[She takes this to mean he wears it in private and appreciates it in the comfort of his own home, which is just as good. Another win for Shu.]
This is a rice ball. In the language of Higashi, 'onigiri.' Lightly salted and wrapped around a core of fish, meat, or pickled vegetables, it is considered a snack food.
I have learned that Yan has a parallel in some worlds called China. Similarly, our neighbor, Higashi, has cultural connections to China's neighbor, Japan. Higashi cuisine tends to be simple, with fewer oils and spices, which brings out the natural flavorings of the food.
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Date: 2025-01-25 03:40 pm (UTC)This is a rice ball. In the language of Higashi, 'onigiri.' Lightly salted and wrapped around a core of fish, meat, or pickled vegetables, it is considered a snack food.
I have learned that Yan has a parallel in some worlds called China. Similarly, our neighbor, Higashi, has cultural connections to China's neighbor, Japan. Higashi cuisine tends to be simple, with fewer oils and spices, which brings out the natural flavorings of the food.
Clear your palate.
[i.e. please swallow.]