Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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The dialogue is starting to sound like something out of a gourmet manga (lol)
“That’s amazing… Genta. Such an expensive item…”
Manny couldn’t hide her excitement, but she kept her voice down.
Sylphy continued, “Manny’s surprise is understandable. We elves like to eat plant-based foods, but I can’t stand spicy foods. I only had a small amount because it was too weak. However, the quality was amazing. It felt like it was well worth it.”
“I think so too. I’m not Miss Sylphy, but it’s incredibly valuable. In other words, it’s like saying it verbatim. Genta, you don’t have to push yourself too hard for us.”
Wozma called out to me, probably worried about how I was feeling.
By the way, gold dust is collected from the sandy bottom of a river.
Until mining technology was established in Japan, the only way to obtain gold was mainly gold dust extracted from rivers.
Gold could be obtained without the need for advanced technology or labor-intensive mining development.
It is said that people could not seek gold dust in rivers because gold could be obtained from them.
“It’s okay, Wozma-san. I’m not pushing myself too hard. I’m glad it suits your taste better.”
“Oh, that was amazing! That was amazing! I thought my soul was going to leave my body!”
Najina, who had actually stopped breathing for a while, became excited.
I would like to express my thoughts. If I hadn’t spoken to him, wouldn’t his life be in danger?
“But… Genta-san, why are you being so kind to me? It’s a harsh expression, but we’ve been… We just met…”
Mia Alice-san spoke apologetically.
“Mia Alice, on the other hand, Maon and I also met you yesterday. But she helped me, right from the moment we met. That’s why I’m able to sell bread like this now, and we were all able to eat bread together.”
“That’s right, Miss Mia Alice. You really helped me out too. I was on the verge of losing my qualifications, and I suffered a painful experience… It was Miss-chan who helped me with that.”
“Genta-san, Maon-san…”
“Even if everyone here is missing, it would still be delicious like this. We couldn’t help but laugh while we were saying it. Mia Alice’ kindness also plays a part in that.”
“Does that include me calling out to you?”
“Yes. It was so sudden that I was surprised. What surprised me even more was that he has a huge sweet tooth.”
“Hahaha, partner. ‘It doesn’t suit you,’ you know.”
“Well, I mean, my face is nice!”
Thud! The room erupted in laughter.
….
“Now, next up is the fruit sandwich. Let’s eat that first.”
I was looking forward to seeing one woman and one man with a tough look.
My face was hit. I saw that and said, “Oh dear.”
Wozma-san gave a wry smile as he looked at Najina-san.
The reaction after eating the fruit sandwich was also very positive.
Mia Alice’s cat ears appeared again, and Femi’s whole body was expressing deliciousness.
“This is the deliciousness of Jam Pan. The jam also had a fresh flavor, but it was still raw. The strawberry is different. It’s very vivid. And the other fruit has a sweetness and sourness that I have never tasted before …. I never knew something like this existed…”
Sylphy seemed to really like fruit sandwiches.
Her expression always looked cool, but now her mouth was smiling. She was not only using strawberries, but also other ingredients.
He also seemed surprised by the flavor of the mandarin oranges that came with it.
“No, that’s not all! It’s this white foamy thing! This one is also smooth and sweet… the word “fluffy” is… It suits it so well… Is that it? A cloud? Floating in the sky… Are you saying we are not eating the clouds?!”
“Not only do they sandwich sweet fruit, but this white thing also wraps the fruit. It has even more body! The taste is light and soft. And it doesn’t take away from the flavor of the fruit at all!”
Najina and Maon seemed to be attracted to the fresh cream.
The sandwich tasting session was packed with people eating the delicious sandwiches.
Aside from a few things, this seems to have been a great success for me personally.
Sylphy’s smile was usually cool and beautiful.
I felt that just being able to see it was worth the tasting.
“Hey, big brother! Pick any one and give it to me! But hey… I know it’s strange for me to say this since I was the one who asked for a sample… I’m sorry I did something wrong and bought something so expensive.”
“What are you talking about, Najina? I was happy that everyone said it was delicious.”
“But… Genta. He’s a nobleman. It’s such a precious delicacy that I can’t eat it… At least it was something delicious I’d never heard of before…”
Not only Najina-san, but even Manny-san asked me worriedly.
Well, I don’t want to worry too much about money…
It’s not that much money… I want people to be able to eat it without worrying.
Isn’t there a good way to persuade them?… That’s it!!
I straighten my collar and sit back down.
“Everyone, there’s something I want you to hear.”
….
Before we start talking, we decided to start over and drink some bottled green tea.
I poured some more for everyone. Today was the first time Mia Alice had green tea.
I was surprised by the bitterness, but by alternating it with something sweet, it seems she also realized the benefits of green tea.
“No matter how many times I drink this ‘green tea’ from you, Big Brother!”
“Yes, I like it too, but one of the people who popularized this tea was ‘green tea’. There are words I said that I want you all to hear. It’s also a word…”
“The person who spread this… What kind of words are they?”
