Chef Trainee Asuta Tsurumi was just a normal Japanese teenager, until one day the harassment against his family’s restaurant went too far. Desperate to save his father’s precious cooking knife, he dove headfirst into a sea of flames. Rather than waking up in the afterlife, though, he found himself in a whole new world entirely! Fortunately for our hero, he soon gets picked up by the huntress known as Ai Fa. This guardian angel packs some attitude, though, so it won’t be all smooth sailing for Asuta! Plus his savior seems to have some issues of her own to worry about, too... Just how well will our rookie chef be able to parlay his skills in this utterly unfamiliar world? And with all the danger lurking around, will he even be able to survive long enough to put them to the test?! Come learn a thing or two about Cooking with Wild Game!
Chef Trainee Asuta Tsurumi was just a normal Japanese teenager, until one day the harassment against his family’s restaurant went too far. Desperate to save his father’s precious cooking knife, he dove headfirst into a sea of flames. Rather than waking up in the afterlife, though, he found himself in a whole new world entirely! Fortunately for our hero, he soon gets picked up by the huntress known as Ai Fa. This guardian angel packs some attitude, though, so it won’t be all smooth sailing for Asuta! Plus his savior seems to have some issues of her own to worry about, too... Just how well will our rookie chef be able to parlay his skills in this utterly unfamiliar world? And with all the danger lurking around, will he even be able to survive long enough to put them to the test?! Come learn a thing or two about Cooking with Wild Game!
Though Asuta saved the soul of Jiba Ruu, his troubles with the Ruu clan aren’t over just yet! After all, he still hasn’t satisfied the head of the clan, Donda Ruu! Fueled by his frustration over the beast of a man’s harsh insults, our hero decides it’s time for a rematch! But are he and Ai Fa up to the challenge? It will require a whole different sort of dish entirely to take down this obstinate foe. And when Donda Ruu ups the stakes, will it prove too much for Asuta? Or can our hero turn up the heat himself? And perhaps more importantly, will he be able to survive another mishap with his benefactor and the women of the Ruu clan? Find out all this and more in the second volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
The climactic showdown with Donda Ruu may be over and done with, but that doesn’t quite mean things have slowed down for our hero just yet! After all, the wedding of Guzraan Rutim and Ama Min is still looming large, and Asuta’s being asked to cater! Will our hero accept this great responsibility, or is it simply too much for him to handle? And just what effect will it have on his relationship with the forest’s edge if he does? And that’s not all, as this time around, Asuta’s horizons expand out beyond the forest’s edge! Just what sort of exciting new discoveries await him out in the wider world? And will he be able to handle the new trials and tribulations that accompany them? Plus, just who is this suspicious old-timer approaching him, anyway...? Find out all this and more as Asuta faces these challenges both at home and away in the third volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Asuta has already overcome many challenges at the forest’s edge. One can’t help but wonder what comes next for our hero, but the answer comes from a certain sketchy oldtimer by the name of Kamyua Yoshu. And his shocking suggestion is to bring his cooking beyond the borders of the forest’s edge! Is Asuta up for the challenge of opening a shop in the post town? Will even the deliciousness of his cooking be enough to overcome the prejudices of the townsfolk? Plus, what would his success mean for the people of the forest’s edge? And most importantly of all... can Kamyua Yoshu even be trusted in the first place? Find out all this and more as Asuta’s horizons keep on expanding in the fourth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
After all of his hardships, things are finally starting to look up for Asuta. He’s found his place with Ai Fa, helped to reforge her friendships, and even opened a shop in the post town! And by all standards but his own, it’s been a roaring success. Even he has to admit it’s going well when he starts to get some long awaited customers from the west, too! In fact, he’s preparing to open up a second stall, increasing his business even further in the process. The good times can’t last forever, though, and sure enough, trouble again comes knocking on his door before long. Mida Suun paying an eventful visit to his stall is already enough to deal with, but will he be able to keep up when even more new enemies stop on by? Plus, when Ai Fa is injured, just what impact will that have on their lives? And perhaps most importantly, just what is the fiendish Suun clan plotting when they come to Asuta with a job...? Find out all this and more in the intense fifth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Asuta’s business in the post town is positively booming. He’s increased the number of stalls, hired on more help, and managed to sell almost unbelievable numbers day after day. On top of that, he’s even struck up a deal to start selling his cooking to an inn! And yet he has no time to focus on all that, as the time for the clan head meeting is fast approaching! New allies accompany them into the den of vipers, but they can’t relax yet, as there are plenty of new foes to worry about, both belonging to the Suun clan and the clans under them. Just what are the wicked leaders of the forest’s edge plotting with this job? Will our heroes’ preparations prove enough to overcome this challenge? Find out all this and more as Asuta tackles his most dangerous job yet in the exciting sixth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
