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Card Story: The Flavor of A Fine Item (Shylock, Akira)

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The Flavor of A Fine Item: Chapter 1

[Location: Chocolate Fair Hall]

Shylock: So you’re here, Master Sage. Have you found yourself a delightful chocolate that bewitches your heart?

Akira: Yes, but the problem is that everything is delightful. I can’t choose…

Shylock: In that case, may I recommend this one?

Shylock: The rare chocolate of the genius scholar Murr Hart.

Akira: Waa, that’s so cute! It’s like a miniature Murr. It’s so detailed that it doesn’t even look like it’s made from chocolate…

Shylock: This chocolate you see here is one of this world’s finest wares. It is said to grant you his intelligence once consumed.

Shylock: Namely, an aptitude in philosophy, an expertise in astronomy, wisdom in magical science…

Shylock: …Or you may even come to harbor a mad love towards the moon.

Akira: That sounds interesting, but it makes me nervous to eat it…

Shylock: I can assure you it is nothing to be nervous about. Let us experience the unknown, and enjoy every second of it.

Shylock: Hmp, gulp.

Akira: (He ate it!)

Akira: H-How is it!?

Shylock: Fufu, there is no need for you to be so shaken. This has no effect whatsoever on me.

Shylock: The texture is a tad rough, but in the end it’s just a normal chocolate.

Akira: I’m relieved… That gave me a fright, I thought it’s going to have some kind of effect on you.

Shylock: Well, why don’t you take a bite for yourself? Rest assured, its sweetness is pleasant, and it will gently calm your racing heart.

TL: yumemory | Proofreading: Alle