Chapter 409 Premiere of Gokuraku Jodo
Mag made a total of three grilled fish, two of which were large, while the third one was medium size. As such, everyone aside from Miranda was able to sample the dish.
Gjerj gulped at the sight of the alluring grilled fish before turning to Miranda with words of consolation. “Don’t be sad, I won’t eat any of the grilled fish, either. Our braised chicken is really delicious too.”
Due to the hormonal imbalances present during pregnancy, Miranda experienced sudden mood swings. After having three children together, Gjerj was already very familiar with the entire process, so he wasn’t impatient or annoyed by it in the slightest.
“After giving birth, we have to come back and eat lots and lots of fish.” Miranda nodded as she looked at Gjerj with an earnest expression.
“Sure. After the child is born, you can have as much grilled fish as you like. I’ll come here with you every day.” Gjerj wore a warm smile on his face, and he held Angus in one arm while patting Miranda’s stomach with his other hand as he crooned, “Be a good little baby now. After you’re born, daddy will take you and mommy here to have as much fish as you want.”
It was as if the little baby in Miranda’s stomach understood Gjerj’s promise, and the little guy quickly settled down-much to Gjerj’s relief.
This spicy grilled fish is so delicious; I feel like my throat is on fire, but I can’t stop eating. Vivian really likes foods with strong flavors, so she would definitely love this. Luna fanned her mouth with her hand as she stuck out her tongue in an adorable manner. She was contemplating when she would be able to sneak out with Vivian to enjoy this delicious spicy grilled fish.
“Mr. Mag’s cooking skills are simply extraordinary! Such delicious food can’t be found anywhere else!”
“Amy’s father is so awesome! I’m so envious that Amy gets to eat such delicious food every day. She must feel like she’s in heaven every day!”
Everyone was full of praise for Mag, and Amy wore a proud and elated smile on her little face.
“You’re all far too kind.” Mag shook his head with a modest smile, but he was in high spirits from receiving so much praise. He was filled with an indescribable sense of accomplishment whenever he saw his food bringing joy to his customers.
Everyone began to focus on their meals, and the chatter gradually died down. Only after all of the food had been cleared away from the tables did everyone burp with satisfaction.
“Burp…” Jessica turned to Amy, who was holding the last roujiamo on the table, and a surprised expression appeared on her face as she said, “Amy, how can your stomach store so much food? I’m already full, but you can still eat so much.”
“That’s because my stomach is bigger than Jessica’s.” Amy giggled. She held the roujiamo in both hands and quickly devoured it.
“Looks like we’ve all finished our meals. For this lunch party, Amy, Miya, and Aisha prepared a dance for all of you. Let’s take a short break, then watch their performance. The name of the dance is ‘Spring is Here’. After the performance, dessert will be served. That will also be the new product that the restaurant will be releasing, so please have a taste and give me your feedback,” Mag announced with a smile. He was also looking forward to watching the premiere of Gokuraku Jodo.
“Wow, really? You can dance too, Amy? That’s amazing!” Daphne’s eyes were glowing as she looked at Amy.
“Do you really know how to dance?” Ignatsu was rather skeptical.
“Amy’s a really fast learner. Back when Teacher Luna was teaching us to sing, she managed to master the song right away.” Jessica was very confident in Amy’s abilities.
“Spring is here”? What kind of dance is that going to be? Did Mr. Mag teach it to Amy? Is it like that “a little girl with mushrooms” song? Luna took a curious glance at Amy before turning her attention to Mag. That catchy “a little girl with mushrooms” song had made a strong impression on her.
“I practiced for a long time, and I still feel like I’m not that good at it, but I want to perform the dance for all you.” Amy’s expression was a little nervous, but her little face soon lit up with excitement as she said, “After performing the dance, we’ll be able to taste Father’s new dessert; I’m really looking forward to it!”
“Me too. I’ve already fallen in love with every single one of your father’s dishes!” Ignatsu nodded with an earnest expression. The little bean sprout on his head wobbled from side to side, and he appeared to be in high spirits.
“I’m also curious what Mag’s new dish will be. Will it be as delicious as tofu pudding?” Xixi looked on with an expectant gaze.
After a short break, Amy, Yabemiya, and Sally made their way to the open area that they had cleared out earlier. Amy stood at the very center, with Yabemiya to her left and Sally to her right. The two of them faced three different directions, and stood in the iconic Gokuraku Jodo formation, adopting the starting pose in the process.
There was a half-elf loli in a little pink dress, a horned half-dragon in a black maid uniform, and an elf in a qipao with golden edges. Adorable, exuberant, graceful. All three of them had different dispositions, but their combination was in perfect harmony.
There are so many people watching; I’m so nervous… Yabemiya focused on slowing her breathing, but she could still hear her heart pounding in her chest.
Prior to working at Mamy Restaurant, she was just a worker who washed dishes and prepared ingredients in the kitchen. She was despised by her colleagues and insulted by her bosses. She was afraid of facing large crowds, and even afraid of conversing with strangers. Never would she have thought that she would be able to learn dancing and perform a dance in front of so many people someday.
However, all of that became a reality when she came to Mamy Restaurant. She learned how to face all customers with a genuine smile, and she discovered what it meant to have confidence and be respected.
“You can do it, Big Sister Miya.” Amy could see that Yabemiya was quite tense, and she held onto her hand as encouragement.
“Your dancing is already fantastic, even better than mine, so don’t be nervous, and just dance like how we normally practice.” Sally also gave her an encouraging smile.
Yabemiya suddenly felt as if her entire body was filled with power, and her nerves disappeared as she nodded earnestly. “Mm-hm.”
“Let’s begin.” Mag smiled as he pressed the “play” b.u.t.ton on the music box.
The joyful Gokuraku Jodo song began to play, and the three of them began to dance. All of their movements were fast and spritely yet still filled with energy and enthusiasm.
Their graceful hand gestures and shuffling dance steps combined in perfect harmony. All three of them danced with different styles, but they were completely synchronized, and the guests simply couldn’t look away.
“That’s… awesome!” Ignatsu’s mouth was wide open with incredulity.
“What a rhythmic song! And what a beautiful dance!” Luna had also been stunned.
Amy is so awesome! How can she be so good at everything? I really love her! Daphne stared at Amy like an entranced fangirl.