A thick, long eggplant and a sweat-dropping emoji.
Is this, like, super dirty stuff!?
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I could already guess, but there's no need to stir the pot even further.
Angu Ogu also decided to change the topic.
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>Oh, Iroha-chan's jealousy is rare (U.S.)
>The wife went out for a meal with another woman, so naturally (U.S.)
>I thought she might get a bit upset or something, so Iroha-chan seems a little sulky (U.S.)
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>Huh, isn't it weird to exchange food like that? (U.S.)
>In Japan, sharing the same food and sharing your thoughts on it is a way to strengthen bonds (U.S.)
>Being able to enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions is quite a deal (U.S.)
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Ah, Shirako.
You've tried some pretty sophisticated stuff.
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I choked involuntarily at the question, which was too difficult to answer. In the chats, phrases like "Ah", and "Was that earlier emoji a foreshadowing?" were flowing.
Ango Ogu seemed puzzled by my reaction.
It seemed like she genuinely didn't know.
Why were we discussing such awkward topics today? I had no choice but to carefully choose my words and explain.
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A tense silence followed. It was as if the tension could be felt through the screen, and the flow of comments stopped.
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Angu Ogu looked at me with a curious expression.
Was my answer uncomfortable?
Sweat trickled down my foreheadâ¦
Suddenly, her expression brightened.
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>Saâââ-fe!
Nice save, Iroha-chan! (U.S.)
That was a clever comeback! (U.S.)
The chats that had been stopped suddenly started pouring in.
Phew, that was tiring.
I managed to come up with something.
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I let out a rough sigh, "Geez, huff.".
I couldn't take it anymore!
What kind of question was that?
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I thought the conversation was getting oddly specific, and now I get it!
I'm totally convinced now!
I'll have to question Ah-nee properly next time.
For now, the topic of food is not good.
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>This one's on Ogu LOL (U.S.)
>The choice of topic and timing is just too much (U.S.)
>By the way, is Iroha staying at Ogu's house again today? (U.S.)
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Just as I was about to say, "You do have an idea, don't you?" something unexpected happened.
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The ground started shaking.
It gradually intensified.
Small objects in the room rattled.
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Angu Ogu's high-pitched scream echoed in the room.