One day, when the rainy season is coming up...

The dishes of the vanilla made by Marfila-Naham were unveiled at the study meeting of the Lou family that day.

"This is amazing! You made this guy instead of Aster?

Murphyra-Naham nodded, "Ha, ha, yes."

"Of course, I wouldn't even have come up with such a dish without Asta's advice..."

"No, the basics of this dish are Vulcan cuisine, aren't they?... or perhaps this is the result of the knowledge and experience that Marfila-Naham has acquired so far."

Asta smiled and said so.

Yun-Sudra, who had overheard the words, was also sincerely convinced. This dish is deeply intertwined with astringent and Vulcanic flavors. I wonder if this dish could not have been born without either of them.

(Really amazing, Marfila-Naham. Asta and Vulcus were supposed to be much later than me.)

While Yun-Sudra was thinking like that, the Lou ladies admired Marfila-Naham with a warm look.

Among them, Reina Lou, who was sure to take it seriously, stepped forward.

"Indeed, I think this dish is much more complete than it was before. This will certainly amaze the chefs in the castle town.... I'm really impressed, too."

Reina Lou talked about this dish, which was still unfinished, at a joint harvest festival once held in the Ravitz settlement.

Reina Lou squeezes in on her tall Marfila-Naham as she tightens her expression.

"Will this dish please Vulcan as well? At that time, I would also like to accompany you. Are the dates already decided?

"No, no, nothing specifically... I didn't make such a promise with Vulcan all the time..."

"But Vulcus said he wanted to taste your food. With this degree of completeness, Vulcans will definitely be very satisfied."

Then Murphyra-Naham fixed the gaze that was swimming everywhere under Reina-Lou, and put a soft smile on his mouth.

"Wow, I just wish I could cook a fine meal for my fellow foresters... but I'd be honored if you were satisfied with Vulcans who can cook so much."

"... yeah. I'm sure you'll be able to take great pride in Astor and Mime."

That's how Reina Lou turned back to Asta.

"I find it difficult to get Vulcans to taste the Marfila-Naham dishes in one piece of work. Are you going to ask Pollus for a pass to get to Ginsengdo?

"Yeah, I guess so. But recently, Vulcus seems to be busy researching the ingredients he bought from Gerd."

Asta replied with a smile.

A gentle and charming smile to relieve the viewer. Recently, there seems to be an increase in popular reliance.

"It seems that Jan and Nicolas occasionally run into their apprentices at the morning market. Vulcus is only doing his pre-booked work and is still working on Geld's ingredients. It is said that the work invited to the noble mansion has thrown a circle at Nokinami's disciples."

"... I'm sure that Vulcan cuisine with Geld's ingredients will be ready soon."

Reina Lou said that with her eyebrows frowning slightly.

"I'm not looking forward to it either... but I still feel guilty about my inability to use Geld's ingredients."

"That's not true. Reina Lou, you've finished such a fine flavoured fillet."

"But that's not like cooking....."

Then Mia Ray-Lou grabbed her back with a cheerful laugh.

"But the nobles in the castle town just offered to buy it, didn't they? Isn't it big enough?

"Yes, the flavor of the filled meat, the completeness, the beauty. I was impressed."

And so did Platica, Geld's cook. She bought a new Totos and a luggage truck in the castle town, and began to reveal the night by the forest again.

Reina Lou raised her head to blow something out and replied to Platica, "Thank you."

"Regardless, I would like to accompany you when you visit the castle town.... are you sure, Aster?

"Yes, of course. If Vulcan's hands are free, we'll all push him."

At last, the story seemed to have come to an end.

Limi Lou, who was waiting for everyone with a smile, said, "Yes! Say cheerfully.

"You know, the last sand of the hourglass fell! It's time to finish your study party!

"Oh, is that the time already? Then we have to clean up."

The cloudy sky still made the clock unreliable, so I was always counting on the biggest hourglass.

The facades that were gathered in the cabin were sorted out and cleaned up.

Then Reina Lou approached Yun-Sudra in a desperate manner.

"Um, Yun-Sudra... may I have a moment?

"Yes, what is it?

