To the end of the sea [One Piece]

As night fell, Eina took a taxi to a high-end Western restaurant.

Logically speaking, it is impossible to get a reservation at this restaurant. The high price and exquisite dishes make many people flock to it but stay away.

But the person who asked her out was the star chef of this restaurant.

Sanji is a very well-known chef, and he only has a cooperative relationship with this store, and he comes to the store a few days a month. He spends more time in his own restaurant.

As soon as Eina walked in, a waiter took her coat and led her to the reserved room.

The blond man in a suit stood up immediately after seeing her and pulled out a chair for her with a smile.

"It's too grand." She looked at the surrounding decorations, "In fact, it would be nice to take me to your store to eat."

How could Sanji not understand her, but he smiled and winked: "Today is a special day."

The dishes were brought out and the waiter poured them red wine.

"Happy Valentine's Day." She touched the cup with him gently.

Ena looked at the man in front of her. When she picked up this child at the door, he was so thin and embarrassed. He looked a little smaller than other children of the same age.

Although she was not much older than him, girls were naturally precocious, and she cared for him like both a mother and a sister.

From then on, every time Xiao Sanji was wronged or beaten, he would sneak into her house.

As a result, more than ten years later, the skinny boy has grown into an elegant and handsome man.

"What are you thinking about?" He called her back to reality, and she smiled and shook her head.

"I'm thinking Sanji has really grown up."

He evoked a smile: "It would be great if you could truly realize this, Ena."

She blinked in confusion.

He stood up without making a sound and walked around behind her, holding a box in his hand.

A beautiful but simple and elegant necklace was wrapped around her collarbone, and his slender fingers gently stroked her white back neck to put it on for her.

As if treating some kind of treasure, he gently arranged her beautiful long hair.

She felt a wave of heat wash over her ears, and a low and sweet voice said, "Do you like it?"

The tips of her ears were red and she moved uncomfortably, but she said in surprise: "I like it very much."

The man let her go and sat back down, and said to her seriously and affectionately: "Ena always treated me as a child, that's why I said those words to you that day."

"I have grown up - I hope Ena really understands this sentence and then thinks carefully about my feelings for you."

She opened her mouth, not knowing what to say in response.

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Suddenly the phone rang, Sanji glanced at her, and finally picked it up with a frown.

It was a video call, and when the call was connected, Luffy had a pitiful little face.

"Sanji-where are you!"

Eina heard Luffy's voice and leaned forward to look curiously.

"Didn't I tell you that I have something to do tonight!" Sanji gritted his teeth, "Where's that guy Usopp! Didn't he tell me to stop you!"

"Ah...Sorry, sorry." Usopp squeezed over with a dirty face, "It's not that I didn't stop him - Sanji, the oven in the kitchen exploded!"

"What??!" Sanji was furious, "What did you guys do!"

"Because I want to eat a huge roast chicken!" Luffy's voice was buried behind him. Nami grabbed the phone and asked Sanji: "Sanji! Where is the egg beater?"

"Ouch! Get out of the way! Let me repair this oven!" Franky and the sound of the hammer sounded together.

"Yohohoho~ I was so scared that my eyes almost popped out!" Eina saw the outline of the afro.

Sanji's fingers tightened around the phone.

Ena couldn't help laughing.

"They will be like this without you for a day." She said briskly, "Then... how about we go back together?"

Sanji looked at her helplessly: "How can that be done... Today is my date with Eina..."

The silver-haired girl stood up with a smile: "It's okay - I have received Sanji's emotions and will consider them carefully."

"But until then, we are family forever~ It would be nice to go home and be with Luffy and the others, right?"

He looked at the increasingly chaotic scene over there with a headache, and finally gave in.

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As they walked on the street, Sanji saw her exposed neckline, took off his scarf and put it on her carefully.

He was like a trickle in her heart. Although he was not vigorous, he always occupied an irreplaceable position in her life.

"After I met Sanji and Luffy and all of them, I felt really happy." She murmured.

"It's like...having a real family."

The elegant man looked at her tenderly: "I hope Eina can be happy forever."

"And it would be best if the person who gives you happiness can be me."

Her heart softened.

"Sanji has already done it," she said.

The blond man said nothing.

I hope to do better, I hope to be your only one.

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They opened the door of the villa, and a warm and noisy atmosphere enveloped them instantly.

"Ah! Ena is indeed here with Sanji!"

"Didn't Idiot say that the two of them are dating??"

"Sanji, I want grilled chicken—!"

The blond man complained as he took off his coat, pulled open his tie with one hand and loosened the collar, revealing his delicate and sexy collarbone.

He turned back to look at the girl standing at the door.

"What do you want to eat? I'll make it for you."

She smiled and said, "I like everything you do."

"I didn't expect to call you back in the end." Nami apologized and brought her a piece of cake, "These people are spoiled by Sanji and don't know anything about the kitchen."

"It's okay." Eina said with a smile, "It's been a long time since we all got together. Isn't this nice?"

"That's true." Nami also smiled, "Sister Robin is always busy, and Brooke just returned from her tour."

