Chapter 363: Demon World Festival and Deep-Fried "One-Horned Bear" Meat Cake!
Knock knock.
The sound of knocking came from the next room, appearing exceptionally clear in the quiet room.
Ryohei guessed it was Jashin-chan looking for him. He got up from the bed, grabbed the clothes and pants draped on the chair back and put them on, then walked towards the door.
When he reached the door, the knock knock sound rang out again, but this time it came from his door.
"Password."
Ryohei put his hand on the door handle but didn't turn it immediately, asking in a low voice through the door panel.
"What password?"
(*´･д･)?
Jashin-chan outside the door was confused. Did we agree on something like this?
She blinked her dot eyes and tentatively said, "Open sesame?"
"Wrong answer!"
"Open the door! Community service delivery! (Voice raised)"
"Wrong answer!"
"Checking the water meter!"
"Wrong answer!"
"Servant is a big idiot!" Jashin-chan lost her patience and cursed directly.
Ryohei's mouth twitched: "The first two words are wrong! Change it to Jashin-chan is a big idiot!"
"Pfft!"
Someone's suppressed laughter came from behind. Ryohei turned his head and saw Lucoa holding her stomach, leaning against the wall and snickering, while Pekola smiled beside her.
"I won't change it! Don't open the door if you have the guts; I'm going to the festival!" Jashin-chan shouted confidently outside the door.
Click—!
The door lock opened.
Ryohei opened the door, extended his ruthless iron hand to pinch Jashin-chan's smooth cheek, and kneaded it kindly a few times: "Believe it or not, I'll slaughter you?"
"Mmm—!"
Jashin-chan grabbed Ryohei's hand with both hands trying to break free, but found she couldn't move it at all. She was helpless; now literally anyone could "bully" her!
Forced to pout, she spread her hands and said indistinctly: "I was wrong!"
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Seeing this, Ryohei let her go and said with satisfaction: "Good that you know you're wrong."
Jashin-chan rolled her eyes at Ryohei, rubbed her cheeks, glanced at Lucoa and Pekola who followed out and were already neatly dressed, and asked casually:
"Have you brushed your teeth and washed your faces?"
"Mn."
Ryohei and the others woke up past seven; it was now past ten.
Not only did they brush their teeth and wash their faces, but they also had a passionate and hot-blooded "deep exchange" during the time!
"Then let's go."
Jashin-chan waved her hand and wriggled her tail towards the stairs.
Today she reverted to her usual "strong" posture.
"..." Ryohei, Lucoa, and Pekola heard this and naturally followed.
"Stomach is a little hungry."
After going downstairs, Ryohei touched his stomach, feeling a bit hungry.
"Didn't eat breakfast?"
Jashin-chan turned to look at him and shrugged lightly: "You can find a maid to arrange something for you, or go to the kitchen yourself to get something to eat."
"I opened the curtains and looked outside after waking up in the morning. Seeing it was still dark, I didn't think about going out."
Ryohei answered casually.
"Got lazy occasionally."
Lucoa raised a slender white finger and pointed at Ryohei with a smile.
"A little bit." Ryohei turned to look at her and didn't deny it.
But mostly because living in someone else's house wasn't as free as in his own home.
"That works too."
Jashin-chan took up the conversation, her tone relaxed: "Save some stomach space; later you can eat more of our local specialty delicacies!"
"Mn." Ryohei responded softly.
"..."
The group chatted while walking, leaving the annex and going outside. At this time, it was just getting light. The hazy morning light dyed the Demon World sky with a layer of pale purple gauze.
The car for the trip was ready.
Seeing them come out, the demon driver discerningly opened the car door.
Ryohei, Lucoa, and Pekola sat in the back seat, Jashin-chan sat in the passenger seat, same configuration as yesterday, leaving the Jashin Manor...
The Demon World's centennial festival was held in a different place each time. This time it was in the Demon World's Japan.
More specifically, it was held in three adjacent cities in the Demon World's Japan: Yomotsu Jashin Capital, Charm Capital, and Liberty Capital.
The three major cities each had their own characteristics—
Jashin Capital focused on pure and authentic local customs.
Charm Capital, as the name suggested, revolved around "charm" and "beauty." Liberty Capital was a gathering place for all parts of the Demon World, where one could experience characteristics from various places in the Demon World.
It was worth mentioning that Medusa, Yusa, Koji, and Persephone II were in Charm Capital, while Minos, Kyon-Kyon, and Ran-Ran were in Liberty Capital.
Ryohei's travel plan for this time was—
First experience the local and authentic characteristics in Jashin Capital, then go to Liberty Capital to experience characteristics from all over the Demon World, and finally go to Charm Capital to experience related characteristics, and by the way, watch the Demon World Beauty Pageant!
"Attending a festival naturally starts with the food street!"
Approaching eleven o'clock, Jashin-chan excitedly led Ryohei and the others into a fragrant food street.
"How about a fried meat cake first?"
Jashin-chan's nose twitched slightly, distinguishing various scents in the air, her gaze wandering over the surrounding stalls.
She soon pointed to a stall on the front right.
"Fried meat cake?"
Ryohei looked in the direction she pointed—
He saw a stall with a sign written in the common language of the Demon World: "Deep-Fried 'One-Horned Bear' Meat Cake."
The sign also depicted a cartoon pattern of a bear with a single horn on its head.
Ryohei was instantly interested and nodded: "Sure."
"Speaking of which..."
While walking towards the stall with the crowd, he turned to Lucoa beside him and smiled relaxedly: "Lucoa, we ate fried bear meat cake when we went to your place before."
Referencing the time during Obon Festival when they traveled around the other world and tasted delicacies...
"Mn." Lucoa naturally remembered and nodded: "That shop's wasn't very tasty."
"Yeah!"
Ryohei deeply agreed.
"The ones here should be good..."
Jashin-chan lined up behind several demons, one hand on her waist, with a hint of local pride in her tone:
"Deep-Fried 'One-Horned Bear' Meat Cake is a classic snack here. Generally, the taste at stalls isn't bad."
"Is that so? Then I'll look forward to it."
Ryohei glanced at Jashin-chan, then turned his gaze to the stall. His sight lingered on the meat filling for a moment, then looked at the oil wok.
He sniffed; it indeed smelled quite fragrant...
"..."
Moments later, everyone had a freshly fried, piping hot meat cake in hand.
The round meat cake presented an alluring golden color, substantial in portion, with crisscrossing dark brown sauce drizzled on the surface. Just looking at it stimulated the index finger and opened the appetite!
Ryohei lowered his head and took a bite with some expectation—
Crunch—!
The crispy batter shattered with a crisp sound.
As his teeth sank into the unusually soft and delicate meat filling, a burst of piping hot and savory meat juice immediately erupted from the opening, bringing immense satisfaction.
Ryohei savored it carefully—
Piping hot meat juice, delicate minced meat, crispy batter, and vegetable granules bringing a refreshing sweet texture, intertwined and merged in the mouth...
The savory sauce integrated all flavors, pushing this richness to the extreme!
"Not bad."
Ryohei expressed approval with a look of surprise.
"Hmm... tastier than the fried bear meat cake we ate before." Lucoa took a small bite, turned her gaze to Ryohei, and commented.
"It's okay." Pekola chimed in softly.
Hearing everyone's unanimous praise, the corners of Jashin-chan's lips lifted, revealing a triumphant smile...
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