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今日は朝から会社での仕事があるため、新幹線に乗って早めに出社した。この機会を逃すまいと、朝食に選んだのは久しぶりの「油そば」。
Since I had to work at the office today, I took an early Shinkansen and decided to treat myself to a hearty bowl of “Abura-soba” for breakfast.
迷わず特盛を注文したが、久しぶりだったせいかそのボリュームに圧倒され、食べ終わる頃には凄まじい満足感に包まれていた。
I went with the extra-large serving as usual, but after being away for a while, the sheer volume was staggering and left me feeling incredibly satisfied.
おかげで業務中もずっと満腹感が持続し、空腹を感じることなく仕事に集中できたのは大きな収穫だ。
That massive meal kept me full throughout my meetings, providing a steady stream of energy so I never felt a dip in concentration.
唯一の心残りは、午後にお客さまと会う予定があったため、泣く泣くニンニクを諦めたこと。もしニンニクを投入できていれば、間違いなく120点の出来だった。
My only regret was having to abstain from adding garlic because I had a scheduled meeting with a client later in the afternoon.
次こそは、何の制約もない朝にニンニクをがっつり効かせて、完璧な一杯を決めたいと思う。
Had I been able to add the garlic, it would have been a perfect 120-point experience, so I’m looking forward to a rematch with no such constraints next time.
To be continued.
