Well, she might not think that they would hate what she usually eats.
“Then I’ll take one, too, because it’s one too many.” (Yuna)
“That helps, but Yuna, are you okay with it?” (Shinobu)
“Yeah. I’m okay. I used to have it in my hometown, too. It’s been a long time since I’ve had it, so I’m thrilled.” (Yuna)
“I’m glad that you said that.” (Shinobu)
Shinobu looked happy. I felt sorry for her if I didn’t eat at least another one.
I received a bowl of natto from Shuri.
“Yuna-oneechan, is it really that good?” (Shuri)
“I don’t know. Some people like it, some don’t. But you don’t have to force yourself to eat it.” (Yuna)
I have heard that people in Kansai don’t like it. If the food culture was different, anyone would be afraid to eat them. I, too, would like to refrain from eating insects.
We grew up in different environments. It is what it is.
“I’ll take Ruimin’s share, then.” (Shinobu)
“I’m sorry, Shinobu-san.” (Ruimin)
Ruimin offered a bowl of natto to Shinobu.
“What about you, Fina?” (Yuna)
“I’ll try it.” (Fina)
“You don’t have to force it.” (Yuna)
“No, because you can’t take the food for granted.” (Fina)
“I’ll eat it, so it won’t go to waste.” (Yuna)
“But……” (Fina)
Fina was looking at the natto. She looked a little disgusted. I guess she can smell it after all?
“Well then, just take a bite, and if you don’t like it, give it to me.” (Yuna)
In my words, Fina put a bite-sized piece of natto on top of the rice, held her breath and put it in her mouth. Then, she moved her mouth with a mawkish movement. Finally, she swallows it with a gulp.
“So?” (Yuna)
“Oneechan?” (Shuri)
“Fina-chan?” (Ruimin)
Me, Shuri, and Ruimin looked on anxiously.
“The beans were soft and mixed with the soy sauce, it tasted magical.” (Fina)
“How’s the taste?” (Ruimin)
“It wasn’t that bad.” (Fina)
Shinobu was relieved to hear that. Of course, so was I.
“Then I’ll take the rest.” (Yuna)
“No, I’ll eat it.” (Fina)
“Don’t force yourself.” (Yuna)
“It’s not that bad.” (Fina)
With that said, Fina began to eat the rest of the natto on top of the rice. Shuri watched her.
“I will try it too.” (Shuri)
I put the bowl of natto that was left on my side back to her. Then she stirred the natto and poured it over the rice. She imitated Fina and put it in her mouth.
“Delicious,” (Shuri)
“Yes, it’s not bad.” (Ruimin)
The impressions of Shuri and Ruimin were not bad.
“But it stinks.” (Shuri)
Well, that can’t be helped. I have never eaten kusaya, but I hear it tastes good even though it smells bad. It’s the same thing. I wonder if there were kusaya in the Land of Harmony? (くさや)
Well, I don’t think I would eat it myself.
In the end, we ended up eating natto, all of us, and we could finish the meal without incident.
“The fish was delicious, too.” (Ruimin)
“I’m glad you said that.” (Shinobu)
Do they sell natto anywhere?
I think I’ll buy some for myself next time whenever I have a craving for natto now and then.
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Author’s Note:
I used one chapter just to talk about natto……
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