Taste Of Love - MatchaBlossom

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Kojiro sat comfortably on his couch, engrossed in his phone as he Scrolled through various social media platforms.

Suddenly, a message notification pops up, drawing his attention. It's from Tatsuya, the manager at the Sia La Luce branch in his hometown

Curious, Kojiro opens the message to find an attached image. As he clicks on it, his eyes widen in amazement. It's the AI artwork of his dish, the one he had left in Tatsuya's care at the restaurant.

The colors and vibrant designs leap off the screen, capturing the essence of his culinary creation

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Tatsuya

TATSUYA
*Image*

KOJIRO
this artwork is incredible!
Who made it?

TATSUYA
I'm not sure who the artist
is. I saw people re-uploading
it's on Twitter, and it caught my
attention too. It's been making quite a buzz online

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Kojiro's eyes widen with curiosity and intrigue. He can't shake the feeling that he needs to find the artist behind this stunning artwork. He was determined to discover the creator's identity

Kojiro spends hours scouring various social media platforms, searching for any traces of the artist

He clicks from one profile to another, following the trail of reposts and mentions. Finally, he stumbles upon a familiar name—Cherry.

Kojiro thought to himself, Cherry... Where had he heard that name before?

Realization dawns on Kojiro. He quickly types the name "Kaoru Sakurayashiki" into the Instagram search bar, hoping to find a connection

However, his search yields no results. Determined not to give up, he delves deeper into the internet, expanding his search.

After persistent digging, Kojiro finally strikes gold. He discovers the Instagram page of "Cherry," an AI artist with a distinct style

The pieces showcased on the page are breathtaking, capturing emotions and memories

Kojiro was astonished. he couldn't believe that Kaoru Sakurayashiki become an AI artist.

A wide grin spreads across Kojiro's face as he pieces the puzzle together

The connection between the name Cherry and Kaoru Sakurayashiki, the incredible artistry, and the familiar taste of the dish all align

Excitement bubbles within him as he explores Cherry's Instagram page, feeling a sense of camaraderie and understanding through the artwork

Kojiro whispered to himself "Kaoru... we're connected through art and cuisine"

He was happy to see that his old friend still liked the dishes he made

The next day, Kojiro enters the bustling restaurant. Determination shines in his eyes as he approaches Tatsuya, who is managing the front

Kojiro Asked his friend "Tatsuya, I need to know more about Kaoru Sakurayashiki. Can you tell me about his visits to the restaurant?"

Tatsuya raises an eyebrow, surprised by Kojiro's sudden interest.

Tatsuya smirked at him "Ah, you mean the Kaoru you cooked for the other week? You've got great timing, my friend. He's actually a regular here. Comes about two or three times a week"

Kojiro's eyes widen in astonishment. The fact that Kaoru, the famous person whose taste buds Kojiro had unknowingly pleased, frequented the restaurant fills him with excitement

"Really? He comes here often? That's incredible! I had no idea" he curiously responded

An idea forms in Kojiro's mind, a plan to connect with Kaoru through their shared love for food. He turns to Tatsuya, a determined look on his face
"Tatsuya, from now on, please let me know whenever Kaoru visits the restaurant. I want to cook for him personally"

Tatsuya grins, "Consider it done. I'll make sure to give you a call whenever he comes in. It's great to see you so motivated"

From that day forward, Kojiro becomes a regular presence at Sia La Luce, specifically coming in whenever Kaoru is expected

The entire staff, including Tatsuya, watches with admiration as Kojiro pours his heart into each dish he prepares

As Kojiro dons his chef's apron and steps into the kitchen, he feels a renewed sense of purpose. Cooking for Kaoru becomes his personal mission, an opportunity to reunite with his Highschool friend, Kaoru

How do you think Kaoru would feel after he finds this out?

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