153 6-33 Hot spring town Utopola Nostalgic taste

The cooking area was larger than expected, and it was so large that there seemed to be no collision even if four people were working in it.

There was a typical Amatkuni-style cauldron, as well as the standard equipment of the kingdom, but it was still a bit old, which is probably a remnant of the days of running an inn.

'And yet you cook, don't you?

Well, in moderation. It's the last remnants of my solitary life.

The master's food is very good!

'Yes. Your brother can make a lot of interesting and delicious food.

Oh. What have you made so far?

Well ... ice cream or pudding or something?

'Oh, I made the pudding too!　Eggs in this world are so good!　It's so interesting how different types can change the flavor!　But ice cream - it's not sorbet, is it?　There was a leaf called vanil that smelled like vanilla, but...

Mika seems curious, so I say the name of the dessert, not the dish I've made so far.......but the name of the dessert and explain how to make it as well.

I'll teach her to use alchemy in that case.

"I see.......alchemy!　Hmmm, that's nice. I think I'll take my alchemy skills from the library too. I hope I can learn it...

Yeah, is that a skill you can get if you want to?

You can take...　It sounds like you need a talent, though. We've taken our appraisal skills since we came here, and...

I see.........

'By the way, can you get magic or something?'

It can be taken. It's the earliest magic, though. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Fire and wind didn't seem to be appropriate, so I couldn't remember them, but...

'I see ... sorry, I'm sorry, I'm cooking, but can I ask you to elaborate?'

Oh, yes!

I'll ask Mika for details on how to acquire the skills and summarize the main points.......

Enter the library and read the Attribute Aptitude Test.

It seems that this is to see which attribute is possible when you learn magic. It is said that you should give up to learn the magic without possibility.

Next, if you want to test whether you can use it or not, do it outside!

Of course, magic is not allowed in the library. So he said that it is better to try it in a place where you can borrow the book and not cause any damage, although it will cost extra. By the way, even if you have an attribute aptitude, they don't know if you can use magic.

The same goes for the passive form of skills used in daily life.

Attributes don't matter, but they are possible or impossible, so if you can't learn them after some time, it's safe to give up.......

'There are so many skills that look interesting, but it's hard not to get them........ I want to learn this skill!　I'm going to say.

'I know........oh, could it be that you know a lot about fantasy, Mika?

'Hmmm, not really. But when you come to this world and you see skills as skills, you want everything. It's like studying. Like, I don't know when I'll need it, but it's probably better to remember it.

Oh, you were an honors student?

I'd rather have the skills I need when I need them....

Well, I agree with the opinion that if you're prepared, you don't have to worry.

It's not something that we can't afford to have.

...By the way, what are you making now?

It's soup. I made the broth with katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) and kombu (kelp) that I made in a port town I stopped in before.

Ha!

Before she knew it, she was opening her arms and trying to hug Mika!

'Master?　Don't try to hug a woman out of the blue, okay?

'I'm sorry. I just wanted to give you a hug!

But I couldn't control these emotions, so I decided to hug Wendy as hard as I could.

''Wapu.......what's going on?''

This is nothing!

I never thought the problem would be so easy to solve!

'Mika!　That soup ... why don't you leave it to me from there!

Well, I don't mind, but the soup is...

I'll take care of it!　I won't let you regret it!

''........Brother. Depending on what you hear, you might be misunderstood....

I didn't mean to...

'Your brother's words and actions often promote misunderstandings, so...'

Is that it?

Are you referring to the Hayato case?

Well, what are you going to do about it?

'Hmmmph. Well, we'll see. Here's what we'll use...

What I took out of my pocket was a small pot.

It's a small jar like the ones you find in ramen shops for spicy chives.

As usual, I love Goddess-sama's choice of container.

"Let's see........what?　No way!

I mean no way!

I took out the viscous brown stuff I took out of it and poured it into the dashi that Mika had prepared for me.

''I've been waiting for you!

No, come and get it...

I can't believe this guy....

Playing around on tatami mats........

"I'm sorry........I was watching to make sure that Makoto didn't do anything weird, so I couldn't help you.......

Yeah, fine. Freed was a big hit.

Is Freed okay?　I took several dishes at the same time.

In fact, 'Are you okay?' I decided to leave it to him because he is a butler," he replied without saying a word, but he was a master butler.

"Oh, dear, dear...............................

'Mika!　What's the matter with you!

