[player] Rather than searching aimlessly, why don't we wait at a spot where her mother is sure to pass by?
[Yui Yagi] Brilliant strategy...!
Although it's a bit exaggerated, being praised by Yui feels pretty good.
Once the little girl calms down, we guide her toward the supermarket exit.
As I expected, the little girl's mother appears before us shortly after.
[Little Girl] Mommy! Where have you been?!
[Little Girl's Mother] Ellie suddenly disappeared, so Mommy was looking for you...
[Little Girl] Ah, are we having curry tonight?
[Little Girl's Mother] Eh? I guess we are?
That's just how kids are, switching topics so fast that even her mom can't keep up... Before leaving, the little girl's mother gave us her sincere thanks.
After waving goodbye to the little girl, Yui murmurs something beside me.
[Yui Yagi] I'm thinking about curry too.
[player] Now that you mention it...
[player] But the ingredients you bought won't work for curry, right? Should we head back to the fresh produce section?
[Yui Yagi] Hm? Didn't we already buy all the ingredients?
[Yui Yagi] It's common knowledge that beef stew with potatoes and curry basically use the same ingredients.
[player] ...I don't even know where to begin...
Regardless, Yui seems determined to make curry tonight, so we head to the spice aisle.
[player] Uh, Yui, you're not thinking of making the spices yourself, are you?
[player] Maybe we should try store-bought curry powder or roux first...?
[player] Wait, you really don't need chili bean sauce in curry! Just put that down first!
[Yui Yagi] ...So I only add it after mastering curry techniques?
[player] Not really... How should I put it, at least the concept of curry doesn't include...
[Yui Yagi] Oh right. Senpai, next time we play mahjong, I'll bring you my homemade curry.
[player] Ah, hmm... I'll look forward to it.
Yui's face remains expressionless – but as she meticulously selects spices, I can almost sense a hint of joy.
...But when I think about what comes next...
[player] I can't really say I'm feeling joyful as well...
[Yui Yagi] Did you say something?
[player] N-no, nothing!
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