Although Country bumpkin sometimes looked a bit silly and not very bright, Makoto had to admit that in the way of the sword, Raiden Ei had reached an unattainable height.
Even though Ei had never touched a kitchen knife before, she could quickly get the hang of it after a brief familiarization.
Even with simple chopping motions, Raiden Ei could perform them with a sense of beauty.
Everything was done in one fluid motion, like flowing water.
In the blink of an eye, Ei had already chopped the tomatoes in front of her according to Makoto's requirements.
After passing through her hands, all the tomatoes turned into blocks of identical shape and size.
If one didn't look closely, it was impossible to tell the difference.
Such exquisite knife skills, if claimed to be from a master chef, no one would doubt it.
Ultimately, Ei's basic cooking skills were not bad; she had just used the wrong methods before.
As long as the problems were patiently corrected, it was possible that Ei would become a very good cook.
Looking at the chopped tomatoes, Makoto nodded, giving his approval: "Ei, you did very well."
"At least in terms of knife skills, there are no problems at all."
Makoto paused, his gaze shifting to the eggs on the table.
"The next thing we need to do is crack the eggs into a bowl, then stir them."
"Of course, stir them with chopsticks, okay? Don't use any other weird things."
Makoto was afraid Raiden Ei would pull out other weapons, so he added that last sentence.
Originally, Raiden Ei had intended to go get a weapon, but after hearing Makoto's words, she silently turned back.
Why is cooking so troublesome?
First I have to change this, then I have to change that.
It's not enjoyable at all.
If cooking could be as simple as a duel, that would be great.
Looking at the sulking Raiden Ei, Makoto couldn't help but laugh.
Who would have thought that the General, who was inviolable in the eyes of the common people, would actually have a side where she sulked about cooking being tedious?
Because she couldn't cook, she cried and fussed, so pitiful.
However, Raiden Ei without a sword or spear looked quite cute like this.
"Ei, if you really don't want to learn how to cook, we don't have to learn."
"Actually, not being able to cook isn't a flaw."
Makoto also saw Raiden Ei's dilemma, so he didn't force her.
Cooking isn't an essential life skill.
Moreover, Raiden Ei lived in Tenshukaku, and her three meals a day were arranged by a master chef, so there was no problem if she didn't learn to cook.
However, Raiden Ei shook her head repeatedly.
"I still hope to learn how to cook."
"No, not hope, but I must learn how to cook!"
Looking at the serious Raiden Ei, Makoto was a little curious: "Why must you learn how to cook?"
"Is it because of the bet with Yae Miko?"
Makoto also knew that Raiden Ei's initial reason for wanting to learn to cook was Yae Miko's teasing, which sparked Ei's competitive spirit.
Is Ei's competitive spirit that strong?
Hearing Makoto's words, Raiden Ei shook her head: "It's not just the bet with Miko."
"I think, more likely it's because of you, Makoto."
Makoto raised an eyebrow, a little surprised.
"Because of me?"
Makoto hadn't expected that he would become Raiden Ei's motivation for learning.
Raiden Ei hummed softly in response.
"After the festival ends, you'll probably be leaving Inazuma very soon, right?"
Makoto did not deny it, because he had to return to Liyue, where someone was waiting for him.
Raiden Ei paused, then continued: "Perhaps after this farewell, I don't know when we'll meet again, or maybe never."
"So, I want to personally make a dish for you to eat."
"Perhaps that way you'll remember me."
"Perhaps in the long river of time, this meal will be fleeting like a firework,"
"But moments that leave a deep impression can become eternity."
Makoto looked at Raiden Ei, saying nothing.
So Ei went to all this trouble to learn how to cook, just to make something for him to eat?
"Then let's continue learning this dish, Ei."
"Don't worry, I will definitely teach you."
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