Kino wandered around this country, eating and sightseeing, and before long she came to a restaurant that looked quite famous. Not familiar with the local menu, Kino casually ordered a large dessert.
In just a few minutes, the owner served up a massive plate piled high with croquettes and whipped cream, said to be a local specialty guaranteed to leave a lingering, unforgettable aftertaste.
Just as Kino was heartily devouring the oversized dessert, polishing it off in a few bites, and letting out a deeply satisfied burp right then and there, an elderly gentleman sat down at the opposite side of her table, accompanied by three old ladies. The old man greeted Kino as if they were old friends.
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