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節分が近づいてきて恵方巻の広告をスーパーやコンビニで見かけるようになった。
Setsubun, a traditional Japanese event, is approaching, and I noticed advertisements for Ehomaki (thick sushi rolls) at supermarkets and convenience stores. Setsubun is associated with bean eating and bean throwing to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck for the year.
去年は、近所のスーパーのものを買って食べた。今年は少し奮発しようと駅ビルに入っている高級スーパーで恵方巻が売っているかを見てきた。
Last year, we enjoyed the rolls we bought from a nearby supermarket. This year, I went to the high-end supermarket at the station building to see if they offer Ehomaki.
予約を受け付けていて、なんと１本2,000円だという。高級なネタを使ったホントに豪華な恵方巻であった。
They are currently accepting pre-orders for rolls priced at 2,000 yen. The advertisement mentions that these rolls are made with high-quality seafood.
たしかに、入っているネタは高級なものばかりかもしれないが、同時に口に入ると、それぞれの味がわからなくなるので、ちょっともったいない気がする。
While I appreciate the quality of their rolls, I feel that it would be a bit wasteful to eat them all at once without savoring each individual seafood ingredient.
せっかくの高級食材を食べるのであれば、１品ずつ味わって食べたいので、妻に相談して、そこのお寿司は別途食べることにした。
When I have a nice meal, I like to enjoy each serving separately. I will discuss with my wife and consider buying their sushi on another occasion.
To be continued.
