The Door of My Bathroom Leads to the Comic World!

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After enjoying their marshmallows, Sui and the group headed to school.

Their first class of the day was winemaking, held in Room 11 of Teaching Building B. As Sui, Megumi, and the others entered, they noticed that students from other classes were present as well, including Erina and her ever-present secretary.

Sui and his group naturally gravitated toward Erina and sat near her.

"What kind of class is this? It feels a bit strange," Sōma muttered, looking confused. "Isn't private brewing illegal?"

Erina, frowning slightly, replied, "It's a new course added this semester. Didn't you read the course handbook? All the semester's courses are listed in there."

"Really?" Soma asked, looking even more puzzled.

The others sighed.

"But learning something like this… does it really matter?" Soma questioned.

Erina massaged her temples, sighing softly. "Being a chef isn't just about cooking. There's also a wine-tasting class later. For chefs specializing in different cuisine, understanding wine is crucial. Knowing how to pair the right wine with your dishes is an essential skill."

She continued, "Also, alcohol is used in many dishes. Understanding the characteristics of different types of alcohol is a key skill for any chef. This winemaking class is the first step in learning about that."

"That makes sense. My dad often uses wine when cooking, but he always grabs the cheapest red wine from the convenience store," Soma mumbled.

Everyone looked exasperated.

"Hey, everyone!"

At that moment, Alice arrived with her aid Ryo, looking cheerful. "Sui! I heard you were eating something delicious this morning, and yet there was none left for me!"

Alice gave Sui's shoulder a playful slap, pouting, "Whenever there's good food, Erina's always the first one to get it, and I'm left out! It's so unfair!"

Sui was speechless. Alice was probably referring to the marshmallows they had earlier, but how did she find out so quickly?

"Rindō-senpai told me! She said she saw you on the stairs this morning," Alice revealed, solving the mystery.

"Of course, it was Rindō-senpai," Sui muttered helplessly.

Just then, Sui's phone buzzed. It was a message from none other than Rindō.

"Hey, Kohai, what did you have for breakfast this morning? You guys looked like you were enjoying it! I want some too!"

Sui quickly tucked his phone away, deciding not to respond.

But almost immediately, his phone buzzed again. Another message from Rindō.

"Hmph! I knew you wouldn't reply! I'm coming to find you after class, just you wait!"

The message was punctuated with an angry, teeth-gritting emoji.

Sui sighed. Amused, he decided to tease her. He typed a response:

"Sorry, we ran out of food. It was delicious, though. :)"

After sending the playful message, he quickly pocketed his phone again. Unsurprisingly, Rindō's deep resentment could practically be felt from the incessant buzzing of his phone.

"Alice, it's really rude to disrupt class like this," Erina scolded her cousin.

"Oh, Erina, don't act so high and mighty! You're always the first to enjoy all the good food! You never leave anything for me!" Alice retorted with feigned indignation.

Erina was momentarily at a loss for words, not realizing the double meaning behind Alice's comment.

Quick to diffuse the situation, Sui interjected, "No worries, Alice. We've still got plenty of marshmallows left. I'll give you some when we get back."

"That's more like it!" Alice replied, patting Sui on the shoulder with a grin.

At that moment, the winemaking class instructor entered the room. He was a distinguished-looking middle-aged man in a sharp suit.

As the lecture began, everyone took their seats, paying close attention and taking notes. Well, almost everyone. Sōma promptly rested his head on the desk and fell asleep.

Erina, in contrast, sat upright, diligently taking notes. Sui noticed her handwriting—elegant, neat, and her notes were dense with information.

"Erina, you're really serious about this," Sui commented, impressed.

"Well, of course," Erina's secretary, Hisako, said with pride. "Erina-sama is going to dominate Japan's culinary world someday!"

Erina smiled, giving a confident nod.

But Sui couldn't resist teasing her, lowering his voice. "Erina, haven't you always wanted lots of kids? Won't you be busy with your family? How will you conquer the culinary world?"

Erina's face turned bright red. She stammered, "Th-That…"

She had once been so ambitious, dreaming of becoming the queen of the culinary world. But now, her heart had softened, and she found herself eagerly anticipating marriage and family life.

As the instructor moved on, he began discussing the types of grapes used in winemaking.

"Loureiro grapes are known for their strong grassy notes, mixed with blackcurrant and mulberry flavors," the instructor explained. "Cabernet Sauvignon, on the other hand, has thick skin and small berries, making it resistant to mold and disease. It's easy to grow, and after aging, the wine develops a range of aromas and flavors. However, its high tannin content can make it too dry, so it's often blended with other grapes to balance it out."

Suddenly, Erina leaned over and whispered to Sui, "Hey, what do you think the grapes we ate last time would taste like as wine?"

Sui's eyes lit up at the thought. "That's a great idea. We should try it when we get back."

He was curious about how wine made from those special Dia Grapes might taste.

Unbeknownst to him, his phone was still vibrating in his pocket—Rindō's resentment continuing to build with every unanswered message.