Mahoro

Oh, Houka-chan?

Houka

Oh my, Mahoro-san. What a coincidence. Are you out for a walk?

Mahoro

Yeah. The weather is so nice, I thought I would get out for a change of pace. What about you, Houka-chan?

Houka

I heard there is a well-regarded burger place nearby. I thought I might pay it a visit.

Mahoro

Oh, I did not know that. It is not a chain, right?

Houka

No. I hear they are very particular about every detail.

Houka

They use only fresh vegetables from contracted farms. And their patties are 100% beef, with no fillers at all.

Houka

Their buns are baked to order, so I hear the wait is more than twenty minutes.

Mahoro

Y-You really know your stuff...!

Houka

Hehe. I merely read what was written on their website.

Mahoro

I see... Do places like that usually need reservations too?

Houka

That is the thing... Apparently, they do not take reservations at all.

Mahoro

What? So you have to line up no matter what!?

Houka

Yes. But that only means it is good enough to make people feel it is worth the wait... It certainly raises one's expectations.

Mahoro

O-Oh...

Houka

Does that not appeal to you very much, Mahoro-san?

Mahoro

Hmm... I get that it sounds impressive, but I do not think it has really clicked for me...

Mahoro

I have only had burgers from chains, but I still think they are plenty delicious.

Houka

Oh, what a shame. It is good to know the real thing, you know?

Mahoro

The real thing...?

Houka

Yes. Affordable chain restaurants have their merits as well, but if that is all one knows, one's senses may grow dull.

Houka

Experiencing something of the highest quality lets one realize anew that one is ordinary, and that there are greater heights in the world.

Mahoro

Um... So you are not just going because you want to eat something delicious...?

Houka

Hehe. Of course I am interested in delicious food.

Houka

But it is not only that. What matters to me is the shape of the world that food reveals, and understanding where I stand within it♪

Mahoro

That is... a pretty complicated way of putting it...

Houka

That said, this is only my own way of thinking. I think chain restaurants are lovely too.

Mahoro

The shape of the world... Where I stand...

Houka

Well then, if you will excuse me.

Mahoro

Ah, wait! Houka-chan!

Mahoro

Um... Could I come with you to that place?

Houka

Oh my... I thought it had not quite caught your interest?

Mahoro

Ahaha, that is true. But after hearing you talk about it, Houka-chan, I have started getting curious.

Mahoro

I am getting hungry too... And I kind of want to find out what you mean by "the real thing," Houka-chan.

Houka

My...

Mahoro

Sorry for asking so suddenly. Is that not okay?

Houka

No, not at all~ It is not often that Mahoro-san and I get to have lunch together.

Mahoro

Oh! What a relief~

Houka

Hehe. I have a feeling today is going to be quite delightful♪