It must be a menu item for many people. Me too But for me, I have strange memories about this menu.

Hello again…. I'm Anthony. Don't you mind if I use the short story page to tell you some random stuff again? It's like this. Actually, I'm starting to go to the gym lately.. Yes, I gained weight.. I had to change from eating McDonald's to other foods that were somewhat better for my health.

And there are many things that I eat during this time. What? Do you eat it most often? Hmm.... well, that must be the menu of many people's desperation. But I really like it. No, I have to say that I am a person who likes something when I eat it. I'll just order that and eat it. Which is also the title of today's story. Yes.. Chicken with basil and fried egg...

In fact, I myself know in my heart... that fried eggs are not very good for health If you could change it to boiled eggs, it would probably be better. But, we're not here to talk about health and food today... Because of the story I want to tell It's just another strange thing as usual... And that makes this story even more strange.

It's probably because it's directly related to this chicken with basil and fried eggs…. Okay, I won't prolong it anymore... Let's hurry and get to the content….

This happened about a month after I got fired from the Mac store... If you've ever read You probably know what happened… But if you've never…. There's no need to rush to find and read. Well, it was a very heavy rainy day.. I drove through the rain until I could barely see the road...

In the end, I felt that I could not endure the harshness of the wind and rain any longer… I saw a pavilion nearby. Of course, I drove in and parked immediately.. I hid in there for a long time... But there is no indication that the rain will stop falling….

“I'm sorry.”

A voice suddenly sounded from behind. I was startled. It was like someone I didn't know suddenly came to greet me. In front of me was a girl in a Girl Scout uniform. I don't know where it came from. I don't know how to get here. But it was clear that she was right in front of me.

“K.. yes…. ?”

I answered only briefly. But in my heart I have many questions, people? ghost? Or what? I mean, I'm pretty sure that when I took refuge in this pavilion, It's just me. So why did this little guy suddenly appear? And another strange thing... That little one's body was completely dry....

Her body was completely dry, as if not a single drop of rain had touched her. I don't understand at all. It's like, if she could enter this pavilion. That means you only have to wade through the rain. Because it is a separate pavilion It is not attached to anyone's building or house. Or even if you say you use an umbrella, there's no way you won't get rained on at all….

“Can you help me with something? ”

She asked about that floor. I couldn't even think of how to answer. I mean, I was considering whether or not this person standing in front of me was a real person.

“Can you please take this and try it for me?”

She finished speaking and handed over a plastic bag. Inside it was clearly visible that it was a box…… rice?

“My mother is about to open a made-to-order restaurant. Now I'm in the process of trying out the recipe. So we're giving it away for free tasting."

I received it with a feeling of uneasiness. As I received it, my hand accidentally touched her finger. It was warm. I felt that way. So I was quite worried that this young person might be this person. It couldn't possibly be a ghost or something. I picked up the lunchbox and opened it to look inside.

“ Chicken with fried egg and basil… ?”

I said it like that. The little girl's eyes sparkled.

" yes! I designed the recipe for this box of basil rice myself!”

she said so Along with staring at me who was considering the food in my hand… I'm having a hard time. is from the situation You can probably guess that I was at a pavilion somewhere on the side of the road. Plus, I don't know this young person personally. How could I eat food given to me by a stranger like this?

As anyone, it is normal to be careful….

In the meantime, his eyes were shining brightly. Damn it, who would be able to break this kid's heart like this!! And you probably didn't want to guess. I ate it with consideration. Yes, I ate strangers' food.

" delicious "

I said softly. What can I say? It's delicious, but it doesn't wow me like that. It's like... chicken with basil and fried egg.

I secretly looked at that young man's face. Her expression looked extremely happy. I feel happy deep down too. No, I'm not happy that I got to help evaluate the food for the younger sibling. Glad I'm fine even though I just ate a stranger's food. Haha.

“Thank you, brother. I'll go back and tell Mom right now."

She ran out with a cheerful expression and expression. Well, like a child……….. Wait... It's raining outside. And why did his younger brother get……….

It was like a lie, just before the young man's body had passed the roof of the pavilion. The rain has subsided. and has finally stopped I was completely shocked by the scene I saw in front of me…. But there's no time to wonder Maybe I didn't tell you in the first place. But actually the reason I traveled was to meet with my supervisor. We had made an appointment at a restaurant and I was already very late.

I drove as fast as I could. Actually, I don't recommend that you do it. You know that even though the rain has stopped But the water on the road is still there. It might have been an accident, but what could I do? I was extremely wet. I don't want to sit in a wet shop. I was hoping that the wind would help dry me out.

I finally reached the restaurant. My boss was a little upset.

“Why are you so late, Tony? ”

Don't be alarmed, people close to you don't call me Anthony. He only called me Tony.

“I'm sorry, sir, I was caught in the rain.”

The leader's expression was slightly puzzled when he heard my answer, but after a moment, I understood why he had reacted that way. Because I suddenly felt All the wetness disappeared. No, it wasn't because of the wind. You probably have an idea, right? Even with the help of the wind

However, there must be some moisture left. Especially underwear. But this is strange. My body is completely dry. It was as if the hair had never been wet in the first place.

"Okay, whatever it is, let's go and sit."

I followed the leader into the store. We sat down and started ordering food. My boss started ordering while I was looking at the menu.

“Give me rice porridge and fish maw and… ummm.”

There's so much, I thought to myself. This restaurant's menu has a lot to choose from. No, not that much. It's just that most of them aren't things I like or eat regularly. After reading the menu for a moment I was able to decide what to order. I turned to face the employee writing down the menu.

“I take chicken with basil and fried eggs…………….. ”

Even though the mouth has finished speaking But I couldn't take my eyes off what I saw in front of me. I gasped and my eyes widened. Employees who saw me act like that So she answered

“Hee hee, see you again… hyung.”