The night of the clan head meeting has finally passed in a climactic fashion. Ai Fa and Asuta made it safely through the cunning plot of the Suun clan, and dealt them a serious blow in return. And now that the Suun have fallen, an entirely new age is dawning for the whole of the forest’s edge. Of course, Asuta has his business to get back to, but that’s not all that awaits him. After all, Kamyua Yoshu’s big job is quickly approaching in spite of what has happened. And on top of that, the new leaders of the forest’s edge also need to forge a new relationship with the Genos castle. Plus, the question of just what will become of the members of the main Suun house remains. And with all this on their plate, yet another threat quickly comes for our heroes from an unexpected direction. Will all this prove overwhelming for Asuta and Ai Fa, or will they be able to keep on pushing through these trials? Find out all this and more in the exciting seventh volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
With the death of Zattsu and Tei Suun, the menace of the Suun clan lingering over the forest's edge is no more. Despite the difficulties they faced in the process, Ai Fa and Asuta made it through safely and are ready to resume business in the post town. And though the concern of negotiations with the people of Genos castle still hangs in the air, there's still a good number of odds and ends for our heroes to deal with before that. Just what will happen when the Fa clan encounters a surprise left behind by Kamyua Yoshu's group of bodyguards and mercenaries? How will Asuta handle the task of cooking for events such as a birthday and a tournament? Will he be able to use the new ingredients he's gained effectively? Find out all this and more in the exciting eighth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
With the menace of the Suun clan no longer hanging over them, a peaceful era had finally arrived for the forest’s edge. Though new changes like the introduction of totos to their lives occurred, the Fa clan was no longer under constant threat. However, that peace couldn’t last forever, as the meeting with Cyclaeus loomed imminent, bringing with it the potential concern of a clash with the nobles of Genos. Before all that though, Asuta has problems of his own to face, starting with a bratty new customer. And that’s not all, as his regulars from Sym and Jagar are preparing to soon depart! Will Shumiral be able to work up the nerve to confess his feelings towards Vina Ruu, or will the circumstances weighted against him simply prove too much? With all this great upheaval facing him, just what will Asuta’s life look like after these tumultuous days? Can a peaceful and positive conclusion possibly be reached, or does the crafty Cyclaeus have some tricks up his sleeves to turn things around on our heroes? Find out all this and more in the exciting ninth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Though the meeting with Cyclaeus has come to a close, the problems facing our heroes are far from resolved. The twisted noble’s demands are still too much to swallow, leaving the fates of the former main Suun house up in the air. And as if that wasn’t enough, a new threat has appeared in the form of Goram Redbeard’s son Jeeda, who swears revenge against the people of the forest’s edge. Plus, Asuta’s old regulars have departed from Genos, though some new faces are starting to fill the void. In spite of everything already on his plate, even more new challenges await Asuta. For example, when rumors seemingly meant to frame the people of the forest’s edge start circulating, who exactly is behind them? When Asuta gets his first chance to cook with a meat other than giba, how will that play out? And will our heroes be able to convince Jeeda of the truth and gain his aid in cornering Cyclaeus? Find out all this and more in the exciting tenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Though things seem to finally be picking up for Asuta in regards to business, the people of the forest’s edge are still facing their fair share of issues. Jeeda and his hatred remain a threat, as they haven’t yet managed to break through to the boy. Allies from the post town have clearly been targeted by someone, though the culprit remains a mystery. And above all else, the clash with Cyclaeus looms ever larger. Unfortunately for our heroes, things are going to get worse before they get better. Which is to say, while carrying out his daily work, Asuta is kidnapped under orders from a mysterious figure! Just what do they want from him? Will Ai Fa and his other allies be able to track him down? And will our plucky young chef be able to make it out of this pinch safely?! Find out all this and more in the exciting eleventh volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
"At last, Asuta is free from his terrifying ordeal at the hands of the little tyrant, Lefreya! And yet, though he’s escaped the young noble’s grasp, his troubles are far from over. After all, the meeting between Cyclaeus and the people of the forest’s edge is fast approaching. And to make matters worse, Kamyua Yoshu and company still haven’t returned with the crucial witness they were hoping to gather! However, it’s not all bad news, as Asuta’s kidnapping left him with a variety of new ideas to try out. Just how much will he be able to reproduce without a noble’s pantry at hand, though, and how will the people of the forest’s edge react to these fresh new dishes? And just what is their new ally Polarth plotting? Plus, just who exactly is this mysterious new visitor to the forest’s edge...? Find out all this and more in the exciting twelfth volume of Cooking with Wild Game! "
Since Asuta’s arrival in Genos, much has happened to both him and the people of the forest’s edge. First, he was found by Ai Fa and taken into her clan. Together, they formed ties with the Ruu clan and brought a new form of cooking to the forest’s edge. Next, the leading Suun clan fell, and Asuta started doing business in town. But their greatest challenge of all is the wicked Count Cyclaeus, and with the crucial meeting between him and the representatives from the forest’s edge imminent, tensions have hit their peak. On their end, Asuta and his comrades have prepared well, including taking in Bartha, a key witness to the count’s crimes. However, Kamyua Yoshu hasn’t returned, while other important players like Cyclaeus’s brother Ciluel remain a mystery. And the fiendish count surely has a plot or two still up his sleeve. Will the party from the forest’s edge bring him to justice at last, or will he slip through their fingers and ruin everything Asuta has been trying to build?
