan is so cool!!”
The Night Parade has different themes depending on the season.
For example, in April, there’s the Night Sakura Parade, during summer vacation, there’s the Summer Night Parade, in October, there’s the Halloween Night Parade, and in December, there’s the Christmas Night Parade, and so on.
However, since it hasn’t been long since the opening, they are holding the Opening Night Parade until the end of September.
”Wow. Not just Ayana-chan, but Kukuri-chan and Subaru-chan are also in prince-like costumes. I can understand Subaru-chan, but… why is Kukuri-chan like that?”
”Kukuri-chan has a cool voice when she sings, and I want to expand the range of expressions that take advantage of that. More than anything, she can also produce an adult sister-like voice even though she’s a high school student, so it’s a waste not to have her as a voice actress.”
The current Milk Dipper is juggling these 3 setups during the live performance.
When singing cute and classic songs, it’s Lapis.
When singing energetic and bright songs, it’s Subaru-tan.
And when singing cool and slightly mature songs, it’s Kukuri-chan.
In terms of the direction of the songs, Milk Dipper changes the center depending on the time.
Kukuri-chan has strong singing ability and a cool singing voice, which makes her popular with the core fans.
Soon, it seems like she and Emily will do a late-night radio show together, so her popularity will likely soar even more.
Honestly, I’m expecting that these two will do something interesting, just like when I and Kohina-senpai first appeared in Morikawa Kaede’s room.
”Hey, you! Don’t just stand there, take pictures, pictures!”
”I know, I know.”
The Night Parade allows free photography.
That said, it’s a shame to just keep taking pictures when the parade is right in front of you.
After taking a few photos, I focus on the parade.
Then, I make eye contact with Maron-san, who was in the parade.
Maron-san shifts her gaze slightly away from me and gives a signal to Kohina-senpai next to her with her eyes.
”Ah! Silver tape!”
”Yay! It’s Ayana-chan’s silver tape!!”
”It’s nice that each one has a name on it!”
”Oh, are you perhaps a fan of Lapis-chan? If you want, take mine!”
”I got 2, Kukuri-chan and Haa-chan, but does anyone not have one and want it?”
By the way, there are winning ones mixed in the silver tape, and each has a handwritten signature.
I must have been lucky because just earlier, I got the silver tape with Ayana’s handwritten signature.
I feel sorry for all the fans, but I hope they can forgive me since I’m also a fan of Ayana.
I spread out the silver tape I was holding and showed the handwritten signature to Ayana.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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