To welco the newcors and showcase the studio's unique atmosphere, Rin Toyama enlisted Ichin and Yun Iijima—the three most skilled cooks in the team—to prepare a grand welco dinner together.
Seated at her desk with arms crossed, Umiko grumbled discontentedly, "Tch, why am I not allowed to join in? My cooking skills aren't that bad!"
Kō Yagami, sitting nearby, laughed and teased, "Hahaha, you? No thanks. I don't want to take one bite of your food and then need to chug a whole bottle of water."
The others nodded in agreent, clearly sharing the sentint.
Tsuba Narumi, glancing between her future boss and the bustling activity in the kitchen, curiously asked, "Is this how als are usually handled here?"
"Not always," Shinoda Haji replied while fiddling with a Zeta SHF figure from Ichin's display shelf. "Since our studio is based in an apartnt building, it has a kitchen. Leaving it unused all the ti feels like such a waste. So sotis, we cook here—it saves money. Rin's cooking is incredible! And though Ichin doesn't make much variety, his Chinese dishes are amazing. Especially the braised pork and sweet-and-sour ribs!"
As Shinoda spoke, Momiji Mochizuki quietly swallowed a bit of drool. She hadn't eaten much earlier due to interview nerves—just two bowls of ran and a serving of pan-fried dumplings.
Yes, just that.
Narumi, noticing her friend's subtle reaction, smiled and stood up. "Um, I'll go help in the kitchen too. I cook regularly, so I can lend a hand."
Before she could take a step, Hazuki stopped her, gently pressing her back into her chair. "Nope, you sit right here. Today's welco party is for you newcors, so there's no way we're letting you lift a finger. Once you officially start on Monday, there'll be plenty of opportunities to show off your cooking skills!"
Resigned, Narumi nodded and sat back down.
Aoba glanced around and noticed that among the three newcors, Momiji Mochizuki—the only art departnt recruit—had been unusually quiet. Wanting to break the ice, Aoba stood and addressed everyone. "Hey, we've still got so ti before dinner. How about we head next door and play so gas? It'll give Narumi and Momiji a chance to unwind a bit after the stressful interviews."
Kō agreed enthusiastically. "Exactly! This is a ga developnt studio, after all. We don't really know your gaming skills yet—let's have so fun!"
With that, Kō pulled Momiji along, and Umiko grabbed Narumi as the group headed to the adjacent recreation area.
As for Sakura Nene, being an old acquaintance, she didn't need as much attention.
Ti ticked by, and soon it was six o'clock. The kitchen door opened, releasing a tantalizing aroma into the air. Carrying a dish in her hands, Rin Toyama erged and announced, "Everyone! Dinner's ready!"
"Yay, food ti!"
Hearing her call, Shinoda imdiately put down the ga controller and jumped to his feet. "Let's go! Ti for dinner!"
The dining table quickly filled with an array of dishes—all specialties prepared by Ichin, Rin, and Yun.
"Guuu~~~~"
Everyone turned toward the source of the sound, only to see Momiji clutching her stomach, her face flushed with embarrassnt.
Rin gave a gentle smile and said, "Alright, everyone, go wash your hands first, and then we can start eating!"
After washing their hands, everyone gathered around the table and poured their drinks. Standing with his glass raised, Ichin said, "Well, let say a few words. Today, three new mbers have joined our studio. From now on, let's work together to create amazing gas! Cheers!"
"Cheers!!!"
(T/N: Cheers!!)
Taking a sip of cola, Momiji Mochizuki glanced at the table full of dishes. She swallowed hard, picked up her chopsticks, and softly said, "Let's eat."
She grabbed a piece of braised pork, took a bite, and imdiately closed her eyes in satisfaction.
"Mmm, so delicious. The at is amazing!"
Tsuba Narumi, tasting a piece of sweet-and-sour ribs, also showed a surprised expression. "It's delicious!"
Sitting beside her, Rin Toyama chuckled and said, "Good, right? This was made by Ichin. I've tried learning this dish, but I still need more practice. So today, Ichin made it again."
"Wow!"
Narumi looked across the table at Ichin with surprise and curiosity. "Can I learn how to make it? Right now, I'm sharing an apartnt with Momo, and I'm usually the one cooking."
"Of course! It's just one dish, after all. Right, Ichin?"
Hearing this, Ichin, who was helping Utaha with her food, nodded. "Sure, if you're living on your own, it's important to eat well. Rin, I think you have your notes on this recipe, right? Just show them to Narumi. Since she already knows how to cook, she should pick it up easily."
"No problem, leave it to ," Rin said confidently.
As they chatted about cooking, Narumi turned to see her friend Momiji had already finished an entire bowl of rice.
Rin noticed too. With her caring, big-sisterly deanor, she was a little surprised but could tell that Momiji had a hearty appetite. Smiling, she said, "Give your bowl, I'll get you another serving."
Blushing slightly, Momiji replied, "Thank you."
Utaha, taking small bites of her al, glanced at the two newcors across from her and leaned in to whisper to Ichin, "Looks like the studio's going to get livelier."
"That's a good thing, isn't it?" Ichin replied with a smile. "I'm not a fan of a dull atmosphere either. This is just right."
Ga developnt is all about everyone coming together with a shared passion. Even though argunts may arise during the process, a positive atmosphere is the foundation of everything. If the team is on good terms and shares the sa vision, any disagreents will only be about making the project better—not about other issues.
The welco dinner was a cheerful affair. Everyone enjoyed the food, and Momiji's impressive appetite made its first appearance—she ate four bowls of rice, along with plenty of dishes and soup, leaving everyone stunned.
Still, her big-eater attribute was a welco addition to the team. After all, they didn't have anyone like that in the studio before.
After dinner, Ichin let everyone go ho early, as he had to head out the next day to purchase equipnt and furniture for the new mbers.
Once everyone had left, Ichin and Utaha returned ho. Ichin pulled out his phone and called the shop owner who had helped him assemble their computers. He explained his requirents, and the owner eagerly agreed, promising to have everything ready for Ichin to inspect the next day.
"All set!"
After finishing the call, Ichin looked at Utaha and said, "Let's go out together tomorrow? We can take so ti to have fun afterward."
Utaha smiled knowingly. "Is this a date?"
"Of course."
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