It was quite unusual for Reina Lou to speak up like this.

Reina Lou starts talking with a little whisper.

"Um... what was it like for Yun-Sudra to eat Marfila-Naham dishes?

"How does it feel? It was already a heartfelt surprise. That was a really great taste."

"Yes, I'm sure that would be as complete as aster or mime cooking.... so, um... is there anything strangely bothering you?

Reina Lou's voice was almost like a whisper.

Yun-Sudra leans her head and says no.

"Gradually, your chest doesn't get noisy. Does Reina Lou make her chest noisy?

"Yes, of course not in a bad way... but I can inspire myself to work harder. But it must also contain a sense of impatience and carelessness."

That said, Reina Lou frowned on her beard again.

"I don't think it's ever wrong, because it's also a feeling of improvement. It's just... I'm embarrassed to see how immature I feel when it spills out."

"Hah... why are you telling me that?

"No, Yun-Sudra doesn't see that feeling at all, so I wonder what it's like..."

Raina Lou's blue eyes bring a serious light to the wipe.

"I think you and Thur-Din have gained strength in the nearby clan of Fa. But now Marfila-Naham is lying side-by-side... and finally cooking like that, right? Still, don't your chest bother you?

"Yes, I think Marfila-Naham had a glimpse of various talents from the beginning... and I didn't feel any rush or carelessness, among other things. I'm just so impressed."

Reina Lou stared at Yun-Sudra's eyes for a while before finally sighing deeply.

"Then I guess I'm just being childish. Even though Yun-Sudra is younger than me.... I don't think it's worth it."

"No, that's not true. I'm sure Reina Lou is so passionate about her work."

"... Yun-Sudra, is that the same thing?

"Yes, but I don't really care about cooks in the castle town. Of course, I'm impressed by its power, and I'm sure it affects my cooking... but I don't really have the feeling of wanting you to eat your own food."

Raina Lou was concerned, so Yun-Sudra repeated her words like that.

"Doesn't Raina Lou care more about the presence of Vulcans than I do about the presence of Marfila-Naham? I'm sure that's a different story from being familiar with children."

"I guess so..."

Reina Lou smiled like a snug smile and lowered her head on the wipe.

"I'm sorry for taking up so much extra time. But thanks to Yun-Sudra, I feel a little better. Thank you very much."

"Yes, no. If there's anything I can do for you, I'm glad to hear it."

Reina Lou lowered her head and returned to her mother.

With a sigh of "uu", Yun-Sudra looks back and finds Platica standing there.

"Wow, I'm surprised. Can I help you, Platica?

"Yes, Mr. Sudra, I'm sorry to bother you today, but how about a luggage truck, accompanying you?

Platica offered to visit various houses near the woods to prepare dinner and was to welcome her to Sudra's house today.

Yun-Sudra thought for a moment and decided to accept the offer.

"I understand. That way, the other trucks won't have to stop at Sudra. Thank you for your concern."

"No, thank you, thank you. Thank you for your stay."

After that, Yun-Sudra boarded Platica's van.

There is only one Toth pulling the wagon, and the size of the wagon is the same as that used around the forest, but it is a sturdy wooden wagon rather than a leather front. She had to be alert to the intrusion of beasts and insects in order to expose herself at night in the van.

"Well then, thank you again for today. Yun-Sudra and Platica, see you tomorrow!

Asta takes Gill's rope and leaves Lou's settlement behind.

In addition, when the fafafa's truck was launched, Platica was also driven to Totos dressed as a chaser.

There was a large door on the front of the cargo platform, so if you open it, you can watch the back of the cargo platform as you normally would a cargo vehicle. Since Yun-Sudra was the only person on the cargo platform, the only person to talk to was Platica on the cargo platform.

"Um, I wanted to ask you one thing... why did Platica want to see Sudra's house for work instead of Fow or Din?

"Fou, Din, later, visit, please."

"Yes, I didn't know why I was ahead of Sudra. Fow is Sudra's parent, he has a lot of family, and Din also has Tur-Din, right?

"Sudra's house, Yun-Sudra, exists."

In response, Yun-Sudra also tilted her neck.

