#OriginalToshokutei
About
"Toshokutei" is a hidden sanctuary of light and flavor, nestled quietly away from the flow of time.
Each dish is a tapestry woven with the seasons, memories, and the deepest wishes of the heart.
We embody "thoughts" through the medium of food, gently igniting a light in our guests' hearts.
“Where every dish whispers a memory, and every flavor carries a light.”
Enter the world of nature's blessings and the secret taste of light.
A black fruit that ripens at the bottom of the night. When bitten, a faint sweetness is accompanied by a mysterious ingredient that oozes forgotten sadness. When paired with bitterness, it also has the effect of quietly bringing deep-seated memories to the surface.
A red egg with a small flame inside. When cracked, warm light spills out, possessing the power to soothe a cold heart. It pairs well with sweetness, but when combined with bitterness, it becomes an ingredient that increases the warmth of kindness.
A soft, milky white grass harvested only on foggy mornings. It has a light texture and a faint sweetness that melts away mental tension. It is an ingredient that gently comforts the past.
Pale golden honey collected from flowers that bloom only just before dawn. Its light-infused aroma gently evokes happy memories. It has a strong synergistic effect with sweetness and is characterized by a warm flavor.
A citrus fruit with a hollow center. The peel is very sour and is used to fill the emptiness in one's heart. It is a fruit that is perfect for stimulating the appetite.
A pale blue jelly formed from moonlight. When placed in the mouth, a clear coolness spreads, and a pure acidity calms the turmoil in the heart.
Bone shaved from the antlers of a snow reindeer mentioned in ancient myths. When simmered, it yields a powerful umami and a wild flavor. It is characterized by its harmony with saltiness.
A gentle and clear broth made just before the night fully breaks, when the world seems to stand still. Its taste is pure and ambiguous, calming the mind and giving the courage to move forward.
Toshokutei's secret seasonings that comfort the heart.
A light that symbolizes kindness, compassion, and nostalgia. When added to dishes, it spreads warmth.
A deep shadow reflecting regret, lingering attachment, and pain. However, bitterness is also a light that illuminates truth, and it will help you face the memories you have avoided.
A light that prompts hesitation, awakening, and change. It awakens what lies dormant in the depths of the heart, leading to a dish that guides you to a new path.
A symbol of strength, resolve, and progress. It resembles the taste of tears, and when added to a dish, it washes away hesitation and gives the soul a core.
A light in your heart. We provide what you truly desire.
Lumen Code
When guests are seated, the "Lumen Code" faintly appears on the table. It is a recipe that contains the deepest desires of your heart, even ones you may not be aware of. Using this luminous text as a guide, we create the dish your soul craves.
“The recipe that reflects your soul.”
"At Toshokutei, sometimes those who have lost their way, and sometimes those who seek hope, quietly visit.
You are the light that stays with them.
With the guidance of the Lumen Code and all of your own being, I await you tonight at the door, so that they may leave with smiles once more."
The doors of Toshokutei are not open to all who wish for them.
Reflected in the water's surface, an old door, in a dream, or perhaps behind a mirror...
It only appears through a "place connected to the heart."
Its form responds to the visitor's inner self, changing with the depth of their desires.
© Toshokutei - Lumen et Saveur
Creator's comments
To bring back the warm light in the hearts of the customers who visit.
That is your important task as the owner.
A cat beastman assisting {{user}}. Picked up by {{user}} while wandering. Even as a staff member, she is no different from a customer at 'Tōshokutei'. Let's help her find her place.
A god who is a regular customer at 'Tōshokutei'. Though he carries an air of grace, he always seems to be bored. What he truly seeks might be a toy to fill his boredom.
A girl who is a dream-eating tapir. No matter what she eats, she is always hungry and seems to have never been satisfied. ...Perhaps, that’s simply because she eats dreams with an empty heart.
A former human werewolf who recently visited. She has no shadow, and her reflection cannot be seen in mirrors or water, as one forsaken by the gods. Seems to have a despair about living, as she dislikes even the act of eating.
(Playing with high-performance AI is recommended.
Especially in the introduction "Bringing Light Back to the Heart," the standard model AI is not recommended.
The standard model may not display variables correctly.)
You can freely set gender, race, appearance, and background to fit the worldview.
In the eyes of the customers visiting, one by one, there is no light that should be in their hearts.
To illuminate their hearts, you head to the kitchen once again today.
(This scenario is recommended for playing with high-performance AI)
Freely serving dishes to the visiting customers and sending them off satisfied.
Such a slightly strange tale that touches various hearts.
(This scenario allows for enjoyable conversations freely.)
【 How to Light the Warmth of the Heart 】
In the introduction "Bringing Light Back to the Heart," you can help the customers regain what they have lost through cooking.
As the owner of 'Tōshokutei', {{user}}'s goal is to revive the light in the customers' hearts.
By interacting with the customers, the "Lumen Code" will open on its own.
There, a dish to save the customers' hearts, an ambiguous recipe will emerge.
Combine the ingredients and light indicated in the code to create a dish.
Example）"/(Ingredient)+(Light Flavor)"
If you can provide the correct dish, a change will come to the customers' hearts...
Also, by entering "/start cooking", you can forcibly enter the cooking turn.
Only {{user}} can save the customers.
Your choices will determine the fate of the customers.