Class 10 A's

08. The Talk Part 3

With sparkling eyes Ipeh did not forget to thank Kurumi. At the generosity of Kurumi who has given him lunch provisions that even his menu is also a favorite of him. "Thank you Kurumi-san. By the way tumben once you bring Manju as stock." he said.

"Ah actually the cake was a shipment from my family who were in Hiroshima. It just so happens that you like Manju so I give you this cake" Kurumi said as she opened the box.

The cake Kurumi gave Ipeh was actually Manju. But Manju given Kurumi is not Manju as in general because Manju this one is arguably a pride cake from Hiroshima City itself. Momiji Manju cake in the form of maple leaves or commonly called Momiji leaves in Japanese is so delicious that Momiji Manju is the pride of the people in the Hiroshima area. It is one of the most popular souvenirs in Hiroshima, especially in the tourist area of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island. Momiji Manju is made from rice flour, in which contains red bean jam and sugar as a sweetener. But along with the times, the contents are made more innovative ranging from fruit jam, chocolate, cheese to green tea.

"You told me that you really wanted to try Momiji Manju's cake, didn't you? Then Ipeh-san can I hear a little history of this cake? You are very famous for your vast culinary knowledge." pinta Kurumi.

Ipeh cleared his throat first before giving an explanation to Kurumi. "Momiji Manju is a typical Hiroshima cake that is estimated to have existed more than 100 years ago, and was first made in the late Meiji Period (1868-1912). A wagashi maker (typical Japanese food), Takatsu Tsunesuke provides wagashi for ryokan (a Japanese inn) located in the popular Momiji-dani tourist area in Miyajima and is an area with seasonal scenery the most amazing fall." Ipeh sighed for a while then resumed his explanation. "The ryokan owner then asked to make a sweet souvenir that matches the name Momiji-dani. Later, Takatsu finally perfected Momiji Manju in 1906. So that's a brief explanation of Momiji Manju's history." Ipeh ended his explanation.

Kurumi nodded her head in a sign that she was satisfied to hear the explanation given by Ipeh. "I've guessed your knowledge of the culinary history of food is indeed very good." praise Kurumi.

Ipeh rubbed his hands behind his head to divert his embarrassment."Aih... aih when it comes to praise Kurumi-san until like this really makes me feel embarrassed you know."

Kurumi laughed softly as she saw the funny reaction given by Ipeh for the praise from her. "Fufufu..jeez Ipeh-san apparently you have some shame too huh" he said slightly offending.

Basically Ipeh is often behaving brashly and as if shameless. So it was only natural that Kurumi said such a thing to Ipeh.

"Yak Kurumi-san why are you even saying that." Ipeh protested.

"Oh so apparently you are also aware of the innuendo I gave you earlier. Well, the progress of the mental revolution for yourself Ipeh-san." circus Kurumi.

"Kurumi-san isn't Kurumi-san becoming more and more so, please stop that I can't hear it." cried Ipeh.

Kurumi laughed in satisfaction as soon as she managed to prank her junior. "Cup.cup. Ipeh-san you better eat your lunch soon because the rest will soon be over." Kurumi gives Ipeh a time warning.

In Ipeh's heart could only scream like this. God is this karma for a junior who likes to be rude to his senior? 

After feeling satisfied to laugh at his junior, Kurumi intends to continue her lunch and told the junior to immediately spend his provisions.

"Quick finish your supplies and after this we will return to training" Kurumi said.

Ipeh nodded his head then immediately looked for a good place to eat for himself. Finally he decided to eat next to Kurumi who was sitting at Lesehan not far from the front of his locker.

Kurumi solemnly ate her lunch with great voraciously*. K*yaraben, which at that time became Kurumi's lunch menu, is one of the most popular and famous bentos from Japan. As the name\ implies, kyaraben or character bento is made to resemble the adorable characters of children's likes.

From cute animals to characters in Japanese animated series made using rice, nori, eggs, and cheese are formed in such a way. Usually kyaraben is made so that children are more enthusiastic about eating their food.

Kurumi herself is very good at cooking her country's typical cuisine from Japan. No wonder if Ipeh really likes to ask for homemade supplies.

While chewing Momiji Manjunya, Ipeh wanted to ask for a little of the senior-made provisions. "Kurumi-san can I try your supplies?" tanyanya expectantly.

Kurumi grunted in annoyance. "Is there some sort of black hole in your stomach? Though I gave you Momiji Manju plus you had lunch in the cafeteria before, didn't you?" Kurumi still remembers when she caught Ipeh eating lunch with Manda.

Ipeh scratched his scalp that felt not itchy. "Actually the senior knows, that if I am like an animal, I am a camel. Camels have a hump to store food in their bodies. Similarly, my stomach can be likened to that" he said for an unreasonable reason.

Kurumi could only pat her head when she heard the reason from Ipeh that sounded completely absurd. "The next time I suggest you learn body anatomy better Ipeh-san. You can't equate your own anatomy with an animal's body. Every living thing has a different function than the anatomy of their respective bodies." Kurumi was not exhausted by the way her junior thought that was too strange.

Ipeh shook his hands in front of his face and responded to his senior's words with a nonchalant response. "There's no need to argue too much about Kurumi-san. I'm just giving you a parable" he said.

Kurumi was really caught off guard by her junior's behavior. "It is better from now on that you apply the diet of Hara Hachi Bu, Ipeh-san." Kurumi suggested.

While chewing Momiji Manjunya Ipeh looked at Kurumi with a face that looked confused. "Hara Hachi Bu? Can you explain what kind of diet Kurumi-san is." she asked.

Kurumi cleared her throat for a while then she immediately gave an explanation to the junior. "Hara hachi bu is a Japanese term that means to eat until you are 80 percent full. The term comes from the city of Okinawa, where people use this advice as a way to control their eating habits. This method is very appropriate for people who have a voracious appetite like you."

Ipeh frowned when Kurumi gave an explanation about the typical Japanese eating method. "If such a method, it feels almost impossible to do by someone like me." he lamented.

"Yes you can't do it." Kurumi said.

Hearing Kurumi's speech at once Ipeh became happy. "Then don't have to be done by someone like me, right? Good." he said happily.

NADA

Kurumi hit Ipeh on the head with one hand. Kurumi was really anxious about her junior's behavior. "So that's because it's hard to do you have to try harder. You are not dear to your own health. Not that because you're young and then can just eat carelessly, just because you're young you should be able to take care of your body health so that in the twilight you don't have trouble in health problems." abugn.

"But how is it possible such a hard method. It can be done by someone like me." Ipeh protested.