Scenario:Kappa Summer Chronicle - Chapter 5: Kappa Passion - Episode 4

Kappa Summer Chronicle - Chapter 5: Kappa Passion - Episode 4

(Captain) and Kyuta invite all their friends below to come up and try out their sushi. The kappa now realize how much of a difference they make in putting a smile on customers' faces, bringing motivation to an all-time high.

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Kyuta and (Captain) are standing behind the counter again on the next day.

Lyria, Vyrn, Cassius, Siegfried, Zeta, Beatrix, Sig, Ghandagoza, and Kaz come in as guests.

Kyuta: Welcome to Miyasato! Hope you enjoy it here today!

Sig: Howdy, Chefs! Can't wait to try out your sushi!

1. We've got this!
2. You can count on it!

Choose: You can count on it!

Sig: Hahah! That's the spirit! Nice to see you've got your game face on!

Choose: We've got this!

The other kappa have also been called upstairs by Kyuta.

Kappa 2: Kappa! The shop feels so much smaller when the seats are filled.

Maita: So why are we here again? We need to get back to work as soon this is over...

Kyuta: Me and (Captain) are going to make sushi to show our appreciation for everyone!

Kyuta: I want Pappa and the other kappa to see how happy our customers get when eating sushi.

Kappa 1: A chance for you two to show off your sushi-pressing skills?

Kyuta: No... What I really want to show is the skill that goes into preparing the ingredients!

Maita: Kappa?

The two young sushi chefs open the lid of the rice bucket, bring out the dishes, and begin pressing sushi.

Kyuta: Hyegh!

Kaz: Ooh! That's some impressive handiwork!

Before long, the guests are presented with plates of sushi made by Kyuta and (Captain).

Kyuta: Enjoy!

Siegfried: Quite a fancy arrangement. It's remarkable how far you've come...

Lyria: Wooow, it looks delicious!

The guests are eager to tuck into their meal.

Ghandagoza: Ngwaaah!

Ghandagoza: Most splendid! I need some sake to go along with such a refined taste!

Sig: Mm-hm, this is really something! I'd love to call over a few folks from Yudhisthira Island for a bite!

Vyrn: Oh, that's right... You two haven't had sushi before!

Kyuta: Ehehe. We don't have any sake on hand, but I'm glad you like the food!

Sig: Haha... So, Kyuta, you having fun in your path to full-fledged sushi chef?

Kyuta: Too much fun! But I mess up a lot too...

Sig: Hahaha! Glad to see you're enjoying life!

With a pleased chuckle, Sig rises from her seat.

Sig: You deserve a reward for making us food this good.

Sig: C'mon, Gramps! It's time to buckle down and catch ourselves the greatest fish there ever was!

Ghandagoza: Gahahaha! Well said! The finest sushi deserves the finest fish! We'll be back soon enough, Kyuta!

Kyuta: Ahaha... And off they go...

Kyuta: But thanks to the kappa's hard work, we got to make Sig and Ghandagoza happy too!

Maita: Kappa? They're just happy with the work you and (Captain) put into forming the sushi.

The kappa seem puzzled by Kyuta's glee.

Kyuta: There's more to sushi than just pressing it together!

Cassius: Nom, nom... Agreed. It's something I felt myself in helping with the preparation.

Cassius: Maita, you vary your cutting technique depending on the fish, twisting and turning the knife with such careful dexterity... You are truly extraordinary.

Maita: Paa!

Zeta: The rice is so tender it melts in my mouth... And that's all thanks to you, Hasuo.

Hasuo: Kappa! You remembered my name?

Zeta: Really now... I could never forget the name of someone who taught me their trade.

Zeta: Adjusting the amount of water and rice to use depending on the current conditions is something I'll probably never be able to master.

Beatrix: It was pretty neat washing the wooden sushi boards with Yoshiko.

Beatrix: The water was colder than the lakes of North Vast. Not to mention there were also mountains upon mountains of dishes to scrub. It wasn't easy getting rid of all the grime.

Beatrix: You might think I'm used to dishwashing with all the confectionery I make, but it wasn't easy learning a whole new way to go about it.

Yoshiko: Kyuu! I do my best to make sure the raw fishy smell doesn't stick!

Kyuta: You see? Gari, sabi, nori... These are all things we made together as a team!

Kyuta: The smiles that people walk away with come from all of our hard work!

Maita: We did this?

The kappa stare dumbfounded at everyone's faces lighting up with each bite of sushi they take.

Beatrix: I can't believe how good this is! Kyuta, (Captain), you two deserve a pat on the back yourselves!

Beatrix: I bet even Cassius has got some sparkling commentary for you—

Cassius: Chomp...

Beatrix: Geez, are you even listening? You could at least say something, you know...

Maita: (I always thought sushi ultimately belonged to the boss...)

Lyria: Nom, nom... Sho gud!

Lyria: But how come you didn't use any sabi today?

Zeta: Huh? There's definitely sabi in mine.

Kyuta: It seemed to be a bit much for you last time, so I decided to leave sabi out of your plate today!

Lyria: Wow, really? It's true I'm still not used to the strong taste...

Sushi Chef: Having the foresight to cater to each customer's tastes is most remarkable!

1. Chef!

Choose: Chef!

Kyuta: Boss... Are you feeling better?

