Chapter 70 The Bonus Test Product

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How was it, Princess Abelia? I thought each and every one of them were very good.

Well Although they were all things I have never eaten before, was it called chestnut mousse? I think that one was the best. Of course, the others were also wonderful and delicious but Because, only being able to have those sorts of sweets this one time, is regretful1. Aah, but when Sakura-sama (mumbles), my opportunities to eat them will increase, right? If I dont get His Highness Sedrim to do his best, then that wouldnt be goodne.

Thats right. Please also do it for Princess Abelia.

Eh? What was that? Why are those two people looking at me? Huh? Even the others, how come they are looking at me with such lukewarm eyes? Heey?

It seems its still impossiblene

Umu

Thats because Sedrim onii-sama has a weak offense

The person herself is completely unaware of itna

I would like to quickly have a piece of mindwa

Eeh? Why am I being gazed at with that sort of pitiful eyes this time?

Ah, Sakura, it seems there are still boxes remaining, what is that one?

Eh? Ooh, thats right. Theumeshujelly still remained. I intended for it as a bonus, but lets use it for the sake of escaping this atmosphere.(note: umeshu is a liqueur made with plums and alcohol)

Umm, although its different from the commission contents, I made this as a test product. If its okay with all of you, would you like to try it?

Before hearing the response, I quickly took out a box and opened it.

The waiter-san immediately distributed them in front of everyone.

Its made for the summer, plums are pickled in alcohol then made into a jelly2. Although it isnt a seasonal fruit, please try it. Ah, please be careful since there are seeds in the plums.

A faint colour shows through as the jelly inside the glass catches the light. Within it are two beads of plums. Everyones eyes are focused on the glasses.

Phew, I suppose Ive deceived them with that? The stuff I made as a test product was surprisingly useful.

However, why had I been looked at with such eyes, I wonder?3

While thinking that, I ate my own portion.

Mmm, it has a pickled-like fragrance. It seems if it was a little earlier, it wouldnt have been deliciousne. But the flavour came out, so with that4!

Ara, this jelly has a strong taste of alcohol huh? In addition, it has a slight acidity, it feels refreshing.

Fumu, I would be able to eat this even if it was given to me as an individual itemna.

It might be better if the alcohol was a little bit strongerna.

Fumu, it appears it has a high evaluationne.

Mmm, if thats the case, maybe I should have tried making jelly with pickled grapes in white winene. There wasnt enough time though.

Sakura, it seems these contain alcohol, but will that be alright? Youre, umm, weak to alcohol, right?

Eh? Aah, this much is fine, you see. Although I say its alcohol, its still jelly, the majority of it has been released during its creation.

The Prince seems to be a worrywartne. No matter how weak to alcohol I am, theres no

way I would get drunk off jelly, isnt that right? Even Im careful in that situation.5

Leaving that aside, how is it? Although itsumeshuthis time, but I wonder how it would be if pears or grapes were used with white wine to make a similar jelly.

Rather, perhaps it would be good to try using the pear compote as it is and turn it into a jellyne. Since I can easily make it if its that.

Nn? Aah, thats rightna. Since Sakura thinks its a good idea, isnt it fine to try and make it?

Mu, thats a very whatever you do is fine type of responsene. Since I purposely wanted to hear your opinion, please say what you think, Prince.6

No, even if you say that, becauseI dont understand how to make it good, my answer Sakura? Your face is red, are you alright?7

Im fine you know. If you dont understand, then please say it properly. Otherwise, it will sound like nothing but whatever is okay, wouldnt it? Nn, as expected, its actually a little sourne. If I had left it to ferment a little longer, would that have been better?

Say, are you really alright? Wouldnt it be better to take a rest?

Geez, I already said Im fine~. The Prince is a worrywartnee~. Rather, are you alright, Prince? You look wobbly, you know?

Exactly as I said, the Prince was swaying in front of my eyes. Saying things like Im weak to alcohol, unexpectedly, isnt it the Prince whos drunk?

Huh? Could the King and Queen also be drunk? Princess Aria, Prince Sedrim, as well as Princess Abelia are wobbling too, you know? Huh, huh? Could everyone be weak to alcohol?

Aah, dont eat anymore.

Ah-! How cruel!

The Prince snatched away the plum from my spoon! Furthermore, he picked it with his fingers!

Even though I purposely set it aside to eat it at the end! Please return it! Nom.

I caught his arm, which was carrying off the plum away from me, and snatched it with my mouth.

Ara

Fumu?

Oh my

Hou

Ara ara.

Nn chu, gulp

As expected, theres a little sourness, but its delicious in its own way. The juice(?) gradually spreading inside my mouth is nice toone.

Sa-Sakura?

Nnm, mm chupu.

I carefully sucked off the plums flavour from the Princes fingers with my mouth.

With aclingsound, I spat out the seed into a glass.

Huh? Whats the matter? Your face is red you know?

Just when I thought my sight was swaying, my consciousness was suddenly cut off.