Inuma Presents Nadansousou
“Now then, we’ll proceed with the contract magic. Please read it carefully and sign.”
Hmm, Sebas really looked like a proper butler.
Well, yeah… he is a butler.
Totally different from that pathetic Sebas earlier.
“Umm… about this ‘swallow a thousand needles’ part… are you serious?”
Yeah, right?
If you saw something like that, you’d hesitate too.
“Oh, we’re absolutely serious. If you don’t want to swallow a thousand needles, simply don’t betray the Marsh family.”
True enough. If you don’t betray them, you won’t have to swallow anything.
So… what’ll it be?
“By the way, the one who came up with the phrase ‘swallow a thousand needles’ is Young Master Kaito here. He is the rightful heir of the Marsh family. Scary, is it? No, no, Young Master Kaito is a person overflowing with talent. And quite adorable as well. Please remember him well from now on.”
Hey, Sebas. “Swallow a thousand needles” is just a little saying kids use when making promises, like “don’t break it,” right?
Jeez… Inuma-san, don’t look at me like I’m some kind of bizarre creature.
Alright, better smile.
Tilts head. I even tried copying Mom’s pose.
“Understood. I will sign the contract.”
Huh?
What’s with that? A second ago she looked completely hopeless, now her expression changed instantly.
Maybe she’s actually pretty easy to deal with… or something.
“Ggh~ hey, Papa, that hurts.”
“Hah? What was that head tilt just now? Why am I feeling charmed by my own son?”
Papa’s grip was strong.
I smacked his arm repeatedly.
“Kaito, sorry. I almost crushed you in a hug just now.”
No, Papa… you’re saying that wrong. “Crushed you in a hug” sounds like something else. That’s not good. Just say you hugged me too tightly!
It seemed Inuma-san had finished signing.
“Then, contract magic, activate.”
Whoa. That’s cool!
Light traced over the letters like it was outlining them, sparkling all the way along. Then at the end they all glowed blue at once. It was really beautiful.
After we completed the contract magic, Inuma-san presented us with a huge pile of Nadansousou.
My eyes were sparkling.
I mean, onions are super versatile, right?
Alright then~ I’ve got to make pork miso soup right away.
I had Sebas carry one sack to the kitchen.
As we got closer, the nice smell of the fish soup drifted over. Looks like Gordon really did follow the instructions properly.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, we got the Nadansousou. Let’s continue where we left off.”
“We have been waiting, Young Master.”
“Gordon, cut off this part and this part of the Nadansousou, then peel the skin.”
“Yes, as you say.”
Alright, that should be about right…
Wait, you’re already crying? Geez. Your nose is running too. That’s gross.
“It stings your eyes, right? Use this.”
Gordon hesitated before taking the handkerchief I held out.
“Thank you, I will use it.”
Whoa~ he’s blowing his nose like crazy.
“Thank you very much, Young Master Kaito. I’ll wash this and return it.”
Uhh… sorry, Gordon, but I don’t really want a handkerchief that wiped your nose.
“You can keep that handkerchief, Gordon. If you don’t want it, you can throw it away.”
“No, no, I’ll gratefully accept it. I will make it a family treasure.”
Huh? You don’t have to make it a family treasure!
“If I don’t make it a family treasure, I won’t become a fortunate man.”
No, Gordon.
That’s just a pun. And it’s not funny.
Stop glancing over here like that.
Don’t give me those eyes asking for praise either.
“Alright, cut the Nadansousou lengthwise, then slice it thinly like this.”
Ahaha… now I’m tearing up too.
It really stings the eyes.
Maybe there are tears of happiness mixed in there too?
The pork miso soup will be ready soon.
Ahh… I can’t wait. ♡
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