Published: August 13, 2025
Although we’re in the middle of the main story, please allow me to insert a special short story.
This is because a wonderful collaboration has been announced.
By the way, tomorrow I will post the “Aomori Arc”...
Ryo and Abel were eating skewers on the deck of the moving Skizblaznil Vessel.
“This is chicken, but in the world, there are skewers called ‘yakitori’ that aren’t made from grilled chicken meat.”
“Not chicken? What kind of meat then?”
“Pork.”
“Oh... that actually sounds delicious too.”
“Yes, it really is delicious.”
Abel imagined it while Ryo answered from memory.
“In my hometown, also up north, there’s a place like that, and it’s considered a local comfort food there.”
“Local comfort food?”
“Yes, literally translated it means ‘soul food’.”
“Impressive. Well, it’s basically food that’s deeply rooted in the people of that region, representing the land itself.”
“That’s right. It’s food engraved upon the soul.”
Ryo proposed a deeper interpretation to Abel’s soft explanation.
Whether it truly was profound or not, no one could say.
“Abel, there are many kinds of food in the world.”
“Hmm? Of course.”
“Sometimes, combining two very delicious foods creates something even more delicious.”
“Also obvious, right?”
Ryo spoke passionately, while Abel tilted his head in confusion.
“We know curry.”
“Ah, curry. It’s tasty.”
“Yes, yes. Some even call it the king of foods worldwide because of its flavor and aroma.”
“I-I see…”
Abel’s expression showed no objection to Ryo’s exaggeration, but he wasn’t entirely convinced.
“By the way, Abel, do you know ramen?”
“If I remember correctly... it’s the dish Ryo ate in Twilight Land. He said it was really delicious.”
“Yes, that too is considered a king of foods worldwide.”
“There are a lot of kings, huh.”
“Of course. Even in this world, there are many kings. Like King Abel, or Emperor Rupert.”
“Emperor Rupert is an emperor...”
“Details don’t matter!”
Ryo sharply interrupted.
“In my hometown’s region, there’s a terrifying dish that combines those two.”
“Curry and ramen?”
“Yes, curry ramen.”
Ryo nodded seriously.
“In that northern land, many shops offer a specialty called ‘Muroran Curry Ramen’.”
“You said the pork ‘yakitori’ was also from the northern region, right?”
“Yes, exactly the same place.”
“Nice, that place.”
Abel nodded.
Everyone loves delicious food.
“This curry ramen... it’s delicious, isn’t it?”
“That’s a foolish question. A dish loved by locals for decades cannot be anything but delicious.”
“Right... I want to try it too.”
“I understand. I want to try it as well, but…”
Ryo shook his head.
They had no idea how to return not only to Japan but even to Earth.
But then, he had a sudden idea.
“Shall we ask Lord Ancestor of Twilight Land? Maybe he can make curry ramen for us.”
“Will he make it?”
“Surpassing the original Muroran Curry Ramen might be impossible. Still, I’m sure he’ll try. That person is such a gourmet that he’d even build a country for ramen. There’s even a chance he’s tried it locally before... not zero, at least.”
“Nice! Alright, once we return to the kingdom, let’s send a letter requesting cooperation for making curry ramen in the name of King Abel.”
“This is getting serious...”
Abel was enthusiastic, while Ryo shook his head, surprised by how far it spiraled — but he seemed happy.
Talking about delicious food makes people happy.
Maybe that’s proof of it.
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Today, July 28, the collaboration between the newly built ship Blue Grace and the anime “Water Attribute Mage” was announced!
The Blue Grace is a new ship set to be launched on August 8, 2025.
Operated by Tsugaru Strait Ferry, it will sail between Aomori City in Aomori Prefecture and Muroran City in Hokkaido.
Yes, this special story was written because of that.
Apparently, Ryo’s (voiced by Ayumu Murase) announcements will also be heard on board...