Chapter 3 - More Costumers!

I know, this seems to be a copy paste of Isekai Restaurant and Foxhole but don't worry, I'll slowly change it as the story goes.

You can suggest a series and the person that visits. Let's say Ciri from the Witcher or Dany from Game of thrones.

Heck! I could even add John Wick!

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- Zyon -

I stepped into the kitchen, rolling up my sleeves as I mentally planned out the meal. A family like hers, struggling in the harsh conditions of the Taisho era, deserved something warm, hearty, and comforting.

For the main dish, I decided on Nabe hotpot, a rich, steaming bowl of dashi-based broth filled with tender slices of beef, fresh vegetables like napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, alongside tofu and udon noodles. It was a dish designed to be shared, bringing everyone together at the table.

For the children, I prepared Karaage, crispy, golden-brown fried chicken marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Its irresistible aroma filled the kitchen as I fried each piece to perfection, ensuring it was juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside.

As a side dish, I added Onigiri, rice balls filled with salmon and wrapped in nori, a simple yet satisfying comfort food.

And for dessert, I decided to make Dorayaki, soft pancakes sandwiching a sweet red bean paste. I knew the children, Kunou included, would appreciate the treat after their meal.

The kitchen was alive with the sounds of sizzling, boiling, and chopping. I moved with precision, plating the dishes with care, making sure each component looked as inviting as it was delicious. After a final taste of the broth and a nod of approval, I placed everything onto a tray, ready to serve.

With the warm dishes in hand, I headed back to the dining area where the family sat, their eyes wide with anticipation. Kunou perked up at the sight of the food, her tails wagging slightly in excitement.

"Alright, everyone," I said with a smile, setting the dishes down.

"Here's your meal. I hope you enjoy it."

They began to eat, and the reactions were immediate. Kie and her children stared in amazement after their first bites, the rich flavors of the Nabe hotpot unlike anything they'd ever experienced before.

Rokuta's eyes lit up as he slurped the udon noodles, while Hanako giggled at the way the Karaage seemed to melt in her mouth.

"Kaa-san, this is amazing!" Takeo exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine awe.

"I've… never tasted anything like this," Kie murmured, her eyes shimmering.

"It's so warm and flavorful. Thank you." Yasaka, sitting beside her, chuckled softly.

"Zyon, you know you're spoiling Kunou too much."

"I think it's fine to spoil every now and then." I replied, smiling as I set down the last plate of Dorayaki. Kunou, nibbling on a piece of Karaage, chimed in.

"Nii-san spoils me all the time, and I love it!" Her tails swished happily as she grinned, crumbs clinging to the corners of her mouth. Yasaka glanced at her daughter, raising an eyebrow.

"You're getting a bit too used to this treatment, Kunou." Kunou puffed out her cheeks.

"Why not? Nii-san loves me!"

I couldn't help but laugh at their playful banter, the warmth of the moment making the evening all the more special. They continued to eat while I stayed to chat with them. Learning her name as Kie, a recent widow and struggling single mother.

I read history and knew that the life expectancy of people during the Taisho period wasn't great and she didn't have anything to feed her children. I am saddened by this massive responsibility.

"That's why, is there any way I could repay you for what you have for us?" Kie asked bowing to show her sincerity to me. I wonder if the person responsible for connecting my restaurant to another world intentionally brought her to me considering I need someone like her.

"There is. My restaurant is new and I was just going to look for some workers to help me." I said seeing there is no one suited in being his employee than someone who is truly in need. I can simply give her riches but it is clear she is a person who isn't guided by greed and has high moral standards.

"I accept!" She didn't even hesitate and I was taken aback by her enthusiasm.

"Hold on, let me explain some conditions first. I can already tell you what I need but I also want you to know what I offer to you." I said seeing her innocent and clueless heart that I find rather attractive in my opinion. I have many tastes in women and she is similar to Yasaka with their motherly demeanor.

"Alright. Whatever that may be, I'll do my best." She said and I began to explain how things would go.

"First, you will work for me around at least around the time I open and until I close. I'll give you something that will show the time you'll start."

Due to the time gap between us, I'm not familiar with what term to use but fortunately, Yasaka was able to help me and gave a simpler explanation that Kie was able to understand.

I wonder how ol—Nope! I suddenly noticed her gaze and I quickly stopped what I was thinking.

"Did you just suddenly think of something rude about me, Zyon-kun~?" She spoke in a proactive manner that made me blush. Hey, I am a healthy young man. I can't help it when someone as gorgeous as Yasaka in front of me does this.

Anyone who doesn't act like I do are Gay or Edge lord Chad delusionist. I wasn't a blushing stuttering mess but I am still an emotional individual.

