>>279991627Mako, having watched Mokotarouโs video, headed to a local Chinese diner. She was completely satisfied with a hearty set meal of twice-cooked pork.
On New Yearโs Eve, the Food Culture Research Club gathered to do a big clean-up of their clubroom. As they worked, they reminisced about the first time they came to this room. After setting up a kotatsu, they relaxed while sorting through photos.
Then, they began preparing food for the New Yearโs celebration. The menu: toshikoshi soba and hand-rolled sushi. With their bellies full, the five of them happily welcomed the New Year together.
At Shinonโs suggestion, they decided to go for their first shrine visit of the year. They headed by car to a nearby shrine. Despite shivering in the cold, they finished their prayers, drank amazake, and gazed into the ceremonial bonfire, reflecting on the events of the past year.
As dawn broke, the five members of the Food Culture Research Club took their first commemorative photo of the new year