"That's an honor to say, but I don't see any reason to value me more than Tour-din."

"No, Yun-Sudra, Thur-Din, it's better. The power of the individual, Tour-din, is exceeded, but the power of the barrel, the power of the compartment, Yun-Sudra, is exceeded."

After answering like that, Platica turned to Yun-Sudra for a moment.

"I'm sorry. Yun-Sudra, I have no intention of humiliating you... because the words in the west are awkward, I may have misunderstood you."

"No, don't worry, it's true that Tour-din is better than me."

"No, Tour-din, the power of confectionery stands out, but besides that, I don't think Yun-Sudra is comparable. I don't have enough words."

And now Platica tilted her neck.

"Yun-Sudra, forgiveness. I just had the same conversation with Reina Lou."

"Huh? You were listening to Reina Lou?

"Yes, nature, ears, in.... the people of Geld, the hunter's family."

Sure, if you're a crowd around the woods, you might be able to hear that kind of quiet interaction. However, it was quite a surprise that Platica, a cook in the crowd, had such a keen ear.

"Now, when you talk quietly by Platica, you have to keep your voice down even more."

Platica also glanced at Yun-Sudra's words.

"... Yun-Sudra, did you hurt your feelings?

"Oh, no, that's not it. Please don't worry, it's just a light mouth."

"Yes, I'm relieved. Yun-Sudra, if you hate me, I'm sad."

Platica seems to be the most emotional of the eastern people known to Yun-Sudra, but it was also difficult to be honest with her back turned.

However, communicating with Platica is comfortable. She might still have a temperament closer to the people of the forest than the people of the town.

(Of course, the people in town aren't uncomfortable, but... the closer the temperament to me, the more reassuring it is.)

After a while, we arrived at Sudra's house.

Because it's cloudy, I don't see any pico leaves or family dried fur. However, I could hear the sound of splitting firewood from the cabin behind me.

"Now, please leave the luggage next to the house. Then we'll keep the steel and luggage."

"Yes, the cooking knife, bring it in, will you understand?

"Yes, of course."

Yun-Sudra, who got out of the van, took her dagger and coat from Platica. They say the poison weapon is hidden in this jacket.

Platica said she would change and leave it in the wagon, while Yun-Sudra went to her mother's house alone.

The mother house was awaited by the oldest women, Lily Sudra, and twins.

"Welcome back, Yun. Good work today."

"Yes, I'll be ready for dinner soon."

After clearing Platica's luggage in storage, Yun-Sudra peeked into the grass cage where the baby was sleeping.

Both Hoduleir-Sudra and Asla-Sdra are resting soundly. Looking at his face, Yun-Sudra's chest felt warm happiness.

"You're both sleeping well.... it's getting a little bigger again."

"Well, you saw them in the morning, didn't you?

Lily Sudra smiles funny. The other lady was also laughing slowly.

Well then, the babies are asleep, and I'll help you prepare dinner too.

"Ah, I'm fine, so please tell me about the babies. It's tough if anything happens."

"I don't think we're going to be in any trouble... but Geld's guests are here today, right? Well then, I guess I can't be extra."

"Nothing extra, but I think we have enough manpower."

Answering in that way, Yun-Sudra left his mother's house.

At the same time, Platica appears from the wagon. They wear indigo cooking clothes seen in Fa's house and castle town, and they lower a bag packed with cooking utensils in their hands. Then Platica looked more refreshing.

"Thank you for waiting. Please guide me."

"Yes, this way.... is that what Platica always looks like when working hard?

"Yes, is there a problem?

"No, but... Genos is about to have a rainy season. When it rains, it looks like your outfit will get wet on your way to the cabin."

Platica frowned so that she could scratch something. These parts are different from the rest of the East.

Really? If you visit during the rainy season, consider it. Thank you for your advice. "

"No, it's not that big of a story."

Turning around, EA FOW-SDRA was encouraging the salary. When I noticed Yun-Sudra and the others, I smiled softly.

"Welcome home, Yun. Welcome to Sudra's house."

"Yes, I'm Platica-Gel-Armaya. Thank you for your stay today."

"My name is EA FOW-SDRA. Everyone is waiting for you."

