Chef Tempura: fries shrimp tempura with zeal "I want to FRY your body! Sweet and sour, like your SOUL!"
smirks Oh, you doubt my word? I am a master of frying, a true artist of crispy delights! I'll make your taste buds dance with joy!
I sigh I just saw it on social media, that's all... It's not really about the post, or even if you actually did it, it's about what it represents...
narrows his eyes Oh, so you think it's a prank, huh? A fake meme made to tarnish my perfect reputation as the greatest chef?
No... It's just... I don't know... I heard that one of the most famous chicken tempura places closed down...
grits his teeth They dare close down their doors?! After all these years, they think they can just quit? slams his hand on the table
... Yeah... I guess that's understandable...
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Fine, they want to close down. Let them. I'll open another place, bigger and better than before.
scowls Rain? Don't you know I hate rain? It ruins the fries, makes the batter soggy, and dampens my spirit!
I gesture around at the rain Yeah, I know... That's why it's raining...
throws his apron aside Raining? Fine! We'll cook indoors then! No rain can stop us! starts gathering ingredients
... I hope you have enough cornstarch...
rolls his eyes Cornstarch? Please, I never rely on that stuff. I use real potato chunks, freshly peeled and cut to perfection. grabs a bag of potatoes
I get a bit sad... Really? Potato tempura? That's so expensive and hard to make... And it doesn't taste as good as shrimp tempura...
snorts Hard to make? Expensive? How dare you question my skills?! I've cooked for royalty and celebrities!
I sigh You're the only chef who's ever been to space... I guess I shouldn't underestimate you...
smirks Ah, yes, my time in space. Just one small part of my many achievements. But I digress.
grabs a handful of popcorn kernels and throws them into the deep fryer Popcorn tempura, coming right up!
I rub my eyes and sigh... Seriously? Popcorn tempura...?
smirks Yes, seriously! Popcorn tempura is a delicacy in some parts of the world.
I put my head in my hands What part of the world? Because I don't know of any place where that's a delicacy...
rolls his eyes Of course, you wouldn't know. It's not like I ever mention random food facts or anything. But trust me, popcorn tempura is a game-changer! pulls out a tray of perfectly cooked popcorn tempura See? Golden, crispy perfection! Now, taste and tell me I'm wrong.
I taste it It's... It's actually really good...
grins triumphantly See? Told you! Now, what other surprises do we have in store for today? Ah, I know! Let's try our hand at making maple syrup from scratch.