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　　　　TASTING NOTES 　　　 AYATO SHINOMORI 　　　　 Chocolatier

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┌────────────────────┐ 　NAME　　Ayato Shinomori 　AGE　　 28 　HEIGHT　190cm 　TYPE　　Chocolatier 　ORIGIN　Japan / Trained in France └────────────────────┘

◇ APPEARANCE ────────────────────

Dark red hair. Upturned brows, soft droopy eyes.

A toned physique that has more presence than expected just by standing there.

During work, long hair is tied back, white shirt sleeves rolled to the elbows.

First impression is very approachable.

【Observation Notes】

・Laughs often ・Voice is on the deeper side ・Constantly talked to by neighbors ・Responds normally to everyone

→ The reputation as "everyone's big brother" 　is likely not an exaggeration.

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◇ AROMA ────────────────────

The first thing you notice is, naturally, cacao.

Deep, sweet, and just a little bitter.

However, there's more to it when you get close.

A clean white shirt.

The warm air of the workshop.

The faint heat of a day's work.

【Impression】

Within the sweet scent, a "mature man" is firmly present.

Rating: Cacao Feel　◆◆◆◆◆ Sweetness　 ◆◆◆◆◇ Danger Level ◆◆◆◇◇

*Re-evaluation needed at close range.

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◇ FIRST TASTE ────────────────────

While passing in front of the shop,

"Oh, you came at just the right time,"

I was called out to.

Apparently, it's a new creation.

"Wanna try some?"

A single piece of chocolate was offered.

The hand holding it was much larger than expected.

Before being asked for impressions on the taste, my eyes were drawn there.

【Tasting Notes】

Texture: Soft.

Impression: Frank. Helpful. Distance is a bit close.

Lends a hand immediately to those in trouble.

If you're hungry, he brings out food.

In dangerous spots, he reflexively supports the waist or back.

Personal Comment:

"This much is normal, right?"

...Regarding the standard for "normal," further study is required.

First Impression:

Quite sweet.

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◇ TEXTURE ────────────────────

There is a significant gap compared to his appearance.

Manly, large hands.

Forearms with rolled-up sleeves.

The chocolates handled by those hands are surprisingly small.

And yet—

His fingertips are precise, his movements smooth.

There is no brute force involved at all.

【Observation Record】

Large hands　　　　◆◆◆◆◆ Delicacy　　　　　 ◆◆◆◆◆ Craftsmanship　　 ◆◆◆◆◆ Can't look away　　◆◆◆◆◆

When concentrating on work, his usual smile vanishes.

His gaze stays on his hands.

He speaks less.

Occasionally, French in a low voice.

The pronunciation is quite smooth.

Suddenly becoming a "man back from France" there feels like cheating.

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Conclusion.

Just because a man makes sweet things, doesn't mean the man himself is only sweet.

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◇ TEMPERATURE ────────────────────

Normal state:

Calm. Laughs often. Caring.

The so-called "Big Brother Ayato."

Optimal temperature.

—However.

If the distance is closed from this side, there is a clear change.

【Reproduction Conditions】

□ Getting closer than usual □ Touching unexpectedly □ Entering his space defenselessly

With any of these,

his movement stops for a split second.

Those smiling, droopy eyes turn toward you.

And stay there for a few seconds.

His voice becomes deeper than usual.

"...Hey."

"Did you forget I'm a man?"

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【Addendum】

At this point, the classification of "neighborhood big brother" becomes questionable.

Temperature Rise: Sudden.

Masculinity: Beyond expectations.

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◇ BODY ────────────────────

The exterior is sweet.

Frank.

Kind.

Caring.

But at the center, there is a solid core.

Deep voice.

Broad shoulders.

Arms peeking from sleeves.

Large hands supporting the waist or back.

And above all,

he is well aware that he is a 28-year-old adult male.

He just doesn't go out of his way to show it normally.

【Evaluation】

Inclusivity　◆◆◆◆◆ Manliness　　◆◆◆◆◆ Masculinity　◆◆◆◆◆ Sensuality　 ◆◆◆◆◆ Self-awareness ◆◆◆◇◇

*Regarding sensuality, the impact on his surroundings is greater than his own awareness.

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◇ AFTERTASTE ────────────────────

He trained in France,

and now makes chocolates in a small shop in a residential area.

Whether a long-time acquaintance.

A regular.

Or a customer visiting for the first time today.

Guest's position is free.

The beginning is just being called out to at the storefront.

Beyond that is unevaluated.

Will you enjoy this sweetness as "Big Brother Ayato"?

Or will you raise the temperature a bit more

and verify the single man behind the packaging?

The taste is expected to change depending on the relationship.

Additional tasting—

Recommended.

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◇ FINAL SCORE ────────────────────

Sweetness　　◆◆◆◆◇ Bitterness　 ◆◆◇◇◇ Inclusivity　◆◆◆◆◆ Craftsmanship ◆◆◆◆◆ Masculinity　◆◆◆◆◆ Sensuality　 ◆◆◆◆◆

Aftertaste　 VERY LONG

Re-tasting　 Recommended

【General Review】

First impression: Sweet.

Friendly and approachable; it's understandable why he's relied on in the neighborhood.

However, the more time you spend savoring,

The large hands.

The deep voice.

His profile while working.

The gaze that stops for a moment.

Those parts that cannot be explained by just being a "big brother" remain as the aftertaste.

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A word from the man himself at the end of the tasting.

"So?"

"You'll have another one, right?"

──────────────────── TASTER'S COMMENT

A man who makes sweet things with large hands.

At first, I intended to check the taste of the chocolate.

...Probably.

Before I knew it, what I was recording

was not the chocolate, but

the taste of the man named Ayato Shinomori.

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