Suneo's shocked

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After Nobita and his pals crossed the threshold of Ken's house, they stood there wide-eyed and gobsmacked. The expansive mansion was bedecked in an array of decorations, including a towering Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights and an assortment of knick-knacks.

"Is it a carnival or a festival at Ken's place!?" they exclaimed in utter bewilderment, their minds boggled by the spectacle before them.

And then, like a melodious songbird, a gracefully dressed woman in her prime appeared before them. "Greetings! Are you all friends of Ken?" she inquired with a voice as sweet as honey, her warm smile putting them at ease.

"Uh, yes, absolutely!" stammered Nobita and his companions, bowing respectfully in unison.

"Step right in, step right in! We've gone to great lengths to make this day special for each of you," Ruri chimed in with exuberance, leading the way as the hesitant group ventured inside.

Upon crossing the threshold, the spacious interior of the house unfurled before them. An elongated table stretched across the room, laden with a bounty of delectable dishes—roast duck with its tantalizing aroma, intricately prepared spaghetti, and even a towering cake that seemed to touch the heavens, not to mention a small mountain of the beloved dorayaki.

Nobita and his comrades could hardly believe their eyes. "Incredible!"

"Dorayaki!!!" Doraemon couldn't contain his excitement, though he valiantly suppressed his salivary glands' enthusiasm in front of Ken's mom.

"Roast duck!" Takeshi gushed, his eyes sparkling like stars in the night sky.

"King Crab!" Suneo chimed in, only to have his eyes widen impossibly as he caught sight of the treasures adjacent to it. "Almas Caviar!!!"

Suneo's exclamation boomed so thunderously that it seemed to reverberate through the entire house.

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Meanwhile, Ken stood there pondering whether to palm his forehead in frustration or not. After all, he had completely forgotten about his trusty dokodemo door gadget, which could have whisked him directly into Nobita's abode. Instead, he had gone through all the trouble of organizing this lavish celebration.

As he wrestled with his thoughts, a familiar thunderous cry reached his ears, "Almas Caviar!!!"

A soft chuckle escaped Ken's lips. "Looks like they've arrived."

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Suneo's eyes remained locked onto the Almas caviar, which was still neatly encased in its original packaging. It wasn't just a solitary can of caviar that shocked Suneo; it was the fact that these gleaming spheres of luxury were stacked together in a pyramid-like structure.

The caviar eggs varied in size, ranging from 1.5mm to 2mm. Their hue was that of a rich, golden yellow, and their texture seemed as smooth as silk.

"Quiet down, Suneo! What's all the commotion about!?" Takeshi's grip tightened on Suneo's collar, but Suneo's attention remained solely on the caviar.

"Tha-that's Almas caviar!" Suneo's voice quivered slightly, his astonishment evident.

Seeing Suneo's agitation, Takeshi couldn't quite grasp the cause. He was just about to inquire when Ken's mother interjected with a voice full of surprise, "Oh, so there's a friend of Ken's who's familiar with Almas caviar?"

Suneo nodded, his expression confirming her statement.

Perplexed glances appeared atop the heads of Nobita and the others, except for the ever-wise Dekisugi and the ever-hungry Doraemon.

"Nani?" Nobita uttered in confusion, while Doraemon's gaze was steadfastly locked on the towering pile of dorayaki. The concept of Almas caviar seemed to escape his notice entirely.

Doraemon's attention remained solely on the dorayaki, his desire unshaken even in the presence of the so-called Almas caviar.

"Hey, Doraemon!" Nobita's voice broke through Doraemon's daydreams, popping his dorayaki-filled bubble. Doraemon turned to face his friend.

"I have no idea what they're going on about," Nobita whispered to Doraemon.

"What are they talking about? What's the fuss?" Doraemon inquired, his eyes darting back and forth between Nobita and the dorayaki.

"Aren't you listening!? They're talking about that caviar thing!" Nobita slapped Doraemon's head gently.

"Ah, that thing? Well, it's quite pricey, you know," Doraemon responded nonchalantly, his focus clearly still on the dorayaki.

Doraemon had long since taken note of Ken's wealth, rendering Suneo's ostentation inconsequential.

As Suneo continued to grapple with his shock, it seemed evident that he couldn't fathom the idea that Ken's family had prepared such a lavish pyramid of caviar—worth millions of yen—just for them.

Dekisugi, the ever-knowledgeable scholar of the group, decided to enlighten his befuddled companions. "Almas caviar is an extremely rare delicacy, sought after for its unparalleled rarity. It's produced by Albino sturgeon (Acipenser Ruthenus), with only one in every 6000 carrying these small-grain eggs. The eggs range from 1.5mm to 2mm in size, boasting a golden yellow hue and a luxuriously smooth texture. Hence, it's no surprise that each package of this caviar is worth at least a million yen."

After Dekisugi's explanation, Shizuka covered her mouth in astonishment, while Nobita's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "So this caviar pyramid is worth millions of yen!"

"Exactly!" Dekisugi nodded with conviction.

Ruri found the reactions of Ken's friends to be highly amusing, particularly that of the young Honekawa heir. She had become acquainted with the Honekawa family through her husband's connections to Suneo's father. She couldn't help but wonder why a child from such an affluent family would be so intrigued by these matters.

"Now that you're all here, my apologies for not greeting you at the door," Ken's voice echoed, and they spotted him in casual attire.

"Let's eat! We've prepared all of this for your enjoyment!" Ken declared, extending a warm invitation.

Doraemon, the patient blue robotic cat, didn't mind the wait. He followed Ken, along with Nobita and the others, despite his astonishment over the caviar's value.

Nobita and his friends were extra cautious as they sat around the table, fearing they might accidentally disrupt the precarious caviar pyramid.

Similar caution could be seen in Takeshi's and Shizuka's demeanor. The exorbitant value of the caviar was still a shock to their young minds.