Can Love Surpass Time?!

Ah! So this is what a tavern looks like in the future! How fancy!

It's certainly different from the taverns you and I both remember.

Yep! There's just so much to look at!

There's so many drinks I've never seen before! It'll be fun to think up some recipes for snacks to go with these!

That would be... Nice... Haha...

(She still doesn't know she makes food so bad it makes people faint. If I tell her, it'll be hard not to hurt her feelings...)

Well then! Before I come up with some recipes, I should sample some food from this era!

Barkeep! What would you recommend?

Of course! I can't wait! Tee hee!

Thank you very much!

*munch munch*

Woah, it looks amazing! I think I'll have some t–

*munch* *gasp*

It... It can't be?!

What's up?! Why'd you scream all of a sudden?

Aldo, you have to try this! These succulent meat juices, rich with the taste of the vegetables...!

And this refined use of spices... It's like a majestic beast galloping across the plains!

Woah, this really is delicious! I can't stop eating it!

I told you so! But that's not the only thing. Yes, there's no doubt about it...

This is the work of a dwarf!

The work of a dwarf? Wait, do you mean...?

Barkeep! How did you make this food?! Are you a actually a dwarf in disguise?!

A dwarf?!

A chef?!

There's no doubt! It must be Samolyn!

Hold up. Why would Samolyn be in the future?

Barkeep! Could we meet this chef?!

Any information would help! Don't you have any leads at all?

Really?! Thanks Barkeepy!

Come on Aldo! Mission to capture Samolyn, commence!

Once you've made up your mind, Lovely, there's no stopping you, huh.

Okay. Let's make our way over to the hotel and look for this dwarven chef.

Please help me!

Ah?! W-What is it, Miss?

Where is Samolyn?! Please tell me where I can find my Samolyn!

Calm down, Lovely! You're not giving her any time to answer!

Oh no...! I did it again, didn't I!

I'm sorry. I'm looking for a dwarven chef. I heard he might be staying here.

Let me see... a dwarven chef.

I may know the guest you are referring to. Please allow me to check for you. One moment please.

Hey, guys. I heard you're looking for a dwarven chef?

That's right. Do you know anything?

Hmm...

Perhaps I am this "dwarven chef" you are looking for?

Huh?

Whadada? Such short hair and hardly any wrinkles... Are you really a dwarf, sir?

That's because I'm not working today. When I leave the store, I change my appearance. But I'm a genuine staff member of the "Samolyn Dwarven Restaurant."

Dwarven Restaurant... Staff?

Oh, are you not members of our fan club? We're a 100 year old store, so we have quite passionate fans, you see...

No, we are certainly not...

Did I hear you correctly?! Did you say the "Samolyn" Dwarven Restaurant?!

How could there be a restaurant in this era with his name?

Well, they say it's the name of a dwarf who taught the owner's ancestors their greatest dishes.

And to honor that dwarf, we continue to use his style of cooking.

There's no way that dwarf was...

It has to be! It's the real Samolyn!

Where's Samolyn?! Where can I find my Samolyn?!

Well, you see, the thing is...

The dwarf's story is from 800 years ago. Chances are, he has long since passed.

My... My Samolyn is... dead?!

Lovely, calm down and think about it. There's no way someone from your era could still be alive in this time.

But something's not quite right. Wasn't the Miglance Dynasty around 800 years ago?

...Huh?

If his story is true, then the Samolyn he mentioned was from long after your era. The fact that his food has been passed down since then must mean...

So you mean my Samolyn crossed over into an other era?! No wonder I couldn't find him, no matter how hard I looked!

Mister Chef! Please tell me about the restaurant owner's ancestor!

I'm afraid I don't know much about him, but...

If I'm not mistaken, he was chosen as the chef for the nobles' dinner parties. I guess they really liked dwarven food back then?

I believe that is why he opened his first restaurant in the capital's residential district.

The capital... You must mean Unigan!

I can't wait any longer!

I'm going to see him right away!

We've come this far, we have to find Samolyn!

Thanks, Mister Chef! Let's depart for Unigan at once!

Haha! How nice it must be to be young. I think I'll go back to my room and rest.

Oh? Where did those two run off to?

I wanted to tell them what I found out...

Oooh, this is so difficult... But still, I have to get it right for the dinner party...

Hey Lovely. Looks like that guy's talking about a dinner party...

What are you talking about, Aldo? We're not looking for a dinner party. We're looking for Samolyn!

No, no, I mean... Wasn't the restaurant owner's ancestor working as a chef at a dinner party?

*gasp* So that man over there... That's him?!

Hey, Mister! You look troubled!

Yikes!

I heard you say "difficult"! Are you struggling to reproduce Samolyn's recipes?!

