"Oh, right! Sui brought a gift," Leonora said curiously. "What did you bring?"
Erina, cheeks flushed, whispered, "It's tuna for sashimi and sake."
What was supposed to be a simple family dinner felt more like a formal meeting with her parents. The thought made Erina uncomfortable.
"Sashimi and wine? That's quite a thoughtful gift," Leonora said cheerfully. "Father, shall we try it?"
"Absolutely," Senzaemon agreed with a nod.
Leonora stood up, her curiosity piqued. She wanted to see the gift for herself.
After a few moments, the gift was brought in. As it was for Erina's elders, Sui hadn't been stingy. He filled an entire box with premium tuna belly sashimi. As for the sake, there had originally been two Sakeyashi Fruits, but Tohru drank one. Sui mixed the remaining sake with fruit juice, and bring four large bottles.
"Such polite children," Leonora commented as she began slicing the sashimi into thin, delicate pieces. She arranged them neatly on a plate and brought them over, along with one of the wine bottles.
"Please enjoy. The sashimi is exceptionally good," Sui urged.
"Really? Then we won't hold back," Senzaemon replied with a hint of amusement. As the head of Totsuki Academy, he regularly enjoyed the finest tuna sashimi in the world. It would be a tall order for any sashimi to impress him, but he appreciated Sui's gesture nonetheless.
"Sui, you didn't even tell me you had new ingredients! You only brought them for Erina," Alice pouted, clearly upset.
But Sui remained silent, thinking, 'Weren't you abroad?'
"Sui's sashimi must be delicious!" Alice exclaimed eagerly, picking up a thin slice, dipping it into a bit of wasabi, and taking a bite.
"Oh? Really?" Sōe smiled and joined in, eager to taste it himself.
The moment the sashimi touched his tongue, his eyes widened in surprise. He had tasted countless high-quality sashimi before, but this was on another level.
"The richness of the fat combined with the delicate texture—it's exquisite," Senzaemon said, his deep voice carrying a note of awe. "The sashimi I've had before can't compare to this."
"This is incredible!" Sōe echoed, clearly impressed.
Suddenly, another wave of energy pulsed through the room. The women shrieked as their clothes vanished once more.
"Another pulse?" Senzaemon muttered, closing his eyes and lowering his head as his own clothes ripped apart, exposing his muscular frame.
Even Sui's clothes were blown away by the intensity of the pulse.
"How annoying! This is the second time today!" Leonora complained, her face turning crimson as she shyly covered herself with her hands. This time, however, she had stood up, giving Sui an unobstructed view of her lower body.
She was taller than her daughter, Alice, and her long, white legs appeared especially slender. She wore purple lace panties, very revealing with hollowed-out designs that left little to the imagination. A small strip of fabric barely covered her private area, while the rest exposed the round fullness of her backside.
In contrast, Alice and Erina's underwear was far more modest, with cute little bows that made them appear girlish.
Noticing Sui's gaze lingering, Leonora shot him an embarrassed glare.
"I'm sorry," Sui quickly apologized, looking down.
"Would someone bring us some clothes?" Senzaemon and his son, Sōe, knelt on the ground, heads lowered, eyes closed, speaking in unison.
"Yes, of course," Erina, her face bright red with embarrassment, hurried off to fetch clothes. She soon returned, and they all dressed quickly, including Alice and Sui.
"I deeply apologize," Senzaemon said calmly once everyone had changed. "I've never had sashimi so delicious that it caused this reaction."
Erina nodded quietly, her face still pink with embarrassment.
"But Sui, your sashimi truly is remarkable!" Sōe said, laughing warmly.
Senzaemon smiled as well. "Indeed. This level of quality deserves something special. Please fetch my prized Black Dragon Daiginjo sake. Such excellent sashimi should be paired with exceptional wine."
This sake came from one of the top breweries in all of Japan. Even Senzaemon had only a limited collection, reserving it for special occasions.
"Wait, didn't Sui bring sake as well?" Alice suddenly asked, reminding everyone.
Senzaemon chuckled, "Ah, you're right. Let's try Sui's sake instead."
Sōe also smiled, clearly intrigued, as Erina opened one of the bottles. The moment the cap came off, a rich fragrance filled the air—a blend of fruit and a hint of coconut.
"What an incredible aroma! Is this fruit sake?" Senzaemon's eyes brightened with excitement.
Erina poured the wine for her grandfather and uncle, and both men lifted their glasses, eager to taste it.
The wine was light yet flavorful, with a potent fruity sweetness and the smooth undertones of coconut. It left a pleasant, lingering fragrance in their mouths, making each sip a memorable experience.
"Exquisite!" Sōe exclaimed, his eyes lighting up with delight.
"It truly is the finest fruit sake," Senzaemon agreed, nodding with a smile. Despite his preference for traditional sake with its timeless elegance, he couldn't deny how much he enjoyed this fruity and vibrant wine.
"How much of this wine do we have?" Sōe asked, clearly enamored with it.
"Haha, are you planning to take my sake?" Senzaemon laughed heartily. "This was a gift from Sui, after all."
"Perhaps you could share some with me, Father?" Sōe asked with a sheepish grin.
As the father and son jokingly squabbled over the wine, Sui chuckled. "I brought four bottles, so there should be plenty for everyone."