Balcony/Nian Story

Collect all of Nian's 10 Food Soul Anecdote stories

 Even though it isn't Chinese New Year, I couldn't wait any longer, and I came to eat something.
 Last time, I pulled a dine and dash so the restaurant staff beat me up. But this time I'll be good and pay my bill.
 The decorations are a bit different from last time, but the atmosphere is the same as before.
 I wonder if the waitstaff are still those imps, Sandwich and Hawthorne Ball?
 I...I'm no good at dealing with children.
 **Open Mic**

 Once when I came here to eat, Cola happened to receive me.
 That guy throws around big words for no reason, and he also likes to play with these things that make weird sounds.
 He was so noisy, can't a guy enjoy a meal in peace?
 Then, for some reason, a guy who rides around a skateboard all day came into the restaurant.
 If you see this happen, I advise you to leave the restaurant.
 Because if you're here, those two will grab those weird things and start singing for you.
 I'm starting to think that Cola doesn't actually work in the restaurant...
 He just comes here so he has a place to sing...
 **★ Tears of Time**

 When I eat here, the person who always makes me feel the most welcome is probably Gyoza.
 As soon as I sit down, he rushes over and asks me about this and that.
 Perhaps we're connected because we both happen to be active during the New Year.
 Although there is a bit of an age difference, during this time we still have a lot in common.
 I don't know if this is a sense of nostalgia.
 I've been thinking about how time passes bit by bit, and humans also change constantly.
 Realizing that things from the past give rise to all manner of new ones, really makes me sigh with emotion.
 **★ Target**

 Hm? Isn't that Toso over there? Hang on, I'm going to say hello to her...
 Sir, sir, why don't you order first. Right now, you mustn't casually approach Queen T.
 Oh? What's wrong?
 When she went campaigning earlier, she was unable to smoothly dispatch the Fallen Angels, so she's annoyed right now.
 Does she really have to let a thing like that get to her?
 Right now you could say it's her obsession. She'd prefer an easy kill over a hard-won victory.
 It looks like she's really dedicated to her work.
 She is. So, most of the time she's fine...
 But at times like this, if a suspicious character appears, she'll probably launch an attack?
 I see, so as a safety measure, it's better not to get too close. However...
 What do you mean by "suspicious character"?
 Uh-oh, I blurted it out.
 **★★ Deep Impression**

 Whimper...
 Sir, what's wrong?
 Just now when I came in, I ran into a girl carrying a huge sword. When she saw me, she moved to attack.
 She probably recognized you as a Fallen Angel?
 That wasn't the reason?
 I'm joking, the girl you saw might be Gingerbread.
 Gingerbread? I've never heard of this child.
 Yes, she's a Food Soul who came to us specially from Nevras. If I must say, she's a lot like Toso.
 Obsessed?
 No, quick to attack.
 Do all of the Food Souls here like playing so rough?
 When protecting something important, it's easy to lose control of your emotions.
 In that respect, she may be even more terrifying than Toso.
 Indeed, not many people threaten me after we've only exchanged two sentences...
 Don't tell me, she also thinks I'm a suspicious character?
 How could she~ Everyone in the restaurant knows about you.
 Forget it, I should order...
 **★★ An Important Job**

 Yuxiang and I were chatting about past events--she really had a lot to say!
 Yes, of course at the restaurant, she has the greatest love for history.
 But, she wasn't born that long ago. Why does she care so much about the past?
 She has no other choice.
 What do you mean?
 They say, Yuxiang and her people encountered an unprecedented enemy.
 An enemy?
 For all she knows of history, a crisis of such magnitude has rarely occurred.
 It was that serious?
 Yes. It was so serious that she was compelled to preserve a record of the events.
 I didn't realize that she'd experienced such a calamity.
 People who survived the event all feared that it would happen again.
 And she's retained those fears, up to this day?
 Perhaps if she records the past, in the future, people will be able to react in time.
 So, that's why she does it. I think it's admirable.
 **★★★ A Sweet Voice**

