I've Inherited the Summoning Skill, So I'm Going to Try to Master It! - Episode 66: In Other Words, It's a Nostalgic Taste

Episode 66: In Other Words, It’s a Nostalgic Taste 

“It’s delicious!” 

I couldn’t help but smile. I must have looked like I was glowing with happiness. That’s how good it was—and how nostalgic. 

Seeing me eat the cream puff, everyone else began to eat as well. 

“It’s crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. It’s different from pudding, but it’s delicious.” 

“It’s sweet and tasty.” 

“Two layers of whipped cream and custard cream…………. I see, so that’s what it was about.” 

It seemed to be a hit with both Selvus and Lala. The head chef was nodding repeatedly as he savored every bite. Balt, Ray, and the servants were silently eating. But they were all smiling. 

Eating together like this just fills you with happiness. 

“How is it, everyone?” 

“I think it’s delicious.” 

“It’s amazing. I like it as much as pudding.” 

“It’s so sweet, it makes me feel happy.” 

“Pii-chan!” 

Hmm, it seems to be getting great reviews from everyone. Even those who didn’t say anything were happily munching away. Marimo… Upon closer inspection, it looked like it was eating, too. The cream puff was gradually getting smaller. 

“Well done, Tetsujin. With this, there’s no problem sharing them with my family. Next up is mitarashi dango.” 

“Ma!” 

Tetsujin was clearly in high spirits. It enthusiastically began making the mitarashi dango. Meanwhile, the head chef watched intently. He was determined not to miss a single detail—even refusing to blink. He should probably blink, though; dry eyes are no joke. 

Compared to the cream puffs, the mitarashi dango seemed easier to make. Before long, skewers of dango were completed. They were perfectly coated in a glossy brown sauce. 

As expected of Tetsujin, born from my imagination. It was as if it had read my memories. 

“These are definitely mitarashi dango. Tetsujin, you did an amazing job!” 

“Ma.” 

“So this is mitarashi dango… It looks quite peculiar.” 

Come to think of it, they don’t have mochi or dango here. How should I explain this? But wait—they do have shiratamako (glutinous rice flour). How does that make sense? 

“Um, just be careful when eating—it might stick to your teeth a bit.” 

“I see, it was made using the same ingredient as mochi. I never knew you could use the powder like that.” 

Apparently, Tetsujin had made the shiratamako from glutinous rice while I wasn’t looking. With four arms, it must have done it simultaneously while preparing other things. Only the head chef could have noticed that. 

“So there’s a dish called mochi? I’ve never had it before.” 

“It’s common among the lower classes, so it’s not typically served to royalty. Also, if someone were to choke on it, it would be a huge problem.” 

It seems they intentionally avoid serving mochi for safety reasons. And apparently, it’s not uncommon for people to choke on it. 

Wait, does that mean serving mitarashi dango is risky? But they’re bite-sized, so choking shouldn’t be an issue… right? 

“Just to be safe, everyone, please eat carefully. I think it should be fine, though.” 

I picked up a skewer of mitarashi dango. It was surprisingly heavy. I didn’t remember it being this dense. 

I wanted to pop a whole piece into my mouth. But to avoid setting a bad example, I took a bite out of just half of one. 

A sweet and salty flavor spread through my mouth. It was filling me with nostalgia. Oh no, I might actually cry. 

“It’s delicious. So chewy and satisfying.” 

Seeing me eat, everyone else followed suit. They were taking careful half-bites. Good, this way we can avoid any mitarashi dango choking incidents. 

Everyone chewed carefully. Their expressions were serious but their lips curled up in a smile. 

“This is also delicious. Who would’ve thought glutinous rice could be used like this?” 

“This thick, brown sauce is tasty too. It’s sweet with a hint of saltiness.” 

“It’s probably because of the soy sauce mixed in. It has an addictively sweet flavor. Delicious.” 

It seems the mitarashi dango is getting quite a positive reception. The fact that it’s a new and unfamiliar food likely contributes to the good impression. 

With this, it should be fine to serve both to His Majesty and the others. Though, if I had to guess, the cream puffs might end up being more popular. 

On the other hand, I have a feeling that mitarashi dango might catch on more among commoners. 

“I’d need mine to be a bit smaller; it’s hard to eat as it is.” 

“Hmm, if you eat it in one bite, it feels like it could get stuck in your throat.” 

“Pii-chan…” 

“Chun…” 

It seems that the bird-like Pii-chan and Ochun found the mitarashi dango difficult to eat. It is quite sticky, after all. Tia and Cayenne also seemed to be struggling with it. 

Mitarashi dango is definitely a food that depends on the eater. For humans, it’s no problem, but it appears to be challenging for smaller magical creatures. 

Especially for bird-type magical creatures with beaks—it just doesn’t seem to suit them. Their mouths are small, and there’s also the worry of the sticky dango getting stuck on their beaks. 

“Don’t force yourselves to eat it. You can have the cream puffs instead.” 

“I want cream puffs, too!” 

“Me too.” 

“Director, same here!” 

It seems cream puffs are the clear favorite among the magical creatures. 

In other words, when feeding magical creatures, ease of eating should be prioritized. That’s a valuable lesson learned. 

By the way, the mitarashi dango was particularly popular with Balt, Ray, the head chef, and the servants. As they are used to eating mochi. 

It also seemed that they viewed the cream puffs as a luxury treat. After all, making custard cream is more labor-intensive. And the process is more complex compared to making mitarashi dango. I suppose that makes sense.