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一華後宮料理帖 [Ikka Koukyuu Ryourichou] (Novel) #2
一華後宮料理帖 2 第二品
明来告知――それは、四人の妃嬪が新皇帝の寵愛を争う儀式。料理好きな皇女・理美と食学博士の朱西は、儀式前の妃嬪達の心を落ち着かせるよう、後宮で料理番の任務を命じられる。個性の強い四夫人を相手に奔走する理美。一方、皇帝・ショウ飛は五龍に会う名目で頻繁に理美の元を訪れていた。朱西は女性に興味がなかったショウ飛の変化を喜びつつも、内心は複雑。そんな折、儀式で使う大切な宝珠が何者かによって盗まれてしまい!?
256 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2016
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October 30, 2022
I did not expect to say this but, Shohi - best ally award winner!
October 4, 2021
Volume 2 deals with the four consorts of the rear palace, as well as Rimi's new role as Shusei's assistant. It picks up right where volume 1 left off, continuing with slightly better writing and characterization. The season has shifted to summer, and the palace is now preparing for the Declaration of Stability done by the emperor and the four consorts. There's still a lot of stereotypical moments and the writing at some parts makes certain scenes feel so cheesy, but there's clear progress in comparison to the previous volume.
Personally, I liked how the four consorts were handled and their relationship with Rimi. Noble Consort So, in particular, really grew out of the villainess role they had her play at the beginning of volume 1. Rimi herself is also showing more personality than before, and the use of small flashbacks to her previous life has also lessened by a lot. In the previous volume, these flashbacks were sometimes used to advance the plot because Rimi as a character was too weak to get the story going on her own. This book seems to be growing out of that habit, which is nice.
Unfortunately, a love triangle just has to be present in this type of story. I'm not particularly fond of the love triangle here since I'm not the biggest fan of the emperor, but here's to hoping it won't get too frustrating.
Personally, I liked how the four consorts were handled and their relationship with Rimi. Noble Consort So, in particular, really grew out of the villainess role they had her play at the beginning of volume 1. Rimi herself is also showing more personality than before, and the use of small flashbacks to her previous life has also lessened by a lot. In the previous volume, these flashbacks were sometimes used to advance the plot because Rimi as a character was too weak to get the story going on her own. This book seems to be growing out of that habit, which is nice.
Unfortunately, a love triangle just has to be present in this type of story. I'm not particularly fond of the love triangle here since I'm not the biggest fan of the emperor, but here's to hoping it won't get too frustrating.
January 24, 2022
The setting is great and I like a lot of the characters. I feel a lot of the side characters are having great character growth but the main character not so much. I loved getting to know the consorts better and seeing more of Hakurai.
November 30, 2023
I'm very eager to see what happens next. I find it fascinating the developing relationship between Rimi and Shohi.
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July 10, 2021Hidden truth, perfect solution
This continues vol. 1 flawlessly. A situation likely to make 4 female consists vicious competitors, results in social harmony thanks to insight of talented cook. In her old home she was expected to fix food for gods and now her friends suspect she could fulfill that heavenly role.
This continues vol. 1 flawlessly. A situation likely to make 4 female consists vicious competitors, results in social harmony thanks to insight of talented cook. In her old home she was expected to fix food for gods and now her friends suspect she could fulfill that heavenly role.
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