And when he went to the cabin with three more people added by EA FOW-SDRA, there were three women waiting for him.

And the elderly women, and the young women, and the women that were married from the runs. This was all the women of the Sudra family, including the Lily Sudra, who were in their mother's house.

Everyone is interested and sees Platica. Recently, there were fewer opportunities for women other than Yun-Sudra to visit Fa's house, so they all met for the first time.

"Now let's get to work on preparing dinner. Can Platica help me with my work?

"Yes, please let me know anything"

In exchange for inviting Platica to dinner, an agreement was made to ask her to help with the set-up.

In addition, if you can buy Geld's ingredients, they will be handy to use. So far, only Fa, Lou and Din have been researching Geld's ingredients, so Yun-Sudra was looking forward to the day.

"The soup cooking iron pot is already on fire, right?... yes, thank you. Now, I will prepare Shasca, so please prepare the gibberish meat."

At Yun-Sudra's behest, the four women moved in full swing.

Faced sideways, Platica said, "Um."

"Soup cooking has already begun. Yun-Sudra, are you telling me?

"Yes, I'm asking you to prepare in advance as you will run out of time waiting for the end of the study group."

"Yun-Sudra, I've been out of Fa's house since morning. Before that, are you making up your mind?

"Yes, I've been doing that lately."

Then the old ladies looked back at us.

"Before, we decided to dedicate ourselves, and we were preparing for Yun before he came back. I've been asking Yun for months."

"Why? Is there a reason?

"Without a reason, I won't rely on Yun until then.... that's not how my head comes up with a dish that doesn't use vanilla at all."

Platica twitched her eyebrows.

"Why don't you use vanilla? Are there people to evade?

"No, just avoiding vanilla because Lily, the parent's partner, milks the baby."

After answering like that, Yun-Sudra laughed at Platica.

"Besides, I don't always use vanilla. I heard that using vanilla affects the taste of milk, so I'm just trying to avoid it as much as possible."

"... yes. Vanilla, you won't get hurt. However, since the taste of milk changes, I will refrain from using gel slightly."

Platica's purple eyes are staring at Yun-Sudra.

While washing Shaska with water, Yun-Sudra tilted his neck.

"What's wrong? If you want to cook vanilla..."

"No, Yun-Sudra, when did you take on the role of dedication and decision making?

"Well, the babies were born around the end of the yellow moon, so... it looks like it's been about nine months."

Platica only said "I see."

It seems to be trying to suppress some emotion, but Yun-Sudra doesn't know who it is. Anyway, it didn't seem like it was a bad feeling, so I decided to continue working.

"Well, I think I'll light the shaska pan. Can you help me carry an iron pot?

"Yes, I understand. I'm sorry for any unnecessary words at work."

"No, don't worry, I'm sure it wasn't an extra word for Platica."

While they were carrying the iron pot, Platica stared at Yun-Sudra again.

"Thank you very much. Yun-Sudra, tolerant and wise. I admire you."

"I'm not that kind of person."

Answering in that way, Yun-Sudra felt kind of ticklish. Because Platica is incapable of speech in the west, sometimes words that are not decorative are directly hit.

But it was also supposed to be the beauty of Platica.

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And the sunset...

After welcoming the crowd back from the hunting business, dinner began at Sudra's house.

The two young men who had married their wives were to live in separate houses as heads of branches, but only for dinner at home: four men and seven women, eleven in all. Then there was a twin baby lying in the grass basket, and the guest Platica was waiting for Yun-Sudra.

"I've never invited anyone from the outside world to Sudra's house but a group of puppeteers. Though there are many points, I would be delighted if I could deepen my ties with Platica, the people of Geld."

Lielpham Sudra, the head of the house, said so, and Platica blessed her fingertips in a strange way.

The rest of the crowd who saw Platica for the first time doesn't seem particularly alert. Yun-Sudra herself has been telling a lot about Platica this past month. Only pure curiosity blinked in the eyes of the families who saw Platica.

That's how we start dinner after saying the prep words.

Today's offerings were "Omelette Rice", "Stewed Gibba Meat" and "Cream Stew".

