A Fully Satisfying Garigarikuu Steak
Alright, things calmed down a bit now?
“Then, the next dish.”
“Could you bring out the Garigarikuu steak?”
“Yes, right away.”
Ahh… every time a maid came and went, that Garigarikuu aroma drifted all the way over. Appetite boosted, adrenaline pumping, maybe?
I wanted to eat the Garigarikuu steak so badly, I only had a little of the Ikarun ink soup.
Kids get full fast, after all.
Mama, your eyes are way too expectant.
You’ve already got your hands on your knife and fork.
What are you, a kid? This is hilarious.
Ahh, it’s finally here. I’m gonna eat a lot.
I’m getting excited.
“W-what is this scent that hits the brain? My mouth’s filling with saliva, what is this? What is this smell?!”
Papa, calm down. Easy, easy!
“I can’t wait any longer. Everyone, let’s eat.”
“Dear, won’t you wait?”
“Hm? What is it?”
“Kai-kun hasn’t explained the dish yet, right?”
“(Guh… my wife is adorable.) That’s true. Kaito, right now, quickly, briefly… please!”
Papa, how impatient are you?
“Yes, this is Garigarikuu, which makes dishes incredibly delicious. I paired it with steak, which brings out its flavor the most.”
“Alright, got it. Then…”
Chomp.
(What is this, what is this, what is this deliciousness?!
This is better than any meat I’ve ever eaten.
Even with just salt it’s already amazing, but this Garigarikuu?
It’s too good. I could eat ten more plates of this.)
Munch munch munch, gulp.
Munch munch munch, gulp.
Munch munch munch, munch munch.
Papa, you’re eating too fast, you know?
Are you even chewing? You’re not just swallowing it, right?
This speed-eating is dangerous. This is bad, my portion’s gonna disappear.
I tried to keep up, but five pieces was my limit…
Ding. (I’m done.)
Mama went for seconds too.
Ari only had three pieces. Already full, she’s got her fork in her mouth, watching Papa and Mama.
Hey, don’t keep your fork in your mouth, that’s bad manners.
Swish!
Huh? Sebas got called out earlier, right? That was just now, wasn’t it? He’s already back?
Oh, Sebas. It’s mealtime, what’s up?
“Master, I have a report regarding the Kai Chair. May I have a bit of your time after the meal?”
Hm? His voice is low, I can’t quite hear it.
Kai Chair? Hm? Did something happen?
“Understood. I’ll hear it in my room later.”
With a bow, Sebas disappeared beyond the door.
Normally, when there’s delicious food, Sebas would get excited too…
But he didn’t even glance at the Ikarun ink soup or the Garigarikuu steak. He just kept that capable-butler face.
Did something happen?
For a moment, it bothered me, but then I took one last bite of the Garigarikuu steak, and it was so good that the brief worry slipped right out of my head.
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