Sushi Chef: I can't be lying down when it's my disciples' chance to shine.

Sushi Chef: Anyway, Kyuta, (Captain)... It looks like you two have learned something really important.

Kyuta: Mm-hm! The sushi set from Yasu really changed the way I see things!

Kyuta: He knows that I really like salmun sushi, so he included an extra one in my set.

Kyuta: And he didn't use too much rice, so that I could grab them more easily with my small hands.

Kyuta turns to the kappa and presents them with sushi sets placed on wooden boards.

Kyuta: I made some for all of you too!

Kyuta: I tried to keep your likes in mind...

Maita: Kappa! What are you saying! Sushi is too valuable a commodity for us to indulge in...

Sushi Chef: I'm going to allow it as part of Kyuta's training. So please, eat up.

Yoshiko: Well, if the boss says so...

They timidly reach out to the sushi and put them in their mouths.

Yoshiko: Kappappappa! It's so different from cucumbers... I can't tell which one I like better!

Hasuo: Kappappappa! W-was I born to taste something so heavenly?

Hasuo: You try one too, Maita!

Maita: Fine... But you guys have to be exaggerating...

Maita: Kappaaaaa! I... I can't believe it!

Kyuta: Haha... No need to scream, Pappa!

Seeing everyone double over with mirth, Kyuta and (Captain) break into smiles.

Maita: Hm? I don't remember cutting this fish... Did you cut this one, Cassius?

Cassius: I've definitely gotten a lot better. All thanks to your insightful instruction.

Maita: More delicate attention to detail may be needed, but I think you have what it takes.

As they continue the merry meal, a lone man shows up at the counter.

Yasu: Humph, looks like you finally caught my drift.

Kyuta: Yasu!

Yasu: I'll have a standard-grade set.

Kyuta: Coming right up!

Yasu takes the set that Kyuta and (Captain) make for him and puts a piece in his mouth, chewing slowly.

Yasu: Hm...

Yasu: Much better than that sham you were calling sushi before. But you're still no match for what my old man can do.

Kyuta: I know... But I'm still going to do my best!

Yasu: ...!

Yasu: Tch, do what you will.

Sushi Chef: I'm sorry you have to put up with my foolish son... You know, he's supposed to be busy getting ready for the fireworks show.

Sushi Chef: The fact that he'd drop by here shows how concerned he is, even if he might not express it too well.

Lyria: Chef, don't you want Yasu helping out here at Miyasato?

Sushi Chef: Our shrine provides the space for both the Riverfolk Festival and the fireworks show. And we oversee both events.

Sushi Chef: I keep telling him it's okay to leave management of the events to someone else, but...

Sushi Chef: It's up to him in the end.

As if staring at something far in the distance, the chef's eyes are fixed on the door that Yasu just walked out of.

Maita: Kyuta... The sushi was delicious.

Kyuta: Pappa! Hehe, glad to hear it!

Maita: I think I finally see what it is that the boss treasures so much.

Maita: Thank you, Kyuta.

Maita bashfully cracks a smile.

Kyuta: I-is that a smile I see, Pappa? Hasuo, did you see that!

Hasuo: I didn't have to... Maita was actually smirking the entire time when everyone was eating sushi.

Maita: Kappappa? I was?

Hasuo: I haven't smiled in such a long time myself.

Hasuo: I've spent day after day after day tending to the rice... I'm so happy to see how much it mattered! Sniff...

Yoshiko: Aww, there's no need to cry, Hasuo... Oh, hey—we can do without the snot too!

Zeta: Ahaha... Hasuo...
Kyuta, look what you did to my rice-making master.

Hasuo: Zeta! Y-you called me your master?

Hasuo: Sniff... Wah...

Cassius: Kyuta. May we have seconds? You can put it on the tab.

The livelihood at Miyasato continues on as the crew enjoys another round of sushi.

And kappa now see very clearly how all the hard work they put in leads to smiles all around.

Feeling more inspired and motivated than ever, a buoyant optimism takes over them.

Before they know it, the short period of training draws to a close.

The day of the fireworks show finally arrives.

Lyria: Wow, that's a lot of customers! They're lined up all the way to the plaza!

Kyuta: We prepared as hard as we could... (Captain), it's time to open shop.

Kyuta: Kyuu... Are you ready?

1. Everything'll be just fine!
2. Can't say I'm confident...

Choose: Can't say I'm confident...

Kyuta: What? Really!

Vyrn: I'm sure that's just (Captain)'s way of calming your nerves, Kyuta.

Lyria: No bullying, (Captain)!

Kyuta: Oh... I get it!

Choose: Everything'll be just fine!

Kyuta: Ehehe, thanks!

Kyuta: I definitely couldn't have come this far on my own.

Kyuta: I'm able to do this because you stood with me behind the counter all this time, (Captain).

Kyuta: So I'm going to give it my all today!

1. Gimme five!

Choose: Gimme five!

Their spirits reinvigorated, Kyuta and (Captain) prepare for a productive day.

Friday: I thought he was going to close the shop!

Friday stands aghast in front of the sushi house.

Friday: If he plans on keeping this up after reading my books, he must surely have some plan in mind...

Friday: I've got butterflies in addition to the fried prawn in my stomach... I'll have to keep a close eye on the situation.

Friday watches with concern over the long line forming in front of Miyasato.