193 5.82 Shippo Had Too Much Of Drink (2/2)

”Himura here has a system where everyone writes what they would like to see on lunches and dinners while some participated in suggestions for morning and afternoon teas. Once the cooks had compiled the whole list, they would make out a weekly menu based on the types of meal they would like to have.”

”Very interesting indeed. So the menu would keep changing then. And 600 employees, that's really an achievement and the task is very laborious to feed them. I guessed you have plenty of cooks, right?”

Kikyo asked in wonder at the amount of food to supply the workers lunch and dinner as well as morning, afternoon teas and supper as well.

The execom members came and were introduced to the new members of the family. A progress report was presented to Hiko-sama while we were out of town. The 6 plant managers also joined us and were delighted at the increased number of new family members. Everyone introduced themselves and Shippo was rather fond of Fei who was the 1st shift Plant Manager.

Lodging was quickly arranged for Kikyo and little Kaede, while Inuyasha prefers to remain at the terrace of the house that had been appointed for the former. Sango and Kohaku had their own place together with the rest of Youkai Taijiya on the outskirts of the little town.

Shippo shared the dwelling with Sango and Kohaku while Hachi went back with Hoshi-sama to the monastery. All their lodging had been appointed and little Kaede was quickly getting acquainted with Fei as the latter was a herbalist before she joined Fasuto Japan KabushikiGaisha.

They shared the types of herbs and gathered information as much as possible for the available herbs and sages that could be found in abundance around the little town.

After everyone's dwelling had been allocated, they gathered back for some supper in the evening. We sat at the long meal table that the employees were sitting to have their daily meals and the Plant Managers joined us. We told them of our little adventure and also the Confrontation that we had with Hiten and Manten.

They were shocked at the brutality of the Thunder Brothers while sighing in relief as Shippo's father was successfully retrieved and given a proper burial. They had a look at Shippo's collection if toys as he explained to them the uses. He claimed that these were illusions to make the enemies felt that it was a trap and felt helpless if the items were placed in them.

Supper came and everyone had gyoza and the fillings consist of mashed potatoes, minced meat, chives, onions and spring onions with a dash of black pepper in them. It was a fried dumpling that everyone enjoyed as the newcomers had first tasted such dessert.

Everything else in the production all was clockwork and there were no hiccups along the way. The Plant Managers brought the newcomers around in each warehouse and explained the process and the purpose for each product. Inuyasha was fond of the Hae Shanpu and BodiRoshon and asked Kikyo to pick a few scents for her bath later on.

The Plant Managers were obliged to hand over a bottle of Hae Shanpu and BodiRoshon for Kikyo and little Kaede to use and a few choices of Karada soap to wash their faces and hands with it. Kikyo later asked me whether these products were imbued with spiritual energy and I didn't deny.

I explained to her that when the essences were being processed, I drop 2 psi healing energy spheres into them. This would make the Essences have a refreshing, invigorating and energizing effect when being used. It will also make someone immune to the taste of sake or yumeshu.

Kikyo was curious about the yumeshu and wanted to try while Sango wanted to join too. I ordered a few jars if sake from the brewery and it was sent later after everyone had their supper. As we talked and sipped the yumeshu, Shippo said he is also an adult and wanted to try the yumeshu. Inuyasha intervened saying that Shippo is still a child and shouldn't drink.

Out of mischief, Shippo placed a leaf on top of his head and shapeshifted to become Hachi and took a cup of yumeshu. We didn't realise it at first but when 'Hachi' began to get drunk after drinking 2 cups of yumeshu, we noticed the tail behind 'Hachi' looked very familiar.

Hiko-sama caught hold of 'Hachi' and 'POOF!', it changed to Shippo and was laughing and running about mischievously. Inuyasha who was nearby caught hold of Shippo and gave him a knuckle sandwich again on the latter's head!!

I watched the scene unfold and I can't help myself from laughing. I told Shippo to take a deep breathe in one of the Karada Soap that Kikyo was carrying and soon Shippo had felt the tipsiness subside as if he had not been drunk earlier.

”Hahahaha... Little kids shouldn't drink, you know. Now, even how much you drink, you won't even feel drunk or tipsy after drinking. Ask Miko-sama if you want to find out more, I just explained to her earlier.”

So Kikyo explained about the healing properties in each of the product so that their cuts and bruises would be healed over time. Also, it has an effect that would make one feel very energised after using it and won't feel fatigued at all.

After hearing it, Shippo wanted to try it out as it interests him very much to the point that he had cut a small slice of Karada Soap for him to shower later on. I explained to him to be careful not to get the suds to enter his eyes as it will sting very much. He went to meet Fei on the grounds and asked if he could get several slices of the Karada Soap.

When he heard that we have a collection of 29 scents, it made him wild a bit and wanted to get everything as part of his collection. Fei allowed Shippo to get as much as he wants as there are a lot of scraps left behind in the moulding trays.