 Not long ago, I ran into Tangyuan. Much to my surprise, as soon as she saw me, she wished me a happy New Year.
 That's probably because you're the New Year Beast?
 Mm-hm, it looks like I showed up at the wrong time of year.
 Not necessarily. Tangyuan really loves to be immersed in a festive atmosphere.
 Sometimes the restaurant is also infected by her mood, and becomes relaxed and happy.
 Ho! Now that's what I'd call a clown.
 In the end, she genuinely wishes for everyone to be happy.
 Very well, the next time I run into her, I'll give her a small reward.
 A reward?
 It's not enough to want other people to be happy--she must also experience it herself.
 Since she gave me a New Year's greeting, next time I'll bring her red envelope.
 Even though it's the wrong time of the year, you're still going to do that?
 If I don't, perhaps a creature like me shouldn't come when it isn't New Year.
 If the customer can pay, we'll always give them a warm welcome~
 That's very pragmatic.
 **★★★ The Mortal World**

 Without even realizing it, you've also become a regular at this shop.
 Mm-hm. I've become a familiar face.
 But it's clear that the manager mostly remembers the time when you pulled a dine and dash.
 That miser's Food Soul underling treats me a bit better.
 There's a Food Soul like that?
 Does Cloud Tea count?
 Her? I think that to her, customers are of no importance?
 Mm, it seems that way. When you look at her, she really is detached from the mortal world.
 Actually, what's your opinion of her?
 She's very polite. It would be nice if all of the Food Souls here treated me the way she does.
 You mean, ignoring you?
 ..........
 Ahahaha, you figured it out.
 After all, apart from her attendant, her flute, and her friend Sweet & Sour Fish, nothing else interests her.
 **★★★★ I Am What I Am**

 I hear that Moon Cake enjoys playing pranks.
 It's true, even i've fallen into her traps.
 She's pretty naughty huh? Why is it that whenever I see her, she's perfectly well behaved?.
 If you don't mind, I can share a bit of gossip I heard.
 There's even gossip about her?
 But I can't confirm if it's true or not.
 Go on.
 Moon Cake truly believes in fairy tales and legends
 When you pulled your dine and dash stunt, you made so much noise that everybody in town knew about it
 Of course. As a result, other restaurants refuse to serve me-- now i can only come here to eat.
 That came later. At first, Moon Cake didn't know who you were.
 So, it seems that the manager told her the story of Chinese New Year.
 What purpose did that serve?
 She really believes ths stuff from legends, so in her mind you're a terrifying creature.
 Ah? Isn't what they did the equivalent of slander?
 Slader? Aren't they just acknowledging the role you had in the legend?
 Oh, that's true.
 But, Moon Cake apperently told your legend to the other Food Souls.
 You might be a bit mad~
 Hearing something like that definitely doesn't make me happy.
 **★★★★ Exposing Faults**

 The weather's gotten a bit cold recently.
 It really has. Hey, when it's nippy out, I can't help wanting to eat foods that are warm.
 What coulc be warmer than this?
 You should try hotpot.
 Oh, that sounds pretty good
 Not only does hotpot keep people warm during the coldest parts of winter, even the Food Soul herself is burning with enthusiasm.
 Oh, Sichuan Hotpot? I know about her burning enthusiasm, but it seems to be mostly directed at Mahjong.
 As far as she's concerned, if you have friends to play Mahjing with, it's natural to burn with enthusiasm.
 Is that so? Let me guess, there aren't many people at this restorant who will play Mahjong with her?
 She really does go all over the place gathering players doesn't she.
 Wouldn't it better to channel that enthusiasm into serving guests?
 The last time i came, Skewer was forcefully dragged off to play mahjong
 God lord... i've never seen a person who so obsessed with one thing.
 However, because she does this, several Food Souls here who wouldn't normally interact have started to develop better relationships.
 Even Spicy Gluten, who's normaly elusive, has been showing up.
 If you put it that way, isn't what Sichuan Hotpor's doing actually a good deed?
 Seeing the barriers between people break down, is another thing that bring her joy.
 That's actualy great.
 How about it, should i recommend you to her as a Mahjong buddy?
 No, no. I don't play Mahjong.
 Ah! Perfect timing. Sichuan Hotpot's here, I'll call her over here for you
 Shut up! Watch out, or i'll eat you.
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