Chapter 12

[Hahaha]

[It seemed like you enjoyed it!] I hear Amara's voice ring in my ear and cannot help but shiver upon remembering my experience.

'Actually, the food was great. But why did it cause that reaction? I think to myself upon experiencing the phenomenon that I have been mocking people for since I came to this world.

I then realise it was Amara who ordered me to focus on the flavours shortly before the vision.

'So Amara? Did you know about this?' I ask as it wouldn't be surprising if she held the information back because of her playful nature.

[No, I didn't know actually!]

[Well not 100% anyway, I only had a gut feeling that this would happen]

[But if my guess is accurate, then this shouldn't happen for every food you eat. It seems like it depends on certain conditions.'

'Hm.. so i wonder what conditions were met for me to have this reaction'

[Well, we can both assume food quality is a given. You definitely wouldn't have had that reaction for a lower level dish].

[It is also possible that overstimulation caused it. We can assume this world's people have strong taste buds judging from their reactions in the series.]

[Seen as this is a new body, and you haven't tasted food of this quality it is probably a case of overstimulation].

[Hmm... but I guess more research is needed!] I hear Amara's voice turn playful.

'You mean this might happen every time I eat something of at least 8/10 in food quality?'

[Maybe.. Maybe not.. haha we'll find out. It wasn't that bad, right?]

'True, I didn't exactly feel bad, but it's so weird' I say to myself, remembering to turn off the function so that Amara couldn't find out.

'Ugh I hope I don't have to go through it every time I eat'

[Anyway, did you learn anything? My primary motive for telling to focus on the flavours was for you to deepen your understanding] She says curiously.

'Thinking about it, the combination between each ingredient really went well. Even the slight difference in taste with the addition of herbs in the sauce really did the salmon justice'

'The garlic deepened the richness, making a simple dish that would originally be sold for 1000 yen making it into a dish that would probably be presented in a high-class restaurant' I think to myself.

'Its really amazing how each ingredient brings something to the dish. These things are commonly missed by most chefs, which stops them making food of this quality' I say to Amara.

[This is what I was talking about when I was talking about understanding the food. Understanding the flavours will allow you to break your limits and create higher standards of foods]

'I guess the experience was worth it then. I think i should also take advantage of the system and memorize the taste/smell of herbs' I cannot help but agree with Amara.

I look towards the chef who is now cleaning the kitchen "Ito-san, thank you for the food. It was fantastic" I say whilst smiling at the black-haired chef.

"No problem, it is my job haha" he laughs "Yamamoto-san, you seem like you're in a better mood now. I'm glad" he says and smiles at me.

I nod and smile back "anyway, thank you for the meal. I'm tired so I will head to bed now. Goodnight" I bow my head slightly.

"Goodnight Yamamoto-san" he smiles and bows to me.

'Ah, I forgot to ask Alfred about my itinerary'. "Alfred! are you around?" I shout loud enough so that he could hear me if he was still in the penthouse.

"Just a moment, master Rin!" I hear the old man's voice.

As I am waiting, I sit on the sofa in front of the fireplace and take a moment to appreciate the penthouse, "I really am living the life" I mumble to myself.

After a couple of minutes I see Alfred walking towards me "You'll have to forgive me master Rin, I was using the bathroom. What do you need me for?" he bows whilst apologizing.

"It's alright Alfred, no need to apologize" I smile at him.

"Alfred, I forgot to ask about my itinerary. Please, can I have a copy?" I ask the old man in with a smile on my face.

"Ah yes of course master Rin, I have a copy which I left in the drawer. I was waiting to give it to you."

He hands me the itinerary. "This is your itinerary for the week. I have reserved restaurants as per your order. Tomorrow night you have a reservation in Namba and on Wednesday you have a reservation in Kyoto."

"The rest of the week is sorted, and on Sunday we are due to fly to Tokyo as I have alerted your mother's old restaurant of your request and they are expecting you on Monday."

Alfred talks to me about the itinerary whilst I read the itinerary. 'He really really works efficiently' I look at the old butler, surprised that he had sorted all of my schedule out so quickly.

"Your dad's company *cough* or should I say your company in Switzerland is expecting you sometime next month with the dates being flexible. It is currently the 5th June so when you have a date in mind I will try to organise the flights."

"Alfred, how much of the business do I actually own?" I ask as the memories of the old Rin do not contain any information about shares.

"I believe you inherited 55-60% of the shares in the company. I do not know the specifics, but when you visit Switzerland next month, you will get all the information you want"

Alfred looks back at me with a smile. "I'm really glad you're happier now master Rin."

*Cough* "Thanks Alfred" I cough and then return the smile back to Alfred.

"Well, I shall go to bed now. I forgot to alert Ito-san that I will need breakfast tomorrow, so please could you organise that with him" I ask Alfred and then get up from the sofa.

"Ah, master Rin! Ito-san told me he will bring the cooking theory books you asked for tomorrow. He must have forgotten to tell you as well" Alfred says hastily as he sees me walking off.

I look back at Alfred and nod "Thank you Alfred. I will go to bed now. Goodnight!"

I go to the en suite and have a quick wash before lying in bed.

'Goodnight Amara' I say to her telepathically.

[Goodnight. Sweet dreams, Rin] I hear the soft tone of her voice as I fall asleep.