Chapter 3

With User Reviews, Picking Restaurants is a Breeze!
Back when I was alive, I loved traveling—every new country, city, village, or tourist spot filled me with excitement.

But even for me, the sight before my eyes now was the most breathtaking yet.

"Buldri fruits, cheap and fresh!"

"Hey there, need your weapon polished?"

"C’mon, try our drake skewers!"

The streets were packed, merchants shouting their wares.
The Western-style architecture felt familiar, but what really got my heart racing was the sheer fact that this was another world.

—Man, this is freakin’ awesome.

"Hehe, you’re making such a childish face right now."

"Huh? Oh, sorry. Just hyped, y’know? Really hits me that we’re in another world."

Milfie leaned in, peering at my expression. Still adorable.

"Wh-What’s up?"

"Hey, Tabito, any food you don’t like?"

"Huh? Oh, food? Nah, I’ll eat anything. But you sure? Like I said, I’m broke as hell..."

After arriving at the Royal Capital Ostria, our first priority was filling our stomachs.
And somehow, Milfie was treating me.

Never thought I’d become a freeloader right after reincarnating.

"It’s fine! You saved my life, so it’s the least I can do!"

"I mean, I just pulled you out of a hole."

"Mmm, no, I really would’ve died. Thank you."

"I see… Well, thanks then."

"Plus, we can split the money after selling the dire wolf parts later!"

"Ohhh, so that’s why you were skinning it. You’re a pro."

"S-Stop, you won’t get anything for praising me, meow////"

Seems she gets more cat-like when flustered.
… Too damn cute.
But the moment I looked away, she nearly wandered off.
Her sense of direction is a legitimate disability.

This was Milfie’s first time in the capital too, so she didn’t know the area well.

"Why don’t you check the User Reviews? I want to eat something yummy."

"Yeah, leave it to me."

Food is everything when traveling. A full stomach isn’t just about survival—the joy of a great meal is priceless.
And of course, it affects your health too.

Normally, you’d either pick randomly or go by the tout’s pitch.
But not me.

First, I eyed a nearby restaurant.
It was pretty crowded.

—
[Tornia Kitchen] 2.9★★★☆☆ (7,845 reviews)

E-Rank Adventurer
★★★☆☆
Try the milk bread—chewy and sweet. Portions are small, though.

C-Rank Adventurer
★★★☆☆
Milk bread’s great. Cozy atmosphere, but too packed to relax.

Capital Resident
★☆☆☆☆
Tourist trap. Locals avoid it.

E-Rank Adventurer
★★☆☆☆
Milk bread’s decent, but other dishes are meh. Lacks variety.
—

"Wanna go here?"

"Hmm… not bad, but let’s check a few more?"

"Sure! I wanna eat something really good, so take your time!"

Seems we were on the same page.
We strolled through the capital, sightseeing along the way.

Watching the map expand was weirdly fun.
Every time new reviews or icons popped up, I couldn’t help grinning.

I could walk like this all day.

Then—we spotted a fancy-looking restaurant.
Milfie gasped.

"Wow, it’s gorgeous!"

"Yeah, looks legit."

—
[Tornia Fine Dining] 1.1★☆☆☆☆ (7,989 reviews)

E-Rank Adventurer
★☆☆☆☆
Bread’s hard as a rock.

C-Rank Adventurer
★☆☆☆☆
Soup tastes like mud. Overpriced.

Capital Resident
★☆☆☆☆
Locals stay the hell away.
—

"Nope. Next."

"Really? Aww…"

Without the reviews, we’d have walked right in. This skill is broken.
But then—

—
C-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
Food? Who cares. The waitress’ jiggle physics are S-tier.

D-Rank Adventurer
★★★★☆
I pay just to stare at the jiggle.

F-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
Jiggle is god-tier. Skip the food.
—

"... Guess we'll go here after all."

"Huh? But you just said—"

"Well, there are some high ratings mixed in too."

I took a deep breath and moved toward the entrance.
That's when I spotted a female staff member in the distance.

—The jiggle. It's magnificent.

Hahaha! This skill is incredible!

Absolutely incredible!!!

"—That's all for today. Thank you for your hard work~"

But at that exact moment, the magnificent jiggle walked right past me.
The next person to appear was a burly man.

"Right this way, party of two~"

"Excuse me, how many servers work here?"

"Huh? Just me."

"We'll come back another time."

"Eh?"

I immediately turned on my heel.

"Wh-what's wrong, Tabito!?"