"These dishes are beautiful because of the colors."

It was the young women who said so, the newest of them all. Last year in the white moon were the women that were married from the house of Run.

Ear Fow-Sdra, who had been married about three months earlier, also smiled back. It may be a myth that Yun-Sudra, the youngest, thinks this way, but with as many as two more young women, the Sudra family's dinner venue seemed more gorgeous.

"But Tarapa was also used for soup dishes at dinner yesterday. Isn't it a little unusual to be used to stand up like this?

And thus were the young men that married the women of the orchids.

Yun-Sudra answered, "Yes," as he separated the "cream stew."

"During the rainy season, Tarapa, Tino and Pra will no longer be available, so I thought of using them a lot in the meantime. I'm sorry if I'm bored with Tarapa."

"No, I like Tarapa, so I won't get tired of it in about two days. Even if I use tarapa in the first place, these are completely different flavors."

After answering like that, the young men lowered their brows and buttocks.

"But I see. I'm afraid I won't be able to use Tarapa during the rainy season. This is the second rainy season, but I completely forgot.... I truly regret that I won't be able to eat Tarapa soon."

Then, Platica, who was stretching out her spine and eating "Omelette Rice", shouted.

"Excuse me, what does the second rainy season mean? Genos, rainy season, not every year?

"Hmm? Oh, that means you can easily buy tarapa for the second rainy season. Until then, I hadn't even spoken to Tarapa."

"That's right," Lyelfam-Sdra repeated.

"Until Asta showed up at Fa's house, we were starving. It wasn't even easy to buy Aria or Poitan, so Tarapa and so on didn't have much to do."

"... I learned about the people around the forest, the hunger, the suffering, the puppet play. It was so painful."

Platica laid the Omelette dish on the rug and lowered her head to everyone on the spot.

"Forgive me for being rude. I feel uncomfortable with the lack of consideration."

"Gradually, it's not enough to apologize. I can live this much now."

That said, Lyelfam-Sdra looked at the twins sleeping in the grass cage.

I'm sure you remember the little ones you lost once. If only we had the bronze coins to get the medicine and the ingredients, those babies might have grown up healthy.

"It will all be thanks to Asta and the chiefs. Besides, I must thank the people of the city who accepted me by the forest.... I'd rather thank you for reminding me of that feeling."

The rest of the family watched Platica in peace.

Platica's eyebrows are frowning to keep her emotions from spilling again.

"... the people around the woods are different, I understand."

"Hmm? What does that mean?

"Fa, Lou, Zaza, little by little, different temperament. Sudra, it's the same. Lou, Zaza, even if it's not a feast, it's a whirlpool of enthusiasm in the flames... but it reminds me of Sudra's house, the clear river. I, my unclean soul, seem to be washed."

"Gradually, I don't think you're so dirty. Whatever you say, I think you can feel your integrity."

Reielpham-Sdra smiled with further wrinkles on her originally wrinkled face.

"Anyway, eat it before it gets cold. What's the taste of a bat?

"Yes, it's delicious. Meat dishes, soup dishes, and so on."

That said, Platica has returned to Yun-Sudra.

"Omelette rice, fa?ade house, when I ate, ketchup, it was used. Today, to avoid ketchup, unused, flavor, overlapping?

"Yes, I originally used ketchup for my Omurai shaska, and today I also use tarapa for meat dishes, so I decided to use Tsumura shaska."

"Consideration, I think it's great. Also, it's flavorful."

"Thank you very much. I would be honored if you could tell Platica, who serves the nobles."

When Yun-Sudra smiled back, Platica moved her mouth as if she wanted to restrain her emotions.

Afterwards, the rest of the family started talking to Platica about Geld. Some people were looking forward to it. Geld's hunter's hunting techniques, festive rituals and mysterious tricks about the cold snowy mountains and unknown beasts, including the giant bear of Mhuru - Geld's story from Platica's mouth was exciting and interesting enough to beat the puppeteer Rico.

"Muffle bear is such a giant beast. Standing up with two feet would be a lot of trouble."

"I don't know if the water freezes too much because of the cold. What kind of substitutes are snow and ice?"

