Chapter 24 (2/2)
[Natto Spaghetti… it's also a food that the elves can eat?]
While watching the flow of events, Faldania asked grimly
Other than Tofu Steak and Yakionigiri, she did not know any other food that did not use s or milk
(How many foods are there in this restaurant!?)
The extraordinariness of this restaurant still increased her impatience
[…Natto Spaghetti has a peculiar smell It is not popular with other customers I usually order this]
He explained such to Faldania
To begin with, it was very courageous to ask the food which was described “noodle dish topped with sauce which uses rotten beans” in the menu box
When Christian came to this restaurant for the first tioho just succeeded the store
…Although he became the first fan of this dish after he ate it
And then, it came
[Sorry I hetti!]
A young deht their food
Thin and yellow noodle dishes
Poured on top was sauce using soil-coloured elf beans along with thinly cut dark green smelly herb
[Well then, let's eat Don't worry, this dish is very delicious]
To that extent, Christian took a silver fork and started on his Natto Spaghetti
Lightly stir the Natto on top with the noddle at the botto a fork
Aftera forkful into the mouth and chew
— Yup Delicious
Natto Spaghetti was as delicious as usual
Recently sis were rance and astringency of Natto
The saltiness of Shoyu sauce of this restaurant, which was different frorass and created a rich flavor
Along with the taste of sea grass… was raw herb and black pepper
It was so pale that it became one dish with almost no taste of wheat but the flavor intertwined with the noodles
(Apparently she likes it)
While eating it, Christian observed Faldania as seating in front of him
She was also eating silently
She did not think it was unpleasant, eating at the same pace as Christian
The Natto Spaghetti was eaten at considerable speed
(H…?)
Suddenly Christian noticed it
Faldania was eating her food while thinking so
(I wonder if she's pondering the taste?)
Well, if she's studying about cooking, she would be picky about the taste
Thinking so, Christian concentrated on his food in front of him
He still didn't know What the girl in front of hi
The incident occurred after they finished eating
When thefor the bill, Faldania asked the waitress as retrieving the empty plates
[Say, the natto used in this noodle dish… I would like to eat it with rice Can I order it?]
As it was normal, it was extremely easy
(Wha, what!?)
Christian was astonished
Natto was eaten with noodles
He believed that for the last 10 years
That sense was overturned so easily
(Ah, impossible! There was no dish of ”Natto Rice” written on the menu!)
But the dehtly tilted her head to those words
[Err… Please wait a bit I'll ask the owner]
She retreated to the back for a while
[Okay… this is a Western restaurant though]
While ht it
White rice served discreetly in a small bowl
A sreen herbs and a yellow paste
A bottle htly different from the ones on the table
And… a bowl of Natto
The owner placed them in front of Faldania and said,
[Stir the Natto with the soy sauce in the bottle and pour it onto the white rice Add the green onion and the mustard as you like They're spicy so add them little by little]
[Yes, I understand Ah, I want to take away Yakionigiri too 3 Miso4 Onigiri5 and the other 2 in any flavor]
[Okay I'll i6 miso flavor]
After replying, the owner retreated to the back
[Ex, excuse … the rice with natto!]
Looking at the situation, Christian ordered in a reflex
[Okay Please wait a moment]
And the sa was placed in front of Christian
[Well~! As expected! Natto really matches ith rice!]
In front of hiesture
Feeling slightly impatient, Christian started to work on his food
He stirred the Natto steadily and fir a fork
Next was dashi+shoyu7… the sahetti was added and he continued to stir the Natto
Finally, following the owner's advice to add the green herbs and yellow paste little by little… tasting thethe taste carefully
(…It's certainly Natto And this…)
The stickiness and flavor of Natto with the saltiness of dashi+shoyu, along with the reen onion, it's spicy
It was the first time he ate Natto by itself, but it was also delicious
Finally, the Natto that was adjusted to Christian's taste was poured onto the rice
Then, the rice with Natto was carried to Christian's mouth He was stunned
It was delicious
The taste of earth from the Natto
That… along with the hite rice, the flavor was enhanced
It's an outstanding compatibility… for example like best friends comparable to Christian and Ed time
The slightly sweet and si scent, the taste transformed into a finished state
Natto was created to be eaten with rice
It was such a taste that created that outrageous idea
To Christian, this taste onderful
The daughter of his close friend Edirl who exceeded hie was a third of Christian's
Greediness for the taste of food, thoughts unrestrained by coe…
(Aa, this is youth…)
He's convinced The girl in front of him was already… an independent elf seeker
After finishi+ng their ave Faldania one information
[E!? Rice also exists in our world!?]
Faldania was astonished
It was unexpected that rice was also grown in their world
Faldania had been travelling for a year
It did not exist in her ho her travels around elven forests and hurown or sold anywhere
[Oh, there is In the Western Continent, rice was their staple food]
Christian nodded heavily
Longer than Faldania… there was a time when he traveled for around 100 years
Rice was rarely grown or seen at the Eastern Continent where Faldania lived, but at the Western Continent, rice was grown more than wheat and was eaten on a daily basis
The taste was far different fro hall, but it was the same plant
[He~e… is that so…]
Listening to Christian, determination shone in Faldania's eyes
Rice This crop was the one that Faldania sought
In order to complete ”a meal that exceeds the foods of otherworld cafeteria”, it was absolutely necessary in the future
It was the moment her next destination was decided
(Aa, youth)
Seeing the deter
[Faldania, I give you this]
He passed a s Christian's treasure
[What's… this? Don't tell iri but… Miso? … Don't tell me the way to make Miso is to rot elf beans, no, to ferment them!?]
Looking inside, Faldania confirmed the identity of the reddish brown paste from the appearance and the smell and felt surprised
Her evaluation of ”research of ferreatly
She did not know To think that Miso which is one of the fascinating seasonings used at otherworld dining hall could beelf beans
[Aa, that's right Elf bean Miso was created by chance during my years of research]
Christian nodded
The way of ” it by chance” was currently researched… that was the valuable item that did not exist anywhere else in that world
[Take it… apparently this is your favourite?]
[… Really, thank you for everything, thank you]
Faldania gently received the pot and stuffed it inside herwith an impressed face
It's a valuable item She would use it carefully
She thought so
[Well then… I'll come back someday]
[Aa, you should go Even when you have the lifespan of an elf, it is extravagant to explore the world]
Sent off by Christian, Faldania resumed her journey
The other side beyond the sea Another continent
Faldania's quest was still going on
Natto – Nattō is a traditional japanese food made from soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis var natto Some eat it as a breakfast food It is served with soy sauce, karashi+onionElf beans - soy beans if it isn't obvious
Yakionigiri - grilled rice balls
Miso – a traditional japanese seasoning produced by fer soybeans with salt and koji and soredientsOnigiri - rice balls
Negi - spring onion
Dashi+shoyu – a versatile, uhtly sweeter version of soy sauce