There must be some confusion. Who is this Samo-thing you speak of?!

C-Calm down Lovely! We should explain the situation first...

Oh, you're right!

We're looking for the top dwarven chef, Samolyn! Have you seen him around?

A dwarf? I'm afraid I haven't heard of such a dwarf...

Booo! Perhaps this is wrong person?

...Just to be sure, you're working as a chef at the nobles' dinner party, right?

That's correct... My instructor fell sick with a terrible illness, and I am to replace him.

But you see...I'm still a novice when it comes to cooking. I've never done anything like this before...

So you are the chef for the dinner party, but you don't know my Samolyn? What in the world is happening?

Hey, Lovely. You don't think he just hasn't met Samolyn yet?

*gasp*! I didn't even think of that!

So that means...!

That's right! Samolyn should show up and teach him how to cook any time now!

I'll wait right here with you until the dinner party starts, then!

Tee hee! I won't leave your side for a second!

Please wait a moment. I was actually thinking about pretending to be sick and not going to the dinner party...

Huh?! Hold on a second! That's not what's supposed to happen!

This is bad! I think the past has changed because of our involvement!

Hmm... Now that is a problem! In that case...

We're going to help you out, Mister!

Y-You will?! Truly?

Wait... Lovely?!

We'll correct this history by filling in for Samolyn until he arrives!

I get it... We'll stall until he gets here!

So, what do you need to prepare for the dinner party?

Well, the organizers have requested a meat dish.

Tee hee! Meat dishes are my specialty! If we can get ahold of some Snot Nose meat, I'm sure they'll be satisfied!

S-Snot Nose? I've never heard of such an animal.

Wha?! You don't know about Snot Noses?!

Perhaps in this era, they've never seen Snot Noses...

I see... In that case, look no further than...

Oink?!

Finally it's your chance to shine, Bukulyn!

Oink?!

No no no, wait! We could use Bukulyn, but...

Come now, Aldo. I wouldn't do anything so terrible as that.

Are you sure about that?

All those things you mentioned before... And about Bukulyn's parents...

When it comes to taste, the wild Snot Noses are better.

Oh, uh, is that right?

There are many choices we could have for a main dish... Any meat is good, but...

This time it's for the nobles' dinner party!

*sigh*

Sometimes I wonder what you're thinking...

Aldo?!

I'm just a little worried about our friends here.

You're not gonna touch Bukulyn!

Aldo...

Oink...!

Why would you say such a thing? I would never consider it. Maybe if I were hungry enough...

Lovely!

Well, I suppose all we can do now is find a wild Snot Nose.

Well, Mister Stubborn, how does that sound to you?

Sounds perfect! But where would we find one?

They live on the Charol Plains!

The Charol Plains? We've never been there before...

But how do we get there? They lie all the way on an island to the east...

Hm... That sounds like the desert island from my era. We'll hitch a ride on the Synth Hydra. It'll take us right there!

Let's go ask the Synth Hydra. It'll take us there right away.

Roger that!

All right, we'll go collect the ingredients you need! As for you, if Samolyn turns up, don't let him get away!

Y-Yes ma'am! Please take care!

Okay then, Aldo, let the hunt for Snot Noses on the Plains begin!

Woah! Hey Aldo, look at that! That must be the Snot Nose King!

The king?! He sure is a big ol' pig!

But can we really use his meat...?

He's not only super large, he's super tasty too! His meat has a richness and aroma not found in young Snot Noses. It's really popular in the world of dwarven cooking!

That makes sense. Either way, what a beast!

Yep! This is why it's worth putting up with Bukulyn! Come on, Aldo! Let's get those ingredients!

Oink! Oiiiiink!

Oink?!

Huh? What's up, Bukulyn? Is something wrong? Looks like he's really excited about something...

Oink! Oink oink!

Oiiink...?

No way... Does Bukulyn knows this Snot Nose?!

Oink! ...Oink! Oink... Oink!

...Oink oink.

Is it possible they're talking to each other? Could they be related somehow?

Ah...! Perhaps he's Bukulyn's long lost father?!

Long lost father?!

It's possible!

Then, could this really be...?

*snarl* Oink oiiink!

Oink!

Bukulyn...! He attacked him! Is he really his father...?!

Isn't it obvious?! No parent would ever attack their child!

Okay then, Your Majesty! It's time to meet your maker!

Grrr...

We did it!

You don't hang about, do you?!

Don't look, Bukulyn! You go sit over there!

Now it's Lovelyn's time to shine! Tee hee!

Woah, you're really good at that. And fast, too!

Oh, Aldo! You really know how to flatter a lady!

U-Uh, well, I didn't mean...

