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“It’s a bit inconvenient because it’s a fork. It would have been nice if they had included chopsticks in the package.”

In the pan, ramen is boiling.

An appetizing fragrance is rising in the air.

“···.”

Ichinose swallowed her saliva without realizing it.

Ramen is definitely not my favorite food.

Maybe it was because of the sticker stuck on the back of my neck? The smell was so stimulating and alluring that I couldn’t resist it.

“Okay! This amount of noodles is just right.”

Rohan stuffed the noodles into the lunchbox lid with a fork he got from the supply.

He poured some soup and handed it to Ichinose.

“Customer? The ramen is ready.”

“I’ll eat well.”

Ichinose smiled silently as she accepted the lunchbox lid that Rohan handed her.

Don’t you feel the pride that you didn’t show even in a great battle in ramen?

It seems similar to the spirit of craftsmanship.

“Ichinose. Should I make you some chopsticks? Isn’t it uncomfortable to eat with a fork?”

“It’s okay. There’s a stone pot pasta restaurant in front of Orion Academy that has a lot of soup, but they give you a fork.”

“Hmm.”

I wonder if you were thinking of cutting down a tree branch.

Rohan, who had been fiddling with his dagger and looking around the floor, sat back down again.

“But if you give me this lid, what about the bowl that Rohan will use?”

“Just a moment.”

Open the empty ramen package and fold it.

A minimalistic silver-colored bowl is complete. The skill of using a cup ramen lid as a bowl when I was young hasn’t gone away.

“Salty.”

“···This is the first time I’ve seen something like that.”

“It’s a fairly popular way. Anyway, let’s eat quickly. I’m hungry.”

Rohan smiled and offered Ichinose a meal.

Compared to the dry flesh of the hornbill that was eaten without even a single salt, let alone sauce, isn’t this a truly luxurious dish?

It’s a shame not to eat it while it’s hot.

“Hoo!”

Ichinose cooled the ramen on the fork with her breath and opened her mouth.

Slurp! He hides the noodles between his small lips and chews them slurp.

Next, hold the lid of the bowl and drink the broth.

‘and···.’

It’s so delicious I can’t even describe it.

It’s so delicious that I can’t help but exclaim in admiration.

‘How can it be so delicious···?’

Ramen itself is nothing special.

The ramen that was on sale was the ordinary one you can find at convenience stores.

I also watched the manufacturing process right up close. There were no special ingredients added or any secret sauce mixed in.

“···.”

It’s heard by the girl’s ears.

His partner, Rohan, is not surprised and is eating well, as if he is used to the taste.

‘then.’

There is only one conclusion.

Is this the situation where ramen tastes good that Rohan was talking about?

Ichinose couldn’t hold it in any longer and grabbed the lid with both hands and drank the remaining ramen broth.

“Haa···!”

My breath just bursts out.

It permeates your entire body. If I exaggerate, it is a taste that touches your soul.

Before I knew it, the lid of the lunch box that had been holding the ramen was cleanly empty.

Rohan asked, knowing the situation like a ghost.

“Would you like more?”

“Is there anything left?”

“Of course.”

Ichinose held back a laugh as she watched Rohan serve her ramen with a proud voice.

‘Can you be my real dad?’

It’s something you can never say out loud, but you can think about it inside.

“Eat a lot.”

“Thank you.”

Ichinose thought about it while concentrating on the ramen he was handed.

‘I’ve never really considered ramen to be a delicacy.’

Ichinose Yui knows about herself.

That I am quite picky about what I eat.

That doesn’t mean I’m a picky eater.

In situations like the current exam, you can eat almost any food you want, but that’s literally what you eat to survive.

This means that Ichinose has a picky palate.

I’m willing to eat even if it doesn’t suit my taste, but I tend to be very picky about what’s delicious and what’s not.

This means that the standards for what is considered gourmet food are high.

From that perspective, this ramen.

I can honestly say that this is the most delicious food I’ve had in years.

It’s much more delicious than the menus famous chefs at famous restaurants are proud of.

‘···What if I want to eat something when I get back after the test?’

What should I do if I miss this taste?

If you combine this with the situation where ramen tastes good, you might be able to make ramen like this.

It’s a gustatory shock so shocking that it already makes you worry about the future.

While the two people were inside the house, slurping and slurping, making delicious sounds.

Rohan and Ichinose stopped eating at the same time and turned their heads toward the entrance.

This visitor was blatantly Noah Frozenheart.

“Ramen, the smell seems to be a compass?”

“I’ll go out and finish it.”

“Okay. Let’s go together.”

The two of them stood up, grabbed their weapons, and headed outside.

Rohan and Ichinose, who recognized Noah falling right in front of them, quickly moved to the side.

“Noah! Are you okay?”

“At first glance, the wound is not noticeable···.”

Did he let go of his power when he realized that it was Ichinose and Rohan inside?

“Old. I can’t move a finger···.”

“Are you still doing stickers!?”

A voice muttering weakly is a bonus.

──Gurgling! Noah’s stomach rumbles and answers clearly.

“Guys! Sorry for coming all of a sudden···!”

Noah’s partner, Corin, appeared through the bushes a beat late.

