Muku Sakisaka/God of Longevity
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Osechi Dishes Tailored to Your Taste
Backstage Stories
| Omi | Lastly… |
| Muku | Wow, it smells really good… |
| Ah Omi-san! Could it be that you’re making osechi?[1] | |
| Omi | Yeah, I’m making it for the guys that are staying here in the dorms over the holidays, and to take home to my family. |
| Muku | There’s braised burdock root, simmered dishes, fish… oh, and also herring roe! All of it looks so good, that it makes me want to try everything…! |
| Omi | Haha, thanks. |
| Muku | I’m sure your family will be very grateful to receive all of this food! I also want to be able to make food like you, Omi-san… |
| Omi | If you want, want to try making it together? There’s still some ingredients left and bento boxes to fill. |
| Muku | Would that be alright!? |
| Omi | Of course. |
| Muku | Ah, but it’ll be my first time making osechi, I don’t want to mess up… |
| What if I end up summoning the evil spirit of osechi and I gain so much power that Japan’s osechi ends up at the brink of extinction….! | |
| Omi | The evil spirit of osechi…. Nothing like that will happen, so don’t worry about it. |
| And I’m the one teaching you, so I know you can do it, Muku. | |
| Muku | Omi-san… I shouldn’t give up before giving it a try. And since Omi-san is here, it will definitely be alright! |
| I’m looking forward to working with you! | |
| Omi | Haha, alright. Is this enough for your own family, Muku? |
| Muku | Yes! …Ah, would it be alright for me to also make some for Ju-chan and Kyu-chan? |
| Omi | Of course you can. Oh right, what’s your favorite osechi dish, Muku? |
| Muku | They’re all so delicious that it’s hard to decide… but I especially like datemaki![2] |
| Omi | Alright, then let’s start with making datemaki. |
| Muku | Wah, I’m so happy! |
| Omi | Is it ok if the seasoning is more on the sweeter side? |
| Muku | Yes! |
| …Ah, actually would it be alright to make 2 different types? | |
| Omi | 2 types…. Ah, ok. Got it. |
| [Later] | |
| Muku | Kurikinton, black soybeans and datemaki…[3] |
| Even with a smaller osechi, we managed to make a full meal! | |
| The fact that it all turned out so beautifully is all thanks to Omi-san! | |
| Omi | It’s because you worked hard, Muku. I hope your family, Juza and Kumon will be happy to receive all of this. |
| Muku | Yes! |
| Kumon | It’s been a while since you’ve come to our house, Muku. The last time you came was during New Year’s Eve the previous year. |
| Muku | Yeah! Welcoming the new year with everyone was really fun. |
| Juza | Yeah, it was. |
| Kumon | Oh right, should we play the Game of Life one more time!? |
| Muku | Good idea! I want to play. |
| Kumon | It’s pretty fun once you start, and you get sucked right in~ Ok, I’ll start setting up— |
| Muku | Ah, wait a minute before you start! |
| Juza | What’s up? |
| Muku | For Ju-chan and Kyu-chan… |
| Kumon | Wow! Osechi!? Did you make this, Muku!? |
| Muku | Eheheh… I got some help from Omi-san, and we made it together. |
| Juza | ‘s amazing. |
| Muku | I brought some to my own home as well, and my dad said it was really yummy. He was very grateful… |
| Kumon | Ahaha! Don’t tell me he was moved to tears? |
| Muku | Amazing! Just as expected from Kyu-chan, that’s exactly what happened! |
| Juza | I can imagine that happening. |
| Muku | By the way, I made this for the first time, datemaki! |
| Kumon | You’ve liked this since you were little, haven’t you Muku~ |
| Muku | I’ve added some sweet flavoring in yours, Ju-chan. |
| Juza | I see…thanks. |
| Muku | Kyu-chan, can you lend me your ear for a second… |
| Kumon | What is it? |
| Muku | …I’ve made your portion less sweet. |
| Kumon | M-Muku…! This is what I love about you! |
| Juza | ? What happened? |
| Muku | I-It’s nothing! Ah, if you want, please try it and let me know what you think! |
| Juza | Alright. |
| Kumon | Alright then, thank you for the food! |
| Juza | Thanks for the food. |
| Kumon | Nom nom… |
| Juza | Nom nom… |
| Muku | How is it…? |
| Juza | …’licious. |
| Kumon | Yeah! It’s super yummy! |
| Muku | T-Thank goodness…! |
| As expected, I’m happy you think it tastes good. I’m glad I worked hard making it. | |
| Kumon | Should I also try making osechi for you next year, Muku? As thanks for this year! |
| Juza | …Kumon, you’re gonna make it? |
| Kumon | …uhg, I’ve never made it before though…! |
| Muku | Ahaha, making osechi is something we rarely do, isn’t it? |
| Juza | Then, it would be better if Muku and Omi-san teach us. I might end up not bein’ able to help, so I won’t really be returnin’ the favor… |
| Muku | Nuh uh, that's not true! We’ll definitely make it together! |
| Kumon | That’s Nii-chan for you! I completely agree! |
| Oh now that I think about it, where’s your portion, Muku? | |
| Muku | Haa...! |
| I was so focused while making it, that I completely forgot about making my own portion… |
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