After all, there are more guests at Yushan Heren this year, and if the table is still as big as last year, it will seem a little crowded.
In addition, the width of the dining table has also increased significantly.
In order to avoid the under-table conspiracy like last year, Yushan and others simply widened the dining table to times its original width.
In this way, no matter how long the legs of the person opposite are, it will definitely not affect Yushan and others when dining.
Another thing that surprised Isshi Iroha was that the restaurant was empty except for two waiters.
Isshi Caiyu couldn't help but blink slightly. It was already 5:50. The others, including the host Yushan Kazuto, hadn't arrived yet? She remembered that the dinner time agreed upon before should be 6 o'clock!
When the rest of the people come in later and find that I am the only one sitting in the restaurant, will they think that I am too proactive?
Thinking of this, Isshiki Caiyu couldn't help but feel like retreating, and even wanted to leave the restaurant temporarily and come back after Yushan Kazuto and the others were seated.
However, Isshiki Caiyu had no idea when Yushan Kazuto would arrive. She even suspected that she had remembered the time wrong. In fact, the dinner did not start at six o'clock, but at half past six, or even later.
After thinking for a while, Isshiki Caiyu walked towards the waiter beside her.
I might have remembered the time wrong, but the waiter shouldn't have remembered the time wrong.
"Hello, can I ask you a question?" Looking at the waiter, Isshiki Caiyu asked embarrassedly.
I came to someone else's birthday dinner, but I got the time wrong. It would be so embarrassing to say that.
"Hello, please." The waiter said politely.
"When does senior Kazuto's birthday dinner start?" Isshi Caiyu blinked slightly and asked in a low voice.
"Are you talking about Mr. Yushan?" the waiter confirmed.
Isshiki Caiyu nodded, but her mind was full of thoughts.
The staff in the store are very respectful to Yushan and call him "Mr. Yushan".
Considering that today is Yushanheren’s birthday, and the decoration and setting in the store have changed greatly compared to usual, Isshiki Caiyu couldn’t help but feel a little suspicious.
[Could it be that this restaurant is owned by my senior's family? ]
"At six o'clock, there will be a band playing, and the birthday dinner will start on time."
Isshi Iroha couldn't help but blink slightly. There was even a band playing. Isn't this a bit too "elegant"?
?
Then, she suddenly realized that Yushan Heren’s birthday dinner was indeed scheduled to start at six o’clock, but why was there no one in the restaurant now?
"Are you wondering why Mr. Yushan is not in the restaurant?" The clerk seemed to see the doubts in Isshiki Caiyu's heart and took the initiative to speak.
Isshiki Caiyu couldn't help but blink slightly and nodded.
Mai Sakurajima, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but come over. In fact, she was also quite concerned about this issue.
"Mr. Yushan and the other guests are in the exhibition room. If you need anything, I can take you there." The clerk said politely.
"Exhibition room?" Isshi Caiyu couldn't help but blink slightly. A restaurant actually had such a thing.
“It mainly displays some special tableware, photos of celebrities dining, and today’s mysterious ingredient,” the clerk said with a smile.
Isshi Caiyu nodded. That was more like the truth. She almost thought there was a museum in the restaurant!
Although there was not much time left before the dinner started, Isshi Iroha was still somewhat interested in the mysterious ingredients mentioned by the waiter.
After thinking for a while, Isshiki Caiyu said, "Then I'll trouble you."
"It's not a problem. It's my duty." The clerk said with a smile.
"Please follow me, this way."
Chapter 1757: Hemp, Clothes, School, Sister?
The exhibition room was not far from the restaurant. As soon as she entered, Isshi Caiyu's eyes were attracted by the huge glass box in the middle and she couldn't help but move closer.
Yushan Kazuto and others who were already in the exhibition hall also gathered around the glass box, and almost no one noticed that Isshiki Iroha had entered the exhibition room.
Inside the glass box is a huge tuna, full of energy.
Compared to the size of the tuna, the glass box that originally seemed very large suddenly looks a little miniature.
The tuna kept swaying its body in the glass box. Its huge body looked a little clumsy. Due to the size of the glass box, it often bumped into the inner wall of the glass box, making bursts of low "rumbling" sounds.
Watching the movements of the tuna up close can be a bit shocking.
At the same time, Isshi Iroha was also a little surprised how such a huge bluefin tuna could be preserved and transported to Vittorio's cabin.
The staff in the cabin were also a little puzzled at first, until they discovered that the water in the tank was actually flowing, they finally solved part of the mystery.
