Edomae Elf - Episode 2

In this episode, we follow Elda, a reclusive elven goddess, as she interacts with various individuals and grows increasingly interested in the world outside her shrine. The episode primarily revolves around discussions about the local cuisine of Tsukishima, particularly tsukudani and monjayaki dishes.

Elda displays a deep passion for tsukudani, a soy sauce-based dish she discovered after being summoned to this world. As she converses with Koyuzu, a talented cook, and Koito, a fast runner who isn’t skilled at cooking, we learn more about the history and significance of tsukudani in Tsukishima. Elda shares her enthusiasm for the dish and her knowledge of its origins with us, revealing her excitement for food.

Elda’s fascination with collecting toy prizes from snacks and drinks is another key aspect of the episode. Her obsession with the Frog Armor series leads to a humorous interaction with Koma Sakuraba, Koito’s childhood best friend. Koma surprises Elda with a rare Frog Cannon toy, for which she is very grateful, further opening up to others.

Later in the episode, the characters engage in a lively debate about Tsukishima’s soul food—is it tsukudani or monjayaki? The conversation leads Elda to realize that she has never eaten monjayaki, even as she insists that tsukudani is the true soul food of Tsukishima. This realization sparks her curiosity about the popular monjayaki dishes with various toppings, such as mochi, spicy cod roe with cheese, and clam soup monja.