Taste Of Love - MatchaBlossom

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Finally starting to upload this story. I have about 10 chapters already written and I will be posting them slowly.
Hope you enjoy reading this fic
Released:20/06/23

The atmosphere in the restaurant is lively and vibrant, with customers enjoying their meals and the sound of conversations filling the air

Kojiro, a tall and moss green-haired man in his late twenties, stands near the entrance, taking in the familiar sights and scents of his hometown restaurant

Kojiro's eyes sweep across the room, recognizing the subtle changes made to the decor since his last visit eight years ago. He spots his old friend, Tatsuya, the manager, engaged in a conversation with a couple of waitstaff. Kojiro approaches him, trying to surprise the friend

Kojiro cheerfully called out "Tatsuya! It's been too long. How have you been?"

Tatsuya turns to face the taller male, his face lighting up with recognition and surprise

Tatsuya expressed excitedly "Kojiro! Is that really you? I can't believe it! You're back in town!"

They embrace in a warm hug, exchanging pleasantries and catching up on each other's lives.

As they speak, a commotion erupts from a nearby table, catching Kojiro's attention

Kojiro curiously asks "What's happening over there?"

Tatsuya's eyes widen, and he glances at the table before turning back to Kojiro.

The boy grins "Oh, that's the reason for all the fuss. We have a regular customer who happens to be quite famous. He's here almost every week, and everyone gets excited when he visits"

Kojiro's interest is piqued, and he looks over to see a crowd gathering around the table. He couldn't see who was at the table. But knowing by the groups of people that surround him, that the person was popular

He decides to take on the challenge of impressing this mystery guest with his culinary skills

Kojiro determined and requested "Well, Tatsuya, I think it's time I show this famous person what Sia La Luce is truly capable of. I'll make a dish that will leave him speechless"

Tatsuya nods in agreement, and they make their way toward the kitchen. Kojiro meticulously prepares an exquisite dish, pouring his heart and soul into every ingredient and cooking technique

Just as Kojiro finishes garnishing the dish, his phone buzzes urgently. He glances at the screen and realizes it's an important call that he cannot ignore

Kojiro apologizes "Tatsuya, I'm really sorry, but I have to take this call. Can you take the dish to our famous guest? I trust you to represent Sia La Luce in my absence."

Tatsuya reassures Kojiro with a nod, understanding the urgency of the situation. Kojiro hands him the plate and rushes out of the restaurant.

Inside the restaurant, Tatsuya carries the dish with great care and places it before the famous guest

The man, Kaoru Sakurayashiki, glances at the dish, raising an eyebrow at the sight of something different
He looked at the dish intrigued, ready to try it

Kaoru takes out his phone and snaps a quick picture of the food before picking up his chopsticks

As he takes the first bite, his eyes widen, and a sense of nostalgia washes over him.

Kaoru was astonished. The taste was incredible. Familiar, yet something that he hadn't had in ages

He savors the flavors, his expression a mixture of surprise and delight. Eager to meet the chef responsible, he calls over a passing waiter.