So, Mana began to talk about Erina's childhood, from her God Tongue ability to distinguish the origins of various salts, and her cooking skills,
Including her first word being "disgusting" while drinking breast milk.
Finally, she even spoke of her own doting as a mother in the past…
And then, the sorrow of her resolute departure when she left home.
From beginning to end, listening to Mana's heartfelt narration, Sosuke didn't say a single word.
But his attentive listening expression, his attitude of fearing he would miss a word or a character, touched Nagiri Mana as she finished speaking.
"It's clear that if it weren't for the God Tongue, the relationship between you and your daughter would be very harmonious."
Finally, Sosuke, having listened, said softly and indifferently.
"Who says it isn't?"
"It is extremely rare in history for the Nakiri family to have two consecutive generations possess the God Tongue ability."
"However, it appeared on both me and Erina."
"Perhaps, all of this is the predetermined destiny of our mother-daughter lineage across two generations."
Nagiri Mana replied in deep agreement.
Afterward, she refocused her gaze on Sosuke, and after much deliberation, expressed her thoughts: "Sosuke, I… I want to entrust my daughter Erina to you."
"Hmm?"
Sosuke was stunned for a moment.
"Logically speaking, I shouldn't be so selfish."
"But I know best the pain caused by the God Tongue curse."
"Erina is actually luckier than me; she met you before the symptoms became most severe!"
"However, she is also the most unfortunate, because she suffered one hardship after another in her childhood."
"This will inevitably cause her personality, especially on the path of cuisine, to develop a so-called 'dark side,' which will completely lead her astray in her life later on."
"Moreover, the curse of the God Tongue."
"Although it was completely resolved by your cuisine."
"But the events of 10 years ago still haven't reached a good conclusion."
"I believe that in the near future, Erina might be re-involved in the Totsuki incident from back then."
"So, I'm begging you!"
"If you are there to quietly support her, I… I think Erina will be even happier in the future."
"After all, in the whole world, only you, Sosuke, can truly change her!"
Gazing deeply at Nagiri Mana before him, seeing her eyes glistening, with a tiny tear at the corner, Sosuke gently offered her a tissue.
"To be honest."
"I have absolutely no interest in your Nakiri family's messy affairs."
"However, rest assured."
"No matter what happens in the future, this Izakaya of mine will always be Erina's refuge in life."
"Mm!"
"Thank you."
Nagiri Mana's gaze towards Sosuke instantly filled with gratitude.
"Truly amazing."
Beside them, Anne stared intently at Nagiri Mana and Sosuke.
Finally, she murmured softly to herself, "I never thought that Sosuke would gain such trust from Lady Mana, making her willing to entrust her daughter to him."
Undeniably.
Nagiri Mana is a very strong woman.
If it were anyone else, having experienced the curse of the God Tongue, they would probably be terrified to the point of suicide.
And as the only Special Executive Officer of WGO, her ability is naturally terrifyingly strong, like the existence of a queen.
From beginning to end, she stood at the highest place.
To spur on, to look down upon all the chefs in this world, and she always regarded them as slaves of gourmet food!
However, no matter how strong a person is.
Deep inside, there are always vulnerable spots, always weaknesses.
Whenever she couldn't taste cuisine that could truly conquer the God Tongue.
She longed for someone stronger than her to solve her troubles, lead her out of difficulties, and make her feel like she had someone to rely on.
At this moment, after entrusting her daughter to Sosuke, Nagiri Mana's heart actually felt a subtle strangeness.
Of course, she was also well aware.
What this strange feeling represented.
"Could it be that the only man in this world who can gain my admiration, who can gain my approval, is Sosuke?"
Finally, Nagiri Mana, with complex thoughts, unconsciously whispered softly.
Time reached midnight.
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