Part 1

Muu-chan, can I talk to you about something?

Yes, of course.

Apparently, Lu-san’s running a branch in some resort and he asked me to help come up with some menu ideas.

Mm.

‘Cause it’s summer, I was thinking of going with shaved ice, but regular shaved ice is too basic, y’know?

And it’s not like I can just make the desserts that show up in PatiBattle as they are either. They’re interesting in the first place because of their originality.

So what you are saying is that you wish to rework those desserts somehow?

Yeah. …That being said, nothing’s really coming to mind.

How about thinking outside the box and adding elements of things that you like to it?

Speaking of which, I love Uu-chan’s chocolates.

*blushes* …I know.

Oh yeah, chocolate shaved ice is apparently really popular. I didn’t know until I searched it up earlier.

Is that so? Could you make one for me even if it does not make it onto the menu? I wish to consume every single one of Uu-chan’s chocolate desserts.

Got it, I’ll do it sometime.

But, you have a point. It wouldn’t be too off the mark to incorporate things that I like into shaved ice.

Indeed, unexpected connections may lead to a breakthrough.

I knew I should’ve come to you. Thanks.

I’m glad I was of help.

(Incorporating “things that I like” into the dessert even if it’s unrelated… Maybe I should ask around.)

Woof!

There, there. Shumai is just as cute today.

(And Oguro-san is here, right on cue.)

(The branch this time will be managed in collaboration with HAMA Tours, so it would be good to get his opinion.)

Oguro-san, it’s about the branch store’s menu.

I think this is good, shaved ice can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If we tweak it a little, even first-timers will be able to make it.

Got it. However, regular shaved ice might already be sold somewhere else, so I wanted to add a kick to ours, if possible.

I see your point. Doing something unique and trendy is a good idea.

Muu-cha… Muneuji suggested that I incorporate elements of things that I like into the dessert. Speaking of which, can I ask what Oguro-san likes?

What I like? Teriyaki burgers.

…

(...Teriyaki burger shaved ice… Yeah, no, scrap that.)

But that doesn’t really work with shaved ice. Though you can’t deny, teriyaki sauce is pretty addictive.

…

Indeed, unexpected connections may lead to a breakthrough.

You might be onto something.