Emiya Shirou and Xiang An were walking in Fuyuki City, wandering around like a pair of headless flies. They searched for a long time and didn't know where to rest... just to chat about some things.
"Not there yet, boy?"
Xiang An looked helplessly at Shirou Emiya walking beside him.
Is this child not very smart?
"Well...I'm sorry, Mr. Xiang An, because I'm used to cooking at home, and I don't know where there are delicious restaurants outside, so..."
This really involves his blind spot in knowledge.
"Then let me choose. I saw what looked like a Chinese restaurant on the street corner before. How about we go there?"
"In this foreign country, I can't help but miss the taste of my hometown."
"Although I said my sister-in-law would do it for me."
Xiang An made a suggestion.
"Ah... let's go there."
Emiya Shirou took out his wallet, glanced at the balance inside, and swallowed.
It should be fine...
"Excuse me."
Entering the Chinese restaurant, Emiya Shirou raised his head and took a look, and then he was stunned.
The people sitting in the room were also stunned, and then smiled.
"What a fate, Shirou Emiya. I didn't expect that after we parted ways last night, I would still be able to see you here today."
The man sitting there is named...
Kirei Kotomine.
"Mr. Kotomine...you are also in this place."
"Hey! Father, don't you mind sharing a table?"
Xiang An, who was walking behind Emiya Shirou, also smiled and greeted Kotomine Kirei.
"Of course... I don't mind, but I've already ordered food."
But what he was most interested in... was what kind of food would a calm priest like Kotomine Kirei come to this place to eat?
"I have been frequenting this store ten years ago. Originally, I planned to ask Assassin, who I had contracted, to come and try it here with me."
"But before I could bring him here, he left the show. This can be regarded as...a pity."
"well?"
Emiya Shirou was stunned.
"Mr. Kotomine, your extra spicy mapo tofu is ready."
The proprietress of the Chinese restaurant came over with a plate in her hand and put the food called "Mapo Tofu" that looked...somewhat, not quite right, on Kotomine Kirei's plate.
in front of.
"This, this is..."
Emiya Shirou and Xiang An stared at the food in front of Kotomine Kirei with their eyes widened.
The white and tender tofu is not the main color on the plate. The red-red soup surrounding the tofu is still boiling and bubbling, causing the entire food on the plate to tremble. The red chili peppers are visibly spicy and scalding hot.
The white hot air brought the fragrant but pungent smell into their noses.
"This, this...!"
Xiang An's eyes were as wide as bells.
What kind of food is this?
He hasn't seen it before?
It's a mistake that was made too early.
"The name of this store is [Sichuan Restaurant]. This is their main food."
"How about it......"
Kotomine Kirei raised his head and looked at the two "friends" opposite him.
"Do you want to try it?"
"I-I'll forget it... If I eat such spicy food, Shinji will probably beat me up..."
In fact, Emiya Shirou was somewhat moved, but the problem was...
He is now covered in bandages. If he eats hot pepper, the wounds on his body will probably be seriously affected...
But if you have a chance next time, maybe you can give it a try.
"I'll have one!"
Xiang An said directly with a smile and loudly, and in Chinese.
Gotta try it anyway - besides, it looks really delicious!
The owner of this restaurant must be very strong, the tofu looks so tender...!
"Huh? It's a guest from the Central Plains!"
The landlady's eyes lit up with surprise, and then she smiled.
"You're so big, but you're still a fellow countryman, so I'll give you some extra weight!"
The landlady ran to the kitchen in a hurry to get busy.
"I want a piece of this palace...what, chicken nuggets."
Emiya Shirou spent a long time choosing, and finally picked one that didn't look that spicy.
As for why Sichuan restaurants have Kung Pao Chicken... Shirou Emiya doesn't understand either.
Maybe it's to take care of those customers who can't eat spicy food.
Kotomine Kirei has already picked up a spoon.
"Then, I'm welcome."
Scooping a spoonful of tofu from the plate, licking his lips, Kotomine Kirei put the smoking spoon of Mapo tofu into his mouth.
Then--
Within a second, his face turned red at an abrupt speed visible to the naked eye.
Emiya Shirou and Xiang An both felt their scalps go numb involuntarily.
Kotomine Kirei's forehead and face quickly secreted a fine amount of sweat, but instead of letting go of the spoon, Kotomine Kirei's expression became one of enjoyment.
After carefully swallowing a spoonful of mapo tofu, Kotomine Kirei took another spoonful and put it into his mouth without any pause.
The two people sitting across from each other swallowed together... I don't know whether it was in anticipation... or a little frightened.
"Yours is fine too."
Kotomine Kirei finished half of his meal, and the landlady brought Xiang An's Mapo Tofu and Emiya Shirou's Kung Pao Chicken.
"Then I'll start eating too!"
Xiang An looked at the extra mapo tofu and felt his index finger move. He took a large spoon and took a sip.
Then--
"Uh-oh-uh-uh-uh--"
Xiang An's face also turned red within a second, and his eyes widened - Shirou Emiya seemed to be able to see smoke coming out of his nose and ears.
"Xiang, Mr. Xiang An!?"
Emiya Shirou was startled and looked at Xiang An in stunned silence.
"No, it's okay!"
After swallowing a mouthful of Mapo Tofu and stretching his stiff facial muscles, Xiang An's expression became happy.
"Wow - this taste is so delicious! Although it is spicy, it is still delicious - boss lady, great craftsmanship!"
As he said this, Xiang An praised him again in Chinese.
"You can eat as long as you like."
The landlady had a satisfied smile on her face.
Put down the spoon——Kotomine Kirei's plate is empty.
He almost licked the plate clean.
"Thanks for the hospitality."
Putting his hands together, Kotomine Kirei said with a smile.
"Well, goodbye, Emiya Shirou."
Without staying too long, Kotomine Kirei smiled at Emiya Shirou, then picked up his clothes and left the restaurant.