The entire water tank simulates the state of ocean currents and can automatically adjust the speed of the ocean currents according to the speed of the tuna, so that the tuna can keep moving without hitting the pressure pumps on both sides.
With its thick body, it wouldn't be a big problem if it hit the glass wall a few times, but if it hit its head on the pressure pump, it would probably die on the spot.
A similar thing happened in the Okinawa Aquarium, but there is no need to worry about it now. After all, the size of the glass box is not enough for the tuna to turn around, which means that the tuna can only swim in the opposite direction of the simulated ocean current.
Looking at the giant tuna weighing more than 500 kilograms in front of him, Issu Caiyu couldn't help but blink slightly.
You know, Japan holds a tuna auction every year, and the top bidder in some years is not as big as the tuna in front of you.
Not to mention that the tuna in front of me is so fresh and vibrant.
[Is this the special ingredient the clerk mentioned? ]
Looking at the tuna in front of her, Isshiki Iraya couldn't help but blink slightly.
If this giant tuna is today's special ingredient, Isshi Iroha feels that she may need to re-evaluate the relationship between Yushan and the people and Vittorio's cabin.
On the other side, looking at the tuna in front of her, Tsuchima suddenly thought of a question: "Senior Kazuto, didn't you say that tuna must be deacidified before it can be eaten?"
Freshly-frozen tuna always tastes sour and needs to be matured and the acid removed to relieve the rigor mortis reaction before it can be eaten.
After looking at Tsuchima, Yuyama Kazuto slowly said, "Tuna is a rather peculiar fish. Due to the degeneration of the gill muscles, tuna must swim continuously and rely on the water flow to obtain oxygen. Once they stop swimming, they will suffocate and die."
"Therefore, it is difficult for bluefin tuna to appear on the market. Generally speaking, the tuna that arrives at the port have already died."
"After being caught, tuna have been doing anaerobic respiration because their muscles are not supplied with oxygen, which results in the secretion of a large amount of lactic acid."
"Lactic acid will make the meat taste sour and astringent, and also have a pungent smell. This is why fresh tuna must be deacidified, otherwise it will taste sour and smelly."
"Moreover, after the tuna dies, the ATP in its body will quickly decompose, causing the muscles to lose water and form a rigid actomyosin gel, which makes the meat rough and rigid. This is why fresh-frozen tuna needs to be matured.
"But this tuna is alive, not frozen tuna from the market. Fresh tuna does not have lactic acid secretion and ATP decomposition stages, so naturally there is no need for remedial measures such as acid removal and ripening."
Domama listened and nodded.
According to Kazuto Yuyama, the purpose of deacidification and aging is mainly to restore the quality of the fish to the level of its freshness.
In this case, there is really no need for the big tuna in front of us to go through these two processes.
Of course, in reality, the aging process brings different flavors to the meat.
But fresh meat actually has its own unique flavor.
It is difficult to say which one is better, but one thing is certain, at least in terms of appearance, fresh meat is much better looking than aged meat.
Everyone continued to watch for a while before Yushan Heren spoke up, "It's almost six o'clock. Let's go to the restaurant and take a seat. The dinner is about to begin."
Although there is a segment where the band performs, fortunately this segment will not be too long.
Yushan Kazuto himself did not plan this plot. As for whether it was the restaurant or other people who helped Yushan Kazuto add this process, Yushan Kazuto himself was not prepared for it.
But it wouldn't take too much time after all, and Yushan Kazuto was too lazy to cancel it. It was enough for him to wait patiently for the performance to end.
Turning back, Yushan Kazuto discovered Isshiki Caiyu standing behind him and couldn't help but blink slightly: "Isshiki, when did you come here?"
"I just arrived not long ago." In an instant, she was fixed by more than ten gazes, some of which were hostile. Isshi Caiyu suddenly became a little nervous.
"Let's go to the restaurant first." Yushan Heren rolled his eyes and then spoke.
I originally thought that Isshiki Caiyu would contact me in advance when she came, but I didn't expect that she would just come in directly.
In fact, it is not that Cai Yu deliberately did not contact Yushan Kazuto, but mainly because of his father.
Her mother's sudden arrival left her no chance to contact Yushan and others.
After going out, Isshiki Caiyu finally had some free time, but it was already quite late, so Isshiki Caiyu had no intention of calling Yushan Kazuto.
In full view of everyone, Isshiki Caiyu turned around and walked towards the restaurant.
But there was another person next to her, but almost no one noticed.
Only Shima Rin stood aside, staring at the other person, feeling that the other person's appearance seemed somewhat familiar.