The Suun clan has fallen. Zattsu Suun has passed away. And at last, the wicked nobles Cyclaeus and Ciluel have had their crimes brought into the light. So with that, a hard-earned time of peace has finally arrived for Asuta and the people of the forest’s edge. Just because things are peaceful, though, doesn’t mean that they’re dull! What are the ultimate fates of everyone involved in Cyclaeus’s grand conspiracy? Just how has Asuta’s business evolved in the aftermath of the wicked nobles’ downfall and the influx of new ingredients into the post town? And how will the Fa clan chef react to the appearance of a young girl with surprising cooking skills? Find out all this and more in the exciting fourteenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Time has passed since settling things with Cyclaeus, and Asuta’s life has undergone some major changes. New ingredients have been flowing into the post town, our hero now has new business deals in place, and the Ruu have gone into business on their own. And perhaps most significantly of all, he has encountered Myme, a formidable rival chef to spur him onward. In this period of upheaval, even more excitement awaits Asuta. With the new ingredients now at hand, he tries his best to reproduce an old favorite from back home. A visitor with a real fixation on Ai Fa arrives from up north. And to top it all off, Asuta is tasked with another big job to cater for Dan Rutim’s birthday. Plus, the Group Dance continues onward with even more fresh stories from new perspectives! See all this and more in the exciting fifteenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
So much has already changed in Asuta’s life recently. Many new ingredients have flowed into the post town, and he has started up new business deals as well. He’s even been able to use everything now at his disposal to work on bringing new dishes like curry to the land of Genos. And things are even shifting for the people around him, with Dan Rutim yielding the post of clan head to his son. But even with all that upheaval, there’s still plenty left for our hero to face. When Asuta encounters a woman who has read the stars and made a shocking declaration, just how will he react? What wondrous new ingredients will he discover hidden deep in the Turan Manor? And perhaps most importantly of all, when he encounters the greatest chef in all of Genos, will he be able to keep up with the man’s skills? See all this and more in the exciting sixteenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
A whole lot has changed for Asuta lately. New ingredients have poured into town one after another, bringing with them whole new recipes and opportunities. Dan Rutim has stepped down as clan head, and Asuta even gained two new rivals—Myme and Varkas. But for all that’s happened, there are still many more fresh experiences awaiting him! When he finally visits the Daleim lands and the nearby town of Dabagg, what fresh encounters and sights will await him there? How will he react to a shocking proposal from a surprising source? What will happen when he opens up to someone utterly unexpected? And what will he think when he finally gets to see live karon and kimyuus for the first time?! See all this and more in the exciting seventeenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Asuta and company have had an eventful trip to Dabagg, where they not only saw all kinds of new things and had their first encounter with live karon, but also got to taste the town’s unique cuisine. To top it all off, they even put a stop to a greedy scheme along the way! However, the time has come to return to the forest’s edge, and there are still plenty of new twists and turns awaiting them back home. Now, what’s this new dish Reina and Sheera Ruu are set to unveil? What kind of business venture will be proposed next? Most importantly of all, just how will Ai Fa and the other hunters of the forest’s edge deal with the appearance of a massive, incredibly dangerous giba? And what can Asuta do to help out on that front? See all this and more in the exciting eighteenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
The massive giba known as the lord of the forest was a true threat to be feared. And yet, by combining their strength, the hunters of the forest’s edge were able to finally take the terrifying monster down after a great effort. Though there were serious injuries in the process, fortunately everyone made it out with their lives. As a result, the bonds between the various clans grew even stronger. However, even though that terrible ordeal has been dealt with, new challenges still await our heroes. How will Asuta perform when asked to cook for noble ladies, especially when the job extends outside of his expertise? Will everything go smoothly when a group of townsfolk visit the forest’s edge for the first time, with a particularly surprising individual among them? And how will the contest of strength at the next festival of the hunt go when several strong contenders are out of the action? See all this and more in the exciting nineteenth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
A great deal has occurred lately in the lives of Asuta and the people of the forest’s edge. From the fight with the fearsome lord of the forest, to a tea party held for noble ladies, to the celebration of a festival of the hunt at the Ruu settlement. And yet, there’s still even more change to come, as the biggest event of the year is fast approaching: the sun god’s revival festival. How will it go when the Fa clan joins the Ruu in their outdoor restaurant, expanding it further? When Myme opens a stall of her own, will she find success? What developments will there be in Lem Dom’s quest to be acknowledged as a hunter? What will happen when everyone visits the Daleim lands again? And just who exactly are these circus performers who’ve rolled into town for the festival? See all this and more in the exciting twentieth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
