Takoyaki Trail: From Dungeon Conquest to Food Stall
So, I find myself in the middle of all this excitement. It's 4 PM, and the city is buzzing with activity. Being a fan of anime, I'm loving the vibe – everything is set up in booths, just waiting to be explored. As I wander around, I can't help but hum the catchy tune of "Renai Circulation" from "Bakemonogatari." It's like I'm trying to add some anime flavor to this medieval fantasy world I've somehow ended up in. Despite the festival atmosphere, though, I'm starting to feel a bit bored.
Then, my stomach starts making loud noises, ruining my good mood. I didn't want to make a scene, so I tried to play it cool. Suddenly, a stall selling fried octopus balls (takoyaki) appears before me, with a sign in Japanese.
The guy running the stall looks grumpy, like Mario with a big mustache. He's actually asleep! I try to wake him up nicely, but he doesn't budge until he almost falls off his chair.
"No!" he shouts, saying something about being married and having a kid.
I'm confused for a second, until I realize that my clothes have slipped a bit, showing some cleavage. It's because the dress I'm wearing is too big – I got it as loot from a goblin I defeated earlier. In a rush of adrenaline, I quickly fix it. We both apologize, feeling awkward. My stomach is really hurting by now, so I politely ask for some takoyaki.
The guy with the mustache refuses at first. Two ladies nearby hear us and gasp. Eventually, he agrees, but he says I have to pay for it.
I get a little annoyed. Did I look like I couldn't afford it? I point to my clothes and ask, "How much?" to show him I have money.
He tells me the price – just a few copper coins for each takoyaki. But instead, I decide to pay with four big silver coins. His reaction is priceless – he's shocked, like his jaw is about to hit the floor. "One of those coins could buy a house!" he exclaims, amazed.
(And he's not exaggerating. In their world, platinum is super rare and valuable.)
Hey, ever been confused by different kinds of money? Imagine a place where it's even crazier! Today's story is about Yuki and a funny mix-up because of different coins.
Forget dollars and cents in Yuki's world. They use copper (C), silver (S), gold (G), and super rare platinum (Pt) coins. Each one is worth something, like our money.
Imagine a copper coin (C) is like a dollar for small stuff. Silver (S) is like ten bucks, more valuable. Gold (G) is like finding a hundred bucks, pretty lucky!
But here's where it gets really wild! Platinum (Pt) is like a whole bunch of ten-dollar bills, super precious! Let's say Yuki wants some takoyaki, those yummy fried octopus balls. They're cheap – just four copper coins each. Now, get ready for the surprise: Yuki pays with four platinum coins!
It's like buying a hotdog and giving the vendor a suitcase full of ten-dollar bills – that's how shocked the vendor is! Why spend so much on a little snack? Well, one platinum coin can buy a ton of takoyaki, like 40,000 of them! The vendor, expecting just a few coins, can't believe it. It's like buying a burger with a bag of cash! See how a simple purchase turns into a funny moment? The big difference in money values is the reason. Yuki's strange payment leaves the vendor amazed, showing why it's important to know about money in different places! So, next time you travel, remember this story! A little knowledge about local money can save you from awkward situations – or maybe even get you a great deal, just like Yuki!