But after two days had passed, he began to lose the strength to think about these things.
Because he was too hungry.
In the two days, Tsukada Saburo hadn't eaten anything.
He couldn't eat.
When the others sat down to eat together, there were always nine portions of buckwheat noodles on the table, but Tsukada couldn't touch his portion no matter what, as if it were a false illusion, merely existing and untouchable.
"Tsukada, calm down. Those who do nothing and don't participate in the work cannot eat the food the shop provides. That's the rule here, and no one can break it."