Even though we aren’t that close, it’s nice to see a cadet from the same class.

“They’re both not hurt, right?”

Rohan asked Corinne on behalf of Noah, who seemed to be powerless to speak.

“I’m not hurt!”

“What about food? Did you eat anything?”

“I just kept drinking water··· I missed the supply because it was so far away, and I didn’t encounter any monsters or animals···.”

It rained, so that’s all you drank.

Rohan could also roughly guess that the two had never encountered any wild animals or monsters.

‘Noah has a personality where his energy spreads out without hiding. Most beasts and monsters would have run away.’

His gaze turns to the fallen girl.

If you think about the collaboration between Stickers and Noah’s appetite, it must feel like there’s a black hole in the boat right now.

“Is Corin ok?”

In response to Ichinose’s question, Corin nodded, saying that she could still endure it.

If so, the urgent thing is Noah who has fallen.

Rohan looked at his partner who had kept his mouth shut. Ichinose must have a lot on her mind.

I want to help Noah, but the option of removing the stickers is open.

Since we’re in a team, we can’t use the supplies as we please.

You might be worried that your choice based on friendship might become a nuisance.

Rohan understands.

And because he knew that it was the right way to go, he opened his mouth first.

“Ichinose.”

“Yes?”

“Let’s feed my ramen and canned food to Noah.”

“!”

Ichinose shrugged her shoulders.

He has difficulty opening his mouth and is mumbling. It is difficult to either refuse or agree.

“This decision won’t cause any trouble to Ichinose. I promise.”

I will not cause any inconvenience to my partner due to hunger or poor physical condition.

Rohan assured and promised so confidently.

Because there is a corner that believes in stores.

Besides, Noah is different from both Gilbert and Dick.

It’s natural to feed your beloved character when he or she is hungry and passed out.

This is a natural order and truth that does not allow for refutation.

“Okay, wait a minute! If that’s the case, I’d rather give it to you!”

“No. If I do that, I’ll be creating a situation where I have to consume Ichinose’s food.”

“···.”

It was almost like a forced argument, but now that Ichinose was speechless, it was the right time.

Rohan cut off the conversation and returned to his residence, putting half of the ramen in Ichinose’s lunch box lid.

He brought the whole pan that had been placed on the fire.

I sat down in front of Noah with a fork in my hand and opened a can of food.

“Ugh···.”

Noah, who was lying on the floor, raised his head and looked at Rohan.

Ramen and canned tuna in hand.

The delicious smell vibrates.

“Okay, I’ll feed you, so just open your mouth.”

“Aaang···.”

Noah’s sharp teeth and soft tongue were clearly visible to Rohan’s eyes.

Put the tuna in chunks there.

He chews it and then swallows it. His tail twitches.

“Corin··· Come inside with me.”

“Huh?”

“Rohan. This is my personal judgment. I wasn’t swayed.”

“Okay, I’ll keep that in mind.”

“···.”

Ichinose leads Korin into the living quarters. It looks like he is going to share a meal with her.

Rohan continued to feed Noah while praising Ichinose inwardly.

“This is the last tuna.”

“Ang yum yum···.”

I fed him canned food neatly and took a box of ramen.

Noah also ate ramen well.

The breathing is so strong that if you put cotton in it, it will slurp it up like a vacuum cleaner.

“Mmm, this nuisance somehow··· Ugh! By grace··· Yum!”

“Okay. Don’t talk and just eat.”

Could this be the state of mind of the black leg chef who served fried rice to the pirates?

It makes me happy to see you come to your senses while eating.

“Ugh! I’ll live···.”

Noah emptied the canned food and the ramen broth, then lay down, seemingly feeling better.

Although my stomach is still thin, my complexion has definitely improved.

Rohan stood up and said he would clean up.

After setting up the table in front of the residence, I took my long sword. Beyond the bushes, I could hear a rustling sound and a faint cry.

I think the unique cry might be that of a hornbill.

“Noah. Resting.”

“Yeah···.”

I wonder if he fell asleep in the meantime.

Noah lay on the floor, swishing his tail, and gave a strange answer.

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After asking Ichinose to take care of Noah and Corin.

Rohan, who followed the rustling sound, discovered an interesting sight.

─ What the heck!

─ Kkeuk! Kkeuk!

Two hornbills are fighting bloodily, making loud noises.

They are fighting fiercely using their sharp, monster-like claws and beaks.

‘Are they really two?’

What luck is this? Rohan grabbed the handle of the longsword.

Noah is so close and there’s a monster there.

Are they the dullest among the hornbills?

At that moment, I was trying to kill two birds with one stone.

“···.”

Rohan stopped moving, feeling a sense of awkwardness about the situation.

─ Kkkiaaaah!!!

─ Kik! Kik!

The eyes of the horned birds were as red as blood.

Even the behavior is strange when you watch it.

He appears to be overly aggressive and writhing in pain.

The only difference is the object. It’s a similar situation to what we saw in Abyss City.

A sense of discomfort towards monsters.

Rohan opened his eyes wide when he saw the results.

‘Hex…? Frenzy factor…!’

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It ruins the fun time.

It was a bad sign.