Chapter 3: A New Flavor Experience

Hey, Kaname. I was wondering where you've been these past few days. Were you able to find anything?

Kind of, I suppose.

It seems making confectionery will be more difficult than I thought.

Someone suggested I make bread pudding and lava cake to start...

...so I'm about to go look up the recipes for them.

Bread pudding and lava cake? I don't think I've ever had those before. What're they like?

I'm not sure yet either. I've seen normal pudding and cake before, but I think these are different.

Ah, I've had those before too.

Can I ask why you're so focused on making sweets though?

You could expand your repertoire with other dishes instead.

Well, that wasn't the only reason. I actually needed ideas on what to serve Lord Aizen with his afternoon tea.

Oh? So that's why you decided to take your long walk?

Well, I prefer to serve something good. I'll continue asking around to see what other girls might have in mind.

That's why you came all the way out here?

I can't really think of any sweets recipes off the top of my head.

I doubt you two have even tried. The steps to make them are way too difficult for your brains.

Why must you always mock us? We do actually know how to cook!

You act like you're so pro, but we all know your skills are just about the same as ours.

Oh, how rude. Don't think I'm at the same level as the two of you.

Wait. I still have questions... Uh.

Will you three knock it off?

I apologize for allowing you to see my subordinates quarrel. Now, how can I help you?

Well, you see...

So you want to know about sweets?

Well, good timing. We were just about to have our afternoon snack.

Now that looks very pretty and cute.

Lord Aizen?!

May I ask why you're here?

I happened to hear some interesting stories through the grapevine.

Would you mind if I joined you?

Please.

Ah... This is exquisite.

There's a cool breeze that melts in my mouth, and a sense of comfort that rushes in as it seeps from the throat into the body.

It's not overpowering, yet it is strong. A well blended harmony between sweet and tart.

And it's texture. I don't think I've ever eaten anything so soft and wondrous.

It has an unfathomed allure, like the skies just before dawn.

May I also try as well?

Go on. They're very delicious.

Oh, I must say...

The flavor is deep, and it spreads far. I wouldn't have imagined it from such a small size.

Its strength reminds me of straightforward determination, yet it is soft to the touch on my tongue.

My mind is overwhelmed. I've never encountered such a delicious thing before!

Will you please teach me the recipe?

Sorry, but I can't do that.

You mean it's a secret?!

Well, no.

I had these delivered from the world of the living, so I don't know the recipe.

Delivered? How?!

This is the catalog. Feel free to look through it if you like.

Oh, this place. I actually just ordered a few items from this place too.

What?

Sorry for the wait. Oh, what's everyone doing gathered around?

Hey, here it is!

I've been waiting for you! Leave it over on that table over there.

I'll go prepare the tea now, Lady Halibel.

Gin, what in the world are you doing?

Can't you see? I'm here to deliver these orders from the world of the living.

But you mentioned that you knew little about confectionery.

Well, I don't know much about it, really. I just go buy what they ask me for.

You... You!!!