But Sakurajima Mai was still wearing a mask, and Shima Rin didn't dare to confirm her identity.
Everyone walked towards the restaurant, and before leaving, Yushan Heren's right arm was suddenly pulled.
Yushan Heren couldn't help but turn around and look to the right, but there was no one there.
Turning back, Yushan Heren couldn't help but blink slightly, but his right hand was pulled again.
When he turned around, Yushan Heren was actually still looking at the right with the corner of his eye. He saw clearly that there was no one on the right, and he couldn't help feeling a little weird.
Suddenly, Yushan Kazuto remembered something and looked to the right. He didn't say anything but mouthed: "Ma, Yi, Xue, Jie?"
Chapter 1758 Difficulties at the Dining Table
Looking at the shape of Yushan Kazuto's mouth, Sakurajima Mai couldn't help but smile.
Although she knew that Yushan Kazuto probably didn't notice her presence, Sakurajima Mai was very satisfied that the other party was able to guess her existence.
After all, Mai Sakurajima didn't want to be the center of attention at Kazuto Yuyama's birthday party, nor did she want to let others know of her arrival. It was already good enough for her to maintain her current state.
Turning around, Yushan Kazuto suddenly discovered that Shima Rin was peeking towards him.
Only then did Yushan Kazuto remember that Shima Rin seemed to be able to find Sakurajima Mai.
Noticing the look in Yushan Kazuto's eyes, Shima Rin quickly withdrew his gaze, his expression somewhat unnatural.
Yushan Kazuto couldn't help but blink slightly. Judging from Shima Rin's expression, she might not be sure whether Sakurajima Mai has really arrived.
After all, Mai Sakurajima is wearing a mask now, and her overall style is somewhat different from her usual style.
But after the banquet officially starts, Mai Sakurajima will definitely take off her mask. At that time, as long as Shima Rin sees Mai Sakurajima's appearance, she will definitely recognize her easily.
Thinking of this person, Yushan Heren couldn't help but blink slightly.
How can we avoid affecting Sakurajima Mai's participation in the dinner party and at the same time avoid being discovered by Shima Rin?
Looking at the long table in the restaurant, Yushan Heren suddenly had some ideas.
Given Shima Rin's personality, she would definitely not sit in a position closer to the center.
As long as I wait for Shima Rin to choose her seat, and then let Sakurajima Mai sit on the same side, near the other corner, Shima Rin should not be able to notice Sakurajima Mai's presence.
Thinking of this, Yushan Heren couldn't help but say, "Please take a seat first. I'll go to the kitchen to see how the preparations are going."
Everyone sat down one by one. Yushan Kazuto specifically observed Shima Rin's position. As expected, as Yushan Kazuto expected, she sat in a seat closer to the edge.
Mai Sakurajima also sat in a slightly off position, after all, she didn't want to attract too much attention.
But the problem was that the two of them were just on opposite sides of the table. Although they were not facing each other, as long as Shima Rin noticed Sakurajima Mai, she would still be able to see each other.
Although Kazuto Hayama didn't know where Mai Sakurajima was sitting, for safety reasons, Kazuto Hayama decided to send a message to Mai Sakurajima.
Thinking of this, Yushan and others quickly walked towards the kitchen.
When they were not far from the kitchen door, Yushan Heren did not move forward. Instead, he turned around and walked into a small storage room and took out his mobile phone.
"Senior Mai, you should be here by now?" Yushan Kazuto sent a quick message.
At the dining table, looking at the message sent by Yushan Kazuto, Sakurajima Mai couldn't help but smile: "Didn't Kazuto-kun notice me?"
"Um, the one who pulled my arm just now should be you, Senior Mai." Yushan Kazuto replied unhappily.
"As it turns out, I have to use this method to attract your attention, Kazuto-kun!" Sakurajima Mai replied with a smile.
Looking at the message about Mai Sakurajima, Kazuto Yuyama couldn't help but blink slightly. Why did he feel that Mai Sakurajima's tone was a little strange?
However, the dinner was about to begin, and Yushan Kazuto didn't have time to talk to Sakurajima Mai, so he quickly said, "Let's not talk about this for now, Mai-senpai, where are you sitting now?"
Mai Sakurajima couldn't help but blink slightly, looked around, and finally chose a more understandable description: "It's on the right hand side of the restaurant door, a seat on the right."
Looking at the news about Sakurajima Mai, Yushan Kazuto couldn't help but blink. What he was worried about finally happened.
Shima Rin sat on the left side of the restaurant door, relatively close to the right, and the two of them were symmetrical with the dining table as the center.
