7 Yuuna's Elixirs!

I spent the last 3 months in Feles Isle. Learning and discovering new things every day with Kanna, it eventually came to the point where she had to return home.

I was still in the fast lane of change as I agreed to be her 'servant' and follow her to Everhand. We just arrived at a port in a large city called "Everhand," my new home for the time being.

Kanna: "We're here! Come on, let's get going."

Steven: "Did you get everything? Let me carry it."

She doesn't carry a lot, just a couple of duffel bags filled with clothes. I also have my backpack that was eventually found but everything inside was soaked wet. My phone was an unfortunate victim and it turned into a paperweight. All I had to my name was generic, cheap clothes and Nikitis, the magic sword.

Kanna: "My home is just past the gate. It's the historic district."

So this is Everhand? The walls that encircle the city are huge and look like they can stretch on for miles. The gate had what looked like a small guard post and only a couple of guards were guarding the gate but were just lazing about.

We went through without any problem and the city made my jaw drop.

It was amazing!

Everything was made of red brick and stone. Some of the more important looking buildings were even decorated with arches. I could wander around for hours and not know half the wonders hidden in this city! This place is nothing like Los Angeles!

Kanna: "What do you think? It's not like Toku Village, huh?"

Steven: "It's amazing! Is the whole city like this?"

Kanna: "No, I wish. As I said, this place is the historic district."

As we walked, the city seemed modular. Some of the townhouses had shops and the housing was above them, kind of like my family's restaurant back home.

Steven: "Are these shophouses?"

Kanna: "Townhouses that have been converted. I'll show you my home and I'll try to explain it there."

We arrive at one of the townhomes; there's a sign saying "Yuuna's Elixirs." I imagined that with Kanna being a noble, she would be living in a mansion, but this looks middle class to me.

Kanna: "This is it, home sweet home."

Unless of course, she's only considered nobility on the Isle or she might be one those "frugal" people that save up a ton of money and retires rich. Upon entering, we were in what looked like a herbal store. Different kinds of herbs and bottles lined the shelves and we were greeted by another Nekomata, just like Kanna.

Lady: "Welcome to Yuuna's Elixirs! Oh, Kanna! How I've missed you!"

So young that she might be Kanna's sister.

Lady: "How was Toku Village? And who's this stranger?"

Kanna: "Mom! You won't believe it!"

Mother?! Just how old is she?

Kanna: "I found him on the beach!"

Lady: "What? You don't just find someone on the beach, Kitten. Tell me the truth."

Kanna: "But mom, I'm serious! He washed up on the beach and I found him there, you can even ask Uncle!"

Lady: "Well, alright, but why did you bring him here?"

Kanna: "Because he agreed to be my servant. We even did the ceremony."

Lady: "Oh, my stupid brother…"

She lands her face in the palm of her hand and sighs disappointedly.

I have to remember to greet myself properly. I might be staying here a while so I should make an excellent impression on Kanna's mother.

Lady: "It was his idea wasn't it?"

Kanna: "No, it was mine!"

Yuuna: "Was it now?"

Kanna: "Yes, you can even ask him."

They both turn their attention to me.

Yuuna: "My name is Yuuna Hisakawa, I own this shop."

Now's my chance!

Steven: "My name is Steven Omeo, I am a servant to your daughter, Kanna Hisakawa. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, I'd be more than happy to lend an ear to the mother of my master. I apologize for any inconvenience I may cause."

I bowed respectfully.

The room fell silent and I looked up to see that Yuuna was covering her mouth, surprised and laughing soon after.

Kanna: "I told you it's fine to just call me by name."

Yuuna: "Ohoho! He's more than perfect! But can he cook? If he's going to be a servant, he needs to cook and clean."

Is this my first test? I'm not an executive chef for nothing!

Steven: "I'd be more than happy to cook, may I see the kitchen?"

Yuuna: "Yes, please, come this way."

