Chapter 273 – The Purpose of the Secret Meeting

“Ohh, this Western-style confectionery is quite excellent.”

“Isn’t it? It’s been a recent favorite of mine. Other shops have tried to imitate it, but perhaps it’s the balance of flavors, but this one is the best.”

“This must be due to the quality of the ingredients and the skill of the artisans. And the combination of Japanese and Western elements is truly innovative.”

“Indeed. Prince Saionji also remarked that it carries the taste of Kyoto within a Western style and was quite pleased.”

Beside us, Takashi Hara and Takaaki Kato, taking a short break, were cheerfully engrossed in a discussion about matcha sweets. The fact that Saionji Kinmochi was also a fan was, in a way, extremely rare information. Perhaps the use of carefully selected Uji tea was what made the difference.

Seated next to me was my nominal father, and in