Jade Leech/Personal Story/R Applepom
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This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop, and proofread by Law (JP), and chenyafanclub (EN). This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
| I Am Counting on You | ||
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| Harveston - Apple Square | ||
| *chatter, chatter* | ||
Jade  |
Hmm… The main festivities venue sure does become crowded in the afternoon, much more than I expected.
While I waited for the race to begin, I thought I would indulge in the decadent dishes of Harveston, but… I don't have much time, so I may not be able to go to each stall. At best, perhaps I can visit half… Oya? That is… | |
Sebek  |
Let's see, which stall should I line up at? I want to pick some food that will fill me up… | |
Jade |
Sebek-kun, have you come here for lunch as well? | |
Sebek |
Mm? Yeah, I'm here for lunch. After our training I ended up helping the villagers out, so now I'm starved. | |
Jade |
Perfect. Then, let's eat together. | |
Sebek |
What? Why should I eat with you…? | |
Jade |
If we each share the food we buy with each other, then we will both be able to taste a variety of different dishes.
Now that that's decided, let's get to purchasing the food. In order to make our way around the stalls efficiently, it should be sufficient to split up. I will check out the stalls on the far side, if you would take care of those closer to us. We shall meet here once more after we have finished buying everything. See you soon. | |
Sebek |
Hey, wait! I never said anything about agreeing to…!
He left. …I suppose I was still deciding what I wished to consume, so this isn't too inconvenient. The closer stalls… I'll start with this one over here. | |
Sebek |
That guy… How long is he planning on making me wait!? All this food is getting cold.
Maybe I should go ahead and eat it… | |
Jade |
My apologies for keeping you waiting. I found myself caught up in inquiring one of the stalls on their dish. I'm afraid I ran a tad late… | |
Stall Employee Stall Employee  |
Ayy～ Ah'm plen'y chuffed ye're buyin' all'is. Ye're good wee it 'ere? | |
Jade |
Of course. Thank you for your assistance. | |
Sebek |
To be so laden down that you required the help of one of the stall workers to carry all of this back here… You certainly purchased an abundance of food. | |
Jade |
Ah, yes, this is because…
In order to hold a Harveston Fair at the Mostro Lounge, I must taste as many dishes as I can. We cannot create a menu without having eaten the dishes beforehand, after all. | |
Sebek |
I understand your reasoning for purchasing so much. However, will you be able to finish eating this all? | |
Jade |
Who knows? Sebek-kun, I am counting on you. | |
Sebek |
Humph. Fine then, let's eat. Let's start with this heaping helping of vegetables, then. | |
Jade |
It seems to be a salad made of Harveston's salt-preserved wild vegetables and apples. Here we go…
…Oh my, this is delicious. The saltiness of the vegetables enhances the refreshingly sweet taste of the apples. | |
Sebek |
I agree, this is an exquisite flavor. However, were these wild vegetables truly once preserved? They still seem to have a vibrant green color... | |
Jade |
If they are boiled in a copper pot, those copper ions work to stabilize the disappearing pigmentation, thereby restoring the original colors.
These techniques have continued to be passed down through the generations so that the wild vegetables that were harvested in the spring can still be enjoyed in the wintertime. | |
Sebek |
You're quite knowledgeable … I knew you were fascinated by the mountains, but I had no idea you were this well versed. | |
Jade |
It's not anything special. I simply came across it while searching for ways to preserve the specimens I bring home from the mountains.
Oh, that reminds me. This is also a preserved dish, but would you like to try some herring pickled in vinegar? They were selling small bottles filled with them, so I purchased about 10 of them in haste. | |
Sebek |
*chomp* …Not bad at all. So these herrings are not dried? | |
Jade |
The benefit to pickling ingredients is that it can be stored as is. No heating is required to eat it, so it's a simple dish.
So, what should we eat next…? Sebek-kun, what is that dish you have there? | |
Sebek |
It seems to be a stew customary to this region. | |
Jade |
True, it does seem to resemble a stew, yet it is not quite as thick as one should be. Let's see what kind of flavor it has…
This is splendid. The sweetness of the vegetables and the flavor of the meat have all dissolved into the soup, making it quite delicious indeed. This spice has a complex flavor… If Azul were here, I'm sure he would have been able to pick apart each and every spice. How regrettable. | |
Sebek |
It's delicious enough without having to describe it like that! The meat chunks have been stewing for so long that they just fall apart in my mouth.
Aye, how I wish the Young Master could partake in this…!! It's unforgivable of me to relish this by myself. | |
Jade |
Sebek-kun, you really do only ever think of Malleus-san, I see. | |
Village Man Village Man |
Y'know… They're jis chattin' away n' eatin'. Think they've eaten' 'nuff t'serve 5 people or so? | |
Village Woman Village Woman |
Them young'ns sure eat good! Ah be' thems tha' made t'food'll be 'appy too. | |
Jade |
Whew… What delicious meals. With this, I believe I should be able to make good dishes of our own.
And you, Sebek-kun, you did very well also. I'm amazed you were able to impassively finish that much food yourself. | |
Sebek |
It wasn't really anything impressive. That was near equal to the amount I usually eat anyway. If anything, I should say the same to you, eating as much as I. | |
Jade |
Fufu, thank you very much.
There is still some time before the race begins… What do you think, would you like to partake in some dessert? | |
Sebek |
That sounds good. I was just thinking I'd like to eat something sweet as well. | |
| *clamoring, whispering* | ||
Village Man Village Man |
Th-They're gonna 'ave more t'eat…!? | |
Village Woman Village Woman |
Ow're their stomachs still al'reight!? | |
Sebek |
…? It seems as though the area is getting noisier. | |
Jade |
Oh my, I wonder what's going on. But more importantly…
There are various types of apple pies, baked apples, and pound cakes stuffed with fruits… It may be difficult to narrow it down to a single dessert. Sebek-kun, let us go and buy every single one. | |
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