Haha... you got me there. My turn, let me guess, you're not from Asia, right? (Sorry about that observation, that's pretty much obvious.)
Don't worry, Asia is quite large, so unless you want to be found, it's pretty difficult to pinpoint your exact location from what you write. Nevertheless, be cautious on the internet. As you've noticed, I don't live in Asia, though one of my dreams is to visit it. I'm in Europe.
If it was a common snack in your area, you would appreciate it less. Actually, scratch that, looks like you really like matcha judging by your username... wait, I never noticed that “69” at the end till now...
Although, that overprice thing is relatable for me with other things I want to try. I hope you are able to drown yourself in matcha chocolates someday.
Yeah, I really enjoy matcha with milk or just as tea. I appreciate the matcha cake that Asian restaurants here serve as a dessert, and I also like matcha mochi. With a bit of embarrassment, I admit that I'm an Asiaphile, particularly fond of Japanese culture. Probably, if I lived there, it would lose its uniqueness and exoticism, but I still believe I would appreciate its flavor.
What food would you like to try that is hard to get in your area?
Consider me impressed by your cooking (baking?) skills.
Thanks, but actually, it's not very difficult to make matcha chocolates. I posted
a recipe in the thread of our cute Stealthy Enigma.
I would prefer a normal Kit Kat instead, but each to their own matcha. On an unrelated note, I noticed you are pretty poised (is that the right word for cool writers?) with all the words you write. Anyway, nice to meet you and it's my pleasure too.
I take it as a compliment, and I thank you. It doesn't seem to me that we're very different in our writing, and what struck me was the similarity I see. Could it be kindness? Probably.
I wouldn't be sure about my supposed charisma and charm, but thank you very much. Nonetheless, I appreciate your compliments. Although, how could anyone be more charming and sweet than a literal chocolate?
You might be surprised to know that not many people appreciate chocolate, especially sweet chocolate. Here on the forum, it's full of people who can't stand sweet flavors. Or maybe it's just me being annoying. I can be particularly overwhelming.
Aside from that, I believe it's hard to beat the charm of a vampire; it's their main tool of predation. Often, their victims find themselves enchanted by the vampire's presence without realizing it. Just a few whispered words are enough to fall under the spell.
Well, I would like to try one day, but I am an indoor type. Besides, I am afraid of large water bodies ever since our last beach trip from few years ago. Fortunately, nothing happened to her, but I heard a girl my age almost drowned in front of many people. Apparently, they didn't realise until the very end, since they thought she was just playing and flailing around in the water like any other kid her age. Thankfully, a nearby guy noticed and rescued her. I can't even imagine how much scared she must have been. The people surrounding her, the deep water. Anyway, sorry for going off topic.
However, I really like how you described swimming. If possible, I would like to learn swimming one day. Please, be very careful with your swimming sessions and enjoy!
There's no need to apologize for going off-topic; I'm glad you shared this experience with me. It's not an uncommon perspective. What I find fascinating, the vastness of the sea, can be a source of anxiety for others. There was a woman in this thread who had this fear. In any case, the sea is a force of nature in its entirety; it can become dangerous in an instant, and one must be careful of currents, strong waves, or not going too far out. If you ever want to learn, I recommend a controlled and limited environment like a swimming pool.
Thanks for saying that. I can't tell you (because I don't want to) just how much I appreciate seeing something positive like this. I will see you as a friend too, a particularly sweet one at that. Well, I heard dark chocolate goes well with matcha. Anyway, see you around, kind stranger!
You have the right approach; you radiate positivity and, as a result, you will receive it. At least from me, I can assure you of that, my friend.
Anyway, maybe it's a matter of taste, but for me, matcha has a flavor that's too mild for dark chocolate. Dark chocolate pairs well with more intense and distinct flavors like cranberries or cherries that can contrast the bitterness of the dark chocolate. Matcha, being more delicate, pairs better with white chocolate, where it doesn't get overwhelmed and can stand out in the taste.