Oh, hey. Stay away from me now. If you turn over, I'll have to slaughter you.

But, but...

'You'll know why in a minute. Well, don't worry, I didn't do anything weird.

Incidentally, the reason why Mika is crying is because she was overcome with emotion when she tasted it earlier.

After taking a sip, tears fell out of her eyes, but she said that once she started crying, she was unable to stop.

''That........this is........''

'Oh, my God!　How could this be!

'Don't knock it over in a hurry, okay?　I'm looking forward to it, too.

"Mr. Itsuki!　But this........isn't this miso soup!

Oh. Authentic miso soup.

What Goddess gave me this time was a small jar of miso.

I used it sparingly this time to make miso soup.

I couldn't serve Shiro and the others grilled onigiri last time, so this time I decided to make a small amount for each of them.

Well, there are other dishes, and you can tell how satisfied they are by looking at Mika.

''Ush, then, everyone take your seats quietly. Let the party begin!

Ha! Let's get this thing started!

'Ma-kun?　Don't you want to drink it first?

You're curious about it too, sister Misa!

I understand that sentiment, but can you just hold off on that?

I can't wait to have a drink too........

Well no long story. A lot of things happened, but the villa and the hot springs were completed safely. And Aina and the others came back safely......... We're celebrating today. Eat and drink what you want. We'll have dessert, too. Well then, cheers!

""Kanpai!"

The cups are raised and everyone's voices are united.

Then, in a flash, Hayato, Makoto, Mika and Misa are the ones who get their hands on the bowl of miso soup.

The other women look at them as if they are surprised.

The four of them tilt their bowls at the same time.

All of them, except Shin, slowly and carefully savor each bite.......

''I'm telling you, there's no second helping.

'What?　I've drunk it all....

I don't know about that one........

''Huh........it's delicious.......terrific.......''

Yeah. Well it's the taste of it...

Hmmm..... It's so good........it's nostalgic.......

Satisfied, the three of them finished their first sip and were soaking up the excitement as they sipped at their bowls once more, trying to feel the warmth of the miso soup.

'.........Hey Hayato. A sip.........

No.

That's good...

'You've had your fill already, haven't you?　Seriously........how can you eat such a precious thing so easily?

If you think you're going to be able to eat it, you should eat it as soon as possible...

I'll give you mine. I'll give you a big drink next time, okay?

Seriously, bro?

Oh. It's just for a minute.

No fighting on this occasion.

When I pour a little of mine into True's bowl, I notice Hayato looking at me in envy.

Well, okay. Well, I'll go with you then.........

I dipped my mouth into the bowl and slowly poured a bite into the bowl.

The flavor of the miso enveloping the taste of the broth taken from the bonito flakes and kelp escapes my nose and stimulates my stomach.

Why is it that miso soup is so so soothing?

Tea and nabe are good things, but after all, miso soup is the best drink you can have in a long time.

I didn't make it easily at home, but I still want to drink it, right?

'Huh........ Delicious.........

Yeah....it tastes even better when you taste it.

''That's right. Ah........I want miso next time too.......

Last time I had soy sauce twice in a row, and maybe miso will be the second in a row.

Considering the possibility of increasing in size, I'd like to try shellfish or pork soup next time.......

Anyway, brother. How did you get the miso?

It's a unique skill. When my unique skill "allowance" level is raised, I receive a stamp card from the goddess. You will find a mark on the card once every few times, and you will receive soy sauce and miso.

.... doesn't it have anything to do with your allowance?

'Yeah, but well it's just a benefit and I didn't mind.

''Maybe ... but isn't that a change in unique skills?　My 'Holy Sword of Light (Excalibur)' was a special sword with a light attribute in the beginning, but after my level increased, I was able to produce that power...

'Hmmm, more like my skills, don't you think?　My skills started out just cutting damage too, but halfway through, there were no conditionalities in the party anymore...

Hmmm.

A change in unique skills ... or an evolution?

Since there was no way to make your allowance evolve, the goddess took care of it... or something like that.

'Well, whatever. This is how I tasted miso soup for the first time in a long time.

'Well......... Thank you for the treat!

My brother!　Thank you for the treat!

Brother Itsuki. Thank you.

Thanks to Itsuki-san, I've been able to enjoy some delicious food.

I'm glad you liked it.

We drank down the slightly cooled miso soup and we began to work on our other dishes.