At last, the sun god’s revival festival has arrived! And with it, Asuta and company face all sorts of challenges. Their stalls have seen a great deal more business than expected, forcing them to adjust. They’ve had new encounters, most notably with the members of the Gamley Troupe. And they’ve even had to fend off bandits! However, the festival is only just beginning, and there’s plenty more to come! What will happen when some truly unexpected people of the forest’s edge visit the post town? Why is Shin Ruu specifically being summoned to the castle town alongside Asuta and company? And what will the celebrations for the coming of the new year be like? See all this and more in the exciting twenty-first volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
The sun god’s revival festival has at last come to a close, and the year’s end has arrived. A great deal has happened in the seven months since Asuta’s arrival at the forest’s edge. He’s grown closer to the people who live there, the townsfolk, and even the nobles of Genos; the wicked plots of the Suun clan and Cyclaeus have been thwarted; and many new ingredients have been introduced to both the forest’s edge and the post town. Now the adventure continues in the new year. Asuta and company visit the castle town to investigate new ingredients. The house of Saturas attempts to reconcile with the people of the forest’s edge, but are their efforts in earnest? A merchant group comes up with a radical plan. And some unexpected guests make a visit to the settlement at the forest’s edge! See all this and more in the exciting twenty-second volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
The sun god’s revival festival has ended, and its aftereffects are finally fading away. It brought a great deal of excitement, new encounters, and even danger with it, but that has all come to a close. Normal everyday life has returned to Genos. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a lot happening! With Ai Fa fully recovered from her injuries, the time for her showdown with Lem Dom has finally arrived. Will the forest’s edge soon have a second female hunter, or will that dream be crushed instead? How will Shin Ruu fare in the upcoming swordsmanship tournament against opponents like Leiriss and Melfried? And what sort of exciting events will occur when the smaller clans come together to hold their own festival of the hunt? See all this and more in the exciting twenty-third volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
Things have been exciting recently for the people of the forest’s edge: Shin Ruu has been crowned the victor in the Genos swordsmanship tournament, Lem Dom has earned the right to walk the path toward becoming a hunter, and the smaller clans surrounding the Fa have held their joint festival of the hunt at the start of a new break period.With all the time off they now have, the clans are now working together to finally show the last holdouts at the forest’s edge how to make delicious food. But will everyone they’re trying to teach appreciate their efforts? Also, what has happened to Myme and Mikel? And perhaps most importantly of all, when a familiar face returns to Genos for the first time in half a year, will things with Vina Ruu work out the way he hopes?See all this and more in the exciting twenty-fourth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
As always, a great deal has been changing throughout Genos and the forest’s edge. Asuta and company attended their first dance party and had a decently good time. Knowledge about how to prepare delicious meals has at long last reached the final few clans at the forest’s edge. And perhaps the most revolutionary development of all, Shumiral has been accepted as a member of a clan after finally returning to Genos! However, major issues are on the horizon as the rainy season arrives. With it, Asuta will face all sorts of new changes in his day-to-day life, including a shift in which ingredients will be available for him to use. Furthermore, slaves from the north have been brought in as part of a grandiose project to clear a path through the forest’s edge. Will Asuta be able to help them out in any way? And what will he do when he learns of a peculiar illness which supposedly only afflicts children? See all this and more in the exciting twenty-fifth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!
The rainy season has arrived at last, and with it, a great deal of change! Asuta has come down with and overcome a serious illness, but now there are new challenges for him and his comrades to deal with, from his business in the post town to the difficulties of hunting in the rain. In the meantime, a group of slaves from Mahyudra have been brought to the forest to clear a path that will eventually run all the way through it. However, the rainy season isn’t even half over yet, meaning there’s still plenty left for the people of the forest’s edge to face! Many familiar ingredients are no longer available to Asuta and the other chefs, forcing them to learn how to use new ones. An accident occurs at the worksite for the new path through the forest. Plus, the nobles are asking to throw another tea party. And most important of all, Ai Fa’s birthday is coming up! See all this and more in the exciting twenty-sixth volume of Cooking with Wild Game!