TNZKMA 99

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When I brought the shrimp next door, Grandpa was very happy. Then he ran across the street and came back with the farmer uncle back. It seems that the two of them will be having a drinking party from now on.

Ever since we had a party in our garden, the two of them seem to have gotten close. 

I went home and looked for baskets. I found 3 same-sized baskets and asked the skilled Saine a favor.

I put the shrimp in the two baskets and had him tie the baskets together with string to prevent them from coming apart. After doing this, I place another basket upside down in the large pot and place the basket containing the shrimp on top. Then I put the lid on.

I’m boiling water in a large pot, but it’s lower than the height of the shrimp basket. I should be able to steam it now.

Shrimps and crabs should be steamed. Granny Rei said so. If you put shrimp or crabs in hot water, all the delicious things will come out. She also has some recipes for such cooking but she said that the best way to eat it is steamed.

When I was told that, I thought it made sense.Steaming preserves the flavor. So I decided that whenever I could get some shrimp or crab, I would try steaming them. 

While the shrimp was steaming, I make some worm oil. As a Japanese person, I’d prefer to eat it with soy sauce, but since there isn’t any, I use worm oil. I’m going to season this with salt and pepper and eat it.

Inside the pot, the shrimp is going wild before it dies, and inside the mortar, the worms are squirming and begging for their lives. But I just lightly apologize to both of them and turn them into food. It’s really amazing how quickly you get used to things.

But even though I quickly got used to taking lives and making meals, I still haven’t gotten used to Saine leaving the house.　

I wish the guard season would end soon. Will Saine go to work one more time? I’m a little nervous.

The pot becomes quiet, and I wait eagerly. Inside the mortar is golden oil. I add salt and pepper, and mix it round and round with a pestle. I put the finished worm oil into two small dishes and gently lift the lid of the big pot. The large shrimp had turned a beautiful bright red.

I thought it was enough and tried to take the basket out of the pot. But Saine reached out and took it out instead of me.

[Isn’t it hot?]

[This much heat is nothing.]

He takes the basket out of the pot while steam is rising with bare hands.  Even though it wasn’t immersed in the hot water, I think it’s quite hot. I was planning to use chopsticks to lift it up, but Saine calmly took it out with bare hands.

He uses a knife to cut the string that closed the basket. he grabbed the shrimp inside with his bare hands and placed it on the plate.

“Wow! That looks delicious!!”

I couldn’t help but clap my hands in joy.

I love shrimp, but I couldn’t eat it much over there. The place I lived was close to the mountains, so seafood wasn’t cheap.

Moreover, both my dad and mom were meat lovers, so we often had barbecue, but shrimp or fish rarely made it to the table. Even if we had shrimp, it was usually just small frozen ones. And sometimes, we had shrimp tempura, where the batter was twice as thick as the filling.

This shrimp was big, so its shell seemed thick. I was poking at it, wondering if I could peel it with my hands, but Saine grabbed it with both hands and snapped it apart.

Putting the head in a different plate, he peels it from the ventral side. Saine easily peeled it while making cracking sounds.

[Here.]

In the middle of peeling, he gives me one plump piece of it. I didn’t hesitate to open my mouth wide and let him toss it in.

The sweet shrimp flesh bursts in my mouth with every bite. I didn’t add any seasonings, but the shrimp alone was delicious.

[Yumm~!! Saine, Saine, it’s super delicious!]

It’s the kind of deliciousness that makes you want to dance. I was a bit worried it might be too bland because of its size, but it wasn’t. This is the most delicious shrimp I’ve ever eaten.

[I hesitated about buying them, but it was worth it.]

[Isn’t it? If you want something, you should just buy it. It’s better than regretting it later.]

As Saine said that, he ate a piece of shrimp. He blinked in surprise and  nodded slightly. 

[The value of a thousand ales is definitely there. It was a good purchase.]

He grinned at me, and I chuckled in response.

The value of things isn’t simply determined by their price tag. If something is this big and delicious, it might even be considered cheap at a thousand ales.

I remember hearing that people become silent when eating crab. Well, this is shrimp, but we ate in silence. Saine even forgot to drink his alcohol while eating.

I was a bit worried when I gave Kyui, who was having seafood for the first time, a bite, but it seemed like it tasted good to it too, as it eagerly took a bite of shrimp meat the same size as mine.

Today’s dinner was just shrimp, but I was incredibly satisfied. Rubbing my swollen belly, I hope they’ll still be available at the market tomorrow.

If I get my hands on them again, I’d like to try making tempura next time. I have flour and eggs, so I should be able to make tempura, right? I should ask Granny Haru for the recipe for delicious tempura.

But first, it’s about the shrimp. I wonder if I can get some shrimp.

[How long does it take to walk to the Southern Section?]

After letting our overfilled belly rest for a bit, we took a bath. My mind was still filled with shrimp.

There weren’t many shrimp being sold at the market, maybe around ten in total. I bought two, so there were eight left. But other people would buy them too. Even if I went back tomorrow, there probably wouldn’t be any left at the market.

