Chikage Utsuki/Discovering the Unknown

Russian Cookie

Backstage Stories

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Izumi	I'll check the curry info site. Eh? A new store will open tomorrow in Veludo Way.
	It's not a curry shop but it says they're selling spices ! I have no plans tomorrow so I can check it out.
Chikage	I'm home.
Izumi	Welcome home. You're home later than usual.
Chikage	Yeah, just a bit.
Izumi	(Hm? I wonder what is that red box he's holding. Did he went shopping? )
	Chikage-san. You haven't had dinner yet, have you? I'll prepare it for you right away.
Chikage	Thanks. Take your time. I'll go back and change my clothes first.
	Thanks for the meal.
Izumi	Oh, that's right. Chikage-san, do you know ? There's a food store that will open tomorrow. It seems like they are also selling spices.
Chikage	Of course, I know it. It's not spices specialty store so I don't have much expectations but I'm still going to take a peek tomorrow.
Izumi	Really? I was just thinking of going there tomorrow too. If you like, we can go together.
Chikage	Sounds good. Let's do that.
	ーーit's about time.
Citron	Itaru, we're here! Let's play a game !
Sakuya	Sorry for intruding.
Itaru	I only summoned Citron but Sakuya came out too. I wonder if my summoning level has risen.
Sakuya	Citron-san invited me. I hope I'm not getting in the way...
Citron	Don't worry about it ! It's going to be fun so it's OK !
Itaru	Right, right. Anyone who wants to play games is welcome. Let me prepare another controller.
Citron	Hm? What's in this red box?
Chikage	Ah, that's a cookie.
Sakuya	The package has a dinosaur's picture. Is it a cookie from the museum by any chance?
Chikage	Looks like the museum is selling it too but I saw this one at the station so I bought it.
	Well then, I'm stepping out in a bit.
Itaru	See yaー
Sakuya	Take care!
Citron	Don't forget our souvenirsー
Sakuya	It's pretty rare for Chikage-san to buy cookies, isn't it?
Itaru	You're right.
Citron	Maybe there's something about these cookies !
Itaru	Is there anything written in the box?
..... I see. Made in Museum	Spicy Dinosaur Cookies, it says.
Citron	Ohー it's very Chikage !
Sakuya	Ahahah, indeed. As expected of our Chikage-san.
Izumi	Ah, it's the store over there. There's a line. Should we line up too?
Chikage	Yeah, looks like the store is quite popular.
Izumi	I was surprised. I didn't think people would be a lining up.
	I hope we can find spices we haven't seen before.
Chikage	I agree.

Izumi	The line is moving.
Chikage	Yeah. Looks like we can enter soon.
Azuma	.....
Izumi	Eh? That person walking over there. It's Azuma-san, isn't it?
	Azuma-saaaan !
Azuma	Director, Chikage. What are you doing here?
Izumi	This store seems to have spices so we thought we'll take a look.
Chikage	We're about to enter the store now.
Azuma	As expected of you two.
	That's right ! I got some delicious alcohol. I'm thinking of drinking tonight. Are you free?
Chikage	Sounds good.
Izumi	I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of alcohol is it!
Azuma	We're good then. I'll invite others. See you.
Izumi	Yup. See you later.
Chikage	Director-san, it's our turn. Let's get inside.
Izumi	Yup. The store interior is wider than I expected but there aren't much spices... isn't it?
Chikage	You're right. The items themselves are not that bad but I wonder if we can find anything new.
Izumi	I thought I'll find rare spices so I was little disappointed.
Chikage	Isn't it great? We found alcohol we haven't tried before. I'm glad we came.
Izumi	You're right. Let's enjoy drinking with everyone tonight !
Sakyo	.....Delicious. This alcohol is pretty good.
Chikage	It has a refreshing taste.
Sakyo	.....Delicious. This alcohol is pretty good.
Chikage	It has a refreshing taste.
Citron	Azuma, please tell the person who gave you this alcohol, thank you!
Azuma	No problem. I'll tell them.
Tasuku	.... The alcohol is almost gone. If we're drinking with this number of people, we can empty a bottle in no time.
Izumi	Ah, well then. How about let’s drink this next? It's my first time seeing this kind of alcohol today.
Azuma	Heh... Is it from the new store? That store also sells fine alcohol.
Sakyo	It's not something you can normally find even in liquor shops.
Tasuku	.....It's good.
Itaru	Delicious.
Citron	It's delicious ! Thank you, director !
Izumi	I have no idea when I bought it but I'm glad everyone was happy.
Chikage	Then, this snack will be my share.
Izumi	(Ah, the red box yesterday)
Citron	Oh-... That's the box sitting in your room.
Itaru	Geh, seriously....?
Izumi	Eh, what's the matter?
Itaru	Those are spicy cookies.
Izumi	Ehh !?
Chikage	No, there's only one spicy cookie, the rest are ordinary cookies.
Sakyo	So that means, it's like Russian roulette but cookies....Russian cookies.
Citron	Sounds fun !
Azuma	Fufu, I want to try my luck.
Izumi	It's not like we get this kind of opportunity every day. I think it's going to be fun playing with this group !
Tasuku	Well, isn't it great?
Izumi	Oh, we have the right number of people. Let's all choose one each.
Citron	The colors and smell are all the same. The~ wife~is~ al~ways~right~ ...
Itaru	How are you gonna ask a wife?
Chikage	Let's see... Who's going to be 'shot’?
Izumi	Ah, we're out of water. I'll get a new one. Everyone, feel free to eat first.
	Sorry for the wait. Did anyone get it?
Itaru	Who got the spicy cookie--?
Members	.....
Citron	Tell the truth ! You're being surrounded. Come out and surrender peacefully!
Itaru	I'm not the culprit though.
Izumi	Eh... Could it be, no one got it?
Chikage	Looks like it.
Izumi	So my cookie is the spicy one !? Now that I know it's spicy, I must muster up my courage to eat it.
Sakyo	It's just a game. You don't have to force yourself to eat it.
Izumi	But I'm the only one who hasn't eaten the cookie. It's not good to waste food.
Chikage	Director-san. If you don't need the cookie, give it to me.
Izumi	Chikage-san ....!
CHOICE 1: “Are you okay“ [+] Izumi A-are you okay? Chikage Yeah, it might be impossible for you to eat it. Izumi But Chikage-san doesn't look like it. Citron Oh-, there's a bit of crumb left. I will taste it. M-my mouth is burning-- ! Sakyo Such a small piece is that spicy? Chikage Director-san, if you're curious, we can buy another one. Izumi I'll pass...!
CHOICE 2: “How's the taste” [+] Izumi ....How's the taste? Chikage It's not that bad for joke goods. Itaru Chili pepper, Shichuan pepper, and ginger matched the cookie exquisitely. Izumi .....Feels painfully spicy just by hearing about it. Tasuku Well, if you're going to look at it objectively. Sakyo Guess if you like spicy foods, you wouldn't mind regardless of how spicy it is. Izumi (Chikage-san is amazing )
Chikage	I knew it. Director-san got the spicy cookie.
Izumi	Umm Chikage-san. Thank you very much for eating it for me.
Itaru	No, I bet senpai just wanted to eat it himself anyways.
Izumi	I- indeed...
	( I was really thankful for what he did earlier...that's right)
	Chikage-san, really likes spicy food, isn't it?
Chikage	It was pretty good. Thanks for the food.

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