Published: September 4, 2025
This is not from Satou’s perspective.
Note: This is the second chapter today. Please also check out the interlude: Chief Shrine Maiden of Tenion [Part 2].
Note: Typo corrections made on 8/9.
Human tribe food is delicious. It’s incredibly delicious.
But it’s also very dangerous.
I have learned this. I have studied it.
It was just recently—
“Hamburg steak is the best!”
“Yummy yummy~”
“I prefer something with a bit more chewiness, but that doesn’t diminish how delicious the hamburg is. Truly delicious.”
“Even though it’s not a mixed ground meat, why is it so tasty, I wonder~”
“Arisa, you’re eating too much, you know?”
“I’m in a growth phase, so it can’t be helped.”
“Hmm.”
Satou made hamburg steak from beans just for me. For me, you know?
Watching Pochi and the others happily eat hamburg always made me jealous.
So I savor it one bite at a time.
Because if I wolf it down, it would be such a waste.
“Does it suit your taste?”
“Mmm.”
It’s just the best. Pure bliss.
I don’t understand how you can make such a dish from beans. It’s a mystery!
The grated daikon on top of the hamburg is a little spicy, but it brings out the sweetness of the carrot side dish. Of course, it also goes well with rice, you know?
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After the meal, still feeling happy, I dove right onto Satou’s lap. I really did jump in!
Tama got the best spot, so I’m stuck next to her. But I always think it’s unfair that Tama gets the best place. Maybe I should complain.
“That was delicious~”
“I want to eat it again.”
“Mmm, so good.”
Expressing gratitude is hard. It’s embarrassing to go on at length, but I wonder if my feelings get across? They must, right?
“Arisa, eating sweets after a meal will make you gain weight.”
“It’s dessert. Sweet things are a separate stomach, so it’s okay.”
Arisa is amazing. After eating all that, she can still eat more! Pochi and Tama even get a bite from Arisa!
Do all humans and beast tribe members eat that much, I wonder?
No, no, that’s not right. Lulu and Satou don’t eat that much.
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“Fish is delicious, but sometimes you have to eat meat too.”
Arisa doesn’t have any dislikes; she eats everything. Such a good girl.
“Sweets are a separate stomach, right? Crepes are so yummy. Why is tasting samples always so delicious?”
“Mmm.”
It’s strange that there are so many different flavors. Satou can use cooking magic, you know. It must be true. But I think tasting samples are supposed to be bite-sized. If you eat normal-sized portions like Arisa does, you won’t be able to eat dinner, really.
“Arisa?”
When she was changing clothes, I saw Arisa freeze as she looked at her own body, so I spoke to her.
What’s wrong? I’m a little worried.
“Oh, no, it’s nothing. I just hate having a toddler-like body shape. Yes, it’s because of this toddler body shape.”
She seemed like she was trying to convince herself? Or maybe not? But that’s how it looked.
“Finally, finally, the sponge cake is here! Hey hey, it has to be fresh cream and strawberries, right! Ugh~ Being able to eat cake in this life is truly bliss.”
She must really love it. She loves it that much.
Eating half of such a big cake.
After just one bite, she regretted it because it was so delicious! Too delicious.
After that, everyone devoured it greedily. Because it was so tasty.
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“Everyone, one at a time, get on this platform.”
Satou brought out some kind of magical artifact, like a box or a platform.
When you step on it, a needle attached to the side spins around and around. I wanted to touch it a little, but when Tama tried, she got scolded, so I held back. I really did hold back.
Seeing that platform, Arisa frowned. What’s wrong?
“No! I broke ties with that demon machine in my past life! I swear in my heart I will never ride it again.”
Arisa is completely opposed. She hates it that much.
But for once, Satou is “ordering” her to get on. Arisa says, “It must be the clothes! The clothes are heavy!” but those clothes are thin cotton and very light. As light as feathers.