"I made the optimal choice."

"I don't get it, meow..."

Milfie's stomach growled loudly.
My bad—humanity simply can't compete with jiggle physics.

But making her wait too long wouldn't be good for Milfie's stomach. (Apparently, she also says "meow" when sad.)

We found a small diner and checked the reviews.

—
[Anne's Little Diner] 5.0★★★★★ (245 reviews)

Guild Food Critic
★★★★★
A true hidden gem. Though small, the food is astonishingly good, and the prices will shock you (in the best way).

A-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
The diner I never want to share. Affordable with an extensive menu.

B-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
The soup, meat, bread—everything is delicious. I wake up every morning just to eat here.

S-Rank Adventurer
★★★★★
The best meal I've had in any kingdom. Perfect service, perfect experience.

Capital Resident
★★★★★
Packed with locals on weekdays. Weekend nights are family dinner time.
—

"—This is the one. Let's go, Milfie."

"Yay! I'm starving meow!"

Inside, it was indeed cramped.
But every patron wore expensive-looking gear.

Meaning they were successful.
Meaning they'd survived this world.

Yeah, this place had "winner" written all over it.

We ordered the recommended set—daily specials at reasonable prices, with bread, soup, and meat included.

"Here you go. Please enjoy while it's hot. Drink and bread refills are free, so don't hesitate to ask."

A simple explanation, but the food rivaled anything from my old world.
The bread was fluffy, warm, and stretchy—more "peeling apart" than tearing.
The soup was chock-full of vegetables, and the meat was shockingly large yet tender.

And the server—Silk—never stopped smiling.

We lost track of how many refills we got, but she never once looked annoyed. If anything, her smile grew brighter.

"Thank you very much. First time here, right? I'm Silk. Please come again."

"Of course. Thank you, Miss Silk."

"It was amazing meow! We'll be back!"

Outside, we rubbed our full stomachs.

Perfect.

You are absolutely perfect, Otherworld Guide Map.

"With your user reviews, we'll never pick a bad place! I wanna travel with you forever Tabito, meow!"

An offhand comment from Milfie—but it made me happy.

"Same here. It'd be fun with you."

She suddenly fidgeted, cheeks slightly red.

"What's up?"

"U-um, just wondering..."

"Huh? Wait, you meant that seriously?"

"Of course I meant it?"

The Japanese in me had assumed she was joking.
Flattering, but... was I really the right person?

"Traveling with you sounds great. I'd be nervous alone. But I know nothing about this world. I might just hold you back."

"That goes both ways. Without your reviews, I'd be totally lost."

"Speaking of—do you have a goal for your travels, Milfie?"

I don't. Not yet at least.
If she did, I wanted to hear it first.
Her expression dimmed slightly.

"I'm... looking for other catfolk. I've never met any before."

"Really? But what about that person—"

I gestured toward another cat-eared individual. But she shook her head.
… No, wait.

"Then my reviews could be huge. If any catfolk post, I'll spot them immediately."

"Really?! That'd be amazing meow!"

Milfie suddenly hugged me.
The jiggle pressed against me—a divine sensation.

Guh. What kind of attack is this?!

"Ah, b-but what about you, Tabito? Any goals?"

"Me? Well..."

No concrete goals. Hell, I don't even know why I'm here.
But the Guide Map is fun.
It's been ages since time felt this leisurely.

A journey to find purpose—not a bad idea.

When I told Milfie, she smiled. "That sounds great meow~"

"You search for your people, I search for my purpose. Yeah, we can travel together no problem."

"Mm! And I'm in no rush meow! I wanna eat good food, sightsee, and enjoy the search!"

"Got it. Then I'm grateful."

Somehow, this chance meeting might've given me the perfect partner.

And that diner was [Incredible]...
I’m glad I relied on that person’s reviews in the end.

—
[Milfie] ★★★★★
All-you-can-eat AND delicious? Perfect!
We're coming back!
Plus, I found a travel buddy meow!

[Tabito] ★★★★★
The final reviews didn't lie.
Miss Silk's service was top-tier.
We'll return! Every dish was amazing!
And now I've got a partner—couldn't be happier!

[Local Regular] (The review that caught Tabito’s attention)
★★★★★
Anne's Little Diner is the capital's best-kept secret.
Every meal is pure joy, and the relaxed atmosphere is perfect.
Silk is adorable, the jiggle is magnificent, and her figure is flawless.
She alone is worth the visit.