361 - - 12-11 Belche's Are





"Here you go, eat up!"

In the middle of the round table was a large plate. What was in the plate?

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"...... college sweet potatoes?"

Yes, it was a sweet potato deep-fried in oil and covered with molasses. ...... In other words, it looked a lot like a college sweet potato.

"Hmm? A dai gaku imo?"

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Saki overheard Jin's muttering and said.

"Oh, yeah. That's what we call it where I come from.

"That's funny. <

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Saki takes a piece of takaimo in front of her on a plate. In the meantime, the attendant maid of honor was pouring tea for the guests.

"Jin, this is called here. Bertsche has always been good at making it. She has been making it for me for a long time.

"...... Yes, it's delicious. It is filled with Miss Berthe's love for giving Reinhardt good food.

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"Oh, I'm so embarrassed."

Bertsche giggles at Saki's line. Saki had already put the third one in her mouth.

"I think these would be delicious with maple syrup," Jin mutters as he eats them.

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Jin mutters as he eats.

Not only molasses, but also honey and maple syrup are sometimes used. His advice was accepted by everyone present.

"I see! Maple syrup! Sure, it would be good with maple syrup!"

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"We still have some itopo that's just been fried, so I'll give it a try."

I heard that sweet potatoes are called "itopo".

By the way, Reiko was not present at the meeting as she was following Aalu by Jin's instruction, but there was a covert SP (Special Purpose Unit) escorting Jin in the shadows instead. One of them, <>, was reporting the situation to the old man.

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Needless to say, the "Itopo" or sweet potato-like creature was found and sent to Horai Island under the direction of the old man.

"Oh! This is also delicious!"

"The sweetness of the itopo and the maple syrup is indescribable."

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"Thank you, Jin-sama, for telling us about it."

Reinhardt was delighted, Saki enjoyed the taste, and Bertsche thanked Jin.

The tea party ended peacefully.

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After finishing their tea, the three returned to the workshop.

"......oh?"

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Aaru was dancing slowly with Reiko's hand in hers.

"Reiko?"

Reiko stopped dancing at Jin's words and turned around.

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"Welcome back, father. Aaru-san is all right now."

Reiko explained to Hitoshi that Aal had learned to work with clay without any problems and that she had been gradually getting used to his movements.

As she said, clay was placed on the table in the form of spheres, cubes, and plates.

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"But still, so rapidly?"

Reinhardt's surprised voice.

"Yes. Once you get the hang of it, the rest seems to have been easy.

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"I see. So the sub-control core has stored information.

Jin observed the situation with interest. He is even more enthusiastic because he is planning to add to Reiko and the others in the near future.

"Okay, Aaru, can you hold this for a moment?

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Jin creates a sphere with his engineering magic and places it on the table. It seems to be made of iron and looks heavy.

"Yes, Master Creator."

Aalu replied, reaching for the sphere and lifting it ...... up with aplomb.

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"Oh! That's great, Aal! ...... put it back up."

The ball was returned to the table. Not a sound was heard at that moment.

"Reinhard, hold it, will you?"

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Jin looks at Reinhardt who is asking something and says with a mischievous smile.

"Hmm? You want this?"

Reinhardt reached for the ball and squeezed it ...... beautifully.

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"Whoa!"

The ball was made of a thin outer skin, contrary to its appearance. The appearance deceived him, and he squeezed it so hard that it was crushed.

Reinhardt confided that he and Bertsche would be getting married in three days.

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"But will you be ready in three days?"

Jin asked, a little concerned this time.

"Oh, that's all right. I didn't tell you this, but we were originally planning to have the wedding on June 1st.

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"Oh, so there was nothing to worry about.

Hearing this, Jin laughed in relief.