"N—No, *cough* Let's move on, now I'll pay you the necessary payment and willingly let your children eat here for free." Hearing this made it sound more amazing and Kie felt that she was going to be forever indebted to him at this rate.

"I—I can't do that!? I am supposed to repay your kindness and not take advantage of it, Zyon-sama."

"Then repay me by accepting it. I won't take a No for an answer. Besides, your children seem to be getting along with Kunou-chan." We turned to see the children playing and moving around the restaurant.

I smiled seeing Kunou getting along with other children. It's always great to see this kind of thing. I wonder when I will get my own. Not that I am in a rush but mentally, I am alright in my mid to late forties. It might take a while since my fertility is low but not low as pure devil.

"I…I accept. I'll do my best!" She said and I nodded.

"Then you can start tomorrow." I said and then the day went as normal. We discussed it even further and I used my Sacred gear to create a clock that had an alarm to use as a way to know when to come.

My sacred gear, Envsionary, allows me to create anything from my imagination as long as I have a basic understanding of what I am creating. I don't need to know every detail but I still need the idea to create it.

I am also able to create similar abilities that other devil's powers are shown to do like Destruction by the Bael Clan and immortality by the Phenex family but they are vastly weaker versions of it and require more energy.

Regardless, I am a lot more versatile and I'm planning on being a fighter nor competing against others in rating games.

After some time, Kie and the children gave respectful bow thanking me while I simply shrugged it off. Seriously, if I'm blessed then why won't I bless others? People hoard things far too much when everything changes and nothing is stagnant forever.

Once I was with Kunou and Yasaka again, I turned to Yasaka who seemed to have the same thought as I was.

"Kunou, wait here as I talk with Zyon-kun privately." She said as she pulled far enough around the corner. I was nervous if I'm be honest, because it was difficult to speak. The reason was simply because I was obligated to find more women due to the low birth rate.

My mother had discussed this with me when I was young and yes, I also have step mothers but my father doesn't seek that woman too much. Funny enough, it was my mother who pursued my father.

Though, I don't have any siblings yet. Hopefully I do soon. My step mothers are more like aunts and you would expect political struggles but not so much in my case which means I was lucky.

Ah I'm getting off topic, I turned to look at Yasaka and was about to open my mouth to speak when I felt aunt Yasaka breathe in my ear as her voluptuous chest pressed into mine. I was pinned against the wall without any way of escaping. That's a lie but I don't want to hurt Yasaka.

"Do you really think of me as your aunt~?" Her husky voice, carrying a seductive tone reverberated inside my brain and made me stop thinking. Was she always into me like this? Is it because she hasn't been with a man for so long?

"No, it is not like that, Zyon-kun." Yasaka spoke looking into my eyes. Woman! I thought you were a Kitsune and not a Cougar!

"I knew you had feelings for me for quite some time. If you had lived this long you'd develop a keen sense in this regard." Yasaka said and rubbed my head.

"Uhmm…Yeah but I don't want to ruin everything because of it, you know?" I said and I'm perfectly fine with her staying as my aunt and viewing my feelings as nothing more than attraction but the long time we known each other grew closer enough to know a lot about one another.

"I feel the same way…but I thought about it and your mother had talked to me before about this. She told me she heard you dreaming about us being together."

Dammit mom! How can you rat your son about this! Then again, she probably helped me but is it true?

"And I was also confused how I feel but you are the best person I know to be my mate. You don't have an ambition, you are kind and humble while also strong and knows when to act. Not to mention, you treat Kunou like your own sister and truth to be told I won't be surprised if she choose you as her mate."

What!? Now that's…going too far? Now that I think about it does annoy me when some guy court my cute little Kunou and gets hurt once they break her heart.

"Fufufu~ I am sure as a man you'll enjoy having a pair but for now it's about us." She leaned closer into my ears and held my shoulder then felt something and my eyes widened when I felt a flow of aura churn within my body connecting myself soul into Yasaka. I was left dumbfounded by what she has done.

"Now I mark you, Zyon-kun~. Do you still me as your aunt? Because I see you as my A-na-ta~"

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She marks me!? Normally a Kitsune only marks someone who they share their life with and will die if that person does! But the one with the mark won't die if the one who marks it dies first.

It is one of the greatest way to show trust and devotion to their partner.

Dammit! Like they said, there is no better time than the present.

I pulled her waist surprising Yasaka but didn't resist and I held her face then our lips interlock with another enjoying the taste of each other. It wasn't a quick kiss but a deep and passionate kiss.

I could feel her tongue against mine and Yasaka doesn't seem to have that experience in kissing. To be fair she doesn't fool around with men and devoted her time for her faction and daughter.

We stopped to catch our breath and stared at our eyes. It was beautiful like jewelry.

"Beautiful." I muttered and she heard it curling her lips into a smile and held my face.

"So you won't really back out huh?" I said I still can't believe everything was real and Yasaka smiled.

"It is. Unless you want me to make your dream really come true?" Her tones obviously hinting about something more and I smiled. As much as I want it doesn't mean I want this relationship to focus solely because I like her body.

"Yes but not now. I haven't even taken you on a date. There's no rush but I am happy you're offering." My words made her happy and wrapped her arms around me, rubbing her body against mine. Is she also rubbing her special scent to me to show she mine?

"Then I can't wait for it." Guess that's how it is huh?

"Still you know how devils are, right?" I reminded her even though she clearly knows what she's getting into.

"Of course, I don't mind and something you should know. Your mother also revealed something to me." I tilted my head and wondered what it was.

"There had been a discussion that you will be engaged to the Agares heiress as the son of current Lord Belial declined the offer of Engagement." I was perplexed hearing the clan name since my father is close friends with Lord Agares. Though, I'm five years older than Seekvaira who is around 15 right now.

"You mean Seek-chan?" I was taken aback by this news. I also see her as a younger sibling due to growing up quite close. The same goes for other heir except the douchebag Riser.

"Why though? I am not even worth anything to their eyes. Why would they engage me with a pure blooded devil like her?" I was confused considering I am somewhat of an Outcast due to my human blood. Most engagement comes from the older generation of devils who are trying to keep their political power afloat.

"I'm sure your parents will explain once they calm the situation."

I wanted to help but it might become worse if I did. It's better to trust them than try something reckless. I'm sure they would insist on taking care of it.

"That aside, I will help manage your harem if it ever expands like Trish from yesterday."

Yasaka slyly smiled and I sighed considering how obvious It was that I was flirting with her.

"If you say so, tell me if you ever feel neglected and I'll do my best to fix it." Many men would dream of a harem but I can see it being taxing and stressful. I mean one is already hard but multiple? To be fair, this is using human standards since as a devil, we view things differently.

- Zyon -

This is the third day of my restaurant and yesterday was something else. Yasaka was now my lover and I couldn't be happier. But I still linger about my Ex who broke up with me. The reason we're unclear but I didn't resent her for it and simply went our separate ways.

Maybe I could check on her? No, maybe it isn't the right time since she is at the peak of her career. That aside, I heard my door open and Kie arrived in time bringing her children with her.

"Morning, Kie-san." I greeted them and gestured for them to seat down as I gave warmth soup. The soup I prepared was a creamy, rich potato soup made with a base of slow-simmered chicken broth, heavy cream, and a touch of butter.

It was thickened with blended potatoes and had chunks of tender potato pieces throughout, complemented by diced carrots and celery for texture. Seasoned with salt, pepper, thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg, it gave off an aroma that warmed the soul.

The bread accompanying it was freshly baked and still warm, with a soft, fluffy interior and a golden, slightly crispy crust. It was a simple white loaf, but I added a touch of honey to the dough for subtle sweetness. Each slice was buttered lightly to enhance its flavor, making it perfect for dipping into the creamy soup.

Their faces lit up at how delicious it was and that reaction is the reason why I do what I do.

"Come with me Kie. It is the attire you'll be wearing." I gestured for her to follow, leaving his children in the care of Tanjiro. We went to the second floor where it had my living quarters and a place for my future employee.

"Here. Normally it would be different but I decided to give something comfortable and familiar to you." I wasn't sure about her size but I simply had to guess and hopefully the outfit fits. I gave her a Japanese maid outfit that was simply an apron and head dress. I'm going to use any revealing clothes to attract customers.

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Kie stared at it for a moment and I pointed at the fitting room waiting for her outside and she came out. I was kind of stunned seeing her hair hair down and showed a lot more of her face. Her husband is really lucky to see that everyday.

"Uhmm..is there something? Did I wear it incorrectly?" Kie nervously asked.

"Ah, no, you look fine, stunning even." My comment seems to affect her and blush at the compliment.

"T-Thank you."

Once we were done, we went down and I showed around the place giving a run down of how things work. I have simple tasks like giving orders to the customers, giving their order and cleaning up.

We waited for customers to arrive and the door rang causing us to turn to check it. Kie's children were currently on the second floor and gave them some show to occupy them.

"A new place?"

It was a new customer! I went over and saw a middle aged man who has messy brown hair. He has dark blue eyes with noticeable bags underneath. He is certainly tall and very slender, but he slouches, which causes him to appear shorter wearing a turtleneck sweater, under a long, thin white lab coat, dark green slacks and black shoes.

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