"Does Gamma have six legs? Yun said he had seen it in the castle town, but it's hard to imagine."

Everyone in the family had their eyes shining like a child. This alone would have been worth inviting Platica home.

After eating all the dishes, eat chucky mochi as a post-meal treat. After about half an hour of discussing it all, Chim Sudra finally said, "Okay."

"It's not over, but it's time to go home. Platica, if you have a chance, I'd like to hear from Geld again."

Each of the other three family members raised their hips. Yun-Sudra, who took his jacket and dagger out of the storeroom, also decided to go out with him to see Platica off.

Chim Sudra and the others split into two parts, returning to the house, and Yun Sudra and Platica head to the truck parked next to the main house. Platica's Totos were already packed on the carrier to avoid insects and beasts.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow morning. Please take a rest."

When she called in front of the van, Platica turned back towards Yun-Sudra.

The face illuminated by the candlestick has a more tense atmosphere than usual.

"Thank you for coming today. I really appreciate it."

"No, because it was the parent, Lyelfum, who allowed Platica to visit. You don't have to repeat words to me or anything like that."

"But Yun-Sudra, I was impressed. There are a lot of things to know about kitchen partitions, donation settings, thoughtfulness, and apprenticeships. Yun-Sudra, excellent cuisine."

"No, I'm not such a big deal..."

"But that's right," Platica said with a strong voice.

"I am aiming for the residence of the clan lord, the chef. Chef, we need two kinds of technology. One, banquet cuisine. In order not to stain the name of the lord, we need a fine banquet dish."

"Yes, I'm sure it is."

"Yes, and one more thing... daily eating and cooking. Everyday meals, banquet dishes, are just as important. If you are entrusted with the residence of the lord, the cook, you must prepare satisfactory dishes every day. Needless to say, the setting up of donations is important."

After taking a breath, Platica regained her breath.

"Yun-Sudra, for nine months, I was impressed by the setting up of the dedication and the fact that I brought it. The Sudra family, their daily meals, their satisfaction, obviously. Dinner venues, joy, happiness, yun-sudra. I was impressed. Therefore, I appreciate your visit and your forgiveness."

"Ah, thank you. But did Platica have dinner at Fa and Lou's house? I don't think I deserve all the compliments...."

"No, Fa's house, family, two. The more you set up your dedication, your family, the more difficult it becomes. He also has the house of Lou, the setting up of donations, various human beings. Reina Lou, Mea Ray-Lou, Limi Lou, and many more.... and since there is no baby, there is no vanilla, no constraint. Eleven families, satisfying, Yun-Sudra, excellent arms."

"I see... but I'm sure if it's Asta or Raina Lou, I can do this easily. Tour-din, Murphyra-Naham, Ray-Matua, I'm sure that somebody else in the other house has a role to play."

When Yun-Sudra answered in that way, Platica turned her back with a slight look.

"Yun-Sudra, mind, cool, tough. I envy and embrace it."

"Ki, are you tough? I don't think I've ever been told that."

"No, because of Marfila-Naham's presence, irritability, unforgettable, Yun-Sudra, coolness and toughness. Reina Lou, impressed, understandable. Yun-Sudra, there are many things to learn not only as a cook but also as a human being. I think all the people around the forest are good and favorable... but Yun-Sudra stands out. I, Yun-Sudra... I think it's a good idea."

Platica seemed very shy while managing to maintain her faceless expression.

Until then, he's trying to convey his feelings to Yun-Sudra. That behavior made Yun-Sudra feel warm.

"I was impressed by Platica's courage to stay alone in Genos. I enjoyed spending a lot of time with Platica today."

"... can you forgive me for visiting you again?

"Of course. Lielpham, the parent, will never decline the offer."

Platica moved her mouth into a strange wind.

I recall that Asta once said that the way the people of the east behaved would come out when they tried to smile. Asta also said that he was very happy and liked the manners of the people of the East.

(Yeah, it sounds like Aster was right.)

Looking up at Platica's face, much higher than herself, Yun-Sudra thought that way.

Platica's purple eyes staring back at Yun-Sudra seemed to be disturbed by feelings of shame and joy, which were also very favorable.