Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 18. The Amazing Power of a Cat-Eared Girl’s Smile
“Thank you, Saki-san!”
Receiving a dazzling smile of gratitude from such an incredibly cute cat-eared girl was truly a shock.
I felt dizzy. It was as if the world was shining.
“You’re very welcome.”
When I replied, her smile shone even brighter. So adorable. So dazzling. I felt like I might melt.
This beautiful girl with silky silver hair and blue eyes is Luna, Judo-san’s younger sister. Her face is strikingly beautiful. She’s a bundle of cuteness.
What a sight!
The supplement strategy appears to have been a tremendous success.
We still need to monitor her condition, but her health has improved remarkably, and Judo-san is amazed at how quickly she’s recovered.
“I truly appreciate it.”
No, no, no, thank you for taking care of me.
“Though I’m happy, if you’re recovering this well, it must mean your picky eating was the real problem. You need to eat more vegetables and meat.”
As soon as I said “vegetables,” Luna’s face twisted into a grimace. Does she really hate them that much?
“I hate bitter things! I hate the smell!”
She strongly asserted with a clenched fist. She’s adorable, but this might be a serious problem.
“I love the sweets that Saki-san gave me!”
So cute. So adorable that I want to give her everything. I see, even Jude-san can’t say no to her cuteness. I get it. Would you like to eat some more Cal□rie?
But watching this cute girl grow weaker must be even more painful.
I need to find a way to get her to eat vegetables and meat. I wonder if vegetables in this world are quite wild or tough. Do they have a bitter or sharp taste that’s hard for children to handle?
Could she possibly eat Japanese vegetables? Carrots, onions, potatoes—I buy them cheap when in season, so I could probably give them a decent amount.
I don’t like cherry tomatoes, but they’re sweet and like fruit! That’s what some people say, but I still think they’re just tomatoes, not fruits. Ah, if I think about it like that, even if they’re somewhat sweet, vegetables are still vegetables, so Luna’s dislike of them probably won’t change.
Well, I think it’s worth trying. Ah, but vitamin B1 is found mainly in pork, fish, beans, and nuts, right? I think beans are more carbohydrate-heavy.
Snap peas are probably good, too.
The problem is, as is common in the countryside, I don’t remember buying many seasonal vegetables. I honestly don’t remember ever buying snap peas. Usually, I grow or receive them, and that’s about it.
I’ve bought seeds before, so I guess I’ve tried planting most vegetables from seeds.
Should I grow them myself?
In the short term, I can help by giving her supplements or sweet vegetables. But long-term, relying solely on my help isn’t ideal.
“Actually, there are some things I need to make delicious sweets, but I can’t seem to get my hands on them.”
I mentioned casually.
“Delicious sweets!?”
Luna asked with wide eyes and I nodded. Her ears twitched excitedly.
“That’s right. To make really tasty treats, I need fresh ingredients. It would be great if someone could help me grow them. They can even be grown in pots.”
I signaled to Judo-san with quick glances, clearly asking for help.
“I can get you a pot or so right away.”
Oh, Jude-san, you’re indeed very quick to understand. So he’s on board.
“Can Luna grow them too?”
Luna tilting her head is so cute.
Alright, I’ve got her!
“Can you do it? It would really help me out.”
The key is to ask sincerely.
“I’ll try!” she nodded seriously.
Her little face is so adorable. She’s such a good girl.
The next plan is:
[It’s a ‘If you grow your own vegetables, I think you’ll enjoy eating them.’ strategy.]
Fortunately, Luna’s room has a bay window and gets plenty of sunlight, so if she places the pot on the windowsill, it should grow quite well.
What to grow is the next dilemma.
Considering taste, maybe cherry tomatoes or mini carrots would be good.
But, if we think about how long until you can harvest them, radishes or baby greens might be better.
Leeks or herbs could work, too, but they tend to have strong flavors.
Regular spinach and Japanese mustard spinach grow quickly and although they are rich in nutrients, I’m not sure if they are popular with children. No, winter-harvested spinach is sweet, though.
Snap peas are tempting, but they’re usually sown in autumn and harvested in May—too long. I haven’t checked the climate lately, but it feels like early spring now.
I should consult Jude-san about that. It also depends on how many pots we can have.
Actually, I want to grow vegetables myself too. I wonder if there are any fields or plots I could rent around here. It depends on the price, but if I’m growing vegetables for just one person, it doesn’t have to be that big.
I need a place to base myself soon—a small field with a simple shed would be enough. It seems expensive inside the city, so maybe outside. I’ll think about it later.*
And for now, I’ll think about cooking something that even children who don’t like vegetables can eat. But, most of the dishes that help children overcome their dislike of vegetables tend to rely on meat to compensate. I wonder how mothers in the world raise kids who refuse both vegetables and meat.
I’ve heard that there are kids who only eat ◯bread sticks.
Thinking about that, Luna is pretty amazing just for liking Cal◯rie even a little.*