"Oh, so this product was developed based on an idea he provided?"
Upon hearing that the invention of dango milk was related to Yuuko, Raiden Ei's face immediately showed a look of great interest.
"Haha, I'm ashamed to admit it, but many of my inventions were created based on the ideas of young brother Yuuko," Tomoki said with an awkward laugh.
After speaking, Tomoki suddenly realized something, quickly lowered his head, and said in a panic:
"My apologies! Her Excellency, the General! I have no objection to eternity!"
Seeing this, Raiden Ei sighed:
"I told you there's no need for excessive courtesy or fear. How could my pursuit of eternity be shaken by mere dango and Milk?"
At this moment, Yuuko stepped in with a smile to smooth things over:
"That's right, no need to be nervous. Her Excellency, the General, only came out today because she wanted to learn about these novel things."
He then explained to Raiden Ei, "As for what's called dango milk, it's actually similar to bubble tea."
"Bubble tea?" Raiden Ei looked confused.
"You'll know if you try it," Yuuko chuckled.
Raiden Ei considered this, then nodded: "Then I shall try it to see how it tastes. May I have a cup?"
Hearing this, Tomoki instantly became excited and handed two cups of dango milk to the pair:
"Since Her Excellency, the General, is interested in this, of course! And one for young brother Yuuko too!"
Raiden Ei took the cup filled with dango milk, looked at it, and said:
"Is this the novelty that has appeared without my notice?"
Yuuko laughed: "In any case, drink it quickly. Maybe you'll like it. Perhaps it will even make you more certain that eternity is a flawed idea."
Raiden Ei's expression showed slight displeasure:
"I do not believe something of this nature could change my mind."
She then raised the cup in her hand and began to sip slowly.
No matter what, Raiden Ei did not believe that a mere cup of Milk could make her change her long-held beliefs.
Then... after just one sip, Raiden Ei's eyes flew open, filled with astonishment.
Gulp, gulp~
Soon after, she finished the entire cup of dango milk.
Raiden Ei's face was full of surprise:
"Sweet, with a dessert-like texture... unexpectedly delicious..."
At this, Yuuko, who was standing nearby, chuckled:
"See? I told you that you might like it."
Raiden Ei rested her chin on her hand, deep in thought:
"Previously, one could never drink such novel Milk in Inazuma. Is this... also part of Inazuma's changes?"
"I think there are still many things that have changed for you. A lot of things within Inazuma are moving forward."
"Is that so? Has Inazuma changed so much without my knowledge?"
Raiden Ei looked at Tomoki again and smiled: "In any case, I quite like this product called dango milk."
Hearing such praise, Tomoki instantly became excited: "Thank you for your affirmation, Her Excellency, the General!"
"May I have another cup?"
Although Raiden Ei had no Mora, she still casually requested a second cup of dango milk.
"Of course you can!" Tomoki excitedly handed Raiden Ei another cup.
"I'll have another cup too," Yuuko said with a smile.
Seeing Raiden Ei getting it for free, how could he miss this opportunity?
He definitely had to join in on the free treat!
Afterward, the two quickly finished another cup.
After finishing, Raiden Ei still seemed to crave more but did not ask for another, instead saying:
"Speaking of which, since dango milk tastes so good, it must sell very well, right?"
Tomoki said with a bitter expression:
"Actually, the sales of dango milk are not good... Although everyone who tastes it says it's delicious, many people also find it strange and are unwilling to try it..."
Hearing this, Raiden Ei said with a matter-of-fact tone:
"That's simple. Have the Shuumatsuban buy hundreds or thousands of cups, and then deliver one to every household, so all the citizens of Inazuma can drink it once."
The Shuumatsuban sure are miserable... Yuuko, listening nearby, secretly complained in his heart.
Tomoki also dared not accept this request, saying in a flustered manner: "No, no, no! Her Excellency, the General! That's too exaggerated!"
Raiden Ei crossed her arms and said lightly: "Is that so? I think those who haven't tasted dango milk will be quite regretful."
Tomoki looked hesitant: "But..."
Although Tomoki truly wanted to agree, having the Shuumatsuban buy so much and deliver it door-to-door was indeed quite frightening.
After hesitating for a long time, just as Tomoki finally mustered the courage to request that Raiden Ei arrange it... "Never mind. If you are unwilling, then forget it," Raiden Ei sighed softly. "Yuuko, let us go to the next location."
With that, Raiden Ei and Yuuko strolled away... leaving poor Tomoki standing there, looking utterly stunned.
"Uh..."
"Wait, those four cups of dango milk just now, we didn't pay for them, did we..."
Not only did he fail to gain any benefit, but he was also ripped off for four cups of dango milk... Afterward, Yuuko and Raiden Ei continued walking side by side down the street.
Raiden Ei spoke again:
"Right, I heard you are a writer at Yae Publishing House, where they seem to sell something called... light novel?"
Yuuko nodded: "Yes, they are essentially fictional works meant for relaxation."
"Hmm... I'm quite curious. Someone like you would actually be a writer," Raiden Ei mused, resting her chin on her hand.
Hearing this, Yuuko thought for a moment and suggested:
"Since Ei wants to understand the current changes in Inazuma, let's learn about the light novel industry. Our next destination should be Yae Publishing House."
Raiden Ei pondered for a moment and did not refuse: "Let's go and see. I'm also curious about what kind of industry Miko has managed to cook up all these years."
Subsequently, led by Yuuko, the two arrived outside Yae Publishing House.
Editor Kuroda, who was inside, was initially planning to come out and enthusiastically greet Yuuko.
But when he saw Raiden Ei beside Yuuko, his face immediately turned pale with fright:
"H-Her Excellency, the General! Why have you come?! D-Do you have some instructions?!"
Before Raiden Ei could explain, Yuuko smiled and said:
"Editor Kuroda, don't be nervous. Her Excellency, the General, seems to be interested in the light novel product, so she came to take a look. Could we have a tour?"
Hearing this, Kuroda's face showed a strange expression:
"Is that so... Then please, feel free to look around..."
Although he still didn't understand the situation, Kuroda at least didn't want to cause trouble for himself.
He dared not obstruct the God of Inazuma.
However, just to be safe, Kuroda pulled Yuuko aside, speaking in a low voice:
"Lord Yuuko, what is going on... Why did Her Excellency, the General, come to Yae Publishing House..."
Yuuko chuckled: "Didn't I just tell you? Her Excellency, the General, just wants to see what kind of novels are here."
"Her Excellency, the General... reading... novels? Is this really alright...?" Kuroda was utterly shocked.
"It's fine. Just leave this to me. It will only take a little time, not too long."
Kuroda hesitated for a long time, finally nodding helplessly: "Alright then..."
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