Naruhito (49)
I cuddled with Hiiro and took a nap. I slept a lot. It felt great. We even kissed. I could have stayed like that forever, but Hirosue came to call us for dinner, saying they were celebrating my discharge from the hospital.
It's my first time eating with so many people.
Since I still can't walk, Hiiro carried me to the dining room. Going anywhere in this big house seems like a hassle.
Individual trays of food were set out on the low table. There was a lot. Everyone sure eats a lot.
"Your Highness, the seat for Naruhito is over there."
Someone called out to Hiiro, who was about to sit me on his lap. There was a splendid chair waiting for me. It had supports on the sides to hold me in place. When I was placed in the chair, I could sit back comfortably against the backrest.
In front of me, the same kind of food was laid out. I was surprised and compared it to Hiiro's next to me.
"Naru-boy, this is your porridge. The usual. And next to it is the miso soup. The radish and carrots in it are soft, so try to drink it. The side dish is white fish in a thick sauce. I think you can handle it, but if you can't, just let it go. And here's the chawanmushi. There are no ingredients inside, so you can eat it without worry. I think you'll like it."
Hirosue came over and explained. Everyone else's trays had plates with green food, but they were mostly the same as mine.
Saliva filled my mouth. It smelled so good.
"Naruhito, welcome back. You have done well, well done."
Gramps was delighted and brought out some sake.
"Uncle, don't overdo it."
"Lady Otoha, don't be so dull on such a celebratory day."
"You drink all the time anyway."
Everyone chuckled while preparing tea and listening to their exchange.
Eating wasn't very important to me before, but I think I really like this time together.
What do you think about this chapter?
