Scenario:Kappa Summer Chronicle - Chapter 3: Riverfolk Boogie-Woogie - Episode 3

Kappa Summer Chronicle - Chapter 3: Riverfolk Boogie-Woogie - Episode 3

Just as the crew gets ready to leave Miyasato after a delicious meal, Friday grills the sushi chef about the shop's work conditions. Upon learning that he has not taken a single day off this summer, Friday goes ballistic. (Captain) and company manage to drag her out, but not before she leaves behind a few of her books on the counter.

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The crew waits in a long line before finally getting into the prestigious sushi house, Miyasato.

Sushi Chef: Hello there! Welcome to Miyasato!

Kyuta: Kappappappa?

For some reason, Kyuta freezes up at the sight of the delighted chef.

Sushi Chef: ...!

Sushi Chef: How was your day, little cub?

Kyuta: Kappa! Um...

Sushi Chef: Great mask you've got there. The chair might be a bit tall for you. Think you can get on it okay?

Kyuta: Mm...

Siegfried: ...

The restaurant features both counter and table seats. The crew chooses the latter.

Eager to see what Miyasato has to offer, they look to the menu posted on the wall.

Sushi Chef: So, what can I make you?

Siegfried: (No clams, huh...)

Siegfried: I'll have a plate of demonbream.

Lyria: I'd like sea urkin battleship rolls!

Cassius: Bonito... And the prawn would be nice.

Friday: Ten plates of prawn for me!

Sushi Chef: Coming right up!

Vyrn: Wow, they've got eal too? I guess I'll have some of that... How about you, Kyuta?

Kyuta: (Hm? Is it because of the mask? But that couldn't be it...)

Lyria: Kyuta?

Sushi Chef: Can I recommend you some salmun, little cub?

Sushi Chef: With its bright orange color and its sweet taste, it's a really popular fish with the kids!

Kyuta: Okay... I like salmun.

Vyrn: Salmun? I've never tried it, but now I'm interested!

Beatrix: Gulp... Color me interested too!

Siegfried: What will you have, (Captain)?

1. Demonbream!
2. Bring on the urkin battleships!
3. Salmun!
4. Ten plates of prawn!

Choose: Demonbream!
Choose: Bring on the urkin battleships!
Choose: Salmun!
Choose: Ten plates of prawn!

Sushi Chef: Sure thing! I'm gonna bring 'em out in order!

The sushi chef lays neatly sliced sashimi onto a long plate.

Grabbing a handful of vinegared rice from a tub with his right hand, he applies a green seasoning to the sashimi in his left hand with an index finger.

Sushi Chef: Whew!

In another dexterous movement, he puts the sashimi and rice together to form a beautiful piece of sushi.

Friday: Wow, that took some serious skill! You're the real deal!

Sushi Chef: Haha, keep looking at me like that and I just might blush...

Kyuta: Kappappappa!

Underneath his bear mask, Kyuta watches with wonder at the chef's every movement.

Sushi Chef: There, all done!

Beatrix: Wow, I can't believe how cute they are! And there's so much color! Is that pink stuff in the corner also sushi?

Siegfried: It's a type of pickled ginger called "gari." They're great for cleansing your palate between pieces of sushi.

Siegfried: By the way, if you pick up a sushi cookbook, vinegared rice is called "shari," the food item that goes on it is called "neta," while that green condiment is known as "sabi."

Sushi Chef: Hahah, you really know your stuff! But now's the time to eat up! Go on, have your fill!

Vyrn: All righty then, I'm digging in!

(Captain) and company feast on the sushi laid out before them.

Vyrn: This is amaaazing!

Cassius: Nom, nom... The sourness of the vinegared rice subdues the pungence of the raw fish, melding together with the fat.

Cassius: The bonito is also processed very cleanly. The stench of blood is absent, allowing me to savor the umami in its entirety.

Cassius: Though it may not provide ample nutrition on its own, the unsaturated fatty acids from the fish will surely assist in revitalizing bodily functions.

