How is she so strong?!
She's obviously cheating!
But, but, but...
Even she must have a weakness.
Just you wait, Pecorine.
I'm so hungry...
Menu 3 The Epicurean Frontier ~Heavenly Fruit Is the Secret Ingredient~
I'll take my time observing you until I figure out your weakness.
Hello!
Hiya!
Ten plates of fried rice, extra large!
Thanks for your business!
The fried rice here is the best.
Peco lady!
Oh! The beriberi man!
Hiya!
We've been looking for you, Peco lady!
We still haven't thanked you for saving us!
There's a great restaurant we go to all the time!
Rice? How crazy is that?!
Super crazy!
A guild application?
Yes. I've found some people I want to start a guild with.
Oh! That's wonderful!
Let's register you right away, then.
No...
It doesn't need to be right away.
I was just hoping to pick up an application, for now.
I hope they'll agree to start a guild with you.
Yes.
Wh-Who are you?
Are you hungry?
My lord!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I got the application.
Mm.
Well, shall we go?
I wonder where those two are...
Whoa, hang on... You still want to eat more?
Moron! Don't underestimate our Peco lady!
There they are.
Oh?
That's...
How long is she going to keep eating?
I've been at this all day with nothing at all to eat!
Just show me your weakness already,
then I can chop you up into tiny pieces!
Hiya.
D-Don't sneak up behind me like that! I'll kill you!
Good day to you, Miss Karyl.
What are you doing in a place like this?
N-N-N-Nothing...
I'm a little hungry, so I was just looking to see what they serve here.
Our timing was perfect, then.
Master! More, please!
It sounds like Miss Pecorine is here, too.
Why don't you join us?
Why should I eat with—
Everyone!
Hiya!
Hiya.
Ikacchi and Charlie just finished eating.
Come eat with me!
Y-Yeah... You guys eat, too...
This restaurant's food really is delicious.
The best!
Isn't it?
You seem a bit low on energy, Karyl.
What's the matter? Are you anemic?
Eating some food will fix that!
Here you go!
Hey! Quit shoving food in my face!
Why does she insist on being friendly? She doesn't even know what I'm after!
Oh, don't you like this kind of food?
Well, here's the menu. Order whatever you like!
Fish and chips, then.
Ain't got any. Out of ingredients.
This is because you're such a darn glutton!
This mouth! It's this mouth's fault!
Ow! That kind of hurts, Karyl!
I guess we should go to another restaurant.
Don't be in such a hurry, Kokkoro!
I heard this restaurant has a secret menu!
A secret menu?
Miss, might I ask where you heard that?
Ikacchi told me.
Master! Let's have the secret menu!
Now, let's start today's main event, the bug dinner party!
Yay!
Wait a second! Bugs?! Did you say bugs?!
"Bug food" means foods made with bugs.
I don't understand you! Are you stupid?!
I'm quite intrigued by this concept.
Clear your heads for a minute, you guys!
Most people would throw out their food if it had bugs in it!
Oh, come now, Karyl.
Don't act so spoiled!
Stop it!
Don't shove whole bugs in my face with such a sweet smile!
Why aren't you guys stopping h—
I see. It is quite delicious.
Try one, my lord.
Here.
Come on, you runt! Don't feed him bugs!
Isn't he your precious lord?!
It's because he's precious that I want him to eat a healthy variety of foods.
At any time,
to eat is to live.
Exactly!
As your reward, have this dish of bug flambé!
This is delicious, too.
That's it! I can't deal with you peop—
You're kidding me. It's good.
Isn't it?!
I'm so glad you like it!
But being able to share a meal with all of you did get me a little too excited.
I'll try to be calmer. I'm sorry.
Hmph. I just happen to be hungry, so I'll eat it just this once.
Just this once! You got that?
Yes!
In that case, have this caterpillar first!
I don't want anything that meaty! Start with something lighter!
That was so yummy! I'm in heaven!
Couldn't they have made it look a little nicer?
That's setting the bar too high.
Easy, now.
This means a new door has been opened for you, too!
More like you forced it open!
You're unbelievable! Seriously!
Um, Miss Karyl, Miss Pecorine...
I know this is presumptuous of me, but I picked up a guild application.
I was hoping we could start a new guild with both of you.
Thank you, Kokkoro!
You're such a good girl!
Wait a minute.
I told you I'm not going to join your guild.
Sorry, but I have no interest in guilds.
So long. Thanks for the meal.
Darn it all! How could I say that?
My mission is to eliminate Pecorine!
This is no time for me to be eating a meal with her!
I can still taste those bugs in my mouth...
That's better!
I bet this would've gone great with that meal we had!
Well, you're awfully chipper, aren't you?
N-Not really.
Hah. This peace is boring.
I find myself hoping something will happen.
Don't you feel the same way?
I-I'm...
Don't compare me with yourself.
What a cute little kitten.
Part-time work?
Yes!
You see, I've run out of money, and...
You've got some potential if you can appreciate my secret menu.