...Hmmm, how odd. The Snot Nose King was actually a female.

So wait, you mean the King was actually a Queen?

If that's the case, then why did Bukulyn try talking to her?

Oh! I know! I know!

Perhaps Bukulyn was in love?!

Wait, what?! That can't...

Oink.

He looks so sad... Perhaps he really was?

Tee hee! Snot Noses need love too, after all! It's no wonder he fell in love with such a splendid King... I mean, Queen!

But he was rejected... Looks like he's still got a long way to go!

Someday Bukulyn will grow up to be just as big as that Queen!

Oink!

(Might be better he stays small...) (Don't get any bigger, okay, lil' buddy?)

Well then! Looks like we have all we need here!

Yep. And with this, that guy should have no trouble satisfying those nobles.

Let's head back to Unigan! Off we go!

We're back!

Samolyn? Is Samolyn here yet?

No, it doesn't look like it. I haven't seen any dwarves at all.

...I see. Well, that's a shame...

Anyhow, we got the ingredients. Maybe he'll come while you're cooking?

Great idea Aldo! A man will always come running when he smells food!

Then it's decided! Let's hurry and prepare the Snot Nose meat!

I've never seen this kind of meat before. I can see it is of the finest quality! Seeing it makes my very soul tremble with excitement!

Oh? Well then why not try using my recipe?

R-Really?! Yes please, I'd love to try that!

Okay then, let's start right away. First, we make the meat into mince.

It's done! This is what keeps a marriage together! This is true love!

Just for my sweet Samolyn! My special Hamburger Steak!

Ooooh, Hamburger Steak! It looks amazing!

How can this be?! It came out so well, just like you said!

Tee hee! Well, you must be a pretty good chef! Hurry and try some, now!

W-Wait! If you eat that...!

*munch*

*gasp*

Drat... We're too late!

It's so...

Delicious! It melts in your mouth!

...Huh?

Hmmm? What's wrong, Aldo?

N-Nothing! Come to think of it...

It's not my mother's food that my father loves, but her recipes!

If Father cooks one of Mother's recipes, it turns out to be a fine dish. If Mother cooks it... What she ends up with is a nightmare!

I see... So it's the recipes that are good.

Thank you so much! This should get me through the dinner party!

You're welcome! Do your best! We'll be rooting for you!

You have some real skill! I have complete confidence in you!

You really think so?! Actually... It's always been my dream to open my own restaurant. When that day comes, can I name it after you, Lovely?

After me?! Oh, stop that now!

It's partly to thank you for helping me... But mostly I'd like to start a restaurant that serves food just as good as yours, Lovely.

I don't know what to say!

But, if it's delicious food you want, then you should use the name Samolyn instead of Lovelyn!

Huh?

My dearest Samolyn makes much better food than I do!

So use his name for your restaurant!

Much better food than yours...

...Okay! I'll start a restaurant that can surpass even you! I'll call it the Samolyn dwarven Restaurant!

What...?!

I'm so grateful to you two for helping me!

Tee hee, his restaurant will be a wonderful place. I just know it.

But my beloved Samolyn still isn't here yet...

Wait, Lovely! This means that...

No matter how long we wait, Samolyn won't show up!

*gasp* But why?

Weren't you listening to what he said?

Samolyn didn't teach the owner of the Samolyn Dwarven Restaurant to cook... You did!

......

I can't believe it! You're right! Aldo, what should we do now?!

Well, unfortunately, it looks like Samolyn's trail has gone cold for now...

Booo! I don't know how many times I can go through this...

*sigh* Oh. how long must I wait for my beloved Samolyn...

Lovely...

......

It's fine! This is just like before! I'll pick myself up and continue the search! No matter how far apart we are, Samolyn will always be in my heart!

That's right. If you want something that much, someday it has to come true!

Yep! So don't worry about me! After all... Absence makes the heart grow fonder!

Oh? Are you departing already, sir? Please take care on your travels.

Not quite yet. I think I'll be hanging around here for awhile.

The recipes you gave us were very popular among the other customers.

Weren't they tasty? I got them all from my dear wife.

She's a genius when it comes to these things. Every recipe she comes up with is superb!

But I must admit, I don't have much luck with them. Even if I follow her recipe to the letter, it never comes out quite like hers.

She sounds like a wonderful woman, sir.

She is! I wish I could show her the wonderful views from this town. Well, if word of my exploits spread, she'll be sure to come find me. Right then... I'm off to start cooking at the dining hall where all those IDA people gather.

You'll be working at the IDA Academy? I'm sure the students there will be extremely pleased to hear that.

I certainly hope so! I'll carry on serving up smiles.

That was the promise I made to Lovelyn, after all!