Boukyaku no Sachiko: A Meal Makes Her Forget (忘却のサチコ)

Forgetting.

That is, a mental state achieved through gourmet food,

when a person lets go of oneself and single-mindedly savours delicious food.

That she would now walk down the path of forgetting through gourmet food...

She did not yet know...

Hm? What is this?!

Roast beef?

It's delicious!

Delicious!

Mm!

Yummy!

- You look so beautiful, Sachiko! - Yeah!

Thank you.

So pretty!

Let's take a photo!

Yes, let's!

I didn't think Sasaki would get married, did you?

Rather than get married...

I guess I'm surprised that she even had a man...

She didn't seem interested, did she?

I can't imagine Sachiko-san dating a man.

Say cheese!

Smile more, Sachiko~

I'll take another one. Okay, cheese!

She's like an iron woman, after all.

Editor-in-chief, about the year-end party...

Arrangement for the hotel and the buffet, plans for the after party, sending the invitations,

and the bingo tournament's prizes.

All is progressing smoothly.

You're already gathering the prizes for bingo?

It's better to prepare earlier.

Please look at this.

The guest list, programme for the day,

a seating plan to avoid authors fighting,

and the rehearsal schedule for our act.

Okay, I'll leave all planning to you.

Right.

- Sachiko-san. - Yes?

- A phone call from Matsuoka-sensei. - Yes.

This is Sasaki speaking.

Yes.

Yes.

Right.

I think it is as you say, sensei.

Sitting in seiza even for a phone call...

She's just as amazing as ever~

That's how she expresses her respect for sensei.

I think you should learn something from her, Ono-san.

Even if it is a novel, I do not think a character like that exists.

Though she's mercilessly criticising a purple ribbon-awarded author.

Very well.

Excuse me, then.

Sachiko-san?

Would you like to go out for lunch with me?

Thank you for the invitation.

But I have brought lunch with me.

Now, the bride Sachiko-sama

will exit to change dresses.

Please excuse me for a moment.

Anyway, her husband is a nice man!

It seems like he's good at work,

and kind too...

Congratulations on your marriage!

That is too much.

I dated a man I met on a trip for 2 years and got married.

So proper that it is almost too proper,

I only did what is normal.

Really?

Not many people can do what's normal, though.

Like me, haha!

True,

I am aware that that is what people call 'happiness'.

However, to begin with, marriage is not something done due to being madly in love.

If you're dating, living together is more economic,

and if you're living together, being married is more trusted by the public.

Kocchan!

Mother.

Shungo-san left his seat and hasn't come back!

What's happening?

The groom is taking his time, isn't he?

It's rare for a groom to take longer to change than the bride, isn't it?

I've never seen it happen.

Mother.

Thank you for raising me until now.

I will be happy.

Kocchan!

You shouldn't say that now, you know?

It's rude to make everyone wait, so I'm moving to the next step.

'Step'?

If you say that so suddenly, I won't be able to cry!

What's wrong?

Where's your mum?

Ah!

Isn't it a surprise from the groom?

Read it out loud!

Very well.

"Sachiko..."

"Sorry."

That is all.

I think he ran out on me.

The next day

She's the same as usual, isn't she?

Yes.

She doesn't look like someone who got left at the altar yesterday.

That's so rude of you to say!

But I'm impressed!

Would you be able to give a speech like that?

Dear guests,

I offer my sincere apologies that you had to see

such an unsightly scene during the wedding.

However,

we planned to file the registration after the wedding,

so the family register stands as is, there is no problem.

I intend to return all of your kind gifts.

Everyone...

Truly, thank you for taking the time to come today.

Yes.

She really is an iron woman.

- Editor-in-chief. - Yes?

I have made a list of authors I would personally like to appoint in future,

- could you look over it? - Sure.

Yes... huh?

Isn't this... a bit too sturdy?

Sa-Sa-Sasaki!

- Sasaki! - Yes?

You can go home for today.

But I have to submit a proofread copy today.

I'll do it.

The editor-in-chief will do it himself, in your stead.

Be embraced in my kindness!

You can take 2 or 3 days off.

Please, take a break.

Thank you.

Why is everyone worrying about me?

I'm fine.

Sachiko-san?

Sachiko-san!

It was written on your name tag.

This isn't a name tag, it's my staff ID.

Please don't peek at my personal information.

That was how we met, wasn't it...

Obaa-sama, are you okay?

Gosh, I thought you were a purse snatcher!

Sorry about that...

Shall I carry your bags, obaa-sama?

Thank you, dear.

Obaa-san...

Obaa...

Obaa?

Sachiko-san...

Do you want some dried persimmons?

My baa-chan used to make them all the time.

Sachiko-san, aren't you hungry?

I made curry.

Sachiko-san...

Let's watch "Tales of the Unusual" together!

Sachiko-san...

You look like a squirrel when you eat!

Sachiko-san...

Can I kiss you?

Maybe...

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

It's just a dizzy spell.

Rather than that, I'm very sorry for dropping your bags.

It would seem...

I'm quite... in shock!

At a time like this...

Come to think of it...

I haven't eaten anything since then.

- Welcome! - Welcome!

Hello.

The daily special, please.

Right away.

- 1 daily special! - Got it!

Here are your pickles.

Shungo?

A meeting came in for this afternoon.

I have to go all the way to Shinkoiwa.

Shungo?

Wow, I'm beat.

The stop light over there was so slow.

Shungo?!

No, I'm Nobuaki.

I'm sorry, I made a mistake.

Not good.

My head is full of Shungo-san.

What is this?

At this rate, not just work but my lifestyle will be obstructed!

Here you are, young lady.

The daily special, miso-stewed mackerel set.

Thank you for waiting.

Was miso mackerel...

... this delicious?

This... nostalgic sweetness of the sauce,

and the sweetness of the oily saba itself.

And...

It's soft!

Even the bones are delicately soft!

It feels like it will melt in my mouth.