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Good morning."

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Good morning. I won't be opening the store today, so you can lock up when you come in."

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Are you sure?

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Better food than work!

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Would that be okay?

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At any rate, I locked the door and went to the back of the restaurant, where Mr. Delors greeted me with a friendly smile.

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Good morning.

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Good morning. I hope Rose isn't being selfish?"

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I'm fine. We're relying on you more than you're relying on us.

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Rose likes to be depended on, and that's fine.

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Mr. Delors must really like Mr. Rose.

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His eyes are really kind when he talks about Mr. Rose.

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'The galley is already prepared, so let's get started. Oh, what shall we do?"

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Mr. Rose looked at the bag containing Sola and the others and showed some hesitation.

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Perhaps he has not told Mr. Delors about Flem and the others?

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I thought that since they are husband and wife, there was a good chance they would talk about it.

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You haven't told them?"

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'Of course not, right?　And I don't have to talk about it. But it's so sad that he's in there all the time. ...... Shall we kick Delors out somewhere now?"

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What, you're kicking Mr. Delors out?

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Isn't this usually the place to talk about Sola and the others?

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Sorry, Delors, about five hours.

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No, no, no, wait, Mr. Rose. Mr. Rose knows best what kind of person Mr. Delors is. He's someone you can trust, right?"

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Of course not.　I wouldn't have married you if I didn't."

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Then I have no problem talking about it. So let's not do anything that would drive Mr. DeRose away."

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I was impatient.

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Mr. Druid is laughing next to me.

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Or rather, Mr. Delors, smiling and watching our exchange, because he's about to be kicked out!

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I can't help it~"

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I think something is different.

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I don't know what Rose is feeling anymore.

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While I was racking my brains, Mr. Rose explained to Mr. DeRose about the Flems.

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'Ivy has a group of friends that people don't tell me about. Flem, Sola and Ciel. They're all cute little demons, but they're rare, so don't tell anyone else, got it?"

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Yeah, I got it.

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Mr. Delors nodded smilingly, although I think Rose's overly simple explanation would have revealed almost nothing.

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Is this what it means to be a married couple?

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'Well, now that the explanation is over, let Flem and the others out. I feel sorry for them when they're in the bag."

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Yes, sir.

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Once Flem and the others are outside, Sola immediately jumps in with Mr. Delors.

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He was in a hurry to catch them, but I'm sorry.

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Excuse me."

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'No, I've never seen such an energetic slime before. Rose is right, you're pretty."

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Right?"　I could watch you forever."

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I'm sure you're going to teach me how to cook "rice", right?　I don't want to keep Ivy and the kids waiting."

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I know. Well, this way. Delors, you take good care of Flem and the others.

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I know.

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Mr. Rose and Mr. Delors are strange.

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When I look at them, I feel as if I can see a space between them that can never be disturbed.

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It is a mysterious space that is hard to explain, as if you want to stand somewhere beside them and watch them softly.

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Hmm?　What's wrong with you two?"

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No, it's nothing.

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Watching them together warms my heart.

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I wish I could meet someone with whom I could have this kind of relationship.

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It's a little different with Mr. Druid, because they are almost like a parent-child relationship.

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I mean, Mr. Druid needs to find a girlfriend first, rather than me.

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...... I think I should make it a goal of my trip to find a girlfriend for Mr. Druid, too.

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Somehow, Mr. Druid seems to have given up on love.

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He is a great guy, but it's a waste of time.

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I'll do my best, Mr. Druid."

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Hmm?"　Um, onigiri?"

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Mr. Druid looks mystified by the sudden declaration.

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I'll keep quiet because she might object if I put it into words.

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Well, let's get started.

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Yes, sir. But there is nothing to do while the rice is cooking.

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Is that so?"

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Yes, sir. As long as you are careful with the heat, you can cook the rice without any problem.

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The heat is a little tricky to control, though.

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Lately, Mr. Druid has been cooking the rice while I cook.

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I am used to it now, so it is not a problem, but in the beginning I had a lot of trouble with the heat.

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I can't tell you how many times I almost burst out laughing at the serious expression on his face when he checked the condition of the cooked rice.

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Well, I can't speak for others because I, too, have worshipped him before opening the lid.

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Then, while the rice is cooking, shall I cook some side dishes?"

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Oh, then I had a favor to ask.

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'Mr. Rose, can you tell me how to use the sauces in this village?

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Sauce purchased yesterday.

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I used the least sweetened one I could find, but it was too sweet and I was having trouble using it.

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I asked, "Is this village sauce?　I don't think there was any particular use for it."

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Isn't it too sweet?"

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It's not the kind you buy, is it?"

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I had them pick out the least sweet one."

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Mr. Rose tilts his head at my words.

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Did I say something funny?

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When I get to the cooking area, I take out the rice I soaked in water from the magic bag.

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He brought it soaked in water, thinking of the time it would take.

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Do you soak the rice in water?

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Yes. About 30 minutes. If it has been a long time since the rice was harvested, you may want to increase the soaking time a little. It depends on your preference.

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I see. I'll keep that in mind."

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Put the rice in the borrowed pot and heat it.

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Start with high heat, lower heat when the lid starts to shake, and steam when cooked.

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Briefly, Mr. Druid explains how to adjust the heat.

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He explains, "It's the amount of water and the heat level. I understand.

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While watching the rice cook, he takes the sauce he just purchased out of his bag.

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I tasted a little last night, but the sweetness was quite strong and seemed to defeat any dish.

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This?　No, this is the sweetest sauce, okay?"

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What?"

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Huh?

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Was I wrong, or was I just upset about losing a bet?

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It has a very unique sweetness. Not many people like it, you know?　Where did you get it?"

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It is a store run by a brother and sister. A butcher and a grocer in one store."

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Oh, you mean Arui and Toluca's, right?　It's Toluca who's been looking for the sauce, isn't it?"

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Apparently, they know people.

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Yes."

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I'm sorry. She's quite a goofball."

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Mr. Rose sighs loudly and brings me two sauces from the shelf.

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These two sauces are the mainstream sauces in this village. They are sweet enough to be used for cooking.

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Mr. Rose puts a little of each sauce in a small plate and puts it in front of me.

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I dip my finger in a little of the sauce to taste it.

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It is true that both sauces are not too sweet, so they are easy to use in cooking.

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They are delicious. It has a nice sweetness to it.

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Right?"　It's the village's prized sauce."

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You can understand why I'd want to brag about it.

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It has a rich sweetness to it and is really delicious.

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If you want a sweet and spicy taste, this sauce would be enough.

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But the guy at Toluca's hasn't quite got it yet. Not at all."

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Mr. Rose's dismayed voice makes me laugh with the druid.

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As we were being taught to cook stewed vegetables with their signature sauce, the good smell of cooking rice spread through the cooking area.

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It smells pretty good."

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Apparently, they liked it.

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If they say the smell is no good, we can't go on.

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Now, once it's off the heat, let's mix it with the ingredients and grab a handful!

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