Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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After a while, the group walked out into the street.

This small world's manor does have public spaces similar to parks, but people find it rather boring there, so it's better to wander around in more lively places.

"You can tell me what you want to eat or do. I have plenty of money on me! Don't worry about things that are inconvenient to carry; I'll take care of that."

Kyosuke Kosaka remembered something and reminded him again.

Still want to eat?

Longkui was about to speak when she suddenly remembered that there was also a very hungry May in the group, so she wisely shut her mouth.

Ichika also thought of this and almost burst out laughing; this was clearly meant for May.

"He really spoils May. No wonder he's the man who makes May spend time doing ab exercises every day."

Ichika chuckled to herself.

May would exercise in her room every night, and she thought no one knew about it, but everyone did.

Another thing is that they never sit for long after eating, and they only take small bites of the food. They don't eat a lot just because they think it's delicious. They usually eat different kinds of food and just taste the flavors.

According to Ichika's speculation, May and Fumino secretly exchanged a lot of "insights," since their behavior patterns were becoming more and more similar, sometimes making people think that the two were sisters.

"The pancakes over there are made from sweet potato flour."

Suddenly, Kyosuke Kosaka spotted what appeared to be a newly opened shop.

May's gaze swept across the ingredients in a flash: "Stone pot, soybean oil, scallions... even if you add sweet potato starch, you still can't make a pancake that's truly impressive."

"Why don't you go and see for yourself?"

"This……"

May knew very well that Kousaka Kyosuke was taking special care of her.

But now she's not the only one.

“Let’s go take a look. I’m curious too,” Longkui said. “I remember that only wheat flour is suitable for making pancakes. Sweet potato flour probably isn’t.”

“Yes,” May agreed wholeheartedly.

The problem was that the wheat of this era was not ordinary; it was ground into flour by stone mills by nobles and used to make various pastries.

In addition, due to its low production volume, it is a scarce item.

This is also because there is nothing that can replace flour made from wheat.

Adding eggs to sweet potato starch might increase the dough's elasticity and lock in moisture, making pancakes easier to make, but this method is much more difficult to implement.

Eggs are now considered a nutritious food for pregnant women.

"May is really amazing, she can even guess what kind of oil it is." Yotsuba couldn't help but praise.

May paused for a moment, then explained, "That's soybean oil that's exchanged for using work points. You can tell just by looking at it."

"Oh, oh, I see... Come to think of it, I didn't even know what soybean oil was packaged like!" Yotsuba felt that she was indeed quite ignorant.

Although Mingming and May came into this world together, May knew much more than she did.

Actually, this is also related to May's interest in ingredients and seasonings; she started to learn about them everywhere after arriving.

"Maybe I can buy some to try; they don't look that big."

"It's just a casual remark from Kousaka Kyosuke, who's walking ahead," he said.

Today's inspection tour, in addition to understanding the public's diet, must also include recording any related taboos. He will analyze the food while eating and keep it in mind, writing it down later.

"The foods everyone can eat are beans, millet, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn. Writing down their dietary restrictions will complete the task. Of course, we also can't forget to make good use of our time during this period..."

"what?!"

A suppressed gasp escaped from Yotsuba and Itsuki's mouths simultaneously.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who looked up and stared intently ahead, also felt a sense of wonder.

She didn't know the girl making the pancakes, but she did know the girl helping out backstage—her name was "Eri-ka," one of her partner Maki's best friends.

When Maki came to the manor before, she had played with Erika. Kousaka Kyosuke had also seen her once from afar.

My deepest impression of Erika is probably "miso" and "mi-chan".

Just now, they mentioned Hui Lixiang when they were talking. I never expected to run into her like this. Could it be that I have already achieved the ability to turn stone into gold?

Can it really be achieved just by talking about it?

"Welcome everyone! We're selling 'Special Sweet Potato Flour Pancakes (without sauce)'. Would you like to try some?"

The girl making pancakes asked Kousaka Kyosuke and the others in a somewhat unnatural but trying-to-appear calm manner.

Kyosuke Kousaka was also embarrassed upon hearing this.

So, is this a miso or a pancake?

Looking at the price, it seemed to be the kind of price that was almost at cost, leaving me even more speechless.

"Welcome, everyone! We have various flavors of 'Wei Sauce' to pair with our chewy and slightly sweet sweet potato pancakes. You can sample the 'Wei Sauce' for free, and you can decide to buy it if you like it."

When Erika, who was backstage, heard that a customer was coming, her enthusiastic and proactive attitude was like the midday sun, so intense that people couldn't help but look away.

However, Kyosuke Kousaka, who had long been accustomed to this "plain dress" style, did not change his expression at all, and simply asked a question.

"So, the specialty of this pancake shop is the unsauce?"

"That's right! The guest is truly an expert!"

Hui Lixiang felt as if she had seen a kindred spirit, and her eyes welled up with what appeared to be tears of emotion.

She took a deep breath.

"Almost everyone here at the Water Department knows how to make...—make umami sauce! My family, however, has many years of experience in making umami sauce and has mastered the recipes for many different delicious umami sauces! These will definitely become more valued in the future as everyone's lives improve..."

Well, she started describing her dreams.

And it was in front of a group of strangers.

That's way too self-centered.

Kyosuke Kosaka mentally complained.

He just came to buy pancakes.

It was obvious that the girl making the pancakes also understood this principle, and she secretly tugged at Erika's sleeve. Unfortunately, Erika was caught up in the stage of stating her dreams and couldn't extricate herself.

Yotsuba and Itsuki, who knew Erika, felt a pang of sympathy upon hearing her words.

Both of them were basically aware of it.

That is because miso, or modern miso, is too common here, making it really difficult to develop a market here.

Because normal people would feel that it's unnecessary to waste money on seasonings that they can make themselves just for a little bit of culinary pleasure.

"Shall we try some?"

After thinking it over, Kousaka Kyosuke decided to go along with Erika's wishes.

He's a good friend of Consort Zhen, so it's good to appease her current emotions.

"Okay! I'll prepare it for everyone right away. If the taste isn't right, you absolutely won't have to pay!"

Erika was very enthusiastic, and at the same time, she emphasized that she seemed to have a lot of confidence in her miso-making skills.

A monster with pointed ears happened to be passing by and suddenly turned its head: "No money?!"

Kyosuke Kosaka's lips twitched. The monster was the one he knew, Itsumade, the guy who helped out at Ori's place. Why did it look more and more like a miserly person now? Despite its golden feathers.

"I'll treat you."

To avoid Tsumade causing trouble, Kousaka Kyosuke secretly tugged at her arm.

Itsumade then realized that he recognized Kousaka Kyosuke and looked extremely embarrassed.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't care about any of that and led Itsumade and the other couples into the store.

He thought to himself that since everyone had just finished eating, it would be good for Itsumade to come over and share the burden.

520. The Faith Given by Kagura / Welcome Party

"Kyosuke-da..."

Itsumade, who was being pulled into the store by Kousaka Kyosuke, suddenly stopped talking, as if she had thought of something.

Kyosuke Kousaka: "It's alright, just say what you need to say."

He had studied spells related to cognitive impairment for a long time, precisely to make things easier for this situation.

"Oh, okay!"

At this moment, Itsumade quickly realized the situation of the store employees based on her previous work.

"Lord Kyosuke used a magical technique."

"Li, make a few more pancakes~" Erika, who was already busy arranging various miso dishes, hurriedly gave the order.

"it is good."