This place is a townhouse. Behind the store, there was the living room, where a fireplace, coffee table, sofa, and lounge chair were. It was evenly spread apart, giving enough room to walk around freely and had a warm feeling to it. As Kanna said, it was converted to a shophouse, meaning this room was originally the dining room. The front shop would've been the living room.

Heading into the kitchen in the back, it was as open and had a lot of room for me to work in. There were stairs to the side that led up to the bedrooms. A stone oven was present and the first idea that came to mind was a pizza. I could easily make one from scratch. Though, there was a problem, can Kanna and Yuuna digest cheese? If they're part-cat, they might be lactose intolerant.

Steven: "Can you eat cheese?"

Yuuna: "Cheese? Yeah, we both can, what did you have in mind?"

Steven: "A pizza."

Yuuna: "Hmm... I'm not familiar with it but it sounds good. You can go ahead and get started. Kanna can stay, if she wants, I have to go and manage the store."

Before I did start, I made sure I had everything I needed. I was really surprised to see that they had the utensils I'd need and the important ingredients on hand. It's time to show them what I'm capable of!

Laying my bag down, I rubbed my hands together, ready to start.

Kanna: "What are you doing?"

She's close enough that she may as well be peeking over my shoulder. I don't mind if she watches but I need space to work.

Steven: "I'm making art, Nosy Nellie!"

Kanna: "Kanna! I told you to call me Kanna!"

She sure can be cute; I reached out to pet her, making her blush and pull her sunhat overhead. Something she always does when I pet her, like a cute turtle hiding in their shell.

Steven: "Are you alright?"

Kanna: "Yes, I just wanted to help."

Steven: "You wanted to help? Well, why didn't you say so? Let's get started!"

I could use her help, I don't know how to turn the oven on. There's no dials or wood if it's an old-school oven.

Steven: "Kanna, how do you use this oven?"

Kanna: "How hot do you need it?"

Steven: "425..? Degrees."

She balls her hand and a small flame starts forming in hands. She nurtures the little flame, growing it and gently placing it in the middle of the oven, lighting a fire that slowly dies down.

Kanna: "There! It should take 30 minutes to heat up completely."

30 minutes? That should be enough time to make everything.

To get things moving, I began with the dough. Grabbing a large bowl, I began to dissolve dry yeast in 2 cups of warm water. Then I added in 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 and a half teaspoons of salt, and 2 cups of flour, moderately beating it together for a few minutes.

Adding in 4 more cups of flour to make a soft dough, turning it onto a floured surface Kanna prepared. Letting her knead the dough, I began to work on the sauce. Using another bowl to stir in 16 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 and a half teaspoons of grated onion, a teaspoon of dried oregano, a quarter teaspoon of salt, and an eighth teaspoon of pepper.

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Steven: "Nice job, Kanna. Now let the dough rise on its own."

Kanna: "You're good at this. How do you know the recipe so well?"

Steven: "Do it enough times and it'll eventually burn into your memory."

Kanna: "Seriously?"

Steven: "My mother taught me and she ran a restaurant. I was supposed to take over after graduating."

Kanna: "Oh, I never asked what kind of restaurant you had."

Steven: "It was East Asian..."

Kanna: "Did they have pizzas?"

Actually...

I only know about pizzas because I started mentoring in a buffet owned by an auntie.

Steven: "Well, they do in Hong Kong."

Kanna: "What are your parents like?"

Steven: "My mom cusses a lot but she's a really nice person. She's from La Paz, a city in Mexico."

Kanna: "And your dad?"

Steven: "A Chinese migrant from Sichuan. I didn't know him very well, a building fell on him and he passed away."

Kanna: "Oh... I'm sorry."

I patted her on the head.

Steven: "It's fine, master."

Kanna: "Do you miss your parents?"

Steven: "I do."

I wish I could see my mom again...

I start to tear up a bit. She reached out to pat me on the head as if I would enjoy it as she does. Still, it felt nice.

Kanna: "You'll see them again."

Steven: "Let's finish making this pizza first, shall we?"