After hearing Sylphy’s words, I continued.
“This is the language of my hometown.”
“Strawberry… ichigo ichie…? This sweet ‘Ichie’ strawberry… That’s not the case, sorry.”
“Maybe I was giving off an air of “No, that’s not true.”
Najina read the atmosphere and quickly backed off.
“‘Ichie’ means once in a lifetime, and ‘ichigo ichie’ means a one-time encounter.”
“So… it’s a once in a lifetime encounter… right?”
Wozma asked me.
“Yes. When this word was coined, there was constant warfare. People used to wonder if the people they meet today will be alive and able to meet tomorrow. It was an uncertain time. So, so, so…”
“…Similar to us.”
Najina’s face was unusually serious… but at the same time, it looked a little sad.
He lived as an adventurer.
He must have been close to death many times.
His face had the look of a true warrior.
There was the face of a man who silently spoke of his sadness.
When I looked, everyone had the same expression.
Although each person’s position and experience is different, I’m sure everyone is in the same situation.
He must have had experience.
“That’s where the idea was born. This may be the only time I can meet this person, so I’m trying to provide the best possible hospitality…”
“…That’s why Genta is so gorgeous…”
Femi-san asked timidly.
And I shake my head.
“No. I’m not going to be extravagant or push myself too hard. This does not mean that you have to treat everyone well. I want to treasure this encounter to the end, when you meet someone like that, you will show the greatest sincerity of your life… I think that’s what it means.”
“An encounter I want to cherish…”
I smiled at Mia Alice who was there.
“And… this hospitality, this attitude towards others… It’s not just about being extravagant or spending money, at that time, I do my best… sweat. You can rack your brains or come up with some kind of ingenuity… I think there is meaning in taking action while thinking about others… That’s what I think…”
“Genta…”
Maon was looking at me.
“So I don’t want you to be particularly worried about it. For example, Mr. Wozma, you said yesterday that you wanted your wife and daughter to eat this bread too.”
“Ah, yeah. I did say that…”
“That’s because you want to make your precious family happy…right?”
“That’s right, Genta. My daughter was especially delighted.”
“It’s the same for me. I’m not forcing myself at all. You’ll just have to trust me on that… Just as Wozma wants to see the happy faces of his family, I also want to make the important people who take care of me happy. That’s how I feel. I’ve only just met him, but he’s someone important to me…”
I don’t know if I got my point across well, but I managed to convey what was on my mind.
At the very least, I hope people can eat it without worrying too much.
“N-Brother… You’re such a guy…”
Najina, who was sitting next to me, said that…
He put his arm around my shoulders with such force that it almost made a thud.
It was then pulled in with a strong force.
“It’s the best! What’s that “Ichigoichie[1]” thing? I understand your spirit, big brother!”
Najina-san just kept pulling me towards him.
The inside of his bent elbow…it fit snugly against my neck.
It fit.
“If I had to choose, I would say that this is ok. Although there are some aspects that I don’t get along with… I feel the same way about you as I do about my partner. It’s a feeling. Nice to meet you, Genta.”
Yo, nice to meet you, Mr. Wozma.
By the way, Najina’s hand… his hand… it kept tightening.
“That’s right! Hehehe, I thought you would say that. That’s what I thought, buddy! Hey big brother! That’s totally great!!”
It’s getting dangerous… It’s dangerous. Najina-san!
My voice…I want to call for help but I can’t breathe…
“If that happens, we’ll … no, no! It’s a man who fell in love with another man. There’s no other way than to call it that!”
“It’s men’s friendship.”
“Damn… I wish I was born a man…”
Femi, Manny, please help…
Did they find the situation between me and Najina amusing?
They were shouting in surprise.
“We elves have long lifespans, so we need to be able to deepen our bonds. It is believed that the only key is the accumulation of many years spent in the village. But, “Ichigoichie”… the feeling of caring for others, even if we only met yesterday, we can fill in the gaps in time and overcome the barriers of race. There is something we have in common.”
Sylphy seems to agree, but…
Najina-san, give up…
“I’m also grateful to have met you yesterday, Genta-san and your bread, not only was it delicious, but Genta is so kind and wonderful.”
“Genta, I also thank God that I was able to meet you. I had no choice but to lose my home, but you called me. The kindness in your voice at that time… I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life.”
Maon-san… I, I’m about to go unconscious…
“Well, grandma won’t live long then! That way you’ll remember Genta’s voice!”
“You don’t need to tell me, I’m fine! I’m fine! Right? Genta!? …Genta! Wait a second, you! Let go of him! Genta’s face is blue!”
Ugh… Maon-san. So you noticed after all…
But… it seems that this is as far as I can go…
“Genta, Genta! Hold on tight!”
As I listened to Maon’s voice getting farther and farther away, I lost consciousness.
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[1] Meaning “for this time only”, and “once in a lifetime”.