Komatsu's Love Defense

A'lu and I leaned forward, looked curious, and asked, "Grandma Jie... this is empty!"

"Ohh...it's filled nicely inside, but it's too transparent so I can't see it?" Jieno hunched over with his hands behind his back.

Ah Lu sniffed the air, and a rich aroma filled the air: "Oh - this smell! The thick soup is made from fresh meat and various herbs and spices, which makes the soup exude a rich aroma!"

The aroma of the soup wafted outside the restaurant. The guests outside the door smelled the aroma of the soup and their voices became louder: "Wow, it smells so good!"

Since the door of Jie Nai Restaurant was closed, the guests did not come into the restaurant despite the noise, because they all knew that this was a special reception for Jie Nai's grandmother.

The guests' taste buds begin to secrete saliva as they imagine the delicious soup sliding across their tongues, bringing them a sense of satisfaction and happiness.

Setsuno scooped up a spoonful of soup with a barely perceptible smile on his face. "Wow... no wonder, if this is the aroma of the legendary soup, it would represent the many ingredients of this century's thick soup. After boiling for half a year, all the foam is removed, leaving only the delicious taste of the broth, so the soup is crystal clear."

"Please enjoy the soup of the century!" Jie Nai handed the prepared soup to A Lu and me.

When Ah Lu saw the century soup in the bowl, his eyes revealed a gleam of anticipation: "I'm going to eat!"

Ah Lu bent down and lay on the table, sniffing softly with his nose: "Ah... It's really irresistible."

He picked up the soup spoon on the table, scooped up the thick soup, took a sip, and the soup slid through his mouth like silk as he savored the flavor.

I glanced at A-lu and also picked up the soup spoon on the table and gently scooped up the thick soup. I took a sip and could feel the rich aroma filling my mouth and sliding down my throat.

Carefully selected ingredients are cooked to perfection, and you can feel its mellow flavor in every bite. The soup base exudes a rich aroma and has a silky taste. The combination of various spices also gives this soup a unique layered feel.

But... why? Why do I always feel like something is missing, but I can't figure out what it is?

This thought kept lingering in my mind, leaving my eyes blank. I stared blankly ahead, completely unresponsive.

Setsuno put his hands behind his back and a bright smile appeared on his face: "Woohoo... How about the century soup, Alu?"

A Lu showed a satisfied smile on his face, and couldn't help but praise: "Oh, the soup is full of ingredients, but it tastes so refreshing."

"This is the first time I drink such delicious soup, right, Xiaosong?" A Lu turned to look at me, but found that I was in a daze at this moment.

A Lu frowned and stared at me closely, trying to wake me up: "What's wrong with you, Xiaosong...Xiaosong!"

It wasn't until A Lu gently patted my shoulder that I suddenly realized what was going on and came back to my senses: "Huh? What's wrong?"

A Lu asked me with great doubt, "What's wrong with you? You're just in a daze."

I looked at Ah Lu with an apologetic look on my face and said with an unnatural smile: "Ah... Sorry, I was immersed in the deliciousness of the soup for a moment."

A Lu lowered his head and looked at me with a faint smile: "What do you think of the soup?"

I smiled gently, and that smile was so sincere: "It's a delicious soup. Thanks to Grandma Jie Nai for making such a delicious soup."

Setsuno put her hands behind her back with a gentle smile on her face: "Woohoo... As long as you like it."

"Although I can only tell that there are bird bones among the ingredients of the soup, am I right?" My eyes were full of eager anticipation, and my eyes were fixed on Jie Nai.

Jie Nai stood there in a daze with her mouth open, staring at me with her eyes wide open: "This ingredient is indeed used!"

A Lu was very excited and his voice suddenly became louder: "Also, should mineral coconut be added?"

There was a gleam of relief in Setsunori's eyes, as if she saw hope for the future.

"You are really worthy of being Mr. Alu, and...it's just...I always feel like there seems to be something missing in the soup." I forced a bitter smile on my face.

A Lu's eyes sparkled with strong curiosity: "Hmm... is there any ingredient missing?"

I lowered my head, clenched my hands tightly, and my face flushed instantly: "Yes... yes, although it is a bit impolite. But it does give me that feeling."

Setsuno took off the hat on his head, his face filled with a happy and satisfied smile: "Osomatsu! Aro! I'll take you to the preparation kitchen where I'll be processing!"