After telling me that, he hired me to work part-time!
I can't help but squeal in delight
at their flavors and ingredients. It's a real honor to work there!
Welcome!
Oh, are you the new part-timer?
I like your energy!
Really? Yay, a compliment!
It sure was!
Man, you're super good, little lady!
Super good!
The road to forming a guild is so far away...
Super good!
How crazy is that?
It's good.
How crazy is that?
How crazy crazy is that?
Fish is very good, too.
Mm!
Lizard steak and a gelatina rice bowl, then?
Master! We have another order!
You look good as a waitress, too!
Really? How crazy is that?
Super crazy!
Table three, order up.
Coming!
Come on, Misogi, stop pushing!
I've never been in a restaurant like this before!
Quiet! You'll disturb the other customers!
Oh? What cute customers!
Welcome!
H-H-Hello!
Yes, hello!
Help yourselves to any open table!
O-Okay!
Stop, you two!
Aw, but it's fun.
You should try it, Kyoka.
I'm gonna tell your mother, Mimi.
Please, not that...
What cute little mustaches.
Is this your first time here?
D-Don't treat us like kids!
We're part of a guild, you know! It's called Little Lyrical!
I-It's not officially registered yet, though, since we don't meet the age limit...
You have a lovely group of friends.
Th-Thanks.
Oh? I guess you're hungry, huh?
Have you decided what you'd like?
N-Not yet. There's so much to choose from.
What do you recommend, miss?
I have lots of recommendations!
What? Observe her?
Yes. We're calling off the assassination.
The circumstances have changed.
It appears you haven't become fully accustomed to
the Princess Knight power I bestowed upon you.
P-Please forgive me.
Karyl...
How indecisive you are.
I'll show you the path you should follow.
Of course.
That's right. She will show me the path I should follow.
For her sake, I have to—
Here!
Open wide!
Hold it!
Karyl!
What are you trying to feed to these little kids?!
And why are you dressed like that?!
Does it look good on me?
I'm a waitress!
A waitress? You're working here?
Fidget, fidget... Fidget, fidget...
Okay, listen! Quit fidgeting with that application pointed at me!
Wait...
I forgot. I came here to talk to them about their guild.
L-Look... I sort of wanted to talk to you...
I mean... I guess I changed my—
Is this the place that's been serving nasty meals with bugs in them?
Hey, you! You complainin' about the master's cooking?!
Bro!
Hey! Don't you even serve your customers water here?!
What'd you say about my restaurant?
You can decide whether it's nasty or not after you tast—
Whoops, so sorry! My hand slipped!
Shit!
Are you grumpy because you're hungry?
What's this, little lady?
You gonna cook me a meal in place of that geezer on the floor?
If I don't like it, you're gonna have to close up shop!
Landosol is a place where anyone, no matter who,
can enjoy a good meal equally.
We have an order!
Wow...
She's so skilled.
On my journey, I've had to make food out of
all sort of animals, bugs, and even monsters.
Wow...
Do you even know how this restaurant seasons its food?
The flavor of the master's delicious bug dishes
is carved into my stomach, my brain's recipe book.
I'll be fine.
All done!
Hmph. Took you long enough.
I might not look it, but I'm a foodie, you know!
Half-hearted cooking won't satisfy me!
If I can shut down this place with a harsh critique,
I'll make a fortune in reward money from its rival!
Now, where should I start, I wonder?
What a disgusting-looking bug!
Wait.
Karyl?
This dish isn't complete yet.
A single drop of the blessed juice of this fruit
will have you hearing a chorus of angels.
What are you talkin' about?
Th-This is...
Boy, this looks disgusting!
Th-This is...
Impossible!
You've gotta be kidding! These are bugs!
What is this harmony of rich umami and mellow flavor
that spreads through my mouth with each bite?!
I... I hear it!
I hear voices singing!
It's... It's not...
It's not... It's not... It's not... It's not...
Say it! Just say it!
Say this food isn't any good at all!
It's... It's... It's not... It's not... It's not...
It's... It's... It's...
It's so good!
We did it, Karyl!
Don't screw with me!
There's no way these nasty bugs could taste good!
I'll shut down any restaurant that serves bad food!
Bad boys who waste food...
get punished.
Bad! You hear me?
You did it, Peco lady!
You're amazing!
Yay, Peco lady!
All right!
Perhaps I've grown up a bit, Father?
Heave-ho. Heave-ho.
Here it is, my lord.
Karyl?
I guess I have no choice.
You guys can't be trusted on your own, so I'll join your guild.
You'd better be grateful.
Thank you, Karyl!
Hey! Quit hugging me!
It's finally time to get started!
Our objective is to be a guild
that investigates and seeks out every type of cuisine and ingredient in this world,
and enjoys eating meals together.
We'll call it the Gourmet Guild!
Now, let's get started!
From right here!
Watch again next time!
Menu 4 Welcome to the Gourmet Guild ~Beef Stew at Nightfall~
Welcome!