143 part 3
Yeah, count in!
Karens eyes sparkled brightly.
She seed to have high expectations for the taste of mountain wasabi.
Haruki was slightly overawed by her montum.
O-Okay, then, co by after youve rested.
Yes, see you in the evening!
It was fairly unhealthy to sleep after the sun had already risen, but there was no helping it since they had stayed up all night hunting.
Haruki parted ways with Karen and headed ho.
After leaving both Esta, who was dozing off, and Rhea, who was reacting to the suns rays, at ho, Haruki headed for the dungeon once again.
After pulling such an all-nighter, the Haruki that used to be a working adult would have just dived into bed and fell asleep.
However, the Haruki that was now an adventurer didnt feel like sleeping.
(How frustrating)
Haruki was very frustrated.
Even though they had spent the sa ti training, Karen had shown to have grown much more than him
At this rate, there would begin to be a gap between them.
Not as a team mber, or as a senior.
But as an adventurer.
Karens rapid growth had ignited the fuse of Harukis motivation dramatically.
The mont the rice Haruki had set into the rice cooker beca soft and ready, Karen arrived at Harukis house.
Hellooo~ What a nice sll~
The scent of freshly cooked rice made Karen smile.
As she sat at the table, Haruki started to bring in the plates and serve the food.
The first dish was a at dish.
It was a teriyaki-style of kokko at.
The soy sauce, which is indispensable for teriyaki, was procured from the brewery in Hakodate.
Being essential for Japanese food, soy sauce was a seasoning that Haruki had sought for a long ti.
However, he would run out of it in less than a month if he were to use it carelessly.
He knew he had to use it sparingly, but today was a special occasion.
The second dish was grated mountain wasabi served on a small plate.
The closer you bring it to your face, the more stimulating the scent that drifts from it.
Several tis as he grated the mountain wasabi, Haruki thought he would die.
The mountain wasabi was so fresh and rich in spicy ingredients.
With the windows fully open and with his head as far away as possible from the grater, Haruki literally cried as he grated the mountain wasabi.
Huh? Are you still tired, Karaboshi? You dont seem so well
Im fine. Must be your imagination.
Haruki shifted his eyes from one side to the other in order to avoid Karens gaze.
Then, he quickly put his hands together so as to avoid further pursuits.
Well, then
Lets show our gratitude for the food on our table.
Haruki and Karen put their hands together.
Thank you for this al!
Karen took her chopsticks and was about to take so of the Kokko at.
But before that
Karen, you should try adding so mountain wasabi on top of the at.
Ah, okay.
Mountain wasabi was just like regular wasabi.
When eaten together with sothing, its flavor would change significantly.
In particular, it was a seasoning that went well with soy sauce.
Karen went with Harukis advice and added so mountain wasabi on top of the at.
Then
Mhmmm~~~!!
Karens muffled voice echoed in the living room.
Seeing her reaction, Haruki nodded to himself, as if saying Thats right, thats right.
The tears on her eyes certainly werent just out of her being deeply moved by the flavor.
Puhaaah! I-Its very spicy!
I know, right? But its just as tasty.
Yeah!
The mountain wasabi was fresh, and because it was served grated, it was quite pungent when put into the mouth.
However, its flavor enhanced the soy sauce and at even more.
Like pepper in soy sauce ran and shichimi in soba.
Seeing how impressed Karen was, Haruki also took so at into his mouth.
Mhmm, so tasty!
He had already had a taste of it recently when he enjoyed that lumpfish soup, but this confird that the taste of soy sauce was the best.
Mixing itself with the aroma of soy sauce, the spicy sll of mountain wasabi beca even clearer.
Omnomnom!
Munch! Munch!
Haruki was chewing through his food thoroughly.
Karen gulped down her rice with tears in her eyes.
This mountain wasabi had no peculiarities, unlike regular wasabi.
It was more similar to daikon in that regard.
When daikon reaches the pinnacle of its spiciness, it has a similar taste to mountain wasabi.
Thats why it went so well with at and soy sauce.
This mountain wasabi is so good you can put it on top of rice, too.
Huh? Like this?
Karen frowned suspiciously, as if she couldnt believe Harukis words.
Of course, that kind of reaction was rather unavoidable when one thought of regular wasabi.
But this was mountain wasabi.
And very freshly picked, at that.
Dip it in soy sauce, put it over the rice, and try it.
Haruki did a demonstration as well.
The mont he put it in his mouth, the sharp sll of wasabi ca out, and the inner corners of his eyes beca hot.
The aroma of the soy sauce drifted soon after, and the deliciousness, spiciness, and the sweetness of the rice spreaded all over Harukis mouth.
Mmmm!!
Mountain wasabi is the best!
Tears welled up in Harukis eyes as that taste continued on for the first ti in a long ti.
It seed that Karen was determined to see Harukis expression.
Then she welcod the flavor of the soy sauce, the rice, and the mountain wasabi as well.
Mhmm~~!?
Surprised by its spiciness, Karens eyes were opened wide.
However, contrary to the surprise in her eyes, her mouth was moving with enthusiasm.
T-This is amazing!!
I know, right?
Thats right, thats right!
Haruki nodded complacently to himself as he folded his arms.
After that, they beca silent.
They continued to eat their al without saying another word.
The five servings of rice were quickly gone, and the two servings of kokko with mountain wasabi had already disappeared into their stomachs.
Haruki let out a blissful sigh, and Karen wiped out her moist eyes.
Neither of them had said a word so far, but they shared the sa feeling.
Both of them put down their chopsticks, and then put their hands together to show their gratitude for the lives they had received on their plates.
Thanks for the al!
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