"No, why didn't I see Chopper?" Eina suddenly realized that there was one person missing.

"He's on his way." Robin sat over with a glass of wine, "He's going to the hospital for internship tonight and it just ended."

"Hey - it's great to still be in school!" the silver-haired girl sighed, "I'm already a social creature!"

As they were talking, the door opened.

"Ena! Robin! Brooke!!" The light brown-haired boy rushed towards them with a pair of deer-like black eyes, "Oh, oh, oh, I miss you so much..."

Ena waited for him to hug the others, and then hugged the cute little guy.

"Why is the internship so late?" she asked.

"Because my idol is here today!" Chopper's eyes shone. "I never expected that I would meet Dr. Luo during my internship! That genius surgeon! He can be so--so amazing at performing surgeries!"

"Trafalgar?" Eina said in surprise, "That's really good!"

Sanji finally tidied up the kitchen, and they could finally sit down at the table and have a proper meal.

"cheers--!"

"Everyone is here!"

“Celebrating Brooke’s successful tour!”

“Wish Usopp’s comics a great success!”

"Wish Zoro good luck in the competition!"

"Anyway - let's eat!!!"

During the dinner, Luffy still showed no sign of eating, while Eina smiled and competed with them for food.

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Her phone rang suddenly.

No one noticed the silver-haired girl leaving the table. She walked to the living room away from the hustle and bustle and answered the phone: "Hello?"

"Hey, Eina-chan."

As soon as she heard the deep, magnetic yet lively male voice, she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.

"I thought you wouldn't call." She relaxed and leaned against the corner of the cabinet, "Didn't you go on a date on Valentine's Day? Uncle Shanks?"

"You know I only want to spend Valentine's Day with one person." The other person said, "Well, do you want to look out the window?"

"Eh?!" She quickly ran to the floor-to-ceiling window, and vaguely saw the red-haired figure leaning against the door through the reflective glass!

She immediately hung up the phone and was so surprised that she even forgot to put on her coat and ran out.

Panting, she stood in front of him: "Why did you come here without saying anything?"

The tall red-haired man flicked his fingers on her forehead: "Even if Eina is too excited to see me, she can't just run out, right?"

He opened his windbreaker and stretched out his hand to pull her into his arms: "If you don't cherish yourself like this, I will be angry, right?"

"Hey, hey." She struggled in his arms, "Don't always do things like this suddenly!"

"But I miss Ena." He put his mature and handsome face in front of her: "And I haven't told you Happy Valentine's Day yet."

"Mr. Shanks, you're grown up now, can you please be a little more reserved..." She pushed his face in disgust, "Isn't it time to shave your stubble? Beckman doesn't care about you?"

"Little Eina is becoming less and less cute as she grows up." The man chuckled, his strong chest vibrating, "Have you prepared a Valentine's Day gift for me?"

Ena's eyelids twitched.

This guy had always amazed her ever since she'd known him as to why a grown man could be so shameless, or why he could be so undressed in front of a little girl like her.

"I've prepared it for you." Shanks winked.

"What is it..." She looked indifferent.

The aura of the man in front of her suddenly became domineering yet gentle, exuding strong male hormones. He said to her in a sexy low voice: "How about giving me to Ena?"

Her blood surged instantly.

She stepped on him unceremoniously, broke away from him and glared angrily at him: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"Hey, don't let the cold get to you!" He immediately put away his impropriety, took off his windbreaker and put it on her body: "Just kidding...this is a gift for you."

She took the bag and vaguely saw the exquisite perfume brand.

The silver-haired girl sighed and raised her lips: "Thank you."

Shanks winked at her slyly: "Then don't forget...I've been waiting for your answer."

She lowered her head in embarrassment: "I'm really troubled by this matter."

The red-haired man's eyes became deep and soft, and he took a step forward and rubbed her soft long hair.

He said gently as he did to her when she was a child: "No matter what decision you make, I will always be by your side."

"Ena, there is no need to be embarrassed, your happiness is the most important thing."

She looked at him movedly.

This childish man, a domineering man, showed affection for her as she grew up.

It was all her imagination about feeling safe.

"I see," she said.

Returning the coat to Shanks, she opened the door again.

Dinner was finished and they were having a party.

With a "bang", the ribbon exploded on her head. Luffy jumped up and down with the game console with a smile: "Ena, come and play! Usopp has defeated me three times in a row! Come and help me win the next level." !”

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Ena, look at Nami! She lied to me again that she didn't explode in her hand! My marshmallows are gone again!" Chopper held up a handful of cards and cried at her.

"Green algae head, go wash the dishes for me!"

"Sexy cook, why don't you go by yourself?"

"Huh?? I have to cook and wash dishes again? Don't you want to eat?"

"Yohohoho~ Then let me sing a song~"

"This dance mat is really super——!"

"Ena Robin lied to me too... Her eyes are so scary..."

With a smile on her face, the black-haired boy took her by the wrist and sat down between a piece of snacks and soft cushions.

Her friends are the loudest bunch in the world.

But that's her favorite place.

The house where liveliness and laughter are always indispensable is her home.