Chapter 100 KuGua (Bitter melon)

This story takes place in a small restaurant, somewhere in Japan. The restaurant owner is talking about KuGua.

1.“In the past KuGua had been used as a simple ingredient in Japanese food, but recently it has become a popular food in its own right. Customers often ask for KuGua dish in the restaurant in summer, so I always make sure I have plenty in stock.”

2.As the story unfolds, we see a man sitting at a desk, and even though he has a fan, he complains that it is so hot he is having trouble focusing on his work.

3.One of the people in the restaurant hears this, and exclaims: “Complaining again? He has been complaining a lot lately, hasn’t he?”

4.We then hear the sounds of someone happily chewing on their KuGua: “Kacha, Kacha.” (Crunching sound).

5.One of his friends asks him: “Is KuGua very bitter?”

6.He answers, “Yes, but even though it is bitter, it tastes yummy.”

7.Another friend asks: “Is it good for you?”

8.But before he can answer, the restaurant door opens.

9.And a woman enters with pain and anguish on her face.

10.The men sitting in the restaurant look at her with concern and alarm, wondering what terrible thing has happened to her.