"Incredible..."
Dojima Yin was still immersed in the fantastical vision, unable to extricate himself.
"Clang!"
The spoon struck the porcelain bowl, producing a pleasant sound.
Eriina looked down at the empty bowl, her hand holding the spoon frozen in mid-air.
"Clang!"
Another similar sound of a bowl being struck came from behind, Sena Hikari's face numb as he mechanically tapped with the spoon, the rhythm oddly compelling.
"That's enough, stop tapping!"
Aoki Motota's muffled roar echoed throughout the small restaurant.
Sena Hikari awoke startled, his expression one of astonishment, completely unaware of what he had done.
The eerie atmosphere in the restaurant dissipated with the shout.
Shinohara Shigetaro and Liangzi Lina also had odd expressions. After the initial shock came a deep sense of spine-chilling danger.
To think that such a dish could make top chefs unknowingly immerse themselves to the extent of being controlled by it...