SWNOVELXO Chapter 141.2
Curry Bread With A Gooey Soft-Boiled Egg Inside
So, Yuuri began explaining to the two in front of him. By the way, everyone around them was listening too. They were all curious about what was different about this curry bread that looked the same as usual.
“This curry bread has a soft-boiled egg inside.”
“A soft-boiled egg?”
The group looked like they wanted to ask, “Why would you put that in?” But Yuuri didn’t mind. After all, he was the one who wanted to eat it.
“The egg yolk mixes with the curry, making it richer and more delicious.”
“Wow. That sounds good. The boiled egg on top was tasty, right?”
“Yeah. I don’t know what happens to the egg yolk, but if Yuuri says it’s good, then it must be.”
“Right… I wish it would cool down faster.”
“…Hang in there.”
Lelei muttered softly, and Kurresh offered words of encouragement. Lelei, who had inherited her cat-like traits from her cat-beastman father, was sensitive to hot food. Despite being a gluttonous carnivorous girl, she couldn’t handle hot food well. Since the curry bread was piping hot, she had to wait for it to cool down, which was a bit sad.
What made it sadder was that as soon as the explanation was over, everyone started eating their curry bread. Yuuri and Kurresh, sitting next to Lelei, were already taking big bites out of their bread. It was no wonder Lelei looked a little lonely.
While they felt bad for Lelei, it was only natural to want to eat while it was still warm. Yuuri and Kurresh were happily enjoying their hot curry bread with soft-boiled eggs.
The bread, coated with breadcrumbs, had a crispy exterior and a chewy interior. The slightly firm, spiced curry complemented it perfectly. The meat used was from a big frog, similar to chicken thigh in a chicken curry.
That alone would have been delicious, but this time, the soft-boiled egg added another layer of flavor. Though it was unclear how it was made, the fully cooked egg white and the runny yolk that oozed out with the first bite added an indescribable richness. The egg yolk mellowed out the spiciness of the curry, spreading gently in the mouth.
“Yeah, this is good. It’s a milder flavor.”
“Right? It’s delicious.”
“…Ugh.”
“…Lelei, don’t look at me and Yuuri like that.”
“The soft-boiled egg yolk is hot too, so you should wait for it to cool down.”
“Ughhh…”
Kurresh and Yuuri showed no mercy to the groaning Lelei. However, it was precisely because they knew she was sensitive to hot food that they warned her. If she burned herself trying to eat something too hot, it would be a hassle later. Lelei understood that, so she kept her complaints to a minimum. She was doing her best to endure. Sort of.
While Lelei couldn’t eat yet, everyone else was happily enjoying the curry bread with soft-boiled eggs. Adults and kids alike were all saying how delicious it was. Truly, curry bread was a magical bread that captivated everyone, regardless of age or gender. All hail curry.
Especially the younger members like Yakk, Camille, and Aroru were eating with blissful expressions. When Yuuri glanced at them curiously, the three reacted in their own ways. Yakk’s face lit up, Camille gave a thumbs-up, and Aroru turned away with a look of annoyance.
“Um, I get that Yakk and Camille think it’s delicious, but Aroru, what’s with that reaction…?”
“…Nothing.”
“Come on, ‘nothing’…?”
“Don’t worry, Yuuri. She said it’s less spicy than the usual curry bread and tastes better.”
“Camille!”
While munching on his curry bread, Camille explained, prompting Aroru to snap back. Camille just shrugged it off.
“What? It’s the truth.”
“You always have to add that extra comment, idiot!”
“You’re the one who’s always stubborn and trying to act cool. There’s nothing weird about us not liking spicy food.”
“…Tch.”
“So yeah, us kids are totally welcoming this soft-boiled egg curry bread, Yuuri.”
“Ah, I see. I kinda get the situation now. Thanks, Camille. But try not to expose her too much, okay? I feel bad for Aroru.”
“Sure thing.”
“Don’t give me that half-hearted response!”
“Whatever.”
Aroru grumbled, but Camille didn’t pay her any mind. Yakk looked a little worried, but since it didn’t seem like things would escalate, he turned his attention back to the curry bread. Watching the three, Yuuri smiled wryly. The mature tomboy still didn’t like being treated like a kid. Knowing that, Camille teased her, showing his own mischievous side.
“It’s delicious!”
“Ah, Lelei, can you eat it now?”
“I cut it in half to cool it down! This is really good with the egg, Yuuri!”
“Glad you like it! Eggs and curry go well together, right?”
“Yeah, yeah. It’s delicious!… So, next time you make curry, can we have eggs with it too?”
“Ahaha. You’re sharp, Lelei. Always thinking ahead.”
Lelei glanced up at Yuuri with a pleading look, and Yuuri smiled back. The gluttonous girl who loved delicious food was always on top of things. She knew Yuuri’s personality well. If she asked like this, he would gladly agree. After all, Yuuri loved nothing more than seeing people enjoy his food.
“Alright, next time I make curry, I’ll prepare lots of toppings. Not just eggs, okay?”
“Yay! You’re the best, Yuuri!”
“What other toppings are there?”
“Hmm? Lots of things… Buttered corn, boiled vegetables, croquettes, cutlets, stuff like that?”
“Whoa, that sounds fun.”
“Right? A curry party with tons of toppings sounds like a blast.”
“Do it!”
“You two are really in sync sometimes.”
Grabbing Yuuri’s right and left hands respectively, Kurresh and Lelei harmonized perfectly. Despite their opposite personalities, these friends sometimes clicked in the most surprising ways, and Yuuri couldn’t help but laugh happily. He loved this peaceful, fun everyday life.
And so, the curry bread with soft-boiled eggs became a popular item alongside the regular curry bread, becoming a staple at the bakery and delighting customers.