[Are you planning to go to the Southern Section?]

[Well, if it takes about half a day to walk there, maybe I’ll give it a try. If I leave early in the morning and run, I should be back by dinnertime, right? You can get shrimp and fish over there, can’t you?]

When I asked Saine, who was behind me, he looked back at me with serious eyes.

[Don’t go out of the Eastern Section.]

I was taken aback by the somewhat strong command tone. Saine only used this kind of tone when he told me not to leave the town.

[It’s far, but it’s still within the town.]

[You’re a Reincarnator. There’s a certain distance you can be away from your husband.]

That’s right, Haruka and Allec mentioned that before.

While Saine does give me quite a bit of freedom, there are things that are usually not allowed. Like going to the market alone or wandering around.

Haruka was told not to even go to the square in the same Eastern Section. But he stayed with the Daryss family in that square for almost a month.

Moving in the bath, I faced Saine. I wrapped my arms and legs around him.

[If Saine says no, then I won’t go. But hey, someday, could you take me to the market in the Southern Section? I like shrimp, but I also like fish. I like meat too… Oh, dried fish sounds good too.]

As I said that, Saine chuckled softly.

[You like everything, don’t you?]

[Yup! I’m just like Kyui, aren’t I? I like anything that fits in my mouth. Oh, but you’re the best, Saine.]

[Are you planning to eat me?]

[Yeah… I want to eat your cock with my mouth.]

It was the boldest pick-up line I could muster. But Saine responded properly. His hardened member poked at me from below.

[I’ll let you feast on it plenty when we get back to the room.]

[Not here?]

[No. We don’t have dour grass here. I haven’t given you the first shot* yet. If I go in right now, you’re get hurt.] (TN: I’m assuming it’s the first ejaculation to serve as lube.)

We always use dour grass to prepare beforehand. Whether it’s in the bath or at home, we only do it after being prepared with dour grass or after the first shot at home.

Since today we ate and rested our stomachs before taking a bath, my part down there hasn’t been prepared at all. It seemed like Saine thought soap wasn’t slippery enough, and even though I pleaded with teary eyes, it was no use.

[I think I’ve gotten used to it already.]

[That’s only what you think. Aren’t you always holding your breath for the first shot after I come back?]

[But Saine, it gets bigger every time you come back.]

[That’s impossible. It’s just that you’re getting tighter.]

He holds me everyday when he’s home. That’s why we’re able to connect every day, even if it’s just a little tight. But when Saine is away for many days due to work, that place of mine down there tightens up. That’s why the first time (of sex) always feels as tight as the actual first time.

[Saine, let’s return to the room.]

My crotch is slightly above the sitting Saine’s face. Saine looked at me with amusement as my erection rose.

[Just for a while, I think it’s better to leave after warming up a little longer.]

[No.]

Hurry, hurry, Saine grabbed my dick as if to stop me from stomping around in the bath.

[Saine……]

His thick fingers stroke my (lower)head. I sigh sweetly as the sensitive tip gets stroked.

[Ha……ah……Saine……]

I thrust my hips out, wanting something done to the front and back. But Saine is just playing with me with both hands.

With my balls resting on the palm of his hand, he massaged the base of my dick with his thumb and forefinger, and poked the hole with his left hand that went behind me. But it doesn’t provide the essential stimulation. I want him to suck it, and I want him to put it in, even if it’s just his fingers.

Saine doesn’t hit either of them despite my overflowing tears.

[Don’t cry.]

Saine stands up with a wry smile. In his crotch, Saine’s thick member is erect. I gently touch his pointy tip.

[I’m sure you’re also eager, Saine. But why do you have such a normal expression?]

Its head is pointy and it’s erect. Cloudy white semen is overflowing from the tip. I believe he’s more excited about doing it than I currently am but, it’s a mystery how Saine can still be this laid back.

[It must be my age.]

[Mu*…… But we learned the same things.] (TN: Pout)

I squeeze his thick penis. Of course, with both my hands.

[You aren’t, practicing somewhere else, are you?]

When I glared at him a little, he looked down at me helplessly.

[The only training I’m doing is with you. This guy has only ever been inside you.]

Really? I stroke Saine in my hands.

[If I’m your only partner then we have the same level of experience. Despite that, why are you the only who who is so carefree? Whenever we’re together, I’m always at my limit, you know?]

My butt is still tingling even now. I want to hurry and put this guy in my hands inside me.

[You’re fine the way you are.]

Saine patted my head and hugged me. My head is gently pressed against his thick chest. I’m surprised at Saine’s strongly beating heart.

[I love how honest you are and not two-faced. Just so you know, I’m not as calm as I look.]

He said that with a laugh at me who looked up in surprise. He looks calm, but inside Saine, hiss heart is just as loud as mine. That made me happy, and I burst out laughing.

[Let’s go back to the room quickly. Put your dick inside me.]

My invitation doesn’t sound the slightest bit sexy. I also think so, but I don’t know how others do it.

When I begged him while pulling at that, Saine kissed my head.