[“What is it, Soleum?”]

The Nostalgia Candy had disappeared from my hand.

“…!”

“My goodness! Soleum, were you seriously substituting candy for meals?”

“Haha….”

“This won’t do at all!”

The candy, which had vanished as if by magic, reappeared in Brown’s gloved hand before vanishing again with a theatrical flick of his wrist.

…It was completely gone.

“……”

Should I have applauded?

Clap, clap, clap.

When I hesitantly clapped my hands, Brown bowed deeply, like a magician basking in the audience's approval.

“Um, so… where did the candy—”

“Soleum, a dusty, ancient piece of candy as your first meal in …