Nico #605: Nico's Special New Year Spread
Nico
Hey, sorry to have kept you!
Player
Wow, how amazing! Can I really eat this New Year's spread? It looks way too good to be a trial version!
Nico
Yeah, and don't hold back. I made it for you, y'know.
Player
So…you didn't make it as a trial?
Nico
N-No, I did, but… Listen, it IS a trial version! Whatever, just eat it and tell me what you think!
Player
Okay. I guess I'll start with the black soybeans. Here goes!
Player
Yum! They have a subtle sweetness. And they look gorgeous too—so plump and glossy.
Nico
You sure have an eye for quality! If you do stuff like pour all the sugar in while boiling them or turn the heat up too high, the skin will get all wrinkly.
Player
Wow, really? They seem pretty tough to get right.
Nico
Eh, it's not THAT tough. Not if you're skilled like me.
Nico
Anyway, eat up and show me some appreciation already! There are still tons of things on the New Year's menu left for you to try!
Player
Got it! All right, I'll eat my fill!
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Player
Every single thing tasted amazing! You really are an incredible chef, Nico!
Nico
Heh heh! Please. Stuff like this is child's play for me.
Player
You didn't just stop with the traditional staples either! You even included meat dishes! You always go the extra mile.
Nico
Well, adding in meat makes the meal more filling. That way, you don't need anything beyond the New Year's spread to satisfy everyone that's eating, right?
Player
Yeah!
| Option 1: “Your family is so lucky, Nico.” |
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| Player Your family is so lucky, getting to eat all of these delicious things filled with your love every day. Nico Now that's what I call a compliment! Does that mean you're gonna join my family? *Giggle* Just kidding. |
| Option 2: “I wish I could cook like this.” |
| Player You're so dedicated, Nico. You really think of everything! I wish I could cook as wonderfully as you do. Nico Then why don't we cook together sometime? I'll train you until you're a culinary whiz! |
Player
What a lovely thing to say. Thanks, Nico.
Nico
By the way, every item in a traditional Japanese New Year's spread has a meaning behind it. Do you know what they are?
Player
I think I've heard something about that before, but I don't know all the details.
Nico
Then I'll teach you all about it! Take a seat beside me, my disciple!
Player
Whoa! You're so close, Nico! I-I feel a bit embarrassed like this, so could you maybe…
Nico
Nope, no can do! I must ensure that you fully comprehend the exact feelings that went into making this New Year's spread.
Nico
I packed it full of my feelings for you, so…I want you to understand them.
Player
For me…?
Nico
Yes, for you! Ugh, the trial run thing was just a flimsy excuse! I wanted YOU to eat this!
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