Chapter 158: [Magnitude]

Chapter 158: [Magnitude]

A thick, long eggplant and a sweat-dropping emoji.

Is this, like, super dirty stuff!?

<<Seriously.>>

I could already guess, but there's no need to stir the pot even further.

Angu Ogu also decided to change the topic.

<<But more importantly... Oh right, food! I just remembered. Actually, yesterday, I was invited by Anego, and we went out to eat together.>>

<<Huh? You should have invited me too.>>

<<It was lunchtime, you know. Iroha was at school.>>

<<Ah, I see.>>

>Oh, Iroha-chan's jealousy is rare (U.S.)

>The wife went out for a meal with another woman, so naturally (U.S.)

>I thought she might get a bit upset or something, so Iroha-chan seems a little sulky (U.S.)

<<Where was there any element of that in the recent conversation!?>>

<<Well, anyway. We had a variety of dishes at the restaurant. It got me thinking, though, that the way we eat is completely different in America and Japan.>>

<<"Itadakimasu" and all that, right?>>

<<No, it's not that. In Japan, it's common for everyone to order different items and "share" them, right? In America, everyone orders what they individually want and doesn't really share like that.>>

>Huh, isn't it weird to exchange food like that? (U.S.)

>In Japan, sharing the same food and sharing your thoughts on it is a way to strengthen bonds (U.S.)

>Being able to enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions is quite a deal (U.S.)

<<Now that you mention it, in Japan, we often eat from the same plate or pot. What did you have, Aug?>>

<<Well, the thing is, there were no photos at the restaurant we went to. Just names, so I went with my sister's recommendation. Like, um, that thing.>>

<<That thing?>>

<<I'm pretty sure it was called "Shirako"! It was my first time trying it, but it was surprisingly good!>>

Ah, Shirako.

You've tried some pretty sophisticated stuff.

<<It had a soft and unusual texture. But there was one thing I didn't understand.>>

What kind of question was that?

<<Sorry, I didn't know. But Anego told me to ask Iroha.>>

<<Was it her doing, ahhh!>>

I thought the conversation was getting oddly specific, and now I get it!

I'm totally convinced now!

I'll have to question Ah-nee properly next time.

For now, the topic of food is not good.

<<Ogu, was there anything else?>>

<<Anything else? Oh yeah, something mildly interesting happened on the way to dinner. Originally, there was a sign that said "WELCOME", I think. But some of the letters had fallen off, and the remaining letters on the sign... spelled "WOE"! By the way, it means "disaster"!>>

<<Was that some dig at meeee!?>>

<<Whaaat?!>>

>This one's on Ogu LOL (U.S.)

>The choice of topic and timing is just too much (U.S.)

>By the way, is Iroha staying at Ogu's house again today? (U.S.)

<<Of course, right, Iroha?>>

<<Well, I am going home though?>>

<<W-Why?>>

<<Any idea why?>>

<<W-Well, we already have the futon set up.>>

Just as I was about to say, "You do have an idea, don't you?" something unexpected happened.

<<An earthquake!>>

The ground started shaking.

It gradually intensified.

Small objects in the room rattled.

<<W-We're shaking... Ahhhhhh!?>>

Angu Ogu's high-pitched scream echoed in the room.