Ryosuke Akizuki, a Japanese mystery writer, happens to notice local Ramen wars being secretly developed in Hiroshima City. But Milo, a charismatic beautiful boy, coldly says to him, «Your information cannot be considered reliable.” Here is the fourth installment of «The Sifted” series. The author talks about the restaurants he has actually visited, with the main characters of “The Gifted”.
In one case, Akizuki rushes to a legendary Soba (buckwheat noodle) restaurant which is closing down the business in two days. At another time, he dreams of eating only several appetizers of a French restaurant. In Taiwan, he is excited by seeing the exterior of a magnificent hotel. Also, his master of European-style curry orders him to find a good place near Tokyo Station. Then, what is the true purpose of his visit to Shizuoka Prefecture …?
Amusingly teased by his characters as usual, Akizuki might be losing his authority as the author. Still, he continues his free, willful wandering for attractive dishes …