Customers at the Sakura Izakaya definitely come to eat.

As long as people can eat without any guard, there are many ways to go about it.

Today, Takashi is using a more traditional but very effective method.

He has been waiting outside the Sakura Izakaya, ready to move to the kitchen silently after Inoue comes out of the private room to place their order.

As the saying goes, trouble comes from the mouth.

Today, Takashi wants them to bring trouble upon themselves by speaking.

However, it's easier said than done. For a young girl who has just infiltrated a Japanese restaurant, pretending to work, sneaking into the kitchen is not an easy task.

Firstly, the kitchen is an extremely narrow place.

Secondly, the kitchen is also an extremely crowded place.

Before entering the kitchen, Takashi could already feel the noise and stifling heat inside, sensing the danger that lies within.

It's impossible to go in without being noticed.

It's simply a dream to do something mischievous inside without being caught.

So, what should Takashi do?

Is there any way to deceive the eyes and ears?

For this seemingly impossible task, Takashi has figured out a way to solve it.

It's actually quite simple.

Just change the way of thinking.

Since you will be discovered anyway...

Just be discovered.

Just do it openly.

Takashi takes a deep breath and charges into the kitchen.

As he steps into the kitchen, even the air he breathes feels hot. The searing air from the inside out makes his body feel suffocated.

What meets Takashi's eyes is a dazzling array of neatly arranged various ingredients, cooking tools, seasonings, and perfectly cooked dishes.

There are three chefs in the kitchen, one handling fish, one cooking food, and one plating. Each of them moves swiftly and methodically, busy but organized, clearly skilled from years of experience.

Upon entering the kitchen, Takashi is immediately spotted by the chef who is plating.

The chef glances at Takashi, then looks back down to continue plating, but half a second later, swiftly raises their head again.

"Who are you?" (Plating Chef)

Upon hearing this, the other chefs also turn their heads to see who has arrived.

Takashi remains calm and composed, bowing to the three chefs.

"Hello, esteemed chefs. I'm the new employee, Takashi Uesugi, responsible for miscellaneous tasks. Please guide me!" (Takashi)

Takashi greets the chefs openly and confidently, showing no signs of fear.

The chefs are delighted to see a new face, thinking she's a new employee.

"Well, finally a new recruit." (Cooking Chef)

"How old are you, little girl?" (Fish Chef)

"Alright, you two stop fooling around and get to work, the customers are waiting." (Plating Chef)

Seems like the plating chef is the boss.

"May I ask, where are the dishes for 'Sakura Izakaya' located? I'm here to deliver them." (Takashi)

Chongzi quickly seized the opportunity to state his purpose.

"The plate with the 'Amidst Falling Cherry Blossoms' sign is right there." (Plating Chef)

The plating chef pointed over to the empty area on the side of the table, where a plate of fried tofu and vegetable salad was placed, with the 'Amidst Falling Cherry Blossoms' sign underneath.

Chongzi then picked up a tray and placed both dishes on it.

"By the way, do you have any honey? The guest requested a stack of honey." (Chongzi)

The plating chef promptly took out a bottle of honey from the cabinet and poured a small dish.

"Here, take it." (Plating Chef)

"Thank you!" (Chongzi)

Chongzi took the honey and placed it on the tray, then turned and left the kitchen.

Phase one of the mission accomplished!