"Meg, can I call you that?
"Aye!"
I feel kind of tickled to have him call me in a slightly slurred voice. I don't know why, I feel nostalgic.
"Actually, Noon is a human being. Short-lived, the weakest of species."
"Human......"
I rounded my eyes in surprise at the unexpected confession. And I remember what Kay told me before. From a continent inhabited by those who belong to the devil, the story is that the continent inhabited by man exists separately from the sea. And sometimes people are sold because humans are rare on this continent, the story.
"Noun arrived on this continent when he was caught at an early age. Yeah, but it doesn't fit so badly in my eyes. He was immediately rescued by the leader."
Grandpa Leo speaks without breaking the tranquility. Then they bought a cooking arm and went through training to work for this guild.
"Non is thought to be as short-lived as flowers and worms for everyone, from human beings. Sometimes people like that don't have to look for a replacement right away, and they're usually neglected."
But Grandpa Leo loosened his cheek more and more.
"Leo's food is better than anyone else's. You're honorable because you're obsessed with it. Because humans are a short lifetime, their growth rate is the strongest of all races. Be confident. '
"That's what the leader (Don) said to me. I'm glad you were born with only those words."
I looked at Grandpa Leo, who said that with sincere pleasure, and realized, oh.
Well, Grandpa Leo looks like my grandfather.
He doesn't look alike, but maybe he felt nostalgic because he's a human grandfather. Living a short life to the fullest and without remorse seemed to overlap with my grandfather's life.
"But I'm too old for Non. I can't move around the kitchen as much as I think. I'm thinking of retiring next month to annoy everyone."
Oh, my God. That's what I have to do. Even Grandpa Leo has been working for years surrounded by people with all these sub people and different common sense, so it should be time to rest.
"Leo Ji-chan, for a long time, O-Ka-chan"
So naturally those words came out. Both Grandpa Leo and Mr. Gill had their eyes round. Maybe it was a line you didn't want such a chick to tell you! But I'm glad to say thank you, Grandpa Leo is still kind!
Later, let me say a few words to you Wagamama because I still miss you right after we met!
"Uh, if you stop working, what are you going to do?
"Since he's single, he's not going to spend the rest of his life relaxing at his home near the guild."
Hmm, then it looks fine! All right, let's never get started!
"Later, sometimes, can I go to Leo Chi's house? I want to cook with you!
"Oh my God... you're telling me you're going to play with such an old man? What a sweet girl. Well done, Mr. Gill. You brought me back. Sure, come and play anytime, Meg."
"Thank you! Glad to hear it!
You could have told me you were kind to Grandpa Leo! You're not being nice, are you? I have plans. So put your hand in Grandpa Leo's ear and keep it to yourself.
"I always give the people I take care of a lot of easy rice and treats!
When I told him that I was there, Grandpa Leo stroked my head to say that it seemed strange.
"That's a nice plan. Please let Non help us."
"... what are you talking about?
"Don't tell Gil! Hey, Leo!
"Well, don't tell me."
"Mm..."
It was Mr. Gill with a slight crease between his eyebrows, but he didn't hear anything more because he saw me and Grandpa Leo seemed to enjoy it. That's what makes you look good!
And then I'll look Grandpa Leo in the eye and tell him because he hasn't said anything important yet.
"Leo Ji, always a delicious meal, thank you! The porridge was so delicious today too!
"Right, was it delicious? No more compliments as a cook."
Phew, I almost forgot to thank you for what it was all about! Danger. One more thing later. I'm going to throw a question here that concerns me the biggest!
"And, uh, cutlets and rice... did Leo think about the menu?
This is it. It's about the Japanese food that is normally eaten in the city of Kako. I know it's not like Grandpa Leo thought about it, but he might know something if he was a cook, so I really wanted to ask him.
"Hmm, does Meg like wa food?
"! Ay! Cutlets and fashionable (...), shucks!
Oh, the word japanese came out! I heard "wa food" rather than "japanese food" from intonation. I think I can safely call it Japanese in the future.
"Wow, the leader (Don) brought me the recipe from nowhere. He's not the one who's flying around the country, and you bought him from some distant country. He seems to have the necessary ingredients and condiments under his control."
They just don't tell me if it's also a contract with the supplier of the recipe, or even what country that is. It tells us where ingredients and seasonings come from, but with.
Mm-hmm. How hard to judge. Maybe the supplier is a former Japanese, or maybe there's a Japanese culture somewhere in this world. If you're on a contract, there's no way I can tell you directly from the chief (Don). I mean, I wouldn't even have a chance to talk to the leader (Don) in the first place.
Well, that's it for the Japanese food thing now. I can't look into it any more.
Or if it tastes good, it's all-okay! Is that okay, me?
"Do you like fish food? I'm not with Noon. This evening's dinner is just a grilled fish meal. I'll offer Meg some bones."
"! Sorry for the inconvenience..."
"Whoa, kids don't have to worry about it. If you can eat it deliciously, it won't be too much trouble."
Ugh, it's the cook's book! But you do think it would be worth it if you ate the dishes you made while they said they were delicious! I also have memories that I'm glad your father used to tell me are delicious. Thinking about it, I now think that your father was a good husband, a good father.
Still a grilled fish meal...... I'm looking forward to dinner now!