597 Time of Blissful Meal
"How fare you Selram? I trust you are doing well. Kyaro, do you plan to enter the tournament? Pray you do not get matched up with me. We'll meet at the final if you can keep your streak."
"Oh gramps, you really can't help running your mouth, can you. I'll do everything in my power to ensure my cutie pie's victory. Just wait for it."
Selram laughed off Jido's word. Looks like her namesake for him isn't just out of respect.
They're real grandpa and grandchild. And they haven't seen each other for quite some time it seems.
"You, the youngster over there. Who are you? Why is someone like you here?"
There's a nuance in his speech that implies he knows about 'Black Clad' and not just because I'm a stranger.
I could tell he's super wary of me as well.
"Old Jido, this young man is my friend. He's Saito. Didn't I mention it on our way here? Have you finally gone senile?"
"Shut it! Balga! Are you making light of me after just triumphing once!? I'll get back at you this grand rally! Your neck is mine for the taking!"
"Oh man, you sure can talk about some real scary stuff, old Jido. Think about your age."
"I don't need your pity! I'll pay you back for that humiliation! I'm winning next time!"
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"Err, forgive my late introduction. As Balga mentioned, I am Saito. Pleased to make your acquaintance."
I interrupted their comedy skit and bowed.
With a business smile mask I learned from my previous life.
Jido put on a bitter look on his face.
"Hmph... I see you can behave. Your countenance don't look wicked either at the very least. Don't you dare bring harm to my grandchild or I shall personally deliver your just dessert."
"Gramps! You're being rude! Why are you like this to someone you just met. It's not like you at all, gramps. What's wrong?"
"Don't you realize? ...Well fine. You'd better off not knowing. Come, let's have our meal."
He's so obviously in the know about 'Black Clad'.
My wariness is rising up inwardly. With Jido in the mix, there's an even greater chance of unnecessary events coming up.
But all my anxiety was blown away by the food that got brought in.
I think it's a full course? Colorful dishes with stimulating aroma that spreads joy inside the mouth.
I forgot about all my problems as I relished on more and more unfamiliar food that kept getting served. Then it was over.
There's so many new types of umami I never tasted in my life, it made me lose myself.
I lack the vocabulary to express the sheer deliciousness of it all. Awe is all I had left.
Selram looked satisfied to see my reaction.
"Huhum, what do you think Saitou? The taste of my most favorite restaurant. It's so good right? Time flies by when you have at them."
It sure is, so much so I forgot about all my problems.
The waiter brought in the dessert. You really can never have enough sweets.
The golden colored, honey, I think? revived my appetite.
Dunno if the same honey exists in this world though.
It's generously poured on top of a lustrous white pudding-like object.
Nobody could afford to even talk while we worked on the food.
As if overturning that, Balga, Kyaro and Selram lightly yelled 'I've been waiting for this' in unison right as this dish got carried in.
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