The engagement ceremony is an announcement to the upper echelons of society about the union of two individuals.
However, if one thinks it's just that, they are greatly mistaken.
In addition, there is another layer of meaning to it, which is actually a kind of assistance for Senichi.
This "proclaiming to the world" not only lets everyone know about their relationship, but it is also a message to the outside world.
For him, Senichi, in the future, Suzuki Consortium will be standing behind him.
The Suzuki family will definitely support him from behind.
Well, that's probably the meaning. However, these are all external matters. For the two of them, although there is a suspicion of being urged into engagement, it's just going with the flow. They have no resentment about this matter.
After all, long before, they had already bought engagement rings and put them on. Regarding the engagement ceremony, the two of them approached it with an attitude of "can do, but can also not do."
Not doing it is fine too; just invite relatives and friends over to the house for a simple gathering.
As for a grand celebration, it has been considered, but after all, it's not a wedding. Thinking about all the complicated affairs, the two quiet individuals are not too keen on organizing it. They want to save the excitement for the wedding.
In terms of personality, the two get along quite well. Relatively speaking, they are both laid-back and somewhat indifferent in character.
So, even though their interactions may seem lacking in passion to outsiders and appear a bit mundane, the two of them are quite happy in it.
Although it eventually turned into a grand event, it can be considered a formal ceremony, and the two willingly choose to accept it.
Well, openly showcasing their love is also nice~
Chatting about the upcoming engagement, Senichi soon drove to the underground parking lot of the shopping mall.
The two got out of the car and entered the mall, holding a prepared list of materials they started to select ingredients and some other daily necessities.
Fresh fish and shrimp, vegetables, and freshly slaughtered and cut pork.
Because going to places like the seafood market and vegetable garden to pick one by one is too troublesome, the two simply woke up early and came to the mall to choose from the freshly delivered ingredients.
As for why they didn't let someone deliver...
Regarding this, Senichi mentioned that shopping together is also a way for the two of them to have a daily date. Having it delivered would be convenient, but then that process wouldn't exist.
Things are not important; the process is what matters.
The total number of people gathering from both families is eight, just enough to prepare a large table of dishes. Today, both of them are ready to showcase their cooking skills in front of each other's families.
After completing the ingredient procurement, the two returned home to start handling the ingredients. The meat, which required some strength, was handed over to Senichi, while washing and selecting vegetables, relatively easy but requiring attention, were handed over to Ayako.
When Senichi's parents and the Suzuki family arrived in the courtyard, what they saw was the well-prepared and cleaned ingredients.
"Wow, it looks so abundant." Sonoko walked into the kitchen and, upon seeing various ingredients piled on plates, pointed and asked, "Sis, what are you planning to make with this?"
"A tempura platter."
"And what about these ribs?"
"Braised ribs." Senichi smiled and replied, "I also specifically bought pork tenderloin to make sweet and sour pork."
"I love that!!" Sonoko's eyes lit up and she said, "Looking forward to you showing off your skills, brother-in-law~"
"Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied." Senichi's hands didn't stop moving as he smiled and spoke.
Speaking of sweet and sour pork, there is an interesting thing.
This dish is considered by Japanese people as a unique Chinese cuisine.
In Chinese cuisine, this dish is not present, but in Japan, it is considered a Chinese cuisine.
One of the most representative dishes is Tianjin rice, of course, not the three-eyed guy from Dragon Ball but a Chinese cuisine popular in Japan.
And at the time Senichi crossed over from his previous life, there were still many Japanese people living in Senichi's hometown,
Believing that sweet and sour pork is a Chinese cuisine unique to Japan.
Hmm...
Regarding this, Senichi can only say that perhaps his hometown is too big, and the place they live happens not to be popular for this kind of slightly sweet cuisine. Therefore, they have never seen it.
After all, there's a joke about a foreigner saying he wants to eat all the dishes from a certain country within a year, and after three years, he still hasn't left Panda Province...
Of course, this is just a joke, considered a "progress bar" in the process of making the dish.
Looking at plates of dishes from different countries being brought out, Jirokichi Suzuki looked at Senichi and praised, "Originally, I thought you were excellent in your career, but your household chores would be a mess.
I didn't expect you, kid, to actually have this skill. You're truly versatile."
"You're too kind, but compared to professional chefs, I'm far from it." Senichi smiled and shook his head.
After all, he often went with Ayako to eat the hidden recipes of Sōma Yukihira and Erina Nakiri. He knew how delicious those dishes were, and there was simply no comparison.
"After all, you, Senichi, are a famous detective. Even Kid can't escape from you. Cooking is not your main profession."
Suzuki Tomoko tasted a piece of sweet and sour pork and praised, "But even so, as a hobby, your skills are impressive!"
"Speaking of Kid, next week, I have a precious award-winning work of art drawn by a good friend. That art is about to return to Japan with him from overseas."
Jirokichi Suzuki finished a rib in three bites. "That annoying little thief, the Phantom Thief Kid, is probably going to target that painting. I'll trouble you, Senichi, to lend a hand then!"
"No way, uncle Jirokichi."
Sonoko waved her hands repeatedly and said, "As everyone knows, Kid-sama is a phantom thief who specializes in stealing gems. He's not interested in other works of art."
"Haha, of course, I know about that."
Jirokichi Suzuki laughed heartily at the words, "But this friend's work is a bit special. That's why I said Kid might target it!"
"Huh? Special in what way?" Sonoko asked suspiciously, "Could it be that there are gems embedded in the painting?"
But what surprised Sonoko was that Jirokichi Suzuki nodded directly, "That's right. That's it. The painting is embedded with four top-notch black opals known as the 'Radiant Starry Sky.'
Rather than saying that the target of the Phantom Thief Kid is the precious artwork, it's more accurate to say that it's the four precious gems on the artwork!"
After explaining, Jirokichi Suzuki looked at Senichi and said with a smile, "If Phantom Thief Kid really sets his sights on that artwork, I'll have to trouble you to make a trip."
"No problem. If Phantom Thief Kid really sends a notice, I'll definitely do my best to protect the artwork." Senichi nodded in agreement, accepting Jirokichi Suzuki's request.
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