Chapter 283: Farewell
"Then you can call me if you need me," Nagato said before reluctantly stepping out of the kitchen.
Nonō didn't ask for Nagato's help again until all the cooking was finished. The small dining table was soon covered with a variety of dishes.
Nonō, who usually cooked just for herself, had never prepared such a large meal before.
"What do you think? Doesn't it look appetizing?" Nonō asked as she placed a bowl of rice in front of Nagato and sat down cross-legged across from him.
"It looks amazing. I didn't know you were such a good cook," Nagato said, praising her before even taking a bite.
"That's right, people call me the little Konoha chef," Nonō said with an exaggerated expression, making Nagato laugh.
"Who gave you that nickname?" Nagato asked, unable to stop laughing.
"Hmph, I gave it to myself. Is that not allowed?" Nonō said, looking unconvinced, as if daring him to challenge her.
"Okay, why wouldn't it be okay?" Nagato replied, smiling as he realized how narcissistic Nonō could be.
"I didn't think you'd dare contradict me," Nonō said smugly. "Here, try the fish I made." She placed a generous piece of fish on his plate.
"Okay," Nagato said, starting to eat under Nonō's expectant gaze.