Chapter 249: Inviting the Polar Star Dorm
The sensation of wetness in the lower body made Erina uncomfortable, and she squirmed her legs.
Sensing her mistress's movement, Hisako felt a bit puzzled.
"Erina-sama, what's wrong?"
"N-nothing, just a little itchy." Erina was startled and quickly shook her head.
There's no way she could directly admit to such a thing.
With a blush on her face, the girl glared at Hachiman.
Feeling her gaze, Hachiman was somewhat puzzled.
However, after Erina's demonstration, everyone knew the correct way to eat the Cosmic Dumplings, and the girls began to rotate to pick them up.
"Mmm, slightly resilient texture, this should be the front leg meat."
"Here, I have tender pork belly..."
"This fluffy texture must be pig stomach."
"Wow... full of collagen, this should be pig trotters."
"..."
Although they were eating the same dish, each person experienced a different texture, as if exploring a treasure chest.
This feeling fascinated everyone, and the more they ate, the more delicious it seemed.
Different textures merged in their mouths, creating an indescribable and delightful taste.
The girls couldn't help but tighten their legs, emitting tempting sounds.
"Mmm... ah..."
"Yaa... this feeling is about to fly."
"Ah... so comfortable... feels like my body is melting..."
Listening to these seductive voices, Hachiman, sitting among them, felt a bit awkward.
I swear, I absolutely didn't use any drugs.
However, what he didn't expect was that Yukino, sitting on his right, also had a faint blush on her face at this moment.
If we're just talking about looks, she can easily rank in the top three among the girls Hachiman currently knows, and even the possibility of being the first isn't nonexistent.
The originally exquisite face, coupled with a hint of blush, appeared even more enticing, causing him to feel a fluttering sensation in his heart.
Seeing Hachiman staring at her so intently, Yukino blushed and shyly turned her head away.
"Don't look at me..."
Her voice was soft and gentle, completely different from the usual cold and icy feeling.
Seeing Yukino's shy demeanor, Hachiman's heart couldn't help but beat a bit faster.
Although she had the disadvantage of a flat chest, she was really cute.
Suppressing the palpitations in his heart, Hachiman pretended to be nonchalant and continued to taste the dishes with the girls.
The feast of appreciation continued...
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At nine o'clock in the evening, the banquet ended, and everyone finally returned to their respective rooms with satisfaction.
After taking a shower, Hachiman came to Marui's room as agreed, raised his hand, and knocked on the door.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Before long, the door opened.
Seeing Hachiman, responsible for opening the door, Yuki, greeted him with a radiant smile.
"Hikigaya-kun, you're here!"
Entering the room, Hachiman found that all the members of the Polar Star Dorm had indeed gathered here. Seeing Hachiman's figure, they all greeted him.
The lively Yuki was the first to speak, "Hikigaya-kun, I wonder what you want from us?"
Hachiman smiled slightly in response, "I've come to invite all of you to join my restaurant."
"Invite us to join your restaurant?!"
The members of the Polar Star Dorm were surprised.
"Yes, I'm here as a guest lecturer for this residential training, partly due to Chief Nakiri's invitation and partly to scout talents for my own restaurant," Hachiman nodded.
"This residential training is not only an assessment for you new students but also an excellent opportunity to discover talents."
"It's not just me; the graduates who are here as lecturers share the same idea. They've left their establishments to come here, hoping to find promising talents among you new students."
"If things go as expected, many graduates will approach you to extend invitations as they leave tomorrow morning."
"So, I thought I'd get ahead of them and come here a bit earlier tonight."
With a smile, Hachiman concluded, leaving the members of the Polar Star Dorm in a thoughtful silence.
"But we're still students. If we want to work, don't we have to wait until after graduation?" voiced Ryoko, expressing the concerns shared by others in the dorm.
Hachiman just smiled, "Don't worry. I'm not asking you to give up your studies and work at my restaurant immediately. I want to sign an employment agreement with you."
"Employment agreement?!"
"That's right. After signing the agreement, you only need to work at my restaurant for the first three years after graduation," Hachiman nodded.
"As for what happens after the three-year period, whether you stay or leave, it's entirely up to you. I won't force anyone."
As for concerns about talent turnover, Hachiman wasn't worried. There were new students graduating every year, ensuring a quick replenishment of personnel. Besides, if there were any issues retaining talent, it was simply a matter of not offering enough.
At this point, Yuki asked a crucial question, "What would be the compensation if we choose to work at your restaurant?"
To this question, Hachiman smiled faintly and briefly explained the salary package he had thought about beforehand.
Upon hearing the proposed compensation, many felt a bit enticed. However, Hachiman quickly presented an even more significant temptation.
"Moreover, even if you're still in school, you can have additional income. You can submit your own recipes to me for review. As long as they pass, they can be included in the restaurant's menu, and you'll receive a 20% profit."
"Really?" Yuki's eyes sparkled, and not just her, even the other members of the Polar Star Dorm found it somewhat unbelievable.
Getting a 20% profit for just providing a recipe without doing anything else sounded incredibly comfortable.
Although 20% might not sound like much at first, considering they only provided the recipe while materials and labor were covered by Hachiman, it was quite generous.
"Naturally, but my review is strict. Ordinary recipes won't pass. I have high standards," Hachiman shrugged.
Indeed, given that putting any dish on the restaurant's menu would be a potential loss, Hachiman planned to only approve dishes that reached at least an intermediate level three.
Given the current capabilities of the Polar Star Dorm members, having one or two dishes pass would already be impressive.
Hearing this, the enthusiasm of the group was slightly dampened. After all, they had all been involved in Hachiman's assessment and were well aware of his strict standards.