I Got Fired as a Hero Today - Vol.1 Chapter 4: Arata, Cooks

He decided to cook in the cafeteria kitchen.

There was an old lady who was a cook, and she kindly lent it to him.

“Even heroes cook.”

It seems surprising.

The other heroes are gone. It seems they all went out to eat in the town. They probably want to enjoy the town in this other world.

Arata was also invited, but he declined.

Since Kotoko was told “We won’t meet again” in front of the cafe, she seemed to be acting stubbornly.

Chloe is standing next to Arata, who is cooking, and watching.

He was dressed in casual everyday clothes.

He made eye contact with Chloe. She had healthy, silky blonde hair. Her toned arms and legs were long and slender, making her astonishingly beautiful.

He’s not the kind of woman who should be pursued.

Chloe smiled slightly. Arata felt embarrassed as he averted his gaze.

He opened the refrigerator. When he asked how it works, they said it has a magic stone embedded in it that possesses cooling power.

Maybe because it was another world, there were many ingredients he had never seen before.

However, since he had also read a cooking book, he was able to grasp the basics.

He had the book “Alfsnada’s Local Cuisine” open on the status screen.

It’s cheating, but it’s not visible to others.

He wanted to see what it was like to have his cooking skills at max level.

Since he wasn’t confident in his own cooking skills, he invited Chloe as well.

“What are you going to make for me?”

Actually, Chloe is feeling restless. She has no experience dating men and has never been treated to a meal by one.

“In both this world and the original world, there was the same menu. Omelette rice.”

The ingredients used are slightly different, but almost the same.

“Next is the vegetable stew with tomato soup. For dessert, yogurt.”

He began cooking as he skillfully chopped the ingredients.

“Wow, amazing!”

Chloe gasped in admiration at the dishes laid out on the table.

“Alright, let’s eat.”

“Yes. Thank you for the meal.”

He tried eating it, but the taste was ordinary. He wonders if that’s because he followed the recipe exactly.

Whether it was because he had been cooking for himself or due to his skills, he was able to cook without any trouble.

“Delicious.”

Chloe is happy.

“That’s good to hear.”

Chloe seemed to be in a better mood as well.

◆◆◆

They eat dessert and then drink tea together afterward.

“Ah, blissful time…”

Chloe seems to be satisfied.

“I found out by reading a book, but the summoning of heroes happens every twelve years.”

Chloe’s hand stops.

“That’s right.”

“That means it is conducted in this country and two other countries in turn, and as a result, a hero is summoned every four years. However, it seems that not much has come of it.”

The actual account of defeating the Demon King dates back two hundred years.

“I don’t think that’s the case. Each country is finding its own strategies and putting them into practice, so we are gradually making progress.”

“What is the strategy to conquer the Alfsnada Country?”

“Even though you’re a hero, you’re still a novice. It is not easy to reach the Demon Kingdom. Therefore, it has been arranged to accompany the hero with seasoned adventurers.”

“I see, a bodyguard.”

“In return, we will have the hero compensate for the firepower that we cannot achieve.”

◆◆◆

The moon was out.

A big moon and two small moons.

Just that made her realize that this is another world.

Miyamori Suzu was watching it from the terrace of the dormitory.

“Isn’t this really another world?”

Yokomine Hinako called out to Suzu.

The sight of the two of them illuminated by the moonlight was both cute and beautiful, like a painting.

“Do you think Mom and Dad are worried?”

“Yeah, probably. But, well. It can’t be helped. Besides, Suzu was fine, right?”

“What?”

“Takahito is here.”

Hinako gives a knowing smile.

“Takahito? Our families have been close since long ago, but he’s just an old childhood friend.”

Suzu said with a carefree attitude.

(It seems like he doesn’t care at all. Poor Takahito.)

Hinako thought about it but didn’t say it out loud.

The Suzu family, the daughter of the headmaster of the flower arrangement school, and the Takahito family, the son of a member of the House of Representatives, have a relationship.

“What? Talking about love?”

Inokuma Touka and Azuma Miku called out.

“That’s not it, but…”

Suzu is quite out of touch with that kind of talk.

“If you’re not interested in Takahito, maybe I’ll take him for myself.”

Miku said as she was chewing on some meat she apparently got from somewhere. Her lips were shining slick with grease. She was a carnivorous girl.

“Takahito said he wants a girlfriend, so he might be happy.”

Suzu shares information about Takahito.

(That’s just a roundabout way of saying I want you to be my girlfriend.)

Hinako thought about it but didn’t say it out loud. It wasn’t because she was interested in the romantic relationship between Takahito and Hinako.

“How’s Hinako doing? Is it still Tsubasa?”

Touka asked with a nervous upward glance.

“No, not at all. We do meet often on site, but it feels more like colleagues.”

Since the two have become popular in the entertainment industry, they have often appeared together on variety shows and dramas.

There were rumors that Tsubasa, being a handsome guy, was also targeting models and actresses on set.

Tsubasa was also somewhat of a womanizer.

Indeed, the appearance is good.

However, Hinako felt that appearance was something given by one’s parents and didn’t find any value in it. Well, thanks to that, she was able to enter the entertainment industry.

(Outer appearance is important, but inner qualities matter too.)

“Touka likes Tsubasa, right? Do your best.”

Hinako said casually.

“Eh?!”

“You think you’re hiding it, but it’s completely obvious.”

Miku also had an inkling.

“Eeeh?!”

Touka’s scream echoed.