Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V2 Chapter 18

Chapter 18: “High-quality meat is delicious without question, isn’t it?”

“Madam, please give me all the best sukiyaki meat you have in this store. I’ll pay in cash.”

“Yes, of course! I’ll throw in some extra for you!”

“Thank you, Madam.”

Lucifer flashed a dazzling smile at the butcher’s wife, who, with hearts in her eyes, went into the back to the refrigerator.

If one didn’t know he was a greater demon, Lucifer would just seem like another handsome foreigner, much like Jack. In the Mukaijima city’s shopping district, such a sight would be rare indeed. Curious glances, confusion, and then friendly looks were all directed at Lucifer.

“Hey, Nacchan, Nacchan.”

“What’s wrong, Uncle?”

The familiar butcher, looking at Lucifer perusing the meats, asked Natsuki,

“Who’s that actor-like handsome foreigner? I’ve heard rumors that beautiful women and handsome men have been living at Nacchan’s place lately.”

“Oh, that. A friend from overseas has come to stay for a while. They’re all nice people, so please don’t worry. He’s a guest’s brother who came to say hello specially.”

“I see. So, it’s for sukiyaki, then.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Haruko-chan has always made sukiyaki for special occasions. Even with the supermarkets around these days, she still favors our shopping district, which I’m truly grateful for.”

Digging a bit into his memory, he remembered a large supermarket that had recently opened in Mukaijima City.

There was a lot of fuss about it being a crisis for the shopping district, but surprisingly, there seems to be a coexistence.

However, it’s true that some customers have gradually moved to the supermarket where meat, fish, and vegetables can sometimes be cheaper.

The Yura family does go to the supermarket, but only as much as they visit the long-standing stores in the shopping district.

For a mother and child, shopping in the familiar streets of the shopping district felt more comfortable.

“Shopkeeper, could I have some croquettes and minced meat cutlets, please?”

“If it’s for your guests, Nacchan, I’ll throw in a little extra for you. Here.”

“Thank you very much.”

Lucifer, surprised at receiving the extra croquettes and minced meat cutlets, made a surprised face but bowed deeply in gratitude. Natsuki made sure to accept them properly.

“It’s not much of a big deal, young man.”

As Natsuki ate the croquettes and Lucifer enjoyed both the croquettes and minced meat cutlets, the wife, holding a chunk of meat from the refrigerator, came back.

“We only have five kilos of the best meat.”

“That’s fine. My father will be happy with just shirataki noodles.”

“What, you’ll eat five kilos!?”

“Aren’t you going to eat?”

“Of course, I will! Long live Japanese Wagyu!”

Lucifer pulled out several bills from Satan’s wallet to pay. The meat he received felt significantly heavy.

It reminded him of the time in another world when he acquired the meat of a demonic cow, said to be unforgettable once eaten, and the people with bloodshot eyes crowding around it. 

He had no interest in the food of another world, nor had he thought about eating the ominous cow monster, and he was a bit taken aback by the people of the other world who started eating it roasted whole.

“Then, shopkeeper, madam, thank you very much. Let’s head back.”

“Yeah. —Eh?”

After waving goodbye to the butcher and his wife and turning around, Natsuki was astonished. 

Unbeknownst to them, a crowd had formed, consisting of the ladies from the produce stand, fish shop, bakery, and liquor store, along with several housewives who were shopping. All their attention was directed not at Natsuki but at Lucifer.

“Young man, please take this!”

“If you’re making sukiyaki, I recommend these leeks!”

“For sukiyaki, you should go with sake!”

“It’s not related to sukiyaki, but I’ll throw in some bread for free!”

Lucifer, receiving generous services from the sparkling-eyed ladies, smiled and thanked them. Then, taking one of the ladies’ hands, he kissed it. 

This scene, like something out of a movie, elicited excited screams and for a while, the shopping district was more lively than it had ever been.

〜〜Afterword〜〜

Pureheart-san: “Natsuki-kun. It’s my first time being treated this well.”

Natsuki-kun: “Well, that’s great.”

Pureheart-san: “I will live in this town too.”

Natsuki-kun: “After eating sukiyaki, go back to the underworld!”