Zeta: You know you could also just call it delicious, instead of hiding behind all that babble.

Beatrix: Mmm! This sweet salmun just melts in my mouth!

Friday: Chomp... Yum! Prawn is even more springy when it's raw!

Lyria: Wow! This "sabi" is really strong!

Vyrn: You okay? I think I see tears in your eyes.

Lyria: Yeah, just a bit surprised... But it's really good!

Siegfried: An incredible sensation spreads across my mouth the moment it touches my tongue... How is this possible when demonbream's not even in season this time of year?

Siegfried: I'd love for Lancelot and the others to experience this as well. This is a taste that's likely extremely difficult to replicate.

Sushi Chef: Hah hah hah! I'm glad to see you all like it!

Moved by the phenomenon that is sushi, (Captain) and company continue eating with smiles wider than their faces.

The chef lets out a pleased chuckle.

Kyuta: ...

With a vacant expression, Kyuta watches the giddy sushi chef.

1. How's the food, Kyuta?

Choose: How's the food, Kyuta?

Kyuta: Kyuu! Oh, I was spacing out.

Kyuta: But I guess I should start eating!

Kyuta slides a piece of salmun sushi underneath his mask.

Kyuta: Nom, nom...

Kyuta: ...!

Kyuta: Ka-Kappaaaa!

Vyrn: Ahaha! Lovin' it already, huh!

Kyuta: ...!

Siegfried: I understand your fondness of it, but kicking about in excitement can be dangerous.

Kyuta: Chomp!

Zeta: Haha, he's so focused on his sushi that he can't hear you.

Kyuta: (Delicious food and smiling people... It makes me feel all warm inside!)

Kyuta: (So this is why the boss—)

(Captain) and company order additional sushi, satisfying their palates to the fullest.

Siegfried: I went ahead and paid the bill. Should we get going soon?

Friday: By the way, chef, I don't see any other staff around. Don't tell me you run this place by yourself...

Sushi Chef: Hm? Er, well, I do actually...

Friday: I suppose you procure all the ingredients alone too? Hm, I can't imagine such a professional job being done in rotating shifts...

Friday: Those black bags under your eyes tell me you haven't slept a day this summer.

Vyrn: C'mon now, Miss Batter-for-Brains...

Sushi Chef: A-and what of it?

Friday: ...!

Friday: Oh my Bahamut!

Friday immediately stands to attention, knocking her chair down in the process. It lands with a loud thud that echoes throughout the restaurant.

Friday: What you're doing is unacceptable! Where's the work-life balance in your routine, buster!

Friday: To make personal sacrifices for the sake of your work is no virtue, I tell you!

Sushi Chef: ...!

Cassius: I don't think I've ever heard anything more illogical. Is this not your first encounter with the chef? How can you make such bold claims?

Friday: Because I just know! Once you've done this job long enough, a gut instinct kicks in!

Friday: Even this island, covered with the vast expanse of beautiful sea on every side, has fallen prey to the darkness lurking in our society!

Friday: This is a problem larger than life, larger than Premium Friday! We must reexamine your working conditions from every possible angle!

Lyria: Um... Let's not forget there are other customers here too...

Sushi Chef: If you would please take your leave!

Paying no heed to the others who try to pacify her, Friday takes out one book after another from her bag.

Friday: Here's a copy of "Quality of Life Assessment," "Work-Life Balance Will Complete You," and "Premium Friday for Dummies."

Friday: To show my appreciation for such a wonderful meal, I'm willing to part with them for free—with my autograph included in each! Consider it a donation!

Vyrn: Geez, give it up already! We're getting outta here!

Friday's Voice: Make sure to read them at least ten times each! Doing so will be the antidote to the chaos in your life! I hope you see that!

(Captain) and company end up dragging her away to the entrance.

Sushi Chef: ...

On her way out, Friday makes sure to leave behind a stack of books on the counter of Miyasato.

The chef stares